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As a psyched kitesurfer I try to share my opinions on the gear I see out there and frequently get to try out.  As well, having lots of friends to debate with and draw opinions from, makes this a destination for others to get some perspectives from my influencers.

I'll be adding sites and references to this lens as I find them through my travails.  

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KiteWindSurf
Owned and operated by Jeff and Emily Ruoss, this shop sits next to Crown Beach in Alameda, CA. Crown Beach has long been a staple for beginners, though you'll see the big guns come out during the early season when the winds are strong and steady. KiteWindSurf offers access top brand kitesurfing, windsurfing and surfing gear at great prices. They also offer kitesurfing and windsurfing lessons and use jetskis to access winds no matter where they may be hiding. Every lesson means a wind day.
KillaHz Productions
A good spot to get info on kitesurfing destinations as well as access to some pretty awesome videos.
Bay Area Kitesboarding
Great site for local Bay Area kiteboarders. Provides forums discussing kitesurfing activities, new gear, as well as snowkiting initiatives taking place in Tahoe. All around a good site for diehards :-)
Kitesurfing Tribe
A good place to check out new gear photos and discussions on kitesurfing events. Events posted are generally in northern California area given that the membership is mostly from the Bay Area, but it's beginning to spread. Also a good place to ask questions about the sport as you start to decide whether it's for you.
Live2Kite Gear
A great place to find online deals on kitesurfing gear. They carry several well known brands and frequently have sales making for some great deals. Given that these guys love to ride, you know you're getting a user's perspective on the gear they sell. Worth checking out.
Best Kiteboarding
Best Kiteboarding is the largest kiteboarding manufacturer and retailer in the world, and our philosophy is simple. Offer the Best kites, boards, bars and everything you need for a safe kiteboarding experience at extremely affordable prices. Best Kiteboarding is staffed and run by kiteboarders, people just like you who live, breathe & dream kiteboarding. We wake up every morning and check the wind forecast on the internet and plan our schedule around possible wind. Our unique approach to selling & distributing kite gear has enabled us to deliver the Best prices in the industry.
Cabrinha Kites
Cabrinha is a kitesurfing company from the bottom up. Inspired and driven by Maui based waterman, Pete Cabrinha, the company is a leading manufacturer of performance kiteboarding equipment: producing everything from kites to boards to accessories. Drawing on experiences from our long involvement in the sport Cabrinha offers complete kiteboarding solutions based on performance, design, secure, and value.
Slinghot - Rider Simplicty
Slingshot's site covers all aspects of the sport and their gear. Lots of new kites and boards for 2006.
NY Times Interview
Interesting NY Times article about "Wheels and Deals" how Silicon Valley execs are getting into extreme sports. Well, you had to figure they'd have to include kitesurfing, and yours truly got a photo-op and some quotes :-)
SF Chronicle Piece
Some fellow kitesurfing addicts and I get interviewed and quoted about our disease...I mean our sport ;-)
iKitesurf
No self respecting kitesurfer is more than a bookmark, pager or WAP connection from this resource for wind, tide, and general weather analysis and maps.

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Just an guy with a passion for online spaces and the Internet who had the opportunity to take some time to smell the flowers five years ago, and stumbled on a sport that not only rivaled the zen-like feeling I get from snowboarding, but surpassed the exhiliration and feeling of getting in tune with the elements.  Now I'm here seeing if I can share some of those positive vibes with others.

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