Felix Pivec - Kitesurfarea.com

■ Free Online Magazine
Dear Editor:
I had two customers in my shop the other day who
were from Guatemala that were totally fired up with
the online PDF download of The Kiteboarder magazine,
and the articles that I had written.
Good job on getting the information out there!
Matt Nuzzo - Owner, Real Kiteboarding, Cape
Hatteras, NC
Thanks a lot Matt! Our last magazine was downloaded
over 34,000 times in one month. We have
been getting emails from kiteboarders around the
world thanking us for our free online PDF download.
We now have the last five issues available at
www.kbmag.com—Ed.
Dear Editor:
We wanted to write you from Poland to say hello.
The magazine available online is very good. Where do we find a subscription or printed
magazine in Europe?
Thank you,
Borys - Via Email
Currently we are not distributing in Europe. We are looking for people who would like to
import The Kiteboarder into their country. Our FREE archive library has our last five magazines
available for download. Check out www.kbmag.com—Ed.
■ Another Perspective on Girls
Dear Editor:
I really like The Kiteboarder, and one of
the main reasons I like it is, because
unlike some of the other kiteboarding
publications, you have actually made
an effort to cover female kiteboarders
as something other than just eye candy.
Still, I don't like the way women are
portrayed on your subscription page or
in Jimmy Lewis' and other manufacturer's
ads. I was dismayed and disappointed
to read the letter last issue ask-
Bri Chmel actually designed this RRD ad.
ing for "More Hot Chicks!" I realize you are in the position of having to please a wide audience
with varying opinions, most of whom are probably 20-something males, but I hope
you'll step firmly into the 21st century and leave the "hot chicks" for Playboy and Maxim,
where any kiter who wants them can find them.
Thanks,
Paul - VA
411
We appreciate your feedback Paul and agree that women should not be portrayed as sex
objects. Did you check out the new RRD ad with Bri Chmel crawling like a commando with
her board during a midnight kite session? Jim Semlor captured her behind the scenes—Ed.
■ Kiteboarding or Kitesurfing?
Dear Editor:
I have a very basic question for you. Is there any difference between kiteboarding and
kitesurfing, as it is called in Portugal?
Thanks,
Andrea Tomaz
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In general terms, kiteboarding and kitesurfing mean the same. If you really want to get
technical, kitesurfing refers to kiting in the waves. Many people have argued this point
20
over and over. Call it what ever you want. Just remember to have fun—Ed.
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Caution rider Chuck Patterson
and West Coast Kiteboarding
owner Paul Lang have been
busy building relationships and
protecting riding access with
Southern California lifeguards.
Chuck did an in-depth kite rescue
presentation for 30 Sunset
Beach USOS lifeguards, to help
educate them about kiteboarding,
safety and rescue. He also
helped lay down some ground
rules to keep sites open and safe
for all. Paul did an intro training
with Carlsbad lifeguards that was
met with a lot of enthusiasm. All
were stoked to get a better understanding on the sport as well as rescue techniques to help them
deal with situations better.
Flysurf.com is now available in English. Articles, reports and all kind of interesting things relative to
the kiteboarding world can be found on the revamped site. Check our www.flysurf.com.
Kite-Line.Com has partnered with New Wind Kite School to offer kiteboarding lessons in Hood
River, Seattle and La Ventana. Kite-Line.com has also partnered with Kite Adventures, a one-of-akind
adventure travel company which provides custom-tailored kiteboarding tours for beginner to
expert riders along with kiteboarding holidays with local guides to show you all the best spots. Visit
www.kite-line.com for more information.
Two new boards designed specifically for surf have been added to the Jimmy Lewis Custom Board
Line; The Rad-F, a new twintip for waves, and a back to your roots, “good old” thruster surfboard.
The custom surfboards are made to your particular riding style and allow you to charge the surf with
that JL feel. Jimmy also has a new webcam so you might be able to catch him working his magic
on his boards or shooting one of his new ads. Check out www.jimmylewis.com.
Designed for professional kiteboarding instruction, Star Kites is pleased to unveil its new line
of kites made exclusively for schools. Supported by IKO, the kites are a mix of the modern,
medium aspect ratio and original classic designs. Created with accessibility and safety in mind,
the ‘school’ kites are designed to give an element of ease and comfort for whatever riding
style they are used for. The Star Kites are available in sizes 5, 7, 9 and 12m only. For more information,
contact sales@starkites.com.
Powerline Sports opened its first retail location on July 1st 2005 in Seabrook NH. Owner,
Andrew Ghezzi, has been kiting for over 20 years and has the sport dialed in for the best local
conditions with ocean access across the street and a tidal inlet out back. Powerline Sports
offers lessons seven days a week and carries a large selection of kites, boards, parts and
accessories. Best of all, there is a decent bar next door to the shop which offers a good selection
of local micro brews and serves up an awesome lobster stew. Check out www.powerlinesports.com
for more info on kiting in the New Hampshire area.
RRD Int’l team rider Dave
Tyburski has joined
RRD/Cabal in Hood River.
Dave takes over as team
manager and is also in
charge of marketing. Cabal
owner Brad Duffy is stoked
to have Dave onboard as his
experience, reputation and
marketing background are
invaluable. Congratulations
go out to Dave!
Chuck Patterson delivers his presentation to
Southern California Lifeguards. Photo Chuck Patterson
Kitesurfari recently moved
to a new location in Seal
Dave Tyburski sets up to smack the lip. Photo Courtesy RRD
Beach, California and has
expanded its teaching program
to offer more lesson options to the growing number of kiteboarders in Southern California. The
new store has doubled in size and is located directly on Pacific Coast Hwy, close to the Seal Beach
and Belmont launches. Now it’s easier than ever to stop in for necessary accessories, test gear or
kite babble before the wind picks up. Be sure to check out Kitesurfari’s new tiki bar/kite lounge. For
directions and store hours, go to www.kitesurfari.com.
Hood River Hotel now offers complimentary wireless internet access in all guest rooms and just
completed renovating their restaurant, Cornerstone Cuisine. If you’re in the Hood, don’t miss the
incredible food offered at this local favorite for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Check out
www.hoodriverhotel.com for internet specials and weekend packages.
If you’re heading to Cabarete, be sure to check out the Dominican Project. Located about 15 minutes
outside of town on private property directly on the scenic “La Boca” river, the Project offers
wakeboarding complete with sliders, paintball and just a cool place to chill.
www.dominicanproject.com
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