Having claimed 3x World Champion titles in former years, with the last in 2017, Bruna demonstrated her hunger to claim back the crown.
Bruna put her heart and soul into proving that she has what it takes to win her fourth title!
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Andrea Principi put together the performance of a lifetime in Cape Town to win the most extreme big air kiteboarding contest in the world.
Italian teenager Andrea Principi overcame fellow countryman Lorenzo Casati and Spaniard Jeremy Burlando to win Red Bull King of the Air.
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A warm welcome to an old friend.
Core are thrilled to have Giel Vlugt back on the CORE team.
Returning to where his career as a pro rider began, Giel has left an indelible mark on the scene with his double and S-loops over the past two years.
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After years of riding, designing, and developing an even deeper passion for kiteboarding, Damien Girardin and Kevin Langeree have fused their talents to build Reedin.
A kite brand that aims to create an incomparable riding experience and inspires riders to enjoy every session.
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We are proud to introduce the Forward WIP range to Powerkiteshop!
The global specialist in equipment and protection for going fast on the water. WIP has been the clear winning choice of the America’s Cup team, Olympic and World Champions!
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The words we kept hearing after a flying the PLKB Escape was "that was a surprise!"
The Peter Lynn Escape has had us grinning in all conditions. Whether you use it waves or flat, freestyle or freeride activities, the Peter Lynn Escape seems to excel no matter what you throw at it.
We get our hands on the Duotone Mono 9m in just 12 knots of wind on a foil-board.
We were pleasantly surprised when the Mono got me off the water and cruising along.
Light wind relaunch was impressive, with the kite easily coming off the water with a pull on one steering line.
We are excited to announce the launch of the new Powerkiteshop designed website.
Our main aim with this new designed website is create a user-friendly browsing experience for our trusted and valued customers. We hope you enjoy our new design that is easy to navigate and more user-friendly.
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We get our hands on the Duotone Juice! The low end of this kite is amazing! Get going on a foil in as little as 4mph!
Ideal for those wanting to fast track their foiling progression and lightwind twintip riding.
Kevin Langeree won a closely-contested three-man final battle at Kite Beach in Cape Town on Wednesday 6th February, to retain his title.
This is the Dutchman's third Red Bull King of the Air win, making him the biggest King of the Air rider on African soil.
We get our hands on the new Flysurfer Peak 4 and Connect Control Bar.
The single-skin foil kite concept combines passion for usability and security that will make your outdoor kite experience unforgettable.
Ozone introduce the Pure V1.
It launches easily and inflates constantly while rising up to the zenith without high acceleration. The handling is very progressive which is ideal for riders with little or no previous kite flying experience.
The Pure V1 will give you the peace of mind to focus on each step towards getting going on the snow!
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Good things take time. After 3 years of testing almost every kite on the market, Len10 has found a great brand to move forward with who share the same vision and above all passion. Let’s fly, Ozone!
Ruben will continue to drive the growth of Kitesurfing, together with Ozone's continual drive for producing innovative performance equipment this is a perfect match.
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After winning the final two tour stops, Naish’s Jalou Langeree has been crowned the 2018 GKA Kite-Surf World Tour Champion.
Opting to ride the Naish Pivot and Skater, Jalou was feeling right at home in the onshore conditions at Point Danger in Torquay, Australia.
The quick reaction of the Pivot allowed Jalou to make fast adjustments on the wave as well as provide superior low-end power in the onshore, light wind conditions.
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North Technology Group (NTG) is extremely proud to announce that world-renowned kiteboarder Nick Jacobsen has joined North Kiteboarding.
Danish daredevil Jacobsen, who jumped off of one of the tallest hotels in the world on his kite will become Team Manager for the North brand. Nick will be scouting for riders with talent, as well as working closely with Chief Kite Designer Pat Goodman, in the development of the 2019 product range.
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The Click Bar took the industry by storm as the world’s first one-touch depower system. The prototype process encouraged wild ideas and visualizing solutions, bringing the future of control to life at the flick of a switch.
The result was perfect synergy between tech and safety, as well as a groundbreaking moment for the brand and a positive look to the future of the sport.
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Get ready for the winter season! FLYSURFER presents its latest Touring must haves: the brand new Peak 4 and Connect Control Bar.
The single-skin foilkite concept combines passion for usability and security that will make your outdoor kite experience unforgettable.
January 31, 2018, Cape Town, South Africa – Taking the Naish Pivot to all new heights, Naish’s Kevin Langeree reclaimed the crown as the 2018 Red Bull King of the Air with Jesse Richman narrowly missing the podium with a fourth place finish.
The high-flying Dutchman had previously won the event in 2014 and missed it all together due to injury in 2017. This year was a triumphant return to the top step of the podium and joined an elite club as only the second kiteboarder to win two King of the Air titles.
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Are you getting into strapless kiteboarding? Are you unsure where to place your feet on the board? Find the ideal foot positions for a successful ride.
Strapless Kitesurfing is one the most exciting dimensions in kiteboarding. Riding a surfboard without any attachments allows you to enjoy the experience with total freedom.
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In the kiteboarding universe, windy days can easily mean crowded waters. When dozens of near-invisible kite lines cross the skies, accidents can happen. Learn how you and others can lower chances of suffering unwanted crashes.
With more than 20 riders jumping, accelerating and performing tricks in the water, it's never easy to think and act fast. Knowing a kitesurfer's right of way is essential, but we never know what others are about to do.
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Kiteboarding is an exciting sport, but it can be dangerous if you don't follow some basic rules and guidelines. That is why teaching how to ride a kite should follow a few strict guidelines.
But what if there weren't specific rules for kitesurfing schools? Who would decide who's a professional kite instructor? Is there a standard rule book for kitesurfing lessons? Here are a few points that every kite instructor should teach you.
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Frances Osorio Rivera is just another kiteboarder. The only noticeable difference is that she rides the winds of her favourite spots with one only one leg.
The amputee kiteboarding instructor is a United States Army veteran. Despite having lost her left leg while training for a kite contest in 2011, Rivera has a strong will to stay active.
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With you flight booked for you kitesurfing trip, it is often an question we get asked about the best way to pack your kiting gear down and get your items to your destination safely.
After all, a typical trip for 3 kites, control bar, kiteboard, harness and a pump are not your typical items to pack into a suitcase.
The Mystic ND wetsuit series has a long lasting stamp of quality for its reputation of being created with the finest neoprene on the market.
With the removal of the chest zip, Mystic have managed to decrease excess weight and possibility of water leakage. A full stretch through the chest panel assists in the mobility needed throughout windsurf and kitesurf movements. Once you've witness the invisible feel of this concept, you won't want anything else.
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The new North Kiteboarding Boot is a wakestyle binding designed for kite / wakestyle orientated riders. If you want to develop your wakestyle moves with a secure hold on your board or want to get into obstacle riding, this is the boot you have been waiting for. For the extreme needs and expectations of wakestylers, again a special boot was built to fulfil these wishes.
A North boot has been designed specifically for kiteboarding and it's medium stiffness not only offers outstanding support with maximum heel hold, but also allows for freedom of movement and as much flex as the rider commands.
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Peter Lynn Kitesports teamriders Felix Kersten, Bruce Kessler and Sascha Oberhansel had heaps of fun testing out the new Peter Lynn snowkites exploring the snowy mountains of Switzerland.
Meanwhile in France, Hughues Beuame and Cedric Joubert were out playing on the other side of the Alps riding up mountains and boosting air.
The Ozone Chrono V3 is the ultimate light wind performance kite for all-terrains!
With it's fast and consistently forward flying characteristics, the Chrono V3 is a lightwind freeride boosting machine that excels in all disciplines on the land, water and snow.
The Chrono V3 is designed to deliver, for the competent kiter aspiring to ride an enhanced performance kite, which is powerful yet at the same time forgiving and not demanding. Get ready to experience heightened sensations that will give you the confidence to take your riding skills to a whole new level
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The Ozone Code kiteboard is an outstanding, all round free ride performance twin tip board that’s fun, fast and smooth with massive pop potential.
It has a refined combination of a progressive outline, medium rocker and flex, with a double concave bottom shape developed specifically for Intermediate to Advanced free riders.
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3 men, 9 kites and 330 kg food and equipment…that was needed for a 27 day crossing over the Greenland ice cap: powered by only wind. Adventurers Eric Leegwater (NL), Bjorn Wils (DK) and Carl Alvey (NO) used snowkites to cover a 2620 km distance in complete absence of any civilization.
After arriving in Greenland and further local transport by plane, helicopter and finally a spectacular boat ride through fjords filled with icebergs , the team had been dropped off at the base of the icecap of Southern Greenland, not far from the village of Narsaq.
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Professional Danish kiter Nick Jacobsen set together with Team Brunel the world record for made on with the highest Kite Tow Up at 277 metres above sea level.
The successful record attempt was made on 6th December in the Table Bay in Cape Town, South Africa.
Lüderitz Speed Challenge has become an annual speed sailing event for both windsurfers and kitesurfers alike and the speeds have increased enormously.
Held in a secluded fishing port in Namibia on one of the least hospitable coasts in Africa, every spring riders gather to try and break the previous records set.
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Whether you’re young or old, male or female, everyone can learn how to snowkite. All you need is a kite and pair of skis or snowboard. Add some wind and snow and you’re ready to go.
One of the main reasons why snowkiting is so accessible, is the low risk. You can practice on flat surfaces covered by a thick layer of snow with minimum wind speed. Once people get the hang of it, a new world opens up to them.
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Alexandre Caizergues breaks his own world speed kiteboarding record.
The French kitesurfer sailed at 57.97 knots (107.36 km/h) over 500 metres during the 2017 Salt and Speed, a speed sailing event held in Salin-de-Giraud, France.
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Nuno "Stru" Figueiredo, a 40-year-old kitesurfer from Porto has managed to defy the giant waves of Nazaré riding a four-metre kite in a crowded lineup dominated by surfboards and jet skis.
Because waves were breaking in a slightly southern direction, and the wind was blowing from the north, Nuno had to carefully analyze each wave, its potential and the best take-off spot.
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Last season was plagued with bad weather during all planned races so had cancel many races.
Now, the first race for the 2017-2018 Dutch kitebuggy championship was due to take place and again had terrible weather with rain and a completely drowned beach at IJmuiden.
Saint Peter Ording, 2nd run of the 17/18 German Buggy Championship first runs were cancelled due to bad weather so these were the first races for the season 17/18.
The prediction of the weather wasn’t the best, but we have ridden already 4 races this weekend. The weather was foggy and cold. The wind conditions were really difficult and different on the race course.
Les Hemmes beach in Northern France near Calais is kitebuggy paradise.
It is probably the largest and widest beach in Europe and ridable with all wind directions.
It is simply the best beach I know and a potential candidate for the 2019 European championship.
European Kite Landboarding Freestyle Champion and Powerkiteshop Team Rider Lewis Wilby has just finished a new video showing off his unique style, mixing up freestyle and airstyle fluently with the Flysurfer Boost 2 LEI and Speed 5 Closed Cell Foil Kite.
The RedBull Ragnarok 2017 has been a very, very challenging one !
The longest in the history of the event, with a total of 130km for 5 laps and 350 riders on the starting line.
With strong wind and wet snow, it was a big fight on Hardangervidda mountains.
As the sun set on Big Bay last night an amassed crowd watched a showdown of epic proportions as the reigning champion, Aaron Hadlow, battled to defend his crown against lifelong friend Ruben Lenten and the big-air specialist Nick Jacobsen. King of The Air is an event that inspires great debate and stirs up passions among kiteboarders the world over and, with Ruben eliminated early from the finals heat with a well deserved third place, not a word of speculation or dissent could be heard when the Nick’s win was announced.
One of the most surprising stories in the history of snowkite racing!
Jonas Lengwiler ended up winning the European Snowkite Championships in the snowboard category being on a snowboard for the first time!
One day of training was enough and Jonas was able to finish Friday’s 60km long distance race in 1st place - 25 minutes in front of the 2nd snowboarder and 3rd in the overall ranking with all the skiers.
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It’s weird to think that almost a year ago I was sitting on the beach with a pen and piece of paper judging the final round of the KLB European Championships, knowing in the back of my mind that I might actually come back myself to compete.
Last year got me excited about a return to the competition scene to ride against a strong field of competitors and here I was one year later, preparing myself for the final round knowing a minimum of 4th place would wrap up the title.
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Powerkiteshop Team Rider Lewis Wilby reports in on his latest winning adventure.
First up was the final round of the British Championships. The third tour stop was held in Pembrey, one of the top beaches in the UK and often provides perfect conditions. On arrival the beach was flawless however there was one vital ingredient missing for a kite competition and that was good wind.
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Check out how Richard Branson fell in love with kitesurfing and why he thinks it’s the best sport in the world.
Richard kitesurfs every day when on Necker Island and sees it as a great way to get away from it all, as well as enjoy the thrill of the sport.
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As Kiteboarding is becoming more accessible, it is no surprise that even entrepreneurs and high profile celebrities are managing to find the time to learn to kiteboard.
With many of them naming it the “New Golf” as more and more take to the water to network and start new business ventures while enjoying themselves in a more relaxed environment.
The biggest international Kitelandboarding Championship took place in the middle of Berlin on October 03 – 05, on the Tempelhofer Feld, which is the largest inner city kite flying field in the world.
Over 50 contestants from all over Europe competed in three disciplines: Race, Freestyle and Hangtime and strong winds of up to 20 knots offered perfect conditions.
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It is with great pleasure to announce that Powerkiteshop Sponsored Team Rider Lewis Wilby has won the title of European Champion at Berck Sur Mer, France on 25.03.06!
Hosted by Opale Glisse this premier event was put on for French and Foreign Kitelandboarders. It proved to be well organised well natured and inspirational event.
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After a torturous three day expedition I thought I was having a bad time but on arrival at Medellin and meeting event organizers Ines Uribe and Jairo of Yaripa, I discover that most of the other flyers from around the world on the previous day had been trying to fly in Force 8 winds and had trashed most of their kites!
Most had decided it was to be a day of rest and repair and perhaps ‘hit the town’. Around here you do that on horseback!
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You don’t have to be flying long to discover the wind doesn’t always play when you want it! There’s nothing more frustrating than turning up at your flying site only to find that the predicted 15mph is clearly happening elsewhere.
You either turn around, and make the 120mile trip home or you do what the Powerkiteshop team do and build a 54 square metre traction beast!
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World-ranked No1 kitesurfer and Storm 3 rider Aaron Hadlow made a quick stop off at Powerkiteshop before making his flight to the fifth round of the PKRA World Tour in Fuerteventura.
While at Powerkiteshop - Aaron managed to sign up some of their Strike and Storm III's as well as AH Pro Boards for Powerkiteshop customers.
Megan Edwards knew nothing about buggies until she dropped in on Ivanpah's cracked, dusty and dry lakebed.
Kite buggiers from around the globe gathered near Primm for the tenth annual Spring Break Buggy Blast, an event that regularly persuades people from as far away as New Zealand and Argentina to make a yearly pilgrimage to the cracked and dusty surface of the Ivanpah dry lakebed in Nevada.
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It's what you have all been waiting for! A land based power kiting DVD called Ground to Air!
The DVD contains superb clips of buggying, power kiting and landboarding featuring some of the best riders around!
Shot in various locations around the world this DVD is second to none. Powerkiteshop Riders - Jason Locock, Mark Lycett, Sly Jennings, Mark Everitt, John Eaton, Richy Stones, Rob Hills and Dan Eaton also feature pulling off some great buggy and landboarding manoeuvres.
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Fuerteventura (meaning 'windy island') was one of those translations that makes you just want to jetset off and spend a week or two away for some serious fun!
And to top it all off - there was the annual kite festival being held just a 5 minute drive from where you are staying! A dream? Not for Powerkiteshop Team 2004 who took up the challenge of finding some fantastic locations to ride and find out some of the best land based riding locations in the world!
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Together Dan Eaton from Powerkiteshop and Dave Stratton from the design team of G2A take a 38 hour journey for the trip of a lifetime to see some of the best riding locations in the world and meet one of the guys who pioneered the sport of kite traction.
They were not to be disappointed!.............
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If you have kids or are a kid yourself you may have caught a glimpse of some of our riders on the popular BBC Childrens programme - X-Change !
Powerkiteshop Rider Rob Cumisky took to the stage again to show the cameras what kitelandboarding was all about and how it was easily accessible to the younger ages!
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Knowing absolutely nothing of this region of Europe it seemed like a good idea to find out a little before descending upon their second city.
It’s actually the home of vintage port and the world famous explorer Vasco Da Gamma and we guessed that was all the cultural information we needed.
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At this year's Paris Boat Show - kite manufacturers gave us an insight to their products for the 2004 season.
Among the manufacturers were companies such as Gaastra, Naish, Takoon, and Flexifoil.
Among some of the products on show were Flexifoils' brand new sized 'Bullet' RAM Air kites in 5.5m and 7.0m.
If you were lucky enough to catch the regional BBC Programme Inside Out recently - you may have seen a few familiar faces!
Together with a whole host of different aspects of power kiting - some of the Powerkiteshop riders including Esther Cumisky, Rob Cumisky, Dan Eaton and Jason Locock as well as Dave Stratton from design team G2A were seen performing for the cameras as part of a half hour primetime TV slot.
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If you have kids or are a kid yourself you may have caught a glimpse of some of our riders on the popular BBC Childrens Current Affairs programme - 'Newsround'!
After a strenuous no-wind demonstration in the arena at the Bristol Kite Festival - some of the Powerkiteshop riders were interviewed for the show that appeared on Monday 4th September 2003.
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If you were lucky enough to purchase a Peter Lynn product the other week - then you may have spotted a familiar signature on your purchased items!
New Zealand manufacturer - Peter Lynn - was in the UK last week and as well as performing with his big show kites at both the Portsmouth and Bristol kite festival - Peter managed a few days in the shop - discussing what is new for next year as well answering phone calls regarding Peter Lynn Products!
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Grouped together in a darkened waiting area - a lonely airport attendant decides to start a conversation, "So where are you flying out to?", "Amman, Jordan" I replied. "Holiday or business?" "It's the King's birthday and he has invited a few of his friends over and we are putting on a show" "Wow! What are you doing?" "Flying kites" I replied coyly.
Then I realised what I'd said. At last, Kites are cool, so cool and good to watch that you can be invited around the world by supporters or even Kings to see them, times are changing!
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Turbulence doesn't bother many Powerkiters though 10 hours of it in a Jumbo eventually got me twitching. We ended up watching the ceiling mounted TV showing a boring film while a disaster movie went on around it!
When we did touch down it was 30°c and windy, the terrain was mountainous which was good and we soon found the people to be really friendly. The hotel was cracking, 27th floor with a superb view over the town of Bogota with its skyscrapers, banks and Presidential Palace.
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At this year's Paris Boat Show - kite manufacturers gave us an insight to their products for the 2003 season. Among the manufacturers were companies such as RRD, Airush, Naish, Takoon, and Flexifoil.
Among some of the products on show were Flexifoils' brand new 'Bullet' RAM Air kite, the Storm II water relaunchable, as well as their kite specific kite landboards.
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