2013 Kiteboarding 4 Cancer (KB4C) Event Report
Normally asking an average kiteboarder to head out on the water for six hours would end with some calamity. But during Kiteboarding for Cancer, all I could see...
Field notes, gear tests, travel stories, and insights from the REAL crew.
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5 Of Our Favorite Products Made In The USA
1. Stretch Carbon / Cork Standup Board Stretch is one of the most progressive individuals in the surfing industry. The reason is that he hasn’t closed the door...
REAL Pro Series: Brandon Scheid & Eric Rienstra
With the 2013 Triple-S Invitational right around the corner and the release of Cineaptic’s latest video – we sat down with 2 riders that have been pushing the...
Tech Shots: What to look for in wave kite
There is an overwhelming pressure in the kiteboarding market place to classify kites as “freeride kites, freestyle kites or wave kites”. Here’s the problem – it can be...
REAL Pro Series - Youri Zoon
We sat down with Best Kiteboarding team rider Youri Zoon (link no longer active) to talk c-kites, hybrids and the elusive middle ground. With 2 world titles under...
Lib Tech Waterboards - Review for Kitesurfing
We’ve been busy riding and testing Lib Tech Waterboards to see how they perform as kitesurf boards and the results are impressive. Overall we were particularly interested in...
Kneel Down Paddleboarding
With REAL team members starting windsurfing in 1976, kiting in 1998 and standup paddleboarding in 2004, it’s no wonder they’re about to pop the cork on the newest,...
The Kiteboarding Harness
Every day, when helping people find the right kiteboarding gear, we get asked the same question. “Why is the kite harness so expensive?” The next question as you...
C3 Surfboard Construction
What is C3? C3: Cork Carbon Composite Construction takes the rare performance characteristics of light weight, flex and durability, and puts them together to create a unique surfboard...
Spending the Summer in Cape Hatteras
Cape Hatteras is a watersports paradise. Whether you like to surf or kite it’s one hell of a place to soak up the summer sun. Every year many...
10 Things Every Beginner Kiteboarder Needs To Know
That’s it – you’re taking the plunge and going to learn to kite! It’s an exciting time with so much to learn. So, where do you start? What...
The 5 Best Spots for Kiteboarding in Cape Hatteras
Cape Hatteras has become synonymous with kiteboarding sessions. Not only is it the most consistent wind destination on the East Coast of the USA (possibly the whole continent)...
How to Choose the Best Kiteboard for Beginners
What is the best size kiteboard to ride as a beginner? Generally speaking, your first kiteboard should be easy to ride and a little over your ability level....
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