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KITESURFING 14 MAY

Heineken(s) win US Kite Foilboarding Nationals

It's strange seeing pictures of kites flying around, tiny black figures beneath them, but no spray from boards. We better get used to it though...

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KITESURFING 13 MAY

School Manager Vacancy

School Manager needed for a busy QLD kite store next summer.

KITESURFING 9 MAY

Triple S Wildcards Announced for 2014

This week thirty five kiteboarders had their hearts crushed, dreams shattered and plans ruined, when they got knocked back from the Triple S invitational in Cape Hatteras.

KITESURFING 8 MAY

The cool kids in Kiteboarding - Tona Team

Rewind three years and 99.9% of all kiteboarders would have never heard of Tona, the super-cool company based in Antigua which is in the West Indies. But now, the boys are popping up all over the place, from kite promos to the best of YouTube compilations

KITESURFING 5 MAY

Triple S gets a new format for 2014 - Wake/Surf Style!

That chill is in the air again, which means it's time for the annual Triple S competition in Cape Hatteras, USA. This year with a new format, new wildcard entrants and the same old favourites we know and love, we're already excited about what's to come.

KITESURFING 5 MAY

Kite without touching the water - Reverse hydrofoil

It's finally come to fruition. For years it's been generally accepted that one day, we're going to be kiting around in mid air, tethered to a foil underwater. It might even be the new norm when it comes to speed sailing.

KITESURFING 2 MAY

Bob Dawson - A true mate and Kite Legend

Bob Dawson touched on many peoples lives, and had a huge impact on the Kitesurfing world. Bob tragically passed away on the 13th August, 2010.

KITESURFING 28 APR

More than just insurance - WAKSA Speaks out

When trouble stirs in paradise, the guys from WAKSA are first on the scene to help out, whether it's your beach being threatened, an accident occurring or the promotion of safe kiteboarding, WAKSA and Kiteboarding Australia membership is more than just in

KITESURFING 24 APR

Sail Brisbane another light wind affair

There's just something about April in Brisbane, March is windy, reliable Southerlies and occasional North Easters. But Come the first of April - BOOM, doldrums. Nothing but the lightest breezes grace Easter weekend for the annual Sail Brisbane event at th

KITESURFING 22 APR

Do you kiteboard with four or five lines?

Maybe North made to many Rebels this year or maybe their Evo is just too good on 4 lines, although after watching this video, it doesn't exactly sell their 4 line models. It's all a little confusing, so we put together this list of generally accepted pros

KITESURFING 16 APR

Why do you kite? Golden Glow by James Boulding

Get ready to have a think, a deep, meaningful think about why you go kiteboarding. James Boulding takes you on that journey with the help of an inspiring man named Alan Watts.

KITESURFING 15 APR

Dream Opportunity ... Kitesurfing Business For Sale !

Kitesurfing Business For Sale, KiteSurf 1770, in Agnes Water, Town of 1770, Central Coast Queensland, Australia. Established 2008 - Coming on 6 years Solid trading figures turnover of over $100,000 pa Excellent marketing and promotion To be sold wit

KITESURFING 14 APR

Strapless Kitesurfing Freestyle gets put on the map

Think about everything involved in such a trick for a second. You fly the kite, ride the board, do the backside 180 while holding (with your feet) the board on just the right angle, land backwards keeping the fins out of the water. Find the bar, grab it,

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KITESURFING 11 APR

Best Kiteboarding team rider Victoria Soloveykina rips it up

A quick video from Best Kiteboarder Soloveykina

KITESURFING 9 APR

LUXE SURF arrives into Australia

Luxe Surf is born from the desire to explore a different design paradigm and provide a unique set of riding characteristics to its customers.

KITESURFING 9 APR

Red Bull Unfastened - World First for Kiteboarding

"The first-ever strapless kitesurfing competition is taking place in Sardinia, Italy from April 9th to 13th. The best kitesurfers in the world will be competing head-to-head at Red Bull Unfastened."

KITESURFING 7 APR

A Proper Kite Movie -The Freeride Project 2

It's here! It's here! The UK crew have hit the publish button on their epic new kite movie, featuring the UK Crew, a VIP list of kiteboarders that pack some serious credentials

KITESURFING 3 APR

Road Tripping New Zealand, an Epic by Cabrinha

Epic cinematography, check. Wise old man narration, check. Beautiful scenery, check. This film by Cabrinha has all the makings of a box office record breaker. But it's free, and it's made especially for us. Kiteboarders, because only we understand how epi

KITESURFING 31 MAR

The Freeride Project 2 - Released next week!

It's been a long time coming, but the boys from the Freeride Project are back after a year long break. Expected to be released late in 2013, it's taken another three months to render, will the wait be worth it?

KITESURFING 27 MAR

Sir Richard Branson creates new Guiness world record

Most crew on a kiteboard (hint: they're all female)

KITESURFING 27 MAR

How soon is too soon? Naish Release 2015 Lineup

We all talk about the same things every year, it's usually around August or early September that we hear of kite brands releasing 'next years' kites, boards and accessories for the world to see.

KITESURFING 24 MAR

Who's Evan Netsch?

Even Netsch, ever heard of him? Chances are if you live in Australia, you probably haven't. But this guy has some moves! If you've never seen him ride you're missing out.

KITESURFING 21 MAR

An unusual, but interesting idea for your next holiday.

Do you crave a little more history, some fancy wine or a little French cuisine in your next kiteboarding holiday?

KITESURFING 17 MAR

Australian Kiteboarding Nationals this week in Melbourne

Australia's best kiteboarders are gathered today at the iconic Royal Brighton Yacht Club in Melbourne. Racers, Foilers and Freestylers will all be pushing hard, trying to finish the week by standing atop a podium, who will win? And more importantly, will

KITESURFING 12 MAR

Sometimes Kiting isn't about Tricks, it's about Adventure!

For an ex world champion like Andy Yates, sometimes it's not about the tricks. Sure, throw a back-mobe here and a flat three there. But going somewhere new, a place nobody has ever kited before or spot that's hard to get to is what turns kiteboarding from

KITESURFING 6 MAR

Catching Trade Winds with North

Catamaran, blue water, palm trees swaying, white sandbars and beach umbrellas. Check, check, check and check. The North kiteboarding guys (and a mystery girl) are on an epic kiting adventure to the Caribbean to show off the new North EVO kites, and we're

KITESURFING 11 MAR

New kiteboarding movie released - 'With a Kite' is here!

'With a kite' is the latest kite movie out of the USA that's been reviewed as: "Not quite up to Autofocus standards, but still a great movie about an epic event". While it's not the best review we've ever heard, it's pretty much on the money about this 'd

KITESURFING 4 MAR

How to land your first handlepass trick. Advice from 3 pro's

Do you watch video of freestylers passing their bar effortlessly behind their backs, and wonder how on earth they do it? When first trying a handle-pass it seems near on impossible, and you've most likely found yourself laying face down in a puddle at lea

KITESURFING 4 MAR

Smooth moves in Antigua

Ah to live the Antiguan life. Lazing by the beach, pretty girls, beers and blue water. Andre Phillip could be regarded as one of the luckiest guys on the planet. If only we had his style, we too could be living the Antiguan life.

KITESURFING 24 FEB

He was almost back! Aaron Hadlow in Panama

Things were looking so good for the ex world champion, Aaron Hadlow. He advanced through his heats in the Panama stop of the PKRA world tour like he was 20 years old again.

KITESURFING 20 FEB

We have lift off - Kite foiling is here to stay

There's no going back now. The amount of kite foiling pictures, movie and talk in the media is insane, Kite foiling is here to stay, and it's going to be the new norm for cruising.

KITESURFING 17 FEB

What's Susi Mai up to? Pro kiteboarder turned lingerie model

What's our favorite kiting chick up to now? And who's ever heard of ex-pro kiteboarder turned lingerie model?

KITESURFING 13 FEB

2014 Kiteboarding National Championships will be in Melbourn

Freestyle, Formula Course Racing and Kite-Foil Racing divisions in Australian Kitesurfing Nationals!

KITESURFING 13 FEB

Kaboom! Reo Stevens gets launched by backwash

Wouldn't you love to be Reo Stevens right now. He's aboard the Cabrinha Quest, formerly known as the Best Odyssey which is an ocean going catamaran that does a constant tour of the globe.

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KITESURFING 12 FEB

Kitestock 2014 - 2 days to go!!!

Australia's biggest kitesurfing get together gets the green light...

KITESURFING 12 FEB

A kite only a parent could love... Custom colour schemes

This week the race orientated kiting company ASV announced that they're offering custom colours on not only their kites, but in their boards too! They're the latest company in a recent scramble of manufacturers to offer their customers unique and personal

KITESURFING 10 FEB

Kitesurfing instructors wanted - Cocos Islands

Teach kitesurfing on the amazing tropical islands that are .. the Cocos

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KITESURFING 6 FEB

Kitestock to colour the skies of Dongara

Kitesurfers from around the country will descend on Dongara (Port Denison) for the annual kiting get together.

KITESURFING 5 FEB

Ouch... Red Bull King of the Air the biggest ever!

It was a day of big thrills, hard spills and a very well entertained crowd in Big Bay, South Africa for the Red Bull King of the Air 2014.

KITESURFING 2 FEB

Red Bull King of the Air gets the Green Light

Well, as we write this it's only a yellow light. But that means riders need to mobilise, get their kites pumped up and ready to go in Cape Town, South Africa.

KITESURFING 29 JAN

A very elaborate kiteboarding road trip, by air!

The Kitepower team have progressed way past the usual road trip for a kiting session. These guys got the chance to use a light aircraft to get around!

KITESURFING 26 JAN

The very first Hydrofoil kite board nationals - Melbourne.

The first ever kite foiling nationals have been announced down in Melbourne, and amidst some controversy about whether it's "too soon" to host such a thing, its attracting some serious interest in the discipline.

KITESURFING 23 JAN

Tandem Kiteboarding - it's finally here!

Experience the thrill of kiteboarding in the crystal blue waters of Botany Bay, with an experienced kiteboarder from (insert kite shop here) in total control. Feel the wind in your hair, the sea spray in your eyes and the power of the wind through your ha

KITESURFING 20 JAN

Dark Skies, Bright Hearts - Andre Phillip is back!

After his well publicized departure from long time sponsors, Cabrinha. Andre Phillip has since been hanging out with the crew from Slingshot kiteboarding, and of course the Tona brand, of which is he a part owner of.

KITESURFING 14 JAN

Hannah Whiteley joins Best Kiteboarding

"Next Level" is a term being thrown around very loosely in the kiteboarding world, but Hannah Whitely is one of the few kiteboarders that fit the bill when it comes to throwing down new tricks, great videos and doing their bit for their sponsors.

KITESURFING 13 JAN

Dale Stanton wins Ledge To Lancelin Kite Race

Stanton finishes event in style

KITESURFING 13 JAN

Gordons prevail in testing conditions.

Jake Gordon has taken out the Lancelin Ocean Classic’s inaugural kite surfing Wave contest  on the eve of the event's blue-ribbon Ledge to Lancelin Marathon.

KITESURFING 9 JAN

Finally a new kiteboarding movie! With a Kite - It's coming!

The most anticipated kite movie of this decade has been given a firm release date! March 4th is the date in question, and believe us when we tell you it's going to be good.

KITESURFING 7 JAN

Kiteboarding with two kites, the new light wind solution?

Have you ever needed to hold someone elses kite while they adjust their harness? In that split second you're hooked to two kites at once, surely the thought crossed your mind. Is it possible to kite with both of these?

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KITESURFING 6 JAN

Cabrinha Hydra (bindings) Safety Notice

If you own Cabrinha Hydra bindings...