The 09 Red-Line Bar specifications are being updated to improve their performance and make them more suited to use with the 2010 Waroo and Nemesis NXG. These changes improve the ease of use of the depower straps, improve the design of the bypass leash karabiners and adjust the flying line lengths to make them more suitable for the new canopy profiles and plan shapes. The Kahoona is already designed to accommodate these shorter flying line lengths. Owners of current 09 Bars should remove the 3m extension lines to gain optimum performance with 2010 kites.

The Red-line Bar is the perfect complement to your Kahoona kite. Designed to offer the simplest and most practical safety system for all riding styles, the Red-line Bar should be the first choice of any beginner rider looking for safety, simplicity and ease of use.

A 3D moulded grip and EVA bar end bumper inserts provides exceptional comfort, while the Big-Black quick release ensures faultless safety activation whenever you need it. The Red-line safety system provides maximum depower no matter where the kite is positioned when active. Our all carbon bar construction with one piece centre bushing guarantees lasting durability and colour co-ordinated 700lb rated flying lines help to make sure you never connect the wrong lines.

The Red-line bar builds on the strengths and proven safety features of our 2009 Best Bar, it offers the right mix of proven features and simple safety activation that big-wave riders and beginners need.

source: http://www.bestkiteboarding.com/09-Redline-Bar

BEST Red-Line Bar originally appeared on THE KITE RANCH on March 6, 2010.

Thanks Ben, your work is great!

The Kite Ranch – Promo Video originally appeared on THE KITE RANCH on February 3, 2010.

The Mako King is already receiving rave reviews as the hottest new board design for 2010. Ride it Mutant or Twin Tip, you decide.

Twin Tip Mode:

When set up in twin tip mode, the King has fantastic light wind performance, however unlike many light wind specific boards the fun doesn’t stop if the wind picks up. The huge concave combined with our time tested Mako shape provides a smooth ride in ALL conditions.

Mutant Setup

This is where the Mako King really shines. By shifting the straps back on the symmetrical Mako King shape, the board comes to life, offering hard carving slashing turns that match or exceed most well designed directional surfboards. If you’re still learning to ride toe side, the Mako King is the perfect transition board. Both riding and jumping backwards are easy and comfortable on the Mako King!

As in twin tip mode, the Mutant setup delivers great performance in both light wind and heavy conditions.

Ocean Rodeo Mako King originally appeared on THE KITE RANCH on January 29, 2010.

2010_Product_Catalog Final

All of BEST’s 2010 gear will hit our site and shop soon! Contact Us today for pricing.

2010 BEST Kiteboarding Catalog originally appeared on THE KITE RANCH on January 21, 2010.

For more information check them out at http://www.bernunlimited.com/

Bern Head Protection – Coming to The Kite Ranch originally appeared on THE KITE RANCH on January 19, 2010.

Have you seen the latest copy of Drift Snowkite Magazine? Drift is a magazine dedicated to snowkiting and has some killer articles, photos and how-to tips. Check it out, its FREE and run by some cool local dudes!

For more info visit:

Drift Snowkite Magazine originally appeared on THE KITE RANCH on December 28, 2009.

Wainman Hawaii Kites and Boards available now at The Kite Ranch! Check out Wainman’s gear under our Kite and Board pages.

WAINMAN HAWAII – Available at The Kite Ranch originally appeared on THE KITE RANCH on December 22, 2009.

Snow

Snowkiting takes the best that snowboarding and skiing has to offer and blends it with The unlimited vertical action, jumps and hangtime of kitesurfing. And because the wind is your access pass you’ll never wait in the chairlift line again.

You can snowkite in the mountains, uphill or downhill, even on flat snow packed land or frozen lakes. The terrain is endless, as are the opportunities for serious big air. The backcountry potential is huge, you can leave the lift pass at home as you go out and explore backcountry terrain unassisted.

Snowkiting is easier to pick up than any of the other kiteboarding disciplines. Snow is more forgiving of mistakes than solid ground and is a lot easier to stand on than water. If you can snowboard or ski then you can snowkite. Most beginners are up and riding within 30 minutes of putting their first kite in the air. The best part of snowkiting is that you already have most of the equipment necessary except the kite, and Best makes getting the kite easy and affordable!
Should I use skis or a snowboard?

Either one is fine depending upon which you feel more comfortable with, although many beginners find skis easier for their first session.
What other gear do I need?

All you need is a kite with a control bar and a harness. The Best Bularoo and Waroo make the perfect snow kite choice, they are designed for year round use and our kite control bar is designed to be safe, simple and easy to use even with gloved hands. Most snowkiters prefer the practicality of a seat harness for winter riding. If you are going to use your kite to explore the backcountry then we would strongly recommend that you invest in a pair of snowshoes, splitboard or skis with AT binding/skins. If you are going off the beaten track or heading into the backcountry preparation is important. Always remember to bring an avalanche transceiver, shovel, avalanche backpack and a day worth of food and water is essential.
Where can I snow kite?

The short answer is, “Anywhere there is snow and open space.” In fact, there are now snowkiters everywhere, and most are outside of the areas typically synonymous with snow sports. If you have snow, you can snowkite.

What kind of terrain is best?
Although there is a lot of snowkiting in the mountains, most prefer flat, wide-open spaces. Frozen lakes and snow covered parks are usually your best bet. All you need is clear space away from roads, trees, power and telephone lines and dangerous obstacles.

Where can I find more information?
If you have any questions that you would like answered we have a team of dedicated support staff and product advisors who would be stoked to discuss your requirements, to help you find a school or instructor locally or even help you search out more information on snowkiting if you are still unsure of how to proceed. Everyone at Best is a kiteboarder, so if you have any questions, just ask! We are sure to have the answers you need.To learn how to snowkite we have a lesson center at Powder Mountain, Utah. For information about this school CLICK HERE

BEST Kiteboarding – Snow Kiting Info originally appeared on THE KITE RANCH on December 20, 2009.

http://www.iksurfmag.com/issue18/

Happy Holidays from The Kite Ranch

IKSURFMAG – Available Now! originally appeared on THE KITE RANCH on December 20, 2009.

2010 Ocean Rodeo Promo originally appeared on THE KITE RANCH on December 10, 2009.