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We’ve been busy riding and testing Lib Tech Waterboards to see how they perform as kitesurf boards and the results are impressive. Overall we were particularly interested in the how the board feels when you are riding it and how...

With REAL team members starting windsurfing in 1976, kiting in 1998 and standup paddleboarding in 2004, it’s no wonder they’re about to pop the cork on the newest, and hottest, sport known to H20-kind. REAL Co-Founder Trip Forman with the...

Every day, when helping people find the right kiteboarding gear, we get asked the same question. “Why is the kite harness so expensive?” The next question as you would expect therefore is, “What am I going to get out of...

Download the Article What is C3? C3: Cork Carbon Composite Construction takes the rare performance characteristics of light weight, flex and durability, and puts them together to create a unique surfboard that is truly worth the additional coin compared to...

Cape Hatteras is a watersports paradise. Whether you like to surf or kite it’s one hell of a place to soak up the summer sun. Every year many people choose to call Cape Hatteras home for several months so they...

That’s it – you’re taking the plunge and going to learn to kite! It’s an exciting time with so much to learn. So, where do you start? What do you need to know before you take the plunge (so to...

Cape Hatteras has become synonymous with kiteboarding sessions. Not only is it the most consistent wind destination on the East Coast of the USA (possibly the whole continent) but, it has the enviable geographic setup to take literally any wind...

What is the best size kiteboard to ride as a beginner? Generally speaking, your first kiteboard should be easy to ride and a little over your ability level. During your lessons you will be using very big beginner boards or...

Here’s a quick rundown on how to tune your kiteboarding bar.