Category Archives: Kiteboarding

Kite Fest is THIS Weekend – 20% Off EVERYTHING

Posted in: Family Kites, GoPro cameras, Kiteboarding, Land Kiting, Local Events, National Events, Products, Shop news, Snow kiting, Sports kites, Stand Up Paddle | May 17, 2012 at 1:52 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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We’ve been talking about it for weeks, in fact we’ve been so excited about Kite Fest this weekend you’re probably sick of hearing about it, but it’s THIS WEEKEND!!!!!!! Better still, our ever reliable Seabreeze.com.au is forecasting for decent kite flying winds with blue skies all weekend, we couldn’t ask for better really. So! We’ve Continue Reading...

The Wicked Wettys from West

Posted in: Kiteboarding, Products, Stand Up Paddle | May 17, 2012 at 1:40 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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After spending 4 years sending wetsuit bound customers to our friends at Primitive Surf. We’ve decided to get in on the action this year by stocking the West wetsuits in a range of styles and colours. West have been in the wetty game for as long as we can remember, and this year their suits Continue Reading...

A sneak peak at the Cabrinha Factory

Posted in: Kiteboarding | May 11, 2012 at 9:56 am , by Kitepower QLD

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Our favorite kitesurfing company (and our favorite kitesurfing girl) has given us a timely insight into what goes on in their mega factory. It’s timely because as we speak, Jon is packing his bags for a trip to China, where he’s going to be visiting the very same factory you see here, which will contain Continue Reading...

Cheap Virgins will get you to Fiji!

Posted in: Kiteboarding, Kiteboarding Tips | May 11, 2012 at 9:51 am , by Kitepower QLD

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Has this week of windless conditions made you think twice about coming on our Fiji Kite Clinic in late July? If you’re even slightly interested, Virgin Australia has just offered a near unbeatable deal on return airfares to Nadi. Funnily enough – that’s where you’ve got to get yourself if you want to come on Continue Reading...

A Confession about Used Kiteboarding Gear

Posted in: Kiteboarding, Products, Shop news | May 4, 2012 at 12:14 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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We’ve got a confession to make… You know when we asked for all those trade-ins? Well we hoarded a little too much of it, and the used gear pile is now getting big enough for Jon to take a lunchtime snooze on. So, could you help a kite shop out? Last thing we need is Continue Reading...

The Aussie Kite Surfari has a new Dunny!

Posted in: Kite news, Kiteboarding, National Events | April 26, 2012 at 10:24 am , by Kitepower QLD

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Ok, so it might not be the biggest news, but if you’ve ever been on the Australian Kite Surfari up in North QLD you’ll appreciate the significance of this little update. Ant sent us an email a few weeks ago, containing a single picture of a toilet. Pretty spectacular, but we did question the act. Continue Reading...

WamBam Thankyou ma’am… BUFFA Case for GoPro

Posted in: Kite Aerial Photograhy, Kiteboarding, Products | April 26, 2012 at 9:35 am , by Kitepower QLD

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Finally! We’ve found a proper case for our GoPro Cameras! As you know, the KPQ staff can be a little rough around the edges, so ever since we got our grubby hands on the GoPro cameras, the Kitepower Staff have been on the hunt for a padded case. Eventually resorting to using stubby coolers and Continue Reading...

Thanks for the great day out

Posted in: Kiteboarding, Kiteboarding Tips, Local Events, Uncategorized | April 18, 2012 at 2:10 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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Thanks to everyone who came along to the Cable social on Sunday! What an awesome day! We counted 25 people on the Kitepower QLD list, which isn’t a bad turnout considering the rainy forecast! Throughout the day there were thrills, there were many spills and above all else: everyone learned to be super patient while Continue Reading...

Save the date – 2012 WINDter Escape!

Posted in: Family Kites, Kite news, Kiteboarding, Local Events, Shop news | April 18, 2012 at 2:08 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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Have you put in your holiday requests for the best weekend in winter? Chances are you haven’t because we forgot to tell you when it is! This year the Kitepower QLD WINDter escape will be happening on Friday 31st August to Monday 3rd September at Inskip Point, Rainbow Beach. Bring the family and make the Continue Reading...

IKO Instructor Qualification Changes

Posted in: Kiteboarding, Local Events, Shop news, Uncategorized | April 18, 2012 at 2:07 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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The folks at the IKO have updated their instructor standards and now require all candidates for Level 1 Instructor training must first complete the IKO Assistant Instructor course. This comes at a timely opportunity for all those wishing to come along to our IKO Instructor training course in September. Previously, all candidates for IKO instructor Continue Reading...