The Kiteboarder Aug07 Issue/Beginner Handbook Now Online

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Cover: Billy Parker gets huge air at Sherman Island in California/Mike Bradley shows his devotion to kiteboarding....

The Aug07 issue of The Kiteboarder Magazine is our most popular issue yet, full of places to travel, instruction, interviews and gear reviews (yes, real reviews!). More than just pretty pictures, check out the latest edition of the magazine 100% made by kiteboarders for kiteboarders. Go to www.thekiteboarder.com to download!

Launch: Landboarding gains ground and goes online.



Featured interview: Slingshot's Hamish MacDonald speak out on his life as a pro rider.



Travel: 11 Backyard spots throughout North America you need to ride



Set Ups: 7 pros share their gear and tips



Analyze This: 8 products tested and reviewed



Designer Corner: 3 designers reveal what went into the design of their new product releases



Instructional: Ben Wilson shares essent tips and instruction in Wave Riding 101



Plus, check out Will James' monster wave ride in Exposed, Close Up with pros Josh Nehf and Shannon Gormley, Tips from an OG by Nils Stolzechner, how to customize your footstraps in Workbench and much more!

THE KITEBOARDER HANDBOOK



Beginners to intermediate riders will appreciate this 14-page, info-jammed handbook, with up-to-date content based on the newest gear, methods and tips including knowing your weather; finding the choice location; choosing the right gear; how to tune your kite, bar and lines; how to set up your board; knots you need to know; how to launch and land C-kites, hybrids and bows including self-launch/land methods; how to switch directions efficiently; riding etiquette, how to stay upwind; everything you need to know about board leashes; how to body drag back to your board; and last but not least, how to care for your gear.



Compiled by The Kiteboarder Magazine staff and reputable instructors, this handbook has been requested by many schools -- it's that thorough and good! Note that The Kiteboarder Handbook is not meant to replace lessons!!



Go to www.thekiteboarder.com for the download.....