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It’s Official, Kiteboarding to be Included in the 2016 Olympics

Original Article: It’s Official, Kiteboarding to be Included in the 2016 Olympics

Today the International Sailing Federation voted to include kiteboarding in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Not only is kiteboarding in, but windsurfing is out as there are a limited number of medals that can be given to sailing sports.

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VIDEO: Hidden Lines Teaser – Neon Scene

Original Article: VIDEO: Hidden Lines Teaser – Neon SceneThis is a short teaser of a scene in the movie HIDDEN LINES. Armed with custom designed neon light wetsuits, Youri Zoon, Kevin Langeree, and Nick Jacobsen launched their kites into the dark…

VIDEO: The Free Ride Project with Tom Court

Original Article: VIDEO: The Free Ride Project with Tom Court

The Free Ride Project is an idea that we had at the start of 2011. Four riders from different brands started traveling together and filming how we wanted our sport to look and be represented.

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VIDEO: Ride with BEST Team rider Martina Santos D’Eustachio

Original Article: VIDEO: Ride with BEST Team rider Martina Santos D’Eustachio

Ride with BEST Team rider Martina Santos D’Eustachio in Paracuru and Taiba, Brasil.

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VIDEO: Johnny Heineken Profiled

Original Article: VIDEO: Johnny Heineken ProfiledVideo profile of US rider John Heineken, current World Champion kite racer. This profile has been shot during the PKRA 2012 in Mexico, Playa del Carmen, first tour stop of the PKRA World Tour.

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VIDEO: PKRA Mexico Wrap Up

Original Article: VIDEO: PKRA Mexico Wrap UpWrap up video of the 2012 PKRA event in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This is the first tour stop of the 2012 PKRA Course Racing season.

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PROFILED: Slawek “Suave” Krauze

Original Article: PROFILED: Slawek “Suave” Krauze

One of the fixtures at Sherman Island, Slawek “Suave” Krauze is usually the easiest guy to pick out on the water due to the fact that he always seems to be able to find the brightest colored gear to ride.

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