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Posts from ‘March, 2015’

Unusual Free Diving Video

Underwater Chase Scene

Maximising Your Wave Count

Patagonia ambassador Reo Stevens gives us an in depth look into making the most out of marginal conditions. Kitesurfing is not a replacement for surfing, simply an extension of it; the conditions for one are only ideal when they are not for the other. By using the kite as a means to harness one of […]

Virgin Kitesurf World Championships Replaces the PKRA World Tour

Surfer Today reports in a recent article Richard Branson has taken over the professional kiteboarding world circuit. “Over the past few years, the PKRA has become the only recognized World Tour in professional kiteboarding. This was achieved by the combined input of the PKRA management, the riders, and the organizers. Now is the time to […]

2015 Thompson Pass Snowkite and Wings of Valdez Speed Riding, Paragliding, and Skydiving Festivals

The Thompson Pass Snowkite Festival is scheduled for April 3-12 2015. We will base out of the two parking areas above Odessy lake Approximately mile 25.5 parking areas on both East and West side of the Richardson Hwy outside Valdez, Alaska. The focus of the Snowkite festival this year will be freeriding, 2 women’s snowkite […]

More Kiteboarding History from Kitesurfing Legend Felix Pivec

Felix Pivec is one of the worlds best unhooked, strapless kitesurfers. Kitesurfing since the 90's Felix was hooked on his first back roll. Watch the evolution of unhooked strapless kitesurfing through the eyes of a pro. Connect with Felix Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felix.pivec Switch Kiteboarding: http://switchkites.com/ Firewire Boards: http://www.firewiresurfboards.com/kitesurfing/