When-May 1-10th 2009
Where-South Padre Island Texas
Why-When they say miles of warm waist deep water, it is no lie. This is were I learned how to kiteboard…since then I have yet to find warmer waters and better wind to kite in. There looks to be some great events and competitions here, also some great clinics for beginners and kite demos. Take a look at there schedule it is pretty amazing.
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This is pretty amazing video and lucky he had a camera attached to his kite!
This years surf expo with be hosted in Orlando and will take place on Sept 12-14th. There will be all kinds of kite reps there showing off and selling gear.
Check out this years line up for kiteboarders:
Airush Kiteboarding
Cabrinha Kitesurfing
DaKine
Earthpack
Epic Gear
Epoxy Dingall
Go Pro camera
Ho sports/ Hyperlite
Hyperflex Wetsuits
Indo Board
Inland Surfer
Kite Ground Boards
Liquid Force
Maelstrom-KItesurf Protection Equipment
Monkey Kite
Nobile Kiteboards
Ocean Rodeo
Ocean tec USA
Not to mention many other water sports and surf vendors!
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Hood River will again be hosting the largest windsport fundraiser Kiteboard 4 Cancer on Aug. 8th-10th. Kiter will race in 6-hour Kite Derby Endurance race, making money for for cancer organizations. The word this year is it will be more then just the gear you carry, you will need some kite strategy as well.There will be a 3-mile course with a huge jumping section right in front of the crowd. Primary sponsor is the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. First year 65,000 was raised, lets see if we can beat that this year.
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What- Classes, demos, lessons, kite community fun!
Where- Homer Alaska, Marnier Park
When- June 20-25 (Summer Solstice)
Why- Alaska! Nuff Said!
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What- Demo Days Event -Test drive tons of new gear-
Where- Outer Banks NC
When- May 24-26th
Why- You will get to talk to pros who will help you find the right gear to fit your riding style. Sample Cabrinha X-bow 3 kite, switchblade 3 kites, Convert kites, Contra Kites and a bunch of other gear.
What-Nelscott Kiteboarding Competition; 3 events: Kiter Cross- Racing with jumps and obstacles. Wave Riding and free style. Downwinder- 5 mi. race Road’s End to Nelscott.
Where-Lincoln City Oregon
When-May 30, 31 and June 1st
Price-20 Pro slots invitational-$300 registration 20 Amateur slots-$200 open registration
Prize- 5000.00 for pro
Sign Up Info HERE