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Engineering Boards
North Kiteboarding has been working closely with ski and snowboard design engineers to integrate their technology into North boards. After all, why not follow the successes of the board industries that have proven products and technology? Read about flex, sidewalls, stringers, torsional rigidity, and much more board tech that goes into North's new Austrian board factory.
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Rhino vs. Vegas by Sky
Ken's been a little busy designing product, so Sky is taking over Ken's section this month. And if you're trying to decide between a Rhino and a Vegas, Team Rider Sky Solbach is the guy to talk to. Sky has ridden both kites more than anyone, and speaks to the characteristics of the Rhino and the Vegas.
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From the Shaping Room
John Amundson is not only North's board shaper, he is one of the top tow-in surfers on the North Shore of Hawaii. His background in surfing and 22 years of designing boards has laid a solid foundation (and great resume) for building kiteboards for North.
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New Blood
Two new Young Blood Riders are on the scene for North. Check out these talented rippers, Patri McLaughlin of Hawaii and Sean Farley of Mexico.
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Ion Photo Award
Ion, a new technical waterwear brand of Boards and More, is hosting one of the most unique kiteboarding contests of the summer. Combine killer photography with friends, a party, and a little kiteboarding, and this is what you get...
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What's Up for 2007
Ken Winner has been a hard guy to get a hold of this month. It is springtime in the Gorge, and you have to chase the wind around in order to get on the water. Ken and his test team have been out testing. We are excited to see what he delivers for 2007, but Ken is keeping pretty quiet on what to expect.
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