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Don’t miss the Demo!

Posted in: Kiteboarding, Kiteboarding Tips, Local Events, National Events, Shop news | January 17, 2013 at 6:06 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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Was your New Years resolution to progress as a kiteboarder? Ours was, so what better to help you on your way than some nice new gear for 2013? You don’t have to be a hot shot to need the latest and greatest, even casual riders and freeriders can feel the...

Slippery Little Suckers….

Posted in: Kiteboarding Tips, Stand Up Paddle | January 5, 2013 at 2:57 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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We’re getting heaps of enquiries about how to prevent, and treat jellyfish stings right now. This year the jellies pack quite a punch, we’re not sure why, but we blame global warming. Accustomed wading through swarms of jellyfish, are our kite instructors. These everyday hero’s (we think they are anyway)...

Surviving Sundays at Sandgate

Posted in: Kiteboarding, Kiteboarding Tips | November 29, 2012 at 9:48 am , by Kitepower QLD

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Seeing everybody seemed to like our post (slash rant) from last week about going out in windy conditions, we thought we’d re-hash an article we wrote back in 2011 after one of the busiest days of the year. The same still applies today of course! Last Sunday was one of...

Demo day next Sunday the 11th November

Posted in: Kiteboarding, Local Events, National Events, Products | November 1, 2012 at 3:32 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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Did you miss our last demo day? Or were you waiting desperately to try the new 10 and 12m kites? Luckily we took a heap of 15 and 17m kites because the wind was so light! Good news for you light wind snobs out there, we’re doing another one! This...

Racing this Sunday down at Sandgate!

Posted in: Kiteboarding, Local Events | October 5, 2012 at 12:00 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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There’s kiteboard racing this Sunday down at Sandgate Beach, and it’s the first one of the season! If you’re at all interested in racing, or just want to watch the hotshots from Brighton Beach totally wipe the floor with the Sandgate kids, head down there in the afternoon and see...

Going Solo for the first time – A few tips…

Posted in: Kiteboarding, Kiteboarding Tips | March 29, 2012 at 11:38 am , by Kitepower QLD

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Your first time kiteboarding solo is always pretty scary, especially when it comes to launching and landing. Lately I’ve seen a couple of little incidents happen that could have been avoided very easily, so here are a couple of tips to make sure your next session doesn’t end in tears....

Biggest Demo ever! Sandgate, Saturday

Posted in: National Events, Uncategorized | March 10, 2011 at 7:05 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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View Larger Map As if the chance to try brand new kitesurfing gear wasn’t reason enough to visit us at Sandgate on Saturday, there will be a special guest appearance by the Starboard SUPer demo bus! The boys are coming along to our demo day with heaps of stand-up paddleboards...

Try before you buy!

Posted in: Uncategorized | March 1, 2011 at 10:14 am , by Kitepower QLD

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Stop dreaming about that new kite or board and come on down to a Kitepower demo day. We’re putting on two of our world-famous try-before-you-buy sessions over two massive weekends at Brighton and Sandgate. Ozone, Cabrinha, Airush, Slingshot, Core, Underground, Cardboards, Carved – all the latest gear waiting for you...

L-plates for beginer kitesurfers

Posted in: National Events, Uncategorized | March 1, 2011 at 9:56 am , by Kitepower QLD

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With up to 90 kites out on a hot sunny day at Sandgate and Brighton, it can get a little hairy sometimes. Those who know what they’re doing can get frustrated and act a little, shall we say, unkindly towards their fellow kiters, while those who are still learning the...

Kitesurfing lessons are back on!

Posted in: National Events, Uncategorized | February 17, 2011 at 2:09 pm , by Kitepower QLD

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OK, this time we mean it… Good news for anyone who wants to learn to kitesurf – we are back in business, hooray! Latest word from Brisbane Council is that Sandgate and Brighton beaches are open and we are stoked to be back in the water, doing what we do...