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Youri Zoon on the 2016 Slingshot RPM The Slingshot RPM has been the powerhouse and championship kite since 2009. Youri Zoon, recent competitor in the IKA World Championships, gave his two cents in this latest #RPMisWHAT video.  “For me, to come back to Slingshot is like returning home from a travel,” Zoon said. “We have a lot of history together and I’m very excited to add more to it. Slingshot is the ruler of quality, innovation and performance. I’m thrilled to be back to my ro …

Women of Kiteboarding Girl Power We loved watching these chicks hit the water and lay down their sick tricks. This video follows 6 female kiteboarding athletes as they tear up the town, including Cynthia Brown, Gisela Pulido, Dioneia Vieira, Kirsty Jones, Sabrina Lutz, and Bruna Kajiya. Join them in their early 2015 season highlights. And who ever said girls couldn’t shred? I’m a poet and I don’t even know it! Watch out boys, the Women of Kiteboarding are coming! Music: "Vision One" by&nbs …

A Strapless Afternoon Located on the white, sandy shores of the Dominican Republic, Encuentro beach makes for a prime secret kitesurfing spot. Kiteboard rider, Alexis Pierret, claims these waves as his own. The late-December conditions give him the perfect opportunity to test out strapless kitesurfing. Pierret is able to ride wave after wave, without the tireless paddling that accompanies a regular afternoon of surfing. With no attachment to the board, Pierret is granted the creative freedom …

STRU at Giant Nazare Nazare, Portugal is known for their tremendously huge waves. Many people have braved the Nazare waves; while many people are successful, some aren't. The gigantic Nazare waves loom over Portugal, creating a frightening but awesome display of the power of nature, and surfers think, "I am on that like peanut butter on toast". Nuno Figueiredo takes it to the next level and decides to be the first kitesurfer to take on the Nazare waves. With his Best Cabo a …

The FX Man ( A Cabrinha Kiteboarding Short Film) Nick Jacobsen's videos have always been eclectic. This time around, I found myself practically rolling around on the floor with his latest video, "The FX Man". Jacobsen poses as a hero, transformed by extraterrestrial forms, in order to save the Earth from gigantic shellfish. Will Nick save the day? Will he ever enjoy consuming lobster ever again? Some questions may be answered in this video; even so, it will leave you wanting more.  Video …

Best Sessions Taiba from Sam Medysky on Vimeo.Best Kiteboarding - Session in Taiba We love when team riders band together to create something awesome. Not only are they showing off their stuff, but they are kind enough to let others shine as well. Kiteboarding offers a special type of comradery that is only found in sunny, windy, and sandy conditions (sometimes snowy as well). Watch as Sam Medysky, Rita Arnaus, Hannah Whiteley, and Val Garat remind us that good times are ahead and that they …

Alex Thomson - HUGO BOSS Have you ever looked at something and thought, "I could jump that". While it's not always recommended, sometimes it's fun to watch other people try to push the limits. Not only does this video create chills down our spines, the cinematic quality is incredible (it makes us want to buy a regatta and a suit). Watch as this kiter attempts extreme sailing stunts (like a boss).  HUGO BOSS presents the third installment of their extreme sailing stunts - following the Mast …

Colleen Carroll & Bruna Kajiya - "Rendez-Vous" Colleen Carroll & Bruna Kajiya are not only two influential kiteboarders, but they are also huge advocates for having fun (no matter your gender). What was once considered a "gentleman's" sport is now available for everyone, and we're excited to see Bruna & Colleen team up and create an edit that shows that when you say "ride like a girl" it actually means "ride tough". From our friend, Colleen: "I am very happy to share with you my  …

Bret Sullivan & Best Kiteboarding - "African Vibes" Africa can be considered the "wildlands". It's where people go to help, to find themselves, and to experience a new type of freedom. Freedom can be found in many ways. One way we experience freedom is through kiteboarding. Bret Sullivan experiences the same thrills behind the kite that we do, but only in a much more picturesque location. Lions, kitesurfing, and warm weather (oh, my) fill this video. While you're watching from your office or ho …

Craig Cunningham - "Habitual" in Taiba, Brazil When you're traveling, the rush of being out from your office and into the world can have your vacation missing out on the little things, like fishing villages. These little villages and pit-stops may look run-down or abandoned, but they may be some of the best areas to stop (especially for kiteboarding). Every year, Craig Cunningham jumps down to Taiba, Brazil (a little fishing town) to grab some wind. Watch as North's rider Craig Cunningham shows …

Brandon Scheid - Below Zero Brandon Scheid in Quebec, Canada? That can only mean (cue the dramatic movie pause)...snowkiting. Of course, Scheid would have such an awesome adventure in Canada, who wouldn't? Our northerly brothers and sisters are having some snow, and they're willing to share its pleasures with us - how thoughtful! Enjoy as Brandon Scheid rides some Liquid Force gear and pounces on the crystallized waves.  Would you like to learn how to snowkite like Scheid?  Why …

Tom Court - North's Team Riders in Brazil Our favorite team riders aren't just born great. They work hard, and that shows in every video, contest, and promotion they attend. Where do they practice? In Brazil, of course! The wind is warm, consistent, and perfect for learning and bonding. Video Synopsis Brazil is one of those destinations in the Kiteboarding season, from October to December it has some of the steadiest trade winds, perfect flat water lagoons and a great scene of kiteboarder's fr …

Blake Olsen: Smathers Beach Ah, Key West, Florida. Home to warmth, simple pleasures, and to Smathers Beach. If you have the gumption to wake up early, take a walk down the beach and catch the sunrise. Sit down and enjoy the sun, the waves, and the surf as you soak in that much-needed Vitamin D. Sounds perfect, right? That's what our Team Rider Blake Olsen thought as well. As he catches a sunset sesh in the month of January, you'll see him pop, glide, and rock the big blue.  …

Cabrinha Kiteboarding: A Year to Remember We're saying, "goodbye," to 2015 in style. Well, Cabrinha is (no surprise there). No matter the limits, Cabrinha has shown that 2015 was the year of innovation and stylish designs. As they turn to the new year, full of bold color designs and even more progressive gear, we must pay homage to the past. Cabrinha has done a good job remembering the good times in "A Year to Remember". Sit back, relax, and enjoy 2015 through Cabrinha's eyes. A few things we' …

"Kiting the Bedsheets"Check out professional kiteboarder, Hannah Whiteley, as she rides the lagoons of the Brazilian Dunes, located in Northern Brazil. This area is referred to as the "Bedsheets" due to the endless, while dunes that appear to roll like bed sheets, as seen from above. There are numerous crescent shaped dunes formed by winds, and lagoons filled with rainwater. You could probably go pool-hopping for a week, without hitting the same spot twice.New from Best: 2016 Roca Kiteboarding K …