a waterproof MP3 player

water proof MP3 player now that is cool.

Liquid Force Kiteboarding - 2006 Riders Guide - Liquid Tunes MP3 Player

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some vid of the International Kiteboarding cham in Caragena

YouTube - International Kiteboarding Championship Cartagena, Colombia

International Kiteboarding Championship Cartagena, Colombia

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pod cast Ben Wilson and Robby Naish

Hey all a pod cast from ASNEWS.NET of Ben Wilson and Robby Naish


ASNEWS.NET PODCAST #43



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Odsyssey + Kiteboarding

Kiteblogs.com » Blog Archive » Best Kiteboarding signs on as a major sponsor of The Odyssey

Best Kiteboarding signs on as a major sponsor of The Odyssey

The Odyssey, the world’s first and only dedicated kiteboarding expedition has just announced Best Kiteboarding as their title sponsor. Gavin McClurg, owner and director of Offshore Odysseys, the company operating The Odyssey says Best saw the opportunity from the start. “Best has a keen eye on the future of kiteboarding and looks for unique ways to differentiate themselves from the competition. The Odyssey provides just that- our mission is to explore the kiteboarding potential of our planet and Best will now be the only kite and board manufacturer who has access to our itinerary,” says Gavin. Ian Huschle, CEO and President of Best Kiteboarding agrees with Gavin that the future of kiteboarding is in pioneering new locations- getting into areas few or none have ever been. “For Best, The Odyssey fit our marketing agenda and plans for the future perfectly. The Odyssey is a journey the kiteboarding community will have a keen interest in following and we wanted to be a part of making it happen,” says Ian. Participants of The Odyssey will now have access to Best’s latest equipment as well as instruction on select trips from Best’s own international team.

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under powered kiting is dangerous

Check this out,  great summary of under powered kitboarding

Underpowered situation kitesurfing | Surfing Craze

Underpowered situation kitesurfing

Jakob Jelling

Kitesurfing is an exciting and fun sport. However, it is a very dangerous sport and sometimes you may find yourself in various dangerous situations. One of these situations is underpowered situation kitesurfing. However, if you follow the right techniques and steps, you can get out of these situations without trouble and continue enjoying your kitesurfing experience. This article deals with underpowered situation kitesurfing and techniques associated with it.

Underpowered situation kitesurfing is a situation when you are several miles away from the shore and above water and suddenly the wind drops. Since the wind drops, your kite basically losses its speed and power and you no longer can stay in the air. This situation, underpowered situation kitesurfing, can happen any time and completely depends on the weather conditions. There are several steps and techniques, which you should follow during the underpowered situation kitesurfing. These techniques will help you to get safely to the shore.

First of all, try to get as much power from your kite as you can during the underpowered situation kitesurfing. This can be accomplished by using only the fixed loop instead of the chicken loop. Also you should remember that the only way you would be able to kitesurf during the underpowered situation kitesurfing is by going downwind. Going upwind will not be possible and will not help you in any way. Your position on the kite board is also very important during underpowered situation kitesurfing. You should try to bend your knees and shift your body near the midpoint of your kite board.

There are several other techniques for the underpowered situation kitesurfing. You should try to move the kite constantly to produce power and speed. For example, you can use the figure 8 pattern and the sine wave pattern during underpowered situation kitesurfing. Also, try to use longer lines if you know that there is a possibility of underpowered situation kitesurfing because of the weather at your kitesurfing location. If nothing helps, you can use your kite and both of your hands to swim to the shore. Just remember to wind the lines in before you start swimming.

About the Author

Jakob Jelling is the founder of http://www.kitesurfingnow.com. Visit his kitesite for the latest on kitesurfing equipment, kiteboarding lessons, places to surf and much more!

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