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Thomas Nolan: kitesurfing at Puerto Escondido's Playa Zicatela | Photo: John P. Murphy

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 loop: 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.

Rob Douglas: the fastest kiteboarder in the United States | Photo: Prince of Speed

Rob Douglas sets new world record for the fastest mile on a kite

Rob Douglas has set a new nautical mile speed sailing world record at Plage du Rouet in La Palme, France.

Brandon Scheid: he won his fourth Triple-S Invitational title | Photo: Real Watersports

Scheid and Lammerts win 2019 Triple-S Invitational

Brandon Scheid and Annelous Lammerts claimed the 2019 Triple-S Invitational, in Cape Hatteras, North Carolina.

Ross-Dillon Player: Zandvoort delivered the goods | Photo: Red Bull

Ross-Dillon Player wins 2019 Red Bull Megaloop

Ross-Dillon Player has taken out the 2019 Red Bull Megaloop, at The Spot, in Zandvoort, Netherlands.