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Many people do not realize that Shannon Best is one of the most talented and stylish riders in our sport. From the most technical move to burning turns at mach speeds, Shannon makes everything look effortless. The photo on the cover was shot in Cumbuco, Brazil, and is a typical day in the office for the man behind Best Kiteboarding. Photo Gavin Butler F e a t u r e s 26 Paul Menta Instructional Guru Speaks Out. 56 speed Management Slow down to speed up. 44 Forum Face-Off Online personalities revealed. 62 Dominican republic The allure of Cabarete. Bruna Kajiya works on her handlepass 3’s off the coast of Brazil. Photo Gavin Butler D e P a r t M e n T S 12 Launch Speed riding with Matt Gerdes. 30 Close Up Get to know Peter Trow and Tonia Farman. 38 Backwoods Pismo Beach Discover the home of the annual Kitexpo event. 48 exposed Riding shots, places and people from around the world. 60 Bladder Issues How to repair your one-pump leading edge. 70 Head Case: anatomy of a Helmet Guide for protecting your dome. 72 Product Watch new gear and accessories available this spring. thekiteboarder.com thekiteboarder.com
THINK Coming to terms Recently, I came to the harsh reality that I am now considered old school. Living with two young up and coming kiteboarders here in Corpus Christi has made me come to this conclusion. I have learned to embrace my old school ways and am ok with it. For those of you out there who are still coming to terms with your old school ways, it is really not that bad of thing. The Kiteboarder Magazine compound is split into two levels. The boys live downstairs in the coach’s quarters, and I live upstairs in my own area. The six-bedroom house is situated on one of the best kiteboarding launches in town and my editorial office looks out over our little flat water wonderland. Most of you probably think I am crazy to live with two young bucks, but they are under threat of death and know the compound is a training center and not a party house. Everyday I learn something new from these kids. What I once thought was cool and legit, I am quickly learning is not cool anymore. Zach Kleppe and Josh Griffiths teach lessons for South Coast Kiteboarding during the day and at night they pour over the latest kiteboarding DVDs, magazines and forums, critically examining every detail. Hand placement on the bars, extensions on kiteloops, where you grab on the board, the angle of a kite during a powered moves; nothing gets past these kids. If it isn’t legit, they call bullshit. Sitting back and watching this is an education in itself. They heckle me for flying bow kites, but respect me for getting out there and trying. It’s usually just hot air and testosterone, but this has made me realize how important this process is to evolve our sport. As I said, I have come to terms with the fact that I am old school. I started kiting on a two-line kite and a Jimmy Lewis Picklefork. There was a time when I was just as adamant about “legit” riding, and I called out the “posers” myself. I have definitely changed my thinking over the last eight years. While I love watching the boys push each other to up their level, I also have to remind them to have fun. Over the years I have learned that kiteboarding is about personal progression. When I go out and pull that new move I have been dreaming of trying, I feel like a million bucks even if it is not “legit” in their book. It’s ok to jump high and wiggle. I still get the same rush as when I learned to jump on a two line. I try to grab, but if I can’t, I am ok with it. I don’t want to do knee-breaking kiteloop handlepasses, but I do try to loop my kite. My main goal is to go out and have fun and live to kite another day. So to all of you old schoolers out there, keep charging hard and progressing your level on your own terms. Don’t worry about trying keep up with the young bucks. And, to all you hardcore young riders who are critical of everyone around you, keep pushing the level, but don’t forget to have fun. *ATTENTION TO DETAIL Why compromise when you can have it all. A hybrid SLE kite for freeride & waves or 5-line, no bridle, C-shape performance for freestyle & wake. One kite, that delivers all riding styles – the Ion2 by Flexifoil. Size range > 6, 8.5, 10.5, 12.5, 14.5, 16.5m2 The Ion two delivers • Increased upwind performance • Quicker turning and precise control • Elevated Jumping and increased hangtime • Light even bar pressure • Absolute stability • Single point inflation ‘07 Lineup Freestyle, Waves, Unhooked Riding, Freeride ...You choose � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 1 Kite, 2 Setups, All Riding Styles 0 thekiteboarder.com thekiteboarder.com
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