Book your tickets and pack your bags. This issue of SBC Kiteboard will have you exploring the best winter getaways.
From the Gulf Stream to the Gulf Coast, Florida has some of the best
riding in the U.S. Local Floridian and SBC contributor Rick Iossi takes
us to 26 of the state’s best kiteboarding spots.
Locating wind in the early winter is always a challenge. California
rider Wes Matweyew and photographer Jason Wolcott scored big in Costa
Rica, and share the goods on kiteboarding’s next big destination.
Miami’s Kent Marinkovic takes us to Cat Island in the Bahamas. This
windswept island, free of crowds, is just waiting for kiteboarders to
discover its long, secluded beaches.
Cumbuco, Brazil, has become one of the world’s kiteboarding epicentres;
many top brands’ R&D teams and pro riders make it home for the
winter. With an almost 100% wind record, who can blame them. Cumbuco is
the place to be this winter, and SBC Kiteboard explores its best riding
spots.
On the adventure travel front, Dirk Hanel takes us to the Land of Fire
and Ice, Iceland. When the wind suddenly shifts offshore, he finds
himself battling with the icebergs for his kite. This is one adventure
not to be missed.
SBC Kiteboard’s test team delivers its exclusive on-water test of next
year’s hottest new kites. Check out our in-depth reviews of the
Slingshot Link, Best Waroo Pro, North Rebel, Cabrinha Crossbow, and
Naish Boxer SLE.
Looking for something fun to do on the lightwind days? Mark Shinn’s
four skim tricks are the answer. Skimboards’ lightwind performance will
supercharge everyone’s riding.
The Women’s Kiteboarding Association’s Tonia Farman takes us for spin
with a detailed look at the unhooked Back Roll. Real Kiteboarding’s
Trip Forman shares the rules of the road that make riding in a crowd
easier and more fun. And kite repair guru Casey Houtz shares his tips
for quick repairs to get your kite back on the water should you be
unfortunate enough to damage your kite while on vacation.
For the best sequences from around the world, check our “Trigger
Finger” photo feature. Sebastian Garat’s 30-foot double handlepass is
not to be missed, and Martin Vari’s Surface 3 on the wave face is
equally impressive.
SBC Kiteboard’s first-ever Editor’s Choice Awards take a retrospective
look at the best kite innovations and happenings that ’06 had to offer.
The issue has something for everyone. Surf on by sbckiteboard.com to order your copy today.