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How to Make a Kiteboarding Movie You want to film with the greats? Alright, then. But first you'll have to show your stuff on the cinematic runway (and you're going to have to work for it just as much as Derek Zoolander worked on his Malaysian-Prime-Minister-saving signature look Magnum). Prepare to be judged by thousands of viewers who all claim to know better about your work than you. Ready to get started? Thankfully North Kiteboarding and Best have a nice video outlining every single detail …

North Kiteboarding: 2016 Evo Overview w/Tom Herbert Tom Herbert, Team Rider for North Kiteboarding, flies the 2016 North Evo religiously. Flying and slicing through the sky like a deity coming to greet its followers on the land below, the 2016 Evo can be considered one of the pinnacles of kiteboarding. Reliable, stable, and versatile are just a few of the adjectives we could place on the Evo.  What we learned from Tom about the Evo: Most versatile kite in the industry Better re …

2016 Ion Apex & Vertex Select w/Ben Skaggs Sometimes you have questions. And, well, we don't always have the answers. In those cases, it's better to get the answers from the person who would know the product best, our brand reps. Ben Skaggs, one of North's representatives, was able to give us the low-down on the 2016 Ion Apex Select and 2016 Ion Vertex Select harnesses. 2016 Ion Apex Select & 2016 Ion Vertex SelectWire_Tec on both harnesses allows even load distribution, thanks to the 8 …

Aaron Hadlow on the 2016 North Vegas Tip Settings Aaron Hadlow, an awesome kitesurfer and overall idol to our customer service guru Aaron, has given us the low-down on the 2016 North Vegas wingtip settings. With high, medium, and low power options, it can be a little confusing to those people who are experiencing the kite for the first time. Every change makes a big difference when it comes to these settings, and every person has a different preference. So what's the difference? Let's bre …

Where the wind blows Colleen Carroll is and has been a prominent figure in kiteboarding for quite some time now. Needless to say, she didn't get to where she is today by just batting her eyes at the camera. Rather, Colleen has consistently put in the work, evidenced by her substantial video catalog. The progression is so glaring, you might have to wear shades. This girl is a true athlete dedicated to her practice. Frankly, we find that quite inspiring. It's no secret that kiteboarding is a male …

Craig Cunningham - The B:Roll Craig Cunningham has been on the scene for a few years now. Without a doubt he has emerged as one of the top north American riders. On top of that he has been on the forefront of the wakestyle movement in kiteboarding. It’s safe to say he did not get there by resting on his laurels. Craig puts in a lot of work behind the kite and behind the camera. Knocking out edits on a regular basis takes a lot of time and energy. On that note, we salute …

North Kiteboarding: Beyond North Kiteboarding's freestyle/wakestyle team tests out the 2016 Vegas, which could be considered the ultimate freestyle weapon for those looking for consistent pop and a smooth ride. Join Stefan Spiessberger, Craig Cunningham, Colleen Carroll, Reno Romeu, and Aaron Hadlow on a journey through beautiful Venezuela.  What North has to say about the 2016 Vegas "For 2016, the profiles have been optimized to offer a more consistent pop, in addition t …

2016 North Dice Product Clip Tom Court, hardcore wakestyler, introduces the third generation North Dice to the masses. Taking your opinions and criticisms, North has improved the Dice this year with several newer features that riders are sure to enjoy. The 2016 Dice has been redefined for a more versatile riding structure, meaning you'll be able to enjoy the waters no matter the conditions. Color us stoked. Why we're stoked about the 2016 North Dice: Whether you're into freestyle, wakestyle …

Rebel 2016 Product Clip What North has to say: The North Kiteboarding Rebel is the ultimate freeride, jumping, and hang time machine. This year, North has made quite a few changes on the Rebel to ensure the kite delivers maximum performance across the entire range of sizes.  The larger Rebel sizes now feature a higher aspect ratio and new profile to deliver maximum power, jumping, and hang time. The smaller Rebel sizes have a slightly lower aspect ratio to deliver better …

Often times it's very easy to get set in your ways. You have a favorite restaurant, maybe a favorite musical genre. If you're really bad like me, you even have a favorite parking spot at all of your regular stops. Now imagine if you only ate Mexican and never experienced pizza in all its glory? Oh the horror!!!! Okay, all bad jokes aside, let me get to the point. In kiteboarding, like many sports, we often find a piece of equipment that we like and just stick with it, riding it out …

Extreme Kiteboarding in the Netherlands - Red Bull Megaloop Challenge There's a reason it's not called the Miniloop. The Red Bull Megaloop Challenge only happens when the winds are ripping through at 30+ knots and riders can go BIG. Needless to say, the world's top 16 kiteboarders went huge in this year's Megaloop Challenge. Big crashes and bigger loops made for an exciting show, check out the best action from the sky! (Quite honestly, right about the one-minute mark is where we started to ge …

Craig Cunningham - Caera DaysThis video is just sick! We love watching these North Team Riders as they cruise the waves. Craig Cunningham looks like a wakestyling Superman on his 2015 North Gambler, a board that offers the ultimate in wakestyle performance. Your eyes will thank you for watching this impressive video - our's did!  …

North Kiteboarding Changing Up Surf Kiteboards With Their Compact Surf ConceptNew to 2015, North Kiteboarding has introduced their Compact Surf Concept (CSC). As the name suggests, this idea is all about making the board more compact (read as: shorter) with more parallel rails. North mentions that the CSC can have a variety of performance benefits for riders. The CSC makes surf kiteboards easier to ride due to their increase in stability - especially through chop when you're heading full speed. …

The Evolution of North Kiteboarding With Jaime HerraizThere's nothing like going back and reflecting on what has made you, or a company, great. That's exactly what North Kiteboarding's Jaime Herraiz has done with their latest video: Generations - The Evolution of Kiteboarding. Not only does this video go through the beginning perceptions and actions of early kiteboarders, but also the birth and growing process of a company that has revolutionized the kiteboarding world, starting with the No …

Check out this short vid of North Kiteboarding and ION! Colleen is throwing down and stomping tricks that most local male riders cannot pull out of their trick bag! You won't find any high heels on her North Team Series kiteboard, just straight-up booted for some serious powered wakestyle handle passing action! Way to crush it Colleen and help push female riders to the next level! Head over to Facebook and give Colleen some love: Facebook.com/colleen.carroll.33 Vimeo Credits:Colleen Carroll …