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The Dark Side Of The Slick

If you’ve ever been to Cape Hatteras to kiteboard (or watched any video from Cape Hatteras) you will no doubt have come into contact with the REAL slick....

The World’s BIGGEST Quiver

Chad “Tree” Miller stands tall at 6’8 x 255lbs. Tree’s got responsibilities just as big, including setting up hundreds of weddings and group events for Ocean Atlantic Event...

What is S-Cloth / S-Glass?

“S” Fiberglass Cloth (also known as S-Cloth or S-Glass) is sometimes used on the deck of surfboards for more impact resistance against heel dents and caving in the...

Planet Of The Apes Kiteboarding Downwinder

REAL team rider Brandon Scheid was recently featured in The Kite Show talking about the amazing “Planet Run” which is one of Cape Hatteras’ most famous downwinders. In...

Does Kiting Make You A Better Surfer?

It’s a crazy question, but given the recent contest results, we had to throw it out there… Want the stats? Check out these recent pro surf contest results...

Surfboard Volume Chart

“What’s the right volume for me?” Here it is! REAL people, surfing in real world conditions with real surfing experience. Yes, you can calculate board volumes with a...

Light Wind Kiteboarding: Top Tips

We all get those days where it isn’t quite as windy as you were hoping. 3 years ago, that meant sitting on the beach and crossing your fingers....

Hydroflex Technology revealed...

There’s been a good buzz going on the beach about the new Hydroflex technologies. Since they use epoxy resin, this often leads people to group them under the...

How to choose the right size surfboard - The Big 3

Design, Volume and Dimensions When choosing your next surfboard – you need to consider The BIG 3: Design… then Volume…. then Dimensions…in that order. Whether you’re looking for...

Tech Shots: Light Wind Board Test

In Episode 1 of Tech Shots Toby, Matt and Pete embark on an ambitious race to find the best light wind twintip. We’ve got lots of challenges lined...

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