2017 - Absolute speed record kite surfing 107,36 km / h The fastest kite surfer in the world is Alexandre Caizergues. With a speed of 50.97 knots measured over a distance of 500 meters. Alexander reached a maximum speed of no less than 2017 knots (58 km / h) in 107,36. An unparalleled achievement so far. 2009 - New records on the assembly line ... Read more Speed records kite surfing sharper again
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Background information PKRA kiteboard tour
In the coming period we will post all kinds of useful information for you. This portal is being updated step by step. You can count on a nice kiteboarding manual! Because the last tour stop of the PKRA is about to start and this is so exciting for us. First, a profile of the PKRA. Every year, 10 kiteboard competitions must lead to ... Read more Background information PKRA kiteboard tour
"The best kiters are here."
-Robby Naish. A remarkable and encouraging quote from the wind and kitesurfing legend Robby Naish who was in the Netherlands last weekend. All that remains is to write; let's make it happen and government, give us that little bit of space!
O'neill Downwinder - 4/10/08
Update: “Dear participant in the O'Neill Downwinder 2008, Unfortunately the weather forecast for Saturday September 20th is very unfavorable. That is why the alternative date will be 4 October. On Thursday, October 2, the decision will be made whether or not the O'Neill Downwinder will take place on October 4. You will be sent by e-mail on ... Read more O'neill Downwinder - 4/10/08
PKRA Canada - Kevin 2nd
With a few tour stops to go, the 8th tour stop of the PKRA has already started. This time there is a battle in Canada. Brazil and Chile will follow after Canada. The PKRA World Tour (The Professional Kiteboard Riders Association World Tour) is the largest and for the professional kiteboarders the most important event. After the previous tour stop ... Read more PKRA Canada - Kevin 2nd
How do youth in other countries kite?
How do youth in other countries kite? The saying goes is that youth has the future. Here in the Netherlands it seems as if every boy or girl of 16 years has been kiting, but what about in countries where the prosperity is a lot less. Below you see a few guys ... Read more How do youth in other countries kite?
NK moved to October
A difficult decision, but in consultation the race management has decided to cancel the Renault Eco6 NK Kiteboard this weekend (7 and 2 September). The forecasts have been very turbulent in recent days. The wind seems strong enough at the moment, but the predicted direction is not good for the competition location Scheveningen. With… Read more NK moved to October
NK Kitespeed in October
While standing on a board and pulled by a kite, complete 500 meters as quickly as possible. The assignment is clear! The speed record in the Netherlands for sailing vessels is 74,9 km / h and was set by windsurfer Ben van der Steen. Will this upcoming NK Speedkite be broken by a kiteboarder? Due to unfavorable wind forecasts it is… Read more NK Kitespeed in October
PKRA Germany Kevin 1 pc.
The 7th tour stop of the PKRA has already started. This time there will be a battle in St. Peter Ording - Germany. In 2008 there will be a total of 13 tour stops. The PKRA World Tour (The Professional Kiteboard Riders Association World Tour) is the largest and for the professional kiteboarders the most important event. Right now Aaron ... Read more PKRA Germany Kevin 1 pc.
Kitespeed world record
The kitespeed world speed record is held by 29-year-old Frenchman Alexandre Caizergues. In 2007 he set the speed record at 47,92 knots, which is almost 89 km / h. Rolf van der Vlugt and Katja Roose compete at world level for the titles.