VIDEO: TKB Trick Tips: How to Get Up On a Surfboard

Kitesurfing on a strapless surfboard is one of the most rewarding things you can do while powered by a kite, but before you head to the waves you have to first learn how to get up on a surfboard without straps.

VIDEO: TKB Trick Tips: Kiteloop

The Kiteloop is not a very technically difficult move, but it takes a lot of commitment to pull off right.

TKB PODCAST: Gary Siskar from Liquid Force Kiteboarding on the Kiteboarding Industry

Our special guest this week is Gary Siskar, the new brand manager for Liquid Force’s kiteboarding division. Gary had extensive experience in surf and snow with such companies as Burton and OP before coming on board with Liquid Force. He is also the owner of Samana Chakra, a boutique hotel, surf camp and yoga retreat in Mancora, Peru. Gary is joining us today to talk about Mancora, what he hopes to accomplish with Liquid Force and what lessons we might be able to learn from his past experiences in the action sports world.

Gary also talks about the problems he sees in the kiteboarding industry and what he thinks can and should be done to promote the continued growth of the sport.

TKB PODCAST: Jon Modica on the Cancellation of KPWT Jamiaca

Our guest this week is Cabrinha pro rider Jon Modica from Florida. Jon has largely competed in regional events in the US and Caribbean and this year chose to do the KPWT tour. As many people know, the first tour stop in Jamaica was canceled after only 15 riders showed up and there were many problems at the event site.

Jon is joining us today to talk about what went down at the event, what he thinks about the current competing tours and politics with the IKA, and how other pro riders are feeling about the state of the competition circuit.

TKB PODCAST: Kite Racing World Championships Happening April 22-25, 2010

This week, The Kiteboarder Magazine interviewed Nils Stolzlechner about the 2010 Kite Racing World Championship, being held this year in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Nils gives us an update on the event, which is no longer associated with the Texas International Boat Show. He also lets us know what he thinks about the current IKA/PKRA/KPWT debacle currently going on in the world of competitive kiteboarding.

The event will be happening April 22-25, 2010 and there is currently $20,000 up for grabs in prize money. For more info, check out http://www.njsdesigns.org/US_Continentals_2010.html

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TKB Podcast: Kite Racing World Championship at the Texas International Boat Show

This week, The Kiteboarder Magazine interviewed Nils Stolzlechner about the 2010 Kite Racing World Championship, being held this hear in Corpus Christi, Texas at the Texas International Boat Show.

The event will be happening April 22-25, 2010 and there is currently $25,000 up for grabs in prize money. For more info, check out http://www.txintlboatshow.com/

Dimitri Maramenides from Epic Kites

Dimitri Maramenides talks about his new kiteboarding company, Epic Kites.

TKB Videocast: Ben Wilson on SS Surf Program/New DVD

Ben Wilson from Slingshot Kiteboarding joins host Ryan Riccitelli for a live videocast interview.