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SNOWCITIES - Episode 1: Michigan Snow has officially hit in Michigan, and it looks like it's here to stay. While some people may be building up their blanket and hot cocoa inventory, others are out testing the slopes and feeling the winter breeze hit like an icy ton of bricks. While Michigan is not always the first place skiers think of when they imagine beautiful slopes, there is plenty to be seen and conquered in the Michigan cities. Mike Hornbeck, an Allegan native, shows that everyone can …

View From A Blue Moon - Official Trailer While learning about new products is nice, sometimes it's even more nice to sit back and watch people pursue what only a few will conquer. See the beauty of the land, the determination of its riders, and everything in between with View From A Blue Moon. This trailer is not only one of the most high quality sporting trailers we've seen, but it captures our emotions and even gives us a refresher on why we love the water. Learn more about John Florence, a …

Keahi De Aboitiz at Teahupoo (Cabrinha Kitesurfing) Keahi is no stranger to the well-known surf break Teahupoo, with it’s heavy, glassy waves offshore, it’s arguably the most dangerous surf breaks in the world. For those brave enough to face it, it’s one of the most intense session of their lives. The waves have a unique combination of size, power and speed. Enjoy this hypnotic show as Keahi’s smooth style with slow mo camera work make it look like a walk in the park. Sporting the 2016 …

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 …

The Getaway: Kiteboarding in Paradise 4kWe love traveling with our kiteboards, embracing the great unknown that is life, and opening ourselves to adventures. While some of us are able to travel more frequently than others, not everyone has the chance to go out and afford to travel. At least the ones that have to stay behind have YouTube and Vimeo to show us some incredible footage of crystal waters and sandy beaches. In this case, Slingshot has decided to show us an unforgettable getaway with Vi …

Coming soon - Disguise the limit - Cabrinha 2016 In a world...where kiters reign...one company...sets out...to conquer...the world. (Okay, so, maybe we can't do a good version of the "movie guy voice" in a blog. I tried.) Join the masses in one of the most anticipated kite releases this season. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to be out in the water (and maybe you'll cry out in the water over how awesome this lineup is). Watch as your favorite riders team up and ride on in a vid …

Get Lifted In this series opener, James Ropner pulls out all of the stops on his 2015 Best Cabo, a kite designed for surfing and freeriding in the waves. Check out his video as he rips, jumps, and coins what is now our favorite phrase, "Never forget the beer."What Best Kiteboarding has to say about the Cabo: "Surfing down the face of a huge wave might easily be the best feeling in the world. To pursue this unique experience we developed the Cabo. The new Best Cabo is as perfect for the be …

GoPro: Chasing Waterfalls with Dane Jackson TLC has been versed over and over again for their hit song, "Don't go chasing waterfalls". Well, obviously Dane Jackson never jammed out to the smooth-toned and calming pop hit because here he is chasing waterfalls. Sporting the GoPro Hero4 Black Camera, Dane shows those of us who are a little too chicken to ride the waves some of the most challenging and most dangerous waterfalls in Veracruz, Mexico. For me, I think I'll stick to jamming with …

Ben Leclair and the 2015 Terrian While Ben Leclair may not be one of the oldest kiteboarders in the industry, he certainly shows that he is a force to be reckoned with. Riding in Texas, we see him in Shredtown and in Quest Cable Park sporting his 2014 Slingshot RAD Kiteboarding Boots.  2014 Slingshot RAD Kiteboarding Boots Bold. Smooth. Simple. Rad. The Slingshot RAD Boots features a simplistic design while maintaining the comfort and performance that has been seen in previous models. T …

Victoria Soloveykina - All That She Wants Victoria Soloveykina in her latest video "All that she wants" shows that all she wants is some wind, some water, and some kiteboarding. Representing Best Kiteboarding, Soloveykina rocks the freestyle/wakestyle scene with the  2015 GP Kiteboarding Kite and Best Armada 135cm Kiteboard.2015 Best GP Kiteboarding Kite The Best GP is like a power-hungry machine, munching and clawing for the power driven by the wind window. The GP is the ulti …

The Road Down Under - Cabrinha Kiteboarding The 2015 Cabrinha FX Kite has definitely made a name for itself in the past few months it has been available. It's the kite that Cabrinha never had, but the industry had always wanted. The FX is the penultimate design for a poppy freestyle experience. Join James Boulding, Liam Whaley, Alec Sheather, Luke Smith, and Dan Sweeny on a journey through Australia's picturesque kiteboarding locales.The Missing Kite, a Review by MACkite's Nathan Patterson …

Alex Pastor/Airush - Back to Brazil Alex Pastor, one of the most loved and well-known names in the kiteboarding industry, has recently unleashed his latest raw video of his first couple of sessions after his most recent shoulder injury. This is one kiter that we love seeing time and time again because, even when he's adjusting from his surgery, he still kicks it as big as possible. Pastor undoubtedly shines in this video, just as he does in nearly everything he accomplishes in kiteboarding. I …

A Ways to Kite - Reider DeckerWhoa! Our kiteboarding minds are blown by Reider Decker's video in La Ventana. We see him destroying the waters on his 2015 Slayer V3 and 2015 Varial X. Decker has decided to completely change strapless freestyle kitesurfing. To us, it almost looks like he's performing an Irish Jig on his board. Decker shows us that there's more than one way to kitesurf, and we're completely stoked!  …

MolokoiWhile "Molokoï" may be translated from French to "snail", Chloé & Lucas from Wainman Hawaii shared this video with us to show that kiteboarding is anything but slow. Shot in Massy Massy, Le Vauclin, Martinique, and the French Caribbean, this video shows the beautiful landscape, sick tricks, and the playful nature that is the essence of kiteboarding. …