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Rider: Remi Meum Lens: Alfredo Escobar LETTERS What Our Readers Have To Say Olympic Opportunities! Dear Editor: I had my first kiteboarding lesson, and I’m hooked! Tony Brady of Zero Gravity gave me a quick one while on vacation in Corpus Christi, and I can’t wait for the next one. I put my house up for sale and as soon as it closes, I’m moving to Corpus. When Tony and I talked, he mentioned that kiteboarding is the fastest growing sport in the world, and we talked about it becoming an Olympic sport. Have you heard any chatter about that? I know snowboarding was the biggest hit in Turin, Italy. I am sure kiteboarding would be even bigger. Let me know what you hear. Thanks! Varian T Criser Carson City, Nevada Welcome to your new found addiction! Be sure to look us up when you finally make it to Corpus. We would love to see kiteboarding become an Olympic sport. There have been a few stories about the idea, but no action YET! Let’s keep our fingers crossed –Ed. An 11-year-Old’s Thoughts on Kiteboarding Dear Editor: The reason I like kiteboarding is it puts everything together. I have always loved the water and air, but couldn’t put them together. I have tried everything--even cannonballs, but they didn’t seem fun. I even tried diving. I thought hang gliding and swimming were my dreams, and then I finally saw kiteboarding. Now all I dream about is kiteboarding. I like the thrill of the wind. I can’t believe people go so high. Well that’s why I love kiteboarding!!! See you later bro! Sincerely, Billy Wade Wiseman P.S. I hope someday I will change the world, just like you bro. Thanks for your great letter. Make sure to take this into your class and share your stoke on kiteboarding with your friends. Hopefully, we will watch you grow up to do great things and boost big airs—Ed. Letter Of The Month The Kiteboarder Bible Dear Editor: First off, The Kiteboarder Magazine is the standard in kite media, it’s like a bible in our house and we are stoked for the next one. We can’t thank you guys enough for the write up a couple issues back on our college kite club. The feedback was sick. We are putting together the first college kite competition with Paul Menta and The Kite House this spring break in Key West. We hope ya’ll can make it. If any college riders want in or information on starting a club at their school, hit me up at sextonmg@eckerd.edu. Check out our website for more on collegiate kiteboarding. RESPECT, Matt Sexton TritonKiteboarding.com We are stoked to hear you love our magazine! It sounds like you are hooked up with the right people in Key West. Please keep in touch and let us know how we can help support your efforts. I can’t wait to see the video of your event—Ed. Chilling in Minnesota Dear Editor: Thank you for your support, and thank you for the magazines you sent. The January issue is sick! I will make sure to give them to my students. They will be stoked! It’s so awesome you guys have respect for the snow. The Kite Freeze in Minnesota has been postponed due to funds, but we are still having an expression session on Lake Swede. It should be good, but our conditions are holding us back from being able to drive on the lakes. We are still going to put out rails and fun boxes. Thanks again, Nathan Borer US Snowkite School The Red Bull, Kite Freeze was the very first snowkite competition I ever attended. Sorry to hear the event has been downsized. There is no doubt in my mind that snowkiting will snowball—no pun intended. Keep us in the loop, and keep up the good work—Ed. Send your banter, happiness, rants, raves to editor@thekiteboarder.com 24 thekiteboarder.com thekiteboarder.com 25
COMPETITIONS Jupiter Comp Goes Off Words and photo courtesy of Rick Iossi Jupiter’s reputation for great wind and waves was once again confirmed for a fourth year at the annual Jupiter Kiteboarding Invasion. Despite bouts of light, uneven wind on day one which postponed the competition, day two served up consistent, 15 to 20 mph side shore winds which bumped into the high 20s late. The riders ate it up, shredding hard on directionals, twin tips and surfboards. A high level, intense competition was the order of the day from both pros and amateurs alike. Special thanks are in order for Jeremy Green, owner of Jupiter Kiteboarding for all his hard work coordinating and keeping this event going. Pro Men: 1. Damien Leroy 2. Dimitri Maramenides 3. Jon Modica Pro Women: 1. Melissa Gil 2. Morgan Skipperdene 3. Stacey Fonas Amateur: 1. Packet C. 2. Evan Netsch 3. Brandon Pelly Youth: 1. Eric Merill 2. Matt Collins Third Annual Speed Ranking Contest Words and photo courtesy of Rachael Miller The Stormboarding Speed Ranking contest is blazing on with riders from all over the world. Speeds are recorded as top speeds during a snowkite session from a GPS attached to the rider. Early conditions have favored riders in Minnesota, but with mid-season conditions improving worldwide, we are sure to see high speeds from all over. Past winners have gone nearly 70mph under power of kites alone. Prizes from Peter Lynn, Ozone, Dakine, Ultra Nectar and Himaya are awarded weekly with a Scorpion kite going out to the fastest Peter Lynn rider at the end of the season. This contest is open to everyone. See the list along with contest rules and specific info on what kites are used, what riders have on their feet (skis, boards, skates…) and their thoughts on how and why they go fast at: www.stormboarding.com then click on speed ranking. Jupiter is one of Florida’s best wave riding spots. 05-06 winner Chris Krug displays his winning speed of 69.1mph.
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