Sarah-Quita claimed her 22nd World Title! » Starboard Windsurfing
Sarah-Quita about the final heat at the single elimination of the Aloha Classic: “On the final day of the single elimination the waves were very nice and the wind was a little bit on-shore therefore it was a bit harder to ride them. I made a smart decision to rig up my 5.3 sail and 88L Starboard Hyper. Being on my big gear allowed me to catch waves and properly ride them. I am happy I...Read More
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Kiteboarding Footstraps vs Boots – Kiteboarding St Petersburg
Footstraps vs Boots A common conception newer kiteboarder’s have is that their feet will be locked into the board like a snowboard or wakeboard. Most kiteboarders, from beginner to advanced, wear footsteps. Footstraps are like sandals on the board that a rider’s feet can slip in and out of. This article will go over the difference between footsteps vs boots. What Are Footstraps...Read More
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How To Check The Wind Forecast For St. Petersburg
Check The Wind Forecast For St. Petersburg The ability to check the wind forecast for St. Petersburg will provide more days for kiteboarding. It is often more windy than an average forecast reveals. Specialized sites such as iKitesurf provides more in depth details on the wind than the average forecast. Overall, it is the ability to read the right forecasts and understand wind patterns to...Read More
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How To Kiteboard In Lightwinds
This article will break down how to kiteboard in lightwinds. The term “lightwinds” is subjective. We define lightwinds as under 14 kts. In 10-14 kts of wind it is possible to kiteboard and have fun! The skills learned in lightwinds will make you a better all-around kiteboarder. How Light Can We Kiteboard? Anything under 8 kts would be considered extremely lightwinds. In under 8 kts,...Read More
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Cabrinha Contra 19m – Kiteboarding St Petersburg
Kiteboarding a 19m Kite 2023 Update Cabrinha stopped making the 19m Contra years ago. People were not buying the 19m because it was “too big” of a kite. But “too big” is a subjective term. We’ve kept a 19m kite in our school for years and we are not selling it any time soon. This is a kite that is perfect for larger riders in light winds. We recently took it out to see if a 160 lb rider...Read More
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2023 Cabrinha COS Control Bar
The 2023 Cabrinha COS Control Bar is Cabrinha’s first big change in a control bar since 2015. There are two main differences to be highlighted from this bar. One is the depower mainline, and two is the safety system. This post will go through the various features of the 2023 Cabrinha COS Control Bar. Two Main Upgrades on 2023 Cabrinha COS Control Bar Depower Mainline The depower...Read More
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Advanced Kiteboarding Lesson: Unleash Your Full Potential
Advanced Kiteboarding Lesson We specialize in kiteboarding lessons from beginner to pro. Our advanced kiteboarding lesson can include everything from learning how to jump, to handlepasses, to foilboarding. An advanced lesson will be custom and specific to your goals. For scheduling an advanced kiteboarding lesson, fill out the form below. Notice: JavaScript is required for this...Read More
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A Kite That Defines Versatility
2023 Cabrinha Switchblade Review The Cabrinha Switchblade has been one of Cabrinha’s flagship kites for over a decade. One distinct feature of the 2023 Cabrinha Switchblade is that it is a kite for any level kiteboarder. In other words, the Switchblade is a great kite from beginner to advanced riders. This is a kite we use for lessons, as well as ride for our own enjoyment. Overview of...Read More
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Women’s What To Wear For Kiteboarding
Women’s What to Wear for Kiteboarding A common question from prospective women kiteboarders is “what do I wear”. The simple answer is athletic waterwear. This consists of attire that is comfortable, made to get wet, and is appropriate for activity. As more and more women are getting into this thrilling activity, it’s essential to know what to wear to ensure comfort, safety, and style while...Read More
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The Wind Window for Kiteboarding
The Wind Window for Kiteboarding Kiteboarding is a thrilling sport that combines elements from other sports such as wakeboarding, sailing, windsurfing, and others. One of the most important elements to learning how to kiteboard is to understand the wind window. The wind window applies to every step of the process in learning how to kiteboard. What Is The Wind Window The wind window in...Read More
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An Old Kiteboarding Control Bar VS A New Bar
An Old Kiteboarding Control Bar VS A New Bar A kiteboarding control bar is often the piece of equipment that is overlooked when purchasing equipment for the first time. The control bar can change the performance of a kite and provides safety to the rider. This post will break down an “old” kiteboarding control bar into two categories, one with a lot of use and one that is more than 10 years...Read More
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Swimming with whales in Tonga: An unforgettable experience
Every year, between July and October, a remarkable spectacle occurs as humpback whales embark on one of the animal kingdom’s longest migrations. This means Tonga’s whale season is in full swing, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to swim alongside these majestic creatures. Picture yourself surrounded by crystal-clear waters as you glide through the warm...Read More
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Prolimit Missions Winter Edition – TheKiteMag
Prepare in time for colder days with Prolimit’s new winter collection. After the Cape Town adventure with our Prolimit riders we decided to visit our riders who brave the cold every winter. We visited our German freestyle kite rider Ben Beholz at Lake Silvaplana. All our winter wetsuits are made for extreme conditions. The Vapor, Mercury and Oxygen wetsuits feature Thermal Rebound...Read More
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Sylt World Cup day 2 – Freestyle highlights
Day 2 at the World Cup Sylt 2023 was an epic day for the freestyle community, all riders and especially Lennart Neubauer, who faced his Starboard teammate and freestyle R&D guru Steve van Broeckhoven in the final. Lennart won the final with a firework of perfect moves. But we saw many more riders performing on highest level. Here’s a great re-cap on day 2, when the wind...Read More
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Sylt World Cup 2023 Freestyle Final – Video
19-year-old Lennart Neubauer from Naxos, Greece wins the single elimination in Westerland, Sylt. The Greek, who has his comeback season after a severe knee injury, leads the event defeating the former Freestyle World Champion and multiple EFPT tour winner Steven van Broeckhoven from Belgium. Watch all the moves from Lennart! German drone pilot Johannes Hertel captured the...Read More
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Mattia Pedrani in waves in Viana do Castelo, Portugal – Video
Mattia Pedrani, one of the hardcore freestyle windsurfers creating several insane moves in the past, likes to windsurf in waves nowadays. Here’s some nice footage from Viana do Castelo, Portugal, where he mixed wave windsurfing with proper freestyle in the powerful El Norte wind conditions. Mattia lands perfect Goiters, Takas, Wave fs 360s, Back loops or slides through...Read More
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PWA Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2023 – Freestyle Livestream
It’s day 2 in Westerland, Sylt, where the schauinslandreisen Windsurf World Cup Sylt 2023, presented by got2b is on and running. Conditions are on: some wind from southern direction and proper ramps allow the riders to perform their moves quite close to the shore. 26 men riders from 12 different nations are competing for the 2023 PWA freestyle World title. Most competitors...Read More
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2 x Starboard Team Riders on the Wave Podium in the PWA/IWT Peru » Starboard Windsurfing
Federico Morisio about his final heat: “Overall it was a long and epic day of riding. We started in quite tricky conditions and the final heat was just epic. The waves were more than mast high and very long. The perfect conditions. I was on my 4.8 and my Starboard Hyper 88L. The board worked amazingly. It allows me to go easily upwind and I had some extra speed in those bigger waves. I am...Read More
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Fanatic becomes Duotone – An Interview
On Monday 4th of September Boards & More announced that Fanatic Windsurfing and Wingfoiling products will now be marketed under the Duotone brand name. From now on Duotone will appear as the overall brand name for Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Wing Foiling and Foiling. Fanatic SUP will reamin. Read an interview with Till Eberle, CEO of Boards & More, Craig Gertenbach, previously...Read More
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Fanatic Windsurfing and Foiling becomes Duotone
Source: Boards & More Boards & More announces that Fanatic products from the Windsurfing and Wing Foil segment will now be marketed under the Duotone brand name. From now on Duotone will appear as the overall brand name for Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Wing Foiling and Foiling. Since we founded the new Duotone brand for our Kiteboarding products in 2018, the brand achieved...Read More
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