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Cardboards 2007 kiteboard design competition


Simply nominate your favourite designs from http://deviantart.com and WIN a kiteboard.

See ENTRIES so far here...


http://angrykoaladownunder.deviantart.com/journal/13383683/

Cardboards
Is a successful kiteboard manufacturer based in Australia who want to release a new set of custom Kiteboard Designs.


http://cardboarding.com/


Prizes/Commissions

Cardboarding Prize:
for best Cardboard kiteboard design - decided by poll
US$300 cash or Cardboard kiteboard (value US$680)
+ free postage anywhere in the world


Commission:
for top 50 other selected designs
US$30 per design ($15 per side)
paid for each kiteboard sold with your design


KiteForum Voters Prize: *
Lucky draw for one of the voters
Cardboard kiteboard (value US$680)
+ free postage anywhere in the world.

* to qualify for the Voters prize you must

- be a member of KiteForum.
- nominate at least six of you favourite designs
- have one of your nominated designs selected in the top 50.


What do I need to do?
- Nominate at least six of your favourite deviation designs in this thread.


But I want to enter my own design!

No problem:
Just create your design using the this template
http://www.deviantart.com/deviation/57041722/
and add it to this thread.


Timetable (may change)

3 Jun 2007
- Entries Open

7 Jul 2007
- Entries Close

11 Jul 2007
- Top 50 designs published on this Journal and KiteForum thread
- List of KiteForum members who qualify for lucky draw published.
- Poll for winning design placed on Kiteforum

18 Jul 2007
- Poll closes

20 Jul 2007
- Winners Announced


Why am I involved

My company builds business intelligence solutions that allow companies to make decisions on real information instead of hunches. I am also passionate about kitesurfing, having started around 12months ago. Anyhow, had this win win win idea. Cardboards want designs, artists want money/exposure, kiteboarders want great looking and performing kiteboards. So *this* is my idea of trying to help us all

This whole thing / rules will be a little fluid. So if you have questions or suggestions, let me know...


Ordering Cardboards with custom graphics.

If you find a deviation design on deviantArt you want, that doesn't make the top 50, then you can still order a Cardboard at the current online price and the Deviant artist will still get a commission.

Labels: Contest

Labels: Contest, Naish

Monkeykites is searching for a new design for our Newschool kite TRIBE
The Monkeykites TRIBE is a Intermediate / Wakestyle kite and features

-Steady Pull
-Easy handling
-Fast turning
-Rock steady stability in the air
-Predictability in the air
-Huge depower range
-Unique riding comfort from monkeykite´s FLEXSTRUTS
-Responsive bar allows you to locate the kite and feel where it is no matter what you are doing
-Super Strong Construction to absorb the moves you are learning


NOW IT’S YOUR TURN,
What would be the perfect graphic for this kite?
Your task:
Design a new look for the new Monkeykites TRIBE 2007
Which reflects its POWER, RELIABILITY and FREESTYLE ADVANTAGES!

Your Graphics have to include the monkeykites name and logo!

All competing designs should be posted here on this monkeykiteforum!!


THE WINNER is gonna get :
A Monkeykites quiver (includes 2 new 2007 Monkeykites TRIBE, a MONKEYBAR and a MONKEYHARNESS)
But this isnt all!
You will also enjoy seeing your design in the air , all arround the world.


last years design was:

Now, download the TEMPLATES and LOGO and NAME

and express your self.

Labels: Contest, Kites

Kitesurf Worlds Team Cup 2006

Be sure to start planning your travel and to register now for an exciting new competition, brought to you by the The Gest Group and the Professional Kite Riders Association (PKRA), scheduled to piggy back on the end of the World Tour this year. The first annual 2006 Kitesurf Worlds Team Cup is set for October 4th through the 8th in Fleixeiras, Brazil, just north of Taiba.

The competition format is designed to consist of teams of three riders participating in three separate disciplines that encompass all aspects of kiteboarding competition: course racing, best trick performance and waveriding. Teams will be grouped by kite brand, and are required to have two males, one at least 21 years or older, and one female rider. Currently, 16 teams are allotted to enter, all squaring off for $20,000 in prize money, with $10,000 distributed for first place, $7,000 for second, and $3000 for third. Cost of entry is $150 USD per team, and the competition is filling up fast, so for complete information and to register, go to: www.ktwc.info

The first discipline of the 2006 Kitesurf Worlds Team Cup will consist of a day of course racing with the total number of riders from each of the teams competing at the same time in multiple rounds. The results will be based on the overall finishes for each of the teams.

The next aspect of the Team Cup contest is the best trick competition, which will be subdivided into three separate categories. Each of the team members will be allowed to compete in one of the three best tricks categories, but not all. The first category will pit one rider from each team against each other trying to perform the most difficult and well executed progressive freestyle trick.

The next section of the best trick contest will be the best "old school" trick, where the second rider from each team will try to perform the most difficult and well executed old school trick, including everything from multiple back and front rolls, to board offs and one foot jumps. Kiteloops and handlepasses will not be allowed and are the only tricks not considered old school.

The third rider from each team will try to perform the last section of the best trick competition, the most difficult and well executed kiteloop trick, with no handlepasses allowed, however blind landings and roll variations are permitted. Judging for each section of the best trick competition will be based on a 0 to 10 grading system to score the riders, 10 being the best, most difficult, and well executed trick.

The final discipline of the Team Cup will be the wave riding bump and jump competition. Only surfboard-style boards are permitted in this format. Riders from each team will be scored solely on wave riding, aerials, backside slashes, and jumps. All riders from each team are allowed to compete, but only the best result from each team will be used for the overall team competition ranking. The judging will be weighted 30% for both the course racing and wave riding disciplines, and 40% for the best trick competition towards the final event standings.

Overall, the 2006 Kiteboarding International Team Cup, set for October 4th - 8th, is shaping up to be an exhilarating event. The goal of the competition is to bring together the best pro and kite brand team riders to compete in the ultimate all around team competition challenge. Already, two-time World Champion, Aaron Hadlow (UK), along with seasoned veteran, Mark Shinn (UK) and Caroline Freitas (Brazil) will make up one team for Flexifoil. Those entered will fight for not just the title and bragging rights of "#1 Kiteboarding Team in the World", but of course for the substantial reward of $20,000 dollars in prize money as well.

For more information please visit or contact:

www.pkra.info

Labels: Best Kiteboarding, board, Competition, Contest, Kites, North

August 3rd, 2006

2006 Fuerteventura World Cup – Day 2

Fuerteventura PKRA Kiteboarding Grand Prix 2006

Competitors and spectators were greeted to more incredible wind and clear skies in Fuerteventura for the second day of the PKRA Grand Prix 2006. The riders rigged up their smaller kites to handle the gusty 25 to 30 knots of wind and PKRA officials continued to run two man heats instead of four for safety reasons as well as ease of judging. The first riders took to the water around 11 am for the continuation of the single elimination tournament, which was successfully completed by 4 pm. Conditions were challenging for the competitors as the waves continued to grow in size throughout the afternoon, nonetheless they persevered, striving for the goal of close to $50,000 USD in prize money.

In the first heat of the day, Mallory De la Villemarqué (North, France) landed a technical frontside 3 against Youri Zoon (Slingshot, Netherlands), however, he did not exhibit enough variety and power to secure a spot in the next round. Best team members, Alvaro Onieva (Spain) and Bas Koole (Netherlands) ripped up the water next. Alvaro displayed his usual bag full of tricks including a blind judge, a back to blind, a raley to blind, a hasselhoff, a double front to blind, and a mobe to advance against his teammate, Bas. Cesar Portas (North, Spain) and Philipp Brückmann (Carved, Germany) followed, with Cesar nailing a powerful mobe to downloop and a blind judge to stay in the tournament before meeting up with Kevin Langeree (Naish, Netherlands) in the third round.

In arguably the best seven minutes of kiteboarding for the day, Ruben Lenten (Slingshot, Netherlands) and cousin, Kevin Langeree were on fire, shooting off trick after trick, getting the crowd cheering. Kevin nailed a sweet frontside 3, a handlepass, an amazing mobe 5, a KGB, and a hasselhoff, while Ruben answered back by going big with an F16 grab and a kung fu. Ultimately, in a close judge’s decision, Kevin secured the win, advancing to the next round. Following the pair of Dutch cousins were Cabrinha team members Alberto Rondina (Italy) and Petr Tyushkevich (Russian Federation) in yet another exceptionally close heat. Alberto pulled off a nice slim, front to blind, and a backside 3, but it wasn’t enough to defeat Petr’s arsenal of tricks such as a fat chance, 3-1-3, raley to blind, slim, and a frontside 3.

Rui Meira (Naish, Portugal) and Randy Hereman (F-One, Netherlands) battled it out in another close match, but Randy was on a mission, sticking a blind judge, a powerful mobe 5, and a kiteloop to move ahead into the next round of the single elimination tournament where he would meet up with PKRA points leader, Aaron Hadlow. Finishing up round two, Mikael Blomvall (JN Kites, Sweden) landed a nice blind judge, mobe, and slim to take out Lorenzo Giovanneli (Slingshot, Italy), while Aaron Hadlow (Flexifoil, UK) moved past Erik Volpe (Italy) with an aerial back to blind and a sick kiteloop handlepass

Third round action pitted Youri Zoon against Alvaro Onieva in a close heat, however, Youri was unstoppable, displaying tons of power and energy to earn his place in the semifinals. Kevin Langeree faced Cesar Portas in a heat where variety ended up being the key for success. Although Cesar nailed a strong mobe, blind judge and an aerial back to blind, Kevin was on like crazy glue, sticking an F16, a 3-1-3, a frontside 3, mobe to wrapped, KGB, and a hasselhoff to move on to meet fellow Nethlerlander, Zoon in the next round. Petr Tyushkevich, also showed off a variety of powerful tricks, blasting a sick fat chance, slim chance, and blind judge to advance against Mikael Blomvall, who rallied valiantly with an aerial back to blind and double S bend. Next out of the gate were Randy Hereman and Aaron Hadlow, both going for it and giving the beach plenty to cheer about. Randy landed a powerful raley to blind and super powered kiteloop, however, Aaron continued to impress the judges with his variety and clean, technical moves giving him the edge over Hereman.

The beach was in a frenzy for the semifinals with the intense action on the water. Aaron Hadlow and Petr Tyushkevich both were charging, using the waves and trying to outdo each other. Aaron ended up the victor based on variety and power of his tricks, even giving the crowd a show with a huge, high kiteloop close to the beach. Also in the semifinals, fellow Dutchmen, Kevin Langeree and Youri Zoon put on an amazing display of moves, each rider wanting a spot in the finals versus Hadlow. Youri stuck a mega kiteloop, a kung fu 3, and a technical front mobe, but it wasn’t enough to stop the energy-filled Kevin from advancing with a powerful frontside 3, KGB, and difficult mobe 5.

The close competition continued in the loser’s final where Youri squared off against Petr. Youri banged out a huge F16, front mobe, handlepass with a 360, and a quality blind judge 3 to secure him third place overall. The men’s single elimination finals once again paired rivals Kevin Langeree and Aaron Hadlow in a nailbiting showdown. Kevin, eager for another win, was ripping, landing a frontside 3, a sick hasselhoff, and an aerial back to blind, but it was not quite enough to edge out Aaron, who was determined to take first, nailing an F16, an aerial back to blind, and a massive kiteloop. Kevin will have a chance to seize the top spot in the tournament during the double eliminations, which begin tomorrow.

First up for the women were Angela Peral (North, Spain) and Karolina Winkowska (Naish, Poland). Karolina dominated the heat with lots of variety, such as a kung fu, big air jumps with grabs, and riding to blind. The next heat featured Ania Grzelinska (North, Poland) versus Wiktoria Boszko (North, Poland) in an incredibly close bout. Ania blasted off a kiteloop, a front, a back, and a raley, but North teammate, Wiktoria, edged past her with a nice back roll, krypt, and a very technical raley to blind with surface handlepass. Jo Wilson (Naish, UK) then faced off against Pauline Boussard (Wipika, France). Jo tore up the water, getting lots of air with grabs and showing off a variety of powered tricks, meanwhile, Pauline landed front and back rolls, and a one foot jump, but it wasn’t enough to prevail against the determined Brit.

In one of the most exciting heats of the day, World Champion Kristin Boese (Best, Germany) faced Gisela Pulido (Airush, Spain). Both nailed technical handlepasses, though Kristin pulled out the victory with more unhooked tricks, like the back to wrapped and the raley to blind, to move on to the semifinals. In the women’s semifinals, Wiktoria Boszko was overpowered in the strong winds, which allowed Karolina Winkowska to advance with a front to blind, a krypt, a surface pass, and a kung fu. The superstar performer of the day, Jo Wilson, continued her charge, landing a front spin with a grab, a sick raley, an indy, a krypt, and a front to toeside, for the upset over Kristin Boese, to advance to the finals.

The loser’s final featured Kristin versus Wiktoria Boszko. Kristin was charging with a perfectly executed front roll with a grab, a raley, an unhooked double front, and a krypt, securing third place in the women’s single elimination tournament. The women’s final between Jo Wilson and Karolina Winkowska was action packed. Karolina stuck a variety of tricks, including a kung fu and a krypt, but it wasn’t enough to stop Jo Wilson from taking first place with her big air grabs and powered moves. Kristin, Wiktoria and Karolina will have a second chance in the double elimination tournament starting tomorrow to continue their quest for the top position overall.

The Speed Grand Prix event has been extremely challenging so far with sideshore winds and large waves to contend against. The morning runs, when the water is a bit flatter, have proven better for results, with speeds hitting the 40 knot mark. Currently Christophe Prin-Guenon (Naish, France) is in first place for the men with 1.4 total points and a top speed of 40.75 knots - only .04 knots away from the world record! Charlotte Consorti (France, F-One) is in the number one position for the women with 2.7 points overall and a top speed of 29.55 knots. Many riders have been experiencing extreme crashes and suffering broken bones as a result. Yesterday, speed rider John Grimm (Best, US) was taken to the hospital after a wipe out left him with two broken ribs, but today he was seen walking around the event site encouraging fellow riders, although disappointed to be out of the competition. Tomorrow promises more excitement on the speed course as past world record holder Manu Taub (Wipika, France), along with last year’s winner Sebastien Cattalan (France), continue their pursuit of the new world record.

The skipper’s meeting is at 10 am tomorrow with a first possible start at 11 am. Riders will try to move ahead in the competition rankings during the double elimination tournament, which begins tomorrow. A DJ will be in the event tent starting at 11 pm tonight and every night this week.

Be sure to check out www.caribbeanwinds.com for a live tournament ladder, updated statistics, great photos, and videos of the event!

For live results and contest ladders log on to:
Caribbeanwinds.com

Labels: Airush, Best Kiteboarding, Cabrinha, Competition, Contest, Naish, North, Pulido, Ruben Lenten, Speed

July 14th, 2006

THIS WEEK:
ASNews.net interviews professional kiteboarder Sky Solbach from Bonaire. Sky talks about the new North Rebel and the ION Photo Award contest taking place in Hood River next month which is open to all amateur and professional photographers. He also talks about how the recent The Kiteboarder Magazine cover was shot, featuring North Rider Mallory de la Villemarque.

ASNews.net also interviews kitegirl legend Cindy Mosey out of New Zealand. Ryan catches up with the former World Champion and her latest project, the Cindy Mosey Island Odyssey, an all girls adventure of a lifetime taking place in Fiji in October.
Thanks to everyone for your support of ASnews.net! May was a record breaking month with almost 15,000 people (14,799 to be exact) downloading the show.
Stay tuned to ASnews.net for a new live format where you can call in or text messages to guests, to be released shortly……

Labels: adventures, Contest, Magazine, North

From Kiteboarding.be

Cerveza Presidente Kiteboarding World Cup Cabarete 2006 – Day 4

The fourth day of competition at the Cerveza Presidente Kiteboarding World Cup Cabarete 2006 dawned sunny and partly cloudy. The press tent was full to the brim in anticipation of the completion of the main event. Around noon, dark clouds started to roll in, turning the skies to gray. The wind fluctuated between 15 to 20 knots for the start of the day’s sequence, and ended up dieing off as afternoon storms approached Cabarete. One of the few riders to take to the water, Alvaro Onieva (Best, Spain) described the conditions as choppy, with fluky and inconsistent wind; “I struggled one moment to hold the kite down where the wind was strong on the outside, but in closer to the beach, it would just disappear leaving me with nothing.” Despite the lack of wind, competitors kept their spirits up by hanging out in the Red Bull tent savoring fresh fruit provided by the event organizers, or watching World Cup soccer matches as they draw towards the finals at nearby local establishments. Others enjoyed the atmosphere of Marabú’s beachside restaurant, thumping DJ and cool chill-out bar next door to Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding – A BEST kiteboarding school and test center. The media took advantage of the downtime to hold interviews with the riders, event organizers and PKRA officials.

The first of only two complete heats of the day featured the re-run of the extremely close match-up between the two Frenchmen, Etienne Lhote (F-One) and Mallory De la Villemarqué (North). Mallory, with his expert timing and well rehearsed trick sequence, came out with a big slimchance right on the starting horn. He continued to pound out a variety of other moves including a beautiful slim to blind and a KGB with his kite extremely low, while Etienne struggled, seeming underpowered. Etienne showed of a nice slim also and several mobe variations, however he crashed many of his landings, losing too much time downwind, leaving the door open for Mallory to advance. Etienne did not remain disappointed for long as both he and Mallory celebrated the victory of the French World Cup soccer team over longtime rival Brazil later in the afternoon.

Alvaro Onieva (Best, Spain) and Petr Tyushkevich (Cabrinha, Russian Federation) hit the water next. In spite of the poor kiting conditions, Alvaro pulled out his usual bag full of tricks such as a front mobe, double front to blind, blind judge, and a kiteloop frontloop with a grab. Petr, much larger than his opponent, struggled in the failing wind, but did manage to nail a KGB 180 and a kiteloop slim however, he lacked the variety that Alvaro displayed and will have to settle for a 9th place finish overall. North teammates Cesar Portas (Spain) and Mallory De la Villemarqué made a valiant attempt to start their heat but eventually, after being continually forced downwind and struggling to land a trick, it was abandoned because the wind was not up to PKRA standards. The AP flag went up and the competition went into a holding pattern until 4:30 pm when the event was finally cancelled for the day.

Tonight a special VIP and Beach party is planned at Marabu’s, starting around 9 pm. Adding to the evening’s festivities will be the beautiful Presidente girls and Puerto Rican models flown in just for the event. There will be plenty of refreshing Presidente beer and dancing to hip electronic vibes from top Ibizan DJ, José de Divina, as well as Canadian DJs, Maus and Scoy.

The Skippers meeting is planned for 10 am tomorrow morning with a first possible start at 10:30 am. The Freestyle Main Event is scheduled to wrap up and the Best Trick Contest will be held with an emphasis on kiteloop and downloop maneuvers

Labels: Best Kiteboarding, Cabrinha, Competition, Contest, North, Red Bull

Kiteboarding.be


he final day of the Euro Millions Kitesurfing World Cup 2006 was picture perfect with sunny skies, warmer temperatures and good wind. Competitors took to the water at 12:30 pm for the second discipline of the event, Big Air/Best Trick. Judges were looking for mostly “big air,” with 60% of a rider’s score appointed for height and hang time and 40% going towards technical difficulty. The riders had to first clear an outer buoy in the competition area and then perform one trick afterwards, either coming in or going out. It was their choice on which tack to perform their move but they had to clear the outer buoy each time before going for a subsequent jump. This caused some initial confusion and half way through the contest PKRA officials put up the checkered flag to abandon the current heat and review the rules. The tide was also coming in and there was quite a strong downwind current so the outer buoy was adjusted to assist the competitors.

Labels: Best Kiteboarding, Competition, Contest