ASNews this week: The “Kite Alchemist” on ’09 Best Releases

[marina c]

PODCAST #125:

Peter Stiewe is somewhat of a mad scientist. That’s why Best Kiteboarding has recently awarded him the new title of “kite alchemist,” for his “miraculous power of transmuting something common into something precious.”

Don’t miss this week’s The Kiteboarder Magazine and ASNews.net podcast as host Ryan Riccitelli interviews Best’s chief kite designer about the company’s first 2009 kite releases. Joining us from Brazil, Peter will be talking about and answering any questions you have about the next generation Nemesis HP and Waroo. He’ll also give us a sneak peak as to what’s cooking with the Yarga too.

Due to time differences, this podcast will be pre-recorded and released the weekend of August 15. But you can still post your questions here, to get answers directly from Peter about what you can expect from the new products. The deadline for questions is Thursday, August 14, 5p, PST.

To listen to the show, tune in to the auto player at www.thekiteboarder.com or subscribe to Itunes (keyword The Kiteboarder). You can also download the interview at your convenience at www.kiteforum.tv, www.asnews.net and www.thekiteboarder.com.

THE KITEBOARDER/PODCAST/EVENT UPDATES

Magazine:

- Oct 08 issues starts mailing out on August 22. Huge ’09 preview guide, new products tested in Analyze This and more!
- Aug 08 PDF of print issue releases this week! See what ikiteboarding.com had to say in his review called “7 Online Kiteboarding Magazines You Must Read.”
http://www.ikiteboarding.com/kiteboardi ... -read.aspx

Upcoming Podcasts:

Aug 21: Naish board designer Greg Drexler on 09 board lineup

Aug 28: RRD 09 Products Preview

Sept 4: Off air (US Holiday)

Sept 11: Surf Expo, look for video interviews with designers on kiteforum.com and www.thekiteboarder.com

Sept 18: Freak Dog/EH Kiteboarding Unveil 09 Products

Sept 25: Eclipse Kites 09 Product Line Up

October 2: Who is Monkey Kites?

Events:

Aug 15: Sherman Island, CA (TBD)

Sept 12-14: Surf Expo industry trade show, Orlando, FL

Nov 7-9: Pro-am kiteboarding event with $5-10K prize money at Cocoa Beach Hilton, FL, details coming (FL)

Nov 11-16: Bimini event Nov 12-16. See www.biminiwinds.com (BAHAMAS)

Jan 22-25: La Ventana Classic and KiteXpo (BAJA SUR, MEXICO)

March 28-29: Xtreme Big Air/The Kiteboarder Pismo Beach KiteXpo (CA)