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Wing Foil - ION Coiled Waist Leash
Shop Wing Boarding Accessories.Ryan from MACkite here. Today I'm going to talk a little bit about the Ion waist board leash. I started riding the waist leash because, as soon as I started switching my feet on the board, I was having all kinds of issues with stepping on the leash. I wanted to be able to switch my feet and ride the other direction without worrying about stepping on a leash and getting my foot off the leash. I looked at calf leashes and waist leashes and ended up grabbing th
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17th May 2023
Kiteboarding Travel Bags Explained: North and ION
There are a lot of different travel bags out there for kiteboarding and kitesurfing. North offers the "Combi Bag" and "Team Bag Surf", while ION has the "Gearbag TEC". Here's the breakdown from Ben Skaggs, our North and ION Kiteboarding rep from Hood River, Oregon.North Combi BagColors: Black and BlueAvailable sizes: 140cm155cmSurfboards up to 5'6"Surfboards up to 6'2""This is a lightweight travel bag that uses the method of “use your gear and clothing as padding to save weight” for protecting y
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20th Mar 2018
Kiteboarding: 3 Tips for Riding More
As any dedicated wind-chaser knows, it can be challenging to balance work, life and kiteboarding. Sometimes, we just can't get enough time on the water.
Here are 3 simple tips to help you out!
Subscribe to Wind Alerts via iKitesurf.com. Keep your gear with you at all times. Communicate with your significant other.
The Alert
iKitesurf.com is one of the most important sites/apps for kiteboarders who want real-time wind data from around the world. Not only can you access wind speed
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6th Mar 2018
"Let's Ride"—2018 ION Gearbags
How do you go about carrying all of your kiteboarding gear?ION has a full-featured line of “golf-style” travel bags that will surely put a smile on the face of any traveling kiteboarder. Whether it’s a trip around the world or just a day-trip to your local spot—ION has you covered.With the ION Gearbag series, you have a choice between the Core and TEC models. Both will get the job done for you exceptionally well. Build quality, features and capacity are spot-on!The Gearbag Core series is made fr
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2nd Feb 2018
How to Install a Cabrinha Fireball Spreader Bar on an Ion Harness
Hi, this is Tucker from MACkiteboarding.com and today I’m going to show you how to connect the 2017 Cabrinha Fireball spreader bar to an Ion Vertex harness. This will be the same for any other Ion harness, but the Vertex is one of our favorites. Disconnect the quick-connect, we’re going to put that on first. Find the right side of the harness - that’s where the quick-connect is going to go. Connect the fat strap of the harness. Still on the right side of the harness, we’re goi
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3rd Aug 2016
Kiteboarding Video: Colleen Carroll & Bruna Kajiya in Rendez-Vous
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
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23rd Mar 2016
FRAMED - Colleen Carroll
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
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20th Jan 2015
HIGHLIGHTS : Lighter and Brighter
Edit from: Vincent Bergeron
Colleen Carroll and Sensi Graves find kiteboarding progression and bliss in the flatwater lagoons of Northern Brazil. See the girls in action as they revisit a kite destination unlike any other. Thank you to North Kiteboarding, Liquid Force Kiteboarding, ION, NA Blend, Sensi Graves Bikinis.
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8th May 2014