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Otso Ahvonen, Juuso Tilaéus and Pekka Rintala: they rode their kites for 316 kilometers across the Baltic Sea | Photo: Laguuni
Finnish kitesurfers break world record in the Baltic Sea
Three Finnish kitesurfers broke the world record for the longest simultaneous kiteboarding journey.
Gisela Pulido: she will compete at the inaugural Red Bull Tarifa 2 | Photo:
Red Bull Tarifa 2 will pit kitesurfers against windsurfers
From September 19-22, 2019, Tarifa will be the center stage of the first epic battle between two rival wind sports.
Damien Giradin: he as kite designer at Naish for 15 years | Photo: Girardin Archive
Naish kite designer resigns after 15 years
After 15 years of working at Naish as kite designer and brand manager, Damien Girardin has decided to resign from his position to pursue new projects.
Thomas Nolan: kitesurfing at Puerto Escondido
Riding a kite at Puerto Escondido in double overhead surf
Gusty winds and kitesurfers are rare in Puerto Escondido.
Kiteboarding: a hook knife is a critical tool that might save your life | Photo: Pignataro/Red Bull Content
When and how to use the kite hook knife
A kite knife could be the perfect emergency tool for dealing with a complicated tangle or an unexpected death loop.
Death loops: learn how to regain control of your kite | Photo: Shutterstock
How to survive and recover from a death looping kite
Death loop accidents are occasional events in which a kiteboarder gets seriously hurt or even dies after not being able to stop an uncontrolled kite loop.

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