Surf Addiction
My friends and I have been discussing the whole strapless surfboard jumping techniques and I get directed to this little nugget… Its not a tutorial by any means, just amazing footage of some great riders.
Surf Addiction from Kitemovement on Vimeo.
Now this looks like fun!
Just found this and had to post it…A fantastic demonstration of how much fun you can have with this sport…
Electric Toaster Kite Beach Kookout from Kitemovement on Vimeo.
Pete Cabrinha
Pete Cabrinha is an uncommon individual. Pete’s dedication to water sports has gained him both pioneer and master status in three of the most cutting edge sports to come along in the past three decades. World titles in surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing have put Pete at the top of a short list of world class watermen. “Luck, timing, and my passion for doing things differently have put me where I am today.” Says Pete.
Its that same passion that has fueled Pete’s parallel life as an artist. For the past two decades Pete has pursued the arts with vigor and curiosity. He has paired his technical photography skills with his off center painting techniques to capture the essence of a life lived above and below the Hawaiian waters.
Growing up in Oahu, Pete Cabrinha was introduced to the creative mindset early on in life by his mother, a painter who often took him on location as she painted plein air.
Although Pete was always drawn to create visual images, it was not until he began traveling internationally as a world windsurfing competitor that he gravitated towards photography as a means through which he could capture the memories and beauty he encountered. These early experiences while on tour marked a pivotal turning point in his life, taking him out of his comfort zone and forcing him to see similar situations in various lights and shades of gray.
The creativity and intuition required to excel in the world of water sports competition set a strong foundation for a deeper exploration into the world of photography. Eventually he would combine this medium with others, and photography is now just one element in his mixed media works. His photographs often possess an otherworldly quality that, once juxtaposed against modern color schemes and text, result in a curious mix of “days gone by” with a contemporary edge.
Pete’s success and lifestyle as a professional water sports athlete still enables him to travel the world. With one foot in the sand and one foot on the sidewalk he is continually inspired – not only by the ocean and the people and mystique of growing up in in the Hawaiian Islands but by the street art found in the international cities that he travels through in order to reach the beach.
For Pete, the synergies between the art of surfing and the art of creating visual images are great. He continues to be captivated by the dynamism between the relaxation and the challenges that make up the creative experience.
“Art is something that has become one of the essential parts if my being…. It pursued me. I gladly let it in”
Kitesurfing
For the third time in as many decades, Pete found himself on the ground floor of a new sport. One that would require a pioneering effort to build into legitimate industry. As in the past Pete began to design his own boards and eventually started a custom kiteboard brand under the Cabrinha label. Thus Cabrinha Kiteboards were born.
Experimentation, adventure and the appreciation of design are the things that have followed Pete Cabrinha since the beginning of his career. In the summer of 2000, these elements finally found a place to call home. During a fateful meeting between Pete and Neil Pryde, of Neil Pryde Limited, the idea to take the Cabrinha brand globally came to fruition.
Today, Cabrinha Kiteboarding has climbed the ranks to take the position as the leading kitesurfing brand, selling in over 40 countries worldwide.
Feel free to visit his virtual art gallery
For more information about Cabrinha Kiteboarding visit: www.cabrinhakites.com
Ruben Lenten – World’s most extreme kiteboarder with a new TV series On The Loose.
King of the Air, Master of Extreme, Ruben Lenten (20) who at 17 years old beat surf legend Robby Naish – pushes the boundaries of his extreme sport time and time. Now with the new TV series ON THE LOOOSE – he takes you on a journey inside the radical World of professional kiteboarding.
Together with the worlds best kiteboarders (such as best buddy 5 times World Champion Aaron Hadlow) Ruben travels the World in search for the most extrement and mystical kitespots on the planet. On the road with one mission: pushing the limits. Harder, faster, sicker, stunning and even more extreme. Follow his trail – Ruben brings us behind the scenes of going pro, the lifestyle, family, friends – the parties, babes and adventures. All from the champion of On The Loose. .
Launched online today and broadcast on TV as of April – On the Loose will be seen on Dutch TV 101. Erik Koehoorn from 101 told “the series is a perfect match. Young, raw and with an uncompromising drive for adventure. Living on the edge in a positive manner, daring and non-conformistic – it makes great TV. Actually, such as 101 has done for years..
The first episode “From Holland to Cape Town” went live on 19 March 12:00 CET on www.ontheloose.tv
Ride Hard!
Peace, Ruben
Kite Surfing Camber sands sept ‘08
A nice piece put together by the Kitesurf Centre in the UK. A windy day on the south east coast of england. Tristan is a BKSA kite surfing instructor. For kitesurfing lessons in camber sands visit http://www.thekitesurfcentre.com
Tutorial – The Transition with Ruben Lenten
This has been something I have been working on for a little while now… Its a great little move to have in your bag of tricks.
Tutorial – Kite Repair
Steph uses kiteaid’s sail repair kit to fix a tear in 4 minutes.
Kite Maintenance
10 tips for Kite Maintenance
There are always questions going around on how to care for your kite. Whilst caring for your kite involves very little maintenance, following a few simple guidelines will increase the longevity of your kite.
1. Sand.
The number one enemy. Before packing down your kite, be sure to wipe off all the sand from your kite. Sand causes abrasive wear on kite materials and can result in worn through kite cloth.
2. Don’t pack down a wet kite.
Washing your kite isn’t really that necessary – but if you do decide to wash your kite every now and then make sure your kite dries properly before packing it down. Packing down a wet kite can cause mildew and smelly odors, and in some cases even cause the colors to run.
3. Rig and pump up on the beach.
Walking towards the beach from a soft lawn usually means you’ll encounter tar, lamp poles, dustbins and walkways on the way to the beach – all posing a threat to your kite. Kite lines snag around poles, kites scrape on tar – this all adds up to unnecessary hard wear on your kite. Rigging on the beach will keep your kite in much better shape in the long run.
4. Avoid Self Launching.
Self launching on bows and C shape kites add a lot of wear to your kite in the long run. Each time you self launch your kite, contact is being made when your kite briefly scrapes along the surface of the beach.
5. Kite pump.
When packing down your kite pump, remove the hose and store it seperately. Storing the hose with the pump normally puts the hose at risk from bending and forming holes on the bend, causing a leaky hose.
6. Bar and lines.
Keep your lines knot free, and wash your bar in fresh water after each session. A knot in a line weakens the line by more than 50% and puts you at risk for a line break. Washing your bar in fresh water prevents the salt water from eroding your lines.
7. Avoid bladder twists.
Make sure your kite is laid out flat before you start pumping up. Letting your kite unroll itself while you pump up is a bad habit as this causes bladder twists to form in your leading edge. Also make sure to not put the pump nozzle too far down your kite valves as this stretches the valves.
8. Use your kite bag.
Don’t store or transport your kite without its bag, especially when it’s in your car. Board fins and any other objects easily pierce through kite material. Use your bag to keep your kite at bay from sharp objects.
9. Waves.
If you drop your kite in the waves, let go of your kite. If you don’t the waves will stretch your material, and if the wave is big enough it will tear your kite. As long as you put tension between yourself and the kite there is a good chance that the wave will tear your kite – let go and enjoy the swim.
10. Sun and wind.
Don’t ever leave your kite flapping in the wind, and don’t leave it in the sun. Too much sun causes your kite to become brittle and loose its color, whilst a flapping kite causes surface fatigue.
Following these 10 simple tasks will help you keep your kite in better shape for longer.
Thanks to iKiteboarding.com for this article