Now imagine watching this from the water while the wind is your chariot. The power of nature is at your finger tips and you are experiencing a piece of mystery. You are actually a part of it instead of a bystander. Make yourself a part of life, make yourself a part of this sport, make yourself who you want to be…

I want to be in the water, I want to be a part of life, I want to be a part of this world. Not looking in, or looking on, but taking part. Taking part in something that brings lasting joy. Use the elements, use the wind, get in the water, get with the best sport on the planet…. KITEBOARDING!

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We at Blown Kiteboarding have put in countless hours perfecting our training program to better suit our students. We have trained many individuals to the point of becoming competent kitesurfers. You will see that our lessons are not just a job to us, they are our passion which shows in each kitesurfing lesson that we do.

We would love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have about the sport, or how we operate our lessons. We have taken our experiences and those of the certification organizations to pass on to our valued customer. We look forward to getting you out on the water. You may email us any questions at info@blownkiteboarding.com, or follow the link to our Lessons Page

Once in the ocean you will truly fall in love with this beautiful part of North Carolina. You will frequently see dolphins swimming up and down the shoreline. Depending on the time of the year, it is possible to see the moon rise, and the sunset at the same time over the water. Until you have seen that sight from under the power of a kite, your kiteboarding destination check list will be lacking.

The Atlantic Beach, NC Kiteboarding scene is still very much in its infancy. When the wind is blowing you will see just a few kites coming down the beach, but the sky is relatively kite-less. As the sport grows this area will certainly be a big destination. The diverse landscape, the sound, and islands everywhere, offer to good of a playground to remain hidden forever.

Head out to Atlantic Beach, North Carolina and find out why it is soon to be known for its amazing kiteboarding. Find out before it is found out and you will be ahead of the game. Either way we hope to see you out on the water!

Please email any questions about the Atlantic Beach, NC area to info@blownkiteboarding.com, or follow the link to our home page for more information on kiteboarding in North Carolina.

If the conditions are right and it suits you and your crew, paddle yourselves out into the Bogue Sound. While out in the sound you will experience a lot of different types of wildlife. Pelicans flying all around, or sitting on the sand spit islands along the ICW. Something you may also encounter while on the Bogue Sound paddle are Pods of Dolphins heading down the Intercostal Waterway.

If it happens to be windy on that day, you can head down the creek for a sheltered paddle through a wooded area. This paddle must be at mid to high tide, so please inform us that you would like to take the nature paddle, and we will schedule you at the proper time. This paddle is quite unique for Stand Up Paddle Boarding. It is a bending, twisting, creek that is narrow and secluded. Plenty of wildlife to see and peace to experience.

Head on out to the Blown Kiteboarding paddle grounds and experience something unique, experience something new, and add some memories that will not be forgotten on this years vacation. We look forward to hearing from you. Please direct any questions to info@blownkiteboarding.com, or follow the hyperlink to our Lessons page.

Liquid Force has stepped up the build quality and graphics on all 2012 kiteboarding gear. The Liquid Force Envy was redesigned to have rock solid stability, directional float, pivotal turning and effortless re-launch. These features highlight the Envy’s “beyond delta” design for all around performance.This ultra lightweight three-strut platform gives light and responsive bar feel, with impulse pivotal turning. What does all of this mean? A sweet kite at a fantastic price!

The Liquid Force Envy Package also comes with the 2012 Liquid Force Edge board complete in 136cm x 42.5cm and 146cm x 45cm Sizes. From the first time you get on a board with a kite all the way to doing air transitions you are guaranteed good times with the Edge. The Edge uses an asymmetrical bottom contour pushed slightly closer to the heel side edge to make it easy to find your sweet spot for upwind mastery. Combine this with a rounded toe side edge and hang-up in the chop is eliminated. A confidence building board that will take you beyond mowing the lawn and push you toward hard carves and lofty airs. We use this board in our kiteboarding school and are very impressed with the easy planing and smooth ride through the chop. The LF Edge Board comes with profile pads and Straps.

The last piece of the puzzle is the harness. Liquid Force has designed an economical harness that still maintains LF quality. The Profile harness is still packed with the wonderful comfort features that the LF harnesses are known for, just simply stripped down to the basics to get you on the water with money to spare.

Overall this Kiteboarding package is the best value for quality to : dollar ratio. This Package will take you from the stages of complete beginner to the outer limits of kiteboarding. Please feel free to email us with any questions at info@blownkiteboarding.com or follow the hyperlink to our package page for more info on purchasing the 2012 Liquid Force Envy Package.

The sport of kiteboarding is taking leaps and bounds in the realm of safety. The equipment has evolved from some primitive type contraptions that always pulled and never wanted to relaunch, into something that is completely safe and dependable.

The recent advancements in bar technology alone have been extremely important to the safety of the individual, as well as the sport in general. Older safety systems were typically above the control bar. This would make your safety leash hard to use, or if hooked below the bar it was ineffective. Even older than those systems were wrist leashes, which could account for a lot of sprained wrists.

Most kiteboarding manufacturers have followed the trend of making kiteboarding gear as safe as possible. Flag lines now run through the bar where you can connect your safety leash without having it wrap around the bar every time you crash. This is extremely helpful when you are learning and progressing in the sport of kiteboarding.

Self rescue techniques have been examined and changed along with the evolution of the sport. There are many different ways taught on how to properly release the power of your kite, but the end result must be the same. The goal of a kiteboarding self rescue is to reach the kite while keeping yourself out of the lines. If this is not the type of self rescue technique that you have been taught, please be sure to look into IKO standards on self rescue.

We at Blown Kiteboarding use the newest gear with the most advanced self rescue systems available on the market. We stay up to date on teaching theory and continue to advance our teaching program based on the new technology each year. Safety is the most important aspect of this sport, with that in mind you will be able to enjoy the sport of kiteboarding for years to come.

There are many kiteboarding schools out there to choose from. We’re not trying to talk you out of another kiteboarding school, we are selling you on why you should come to ours! Blown Kiteboarding – “The Experience of a lifetime, for a lifetime!”

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Damien LeRoy brought all of Cabrinha kites new products for Blown Kiteboarding to try out; here is what we thought about the Cabrinha Drifter. The Drifter was designed to be a wave kite and it certainly excels in that area! We were fortunate enough to have some surf, and a Cabrinha S-Quad to use, which by the way is a fantastic combination!

The Cabrinha Drifter is named adequately; as you run down the line it seems to just sit there and drift with you. We have tested other kites that backstall when you run at them, but the Cabrinha Drifter will continue to drift back downwind. No more accidentally back-stalling your kite in the surf from getting too caught in the moment on that perfect wave!

Kite placement is always an important part of riding waves. The Cabrinha Drifter will allow you to focus more on the surf, than the kite. The turning speed is responsive with light to moderate bar pressure. The kite loops quickly and depowers easily, which is exactly what you want with a wave kite. No more getting pulled off of your board for looping to soon.

Our summation is this; If your area of expertise is the surf and you spend countless hours doing just that, then this is without a doubt the kite for you. If you spend a majority of your time in the surf and just a little time in flat water, then this is still the kite for you. If your flat water to surf equation is 50/50, you may want to think about the Cabrinha Vector or the Cabrinha Switchblade.

We at Blown Kiteboarding would be happy to help you make the right decison based on your personal riding preferences and also your geographical area. Please feel free to email us with any questions at info@blownkiteboarding.com or follow the link to our home page

We got the chance to try all of the new 2012 Cabrinha Kites. Here is our review of the Cabrinha Vector which should be available soon. We were supprised to see a hybrid design with the Cabrinha name on it, but there was no mistaking it, the wingtips make a sharp turn with an unmistakable C like shape.

The 2012 Cabrinha Vector is a great replacement for the Cabrinha Convert. We are happy to say it has exceeded all of our expectations and then some. The Vector has a nice consistant pull, with fast turning speed. The bar pressure is moderate to light, with that silky smooth feel Cabrinha Kites always have. The Vector has excellent re-launch capabilities; we put it down in the surf a few times and it popped right back up with no struggles.

We have yet to get the actual price of the Cabriha Vector, but it is going to be Cabrinhas price point kite. If you are looking to get into the sport, this kite will be an affordable way to get a top of the line kite. It will take you all the way from beginner to expert. Please direct any questions to info@blownkiteboarding.com or follow the link to our home page

It will be July 28th starting at the noon hour with a slight chance of doing another on the 29th. The place will be Fort Macon State Park, Atlantic Beach, NC (Picnic Drive). It will be worth the Drive over from the OBX, NC, or anywhere else you will be within a days driving distance. Come on up From South Carolina for a days kiteboarding adventure, whatever you have to do, just get here!!!! Contact info@blownkiteboarding.com for more information. Direct all phone calls to 252-269-9843 or follow the hyperlink to our home page Home, contact us with any questions you have regarding the event or anything else you have on your mind! Happy Kiting!

If you are not much of a wave rider, Atlantic Beach, North Carolina has you covered. Known as the SOBX (Southern end of the Outer Banks), there are plenty of flat water locations. Most locations are only accessible by boat, but Blown Kiteboarding will be happy to get you out to your desired location. There are many beautiful islands and shoals that make for perfect flat water riding. Ride the slickest flat water you have seen on the back side of a shoal. No trees to obstruct the wind, just good old sand above the water that makes a perfect kiteboarding playground.

Getting to this relatively undiscovered area is pretty easy. There is an airport within 35 miles and there are plenty of options for lodging. Once you arrive in the Atlantic Beach area you will be amazed at the beauty of it. With water lying everywhere and beautiful bridges all around, there is plenty to keep your eyes busy as you drive to the beach. Arriving at the beach you will find many privately owned homes and Condos that are rented out by the week. There are plenty of public access points if you do not want to pay up and get a place on the ocean.

There are lots of non wind activities that are to be enjoyed in the Atlantic Beach, North Carolina area. Every kite surfer, or kiteboarder hates to think of the wind not blowing, but we all know that even the windiest places in the world sometimes go a week without wind. Should you get a couple of non windy days there will be plenty of activities you can indulge in. The Atlantic Beach area offers some world class diving with many top notch dive centers that can get you to the best wrecks. Atlantic Beach also offers some great surfing, fishing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding and many other outdoor adventures.

Find out why everyone who comes to Atlantic Beach makes every effort to get back as soon as possible. The relaxed atmosphere and southern hospitality are just a couple reasons Atlantic Beach, North Carolina should be your next kiteboarding destination. If you like seeing wild horses, dolphins everywhere and some of the purest islands anywhere, then take a trip to the Crystal Coast. Come on out to Atlantic Beach, North Carolina and get a taste of something delicious.

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