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ASNews.net Podcast #55 - Paul Menta

2006-11-03T15:22:00.000-08:00

Thursday night's live webcast included Roy Newman talks about his son Kyle who is a missing kiteboarder. Our featured guest, Paul Menta, PASA's master instructor speaks candidly about the differences between the instructional organizations. For all your bow kite freaks, Paul gives you his personal tips on how to self launch a bow kite. Be sure to send us you comments on the show.

Learn More About Our Guest

Paul Menta's Website - www.thekitehouse.com

Professional Air Sports Association - www.PASAkiteboarding.org

SPONSORS: The Ring Media - 2007 The Kiteboarder Calendar

Show #55 (1:12:36 min - 16.7 MB)

ASNews.net - Podcast #54 - Ruben Lenten

2006-10-20T16:56:00.000-07:00

Last night's show featured Ruben Lenten, a.ka. The Dutch Destroyer live from the Netherlands. Ruben is one of the hottest freestyle kiteboarders in the world. Listen to what he has to say about his gear, new moves and the lifestyle of a pro kiteboarder.

For More Information On Our Guest:

- Ruben Lenten's Website (videos and photos) - www.rubenlenten.com

Learn More About Ruben's Gear

-Slingshot Kiteboarding www.slingshotkiteboarding.com

-Mystic Kiteboarding www.mystickiteboarding.com

SPONSOR: The Ring Media - 2007 The Kiteboarder Calendar

Show #54 (Time 45:15min - 10.4 MB)

ASNews.net Videocast #5

2006-05-18T13:41:00.000-07:00

You can also download this at iTunes.com. The file is set up for video ipods.

ASNews.net Videocast #4 - Corpus Christi Rail Session

2006-03-28T09:31:00.000-08:00

This video clip was shot in Corpus Christi, Texas during SouthCoastKiteboarding.com's riders clinic in Feb 2006. The riders you see in this video are professional kiteboarders. Please do not try this at home.

Special thanks to www.southcoastkiteboarding, www.westcoastkiteboarding.com, Paul Lang, BOK, Bucky Ashcraft, Jeff DeLaGarza, Mike Danish, Eddy Hall, Tony Brady, Zero Gravity Kiteboards, Liquid Force Kiteboarding, The Kiteboarder Magazine and Ryan Riccitelli.

ASNEWS.net Podcast #23 - Professional Kitesurfer, Jeff Tobias and World Champion, snowkite legend, Gillaume "Chasta" Chastagnol.

2006-02-10T06:28:00.000-08:00

ASNEWS.net Podcast #23 - Professional Kitesurfer, Jeff Tobias and World Champion, snowkite legend, Gillaume "Chasta" Chastagnol.

This week Ryan Riccitelli interviews professional kitesurfer, Jeff Tobias and World Champion, snowboarder turned snowkiter, Gillaume "Chasta" Chastagnol. Jeff Tobias checks in from Hawaii and talks about his latest DVD release, "Spare Change". Jeff also brings us up to speed on what gear the top wave riders in the world are using. Chasta dials in from Salt Lake City, Utah where he is gearing up for two months of snowkiting demos around the United States. Chasta talks about some of his recent snowkiting sessions and gives the low down on what is new in the snowkiting world. Be sure to check out the Spare Change trailer at www.kbmag.com or http://asnewswire.blogspot.com.

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ASNews.net Podcasts can be found at http://www.asnews.net or www.kbmag.com. The broadcast is also featured on itunes, ipodder.org, podfeed.net, and podcastalley.com or as an feed update via or .

Now downloaded in over 25 countries, ASNEWS.net is the leading source for action sports news, interviews and videos. ASNEWS.net is the portal for what’s happening in surf, tow, kite, snow, skate, wake, MotoX and BMX. ASNEWS.net also produces a one-hour FREE podcast every Friday. Bringing listeners all of the latest breaking Action Sports News and live interviews with the who’s who of the Action Sports industry, host Ryan Riccitelli and his team get up close and personal to what is really going on in the Action Sports World. ASNEWS.net recently started videocasting with host Gregg ‘Tekko’ Gnecco. Gregg treks around the world giving you an insider’s look at the hot and not so well known travel spots along with interviews with the top athletes in action sports. Check out the ASNEWS.net Videocasts as http://asnewswire.blogspot.com

ASNEWS.net Podcast #22 - Pro Wakeboarder Rusty Malinoski and Big Wave Legend, Alec Cooke

2006-02-03T07:37:00.000-08:00

ASNEWS.net Podcast #22 - Wakboarding Pro, Rusty Malinoski and Big Wave Legend Alec Cooke

This week Ryan Riccitelli interviews professional wakeboarder Rusty Malinoski and big wave legend, Alec "Ace Cool" Cooke. Malinoski won five tour events in 2005 and talks about competing, training and the commitment it takes to be one of the top riders in the world. Hawaiian big wave maniac, Ace Cool dials in from the North Shore and discusses his upcoming Tow Surfing event. In 1985, Ace Cool was flown by helicopter to outside Pipeline/Log Cabins on a 50 foot day and dropped into the channel. He then paddled into what is estimated as an 80 foot wave. You won't want to miss his story.

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ASNews.net Podcasts can be found at http://www.asnews.net or www.kbmag.com. The broadcast is also featured on itunes, ipodder.org, podfeed.net, and podcastalley.com or as an feed update via or .

Now downloaded in over 25 countries, ASNEWS.net is the leading source for action sports news, interviews and videos. ASNEWS.net is the portal for what’s happening in surf, tow, kite, snow, skate, wake, MotoX and BMX. ASNEWS.net also produces a one-hour FREE podcast every Friday. Bringing listeners all of the latest breaking Action Sports News and live interviews with the who’s who of the Action Sports industry, host Ryan Riccitelli and his team get up close and personal to what is really going on in the Action Sports World. ASNEWS.net recently started videocasting with host Gregg ‘Tekko’ Gnecco. Gregg treks around the world giving you an insider’s look at the hot and not so well known travel spots along with interviews with the top athletes in action sports. Check out the ASNEWS.net Videocasts as http://asnewswire.blogspot.com

Thanks to the following for helping us spread the word!

lostcherry.com, eckounltd.com, kiteforum.com, soutcoastkiteboarding.com, nwkite.com, hanglos.nl, flysurf.com, ehkiteboarding.com, fksa.org, ikiteboarding.com, bayareakiteboarding.com, westcoastkiteboarding.com, rubenlenten.com, kitesurf.nl, kiteboard.gr, oase.com, kitescoop.com, kiternews.com, boardoff.com, cyprus-wind.com, ikitesurf.com,surfermag.com, surfersvillage.com, globalsurfnews.com, wetdawg.com, slightlystoopid.com, wakeboarder.com, wakeworld.com, www.naishkites.com

ASNEWS.net Podcast #21: Pro Kiteboarder Bryan Lake on Strapless Riding and Expert Landboarder Dom Moore

2006-01-27T08:54:00.000-08:00

This week Ryan Riccitelli switches is up and explores two niche categories of kiteboarding. Professinal skimboarder turned kiteboarder, Bryan Lake talks about how he connected skimboarding and kiteboarding. Bryan helped pioneer strapless riding on a skimboard and discusses what gear works best. Bryan lives on Oahu among many of the best riders in the world and gives his insite on what it's like being an up and comer.

The second interview includes expert landboarder, Dom More from Ground Industries. Dom talks about the emerging new sport of Landboarding where riders are boosting 20 foot kiteloops over dirt. Dom runs one of the world's only landboarding schools in the world out of the UK and gives us an update on what is new in the Landboarding world.

http://www.asnews.net

Join Southcoast Kiteboarding in Corpus Christi for President's Day Weekend

2006-01-27T08:24:00.000-08:00

Join Southcoast Kiteboarding in Corpus Christi for President's Day Weekend, February 17-20, 2006. Southcoast will be bringing top Professional Kiteboarders to Corpus Christi to ride and teach.

This extended weekend combines a beginning kiteboarding camp taught by professional kiteboarders, intermediate – advanced kiteboarding clinics, a film/photo shoot, and a kiteboarding demonstration.

Southcoast Kiteboarding is an independent, professional kiteboarding school based in Corpus Christi, Texas. Southcoast is led by Kiteboarders Ryan Riccitelli and Paul Lang. Riccitelli has been involved with the sport since day one, and is the editor of The Kiteboarder Magazine. Paul is the Instructional Expert for The Kiteboarder and has spent the last few years teaching kiteboarding for his own school, West Coast Kiteboarding.

We specialize in bringing beginner to intermediate kiteboarders together with Professional Kiteboarders who also excel in Kiteboarding Instruction.

Corpus Christi is one of the best locations in North America to learn to kiteboard, boasting safe launches, shallow, warm water, and year-round, consistant winds.

ASNEWS.NET VIDEOCAST #3 - Professional Kiteboarders Jason Slezak, Andre Phillip and Sam Bell Tour Barbados

2006-01-25T05:56:00.000-08:00

ASNEWS.net VIDEOCAST#3: Barbados Surfing and Island Tour

ASNews.net Videocast #3 features Pro Kiteboarders Jason Slezak, Andre Phillip, and Sam Bell at the Silver Sands Resort in Barbados. Jason plays host and interviews Sam and Dre while they wait for wind. This week, the boys find some good surf and give us a tour around the island. Videocast #3 was filmed only last week. The wind just kicked in, so next week’s show is sure to be filled with more kiteboarding action.

ASNews.net is the leading source for action sports news for surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding, big wave surfing/tow surfing, kiteboarding, snowkiting, motoX, bmx and windsurfing. ASNews.net brings you weekly podcasts and webcasts with live interviews with many of the premier extreme sports athletes in the world. The ASNews.net website features real time action sports news as it breaks. Subscribe to one of our feeds free at ASNews.net. Be sure to check out our video blog as http://asnewswire.blogspot.com.

Special thanks to Gregg Tekko, Andre Phillip, Sam Bell, Silver Sands Resort, Ryan Riccitelli, Paul Lang, Marina Chang, The Ring Media, The Kiteboarder Magazine.

Thanks to the following affiliates for helping us spread the word!
lostcherry.com, kiiteforum.com, nwkite.com, hanglos.nl, flysurf.com, ehkiteboarding.com, fksa.org, ikiteboarding.com,
bayareakiteboarding.com, westcoastkiteboarding.com, rubenlenten.com, kitesurf.nl, kiteboard.gr, oase.com, kitescoop.com, kite-surf.com, stretchboards.com, realkiteboarding.com, kiternews.com, boardoff.com, cyprus-wind.com, ikitesurf.com, naishkites.com

ASNews.net Podcast #20 - Surfing Magazine's Shaper of the Year William "Stretch" Riedel and Professional Kiteboarder Andy Hurdman

2006-01-20T15:22:00.000-08:00

Shaper for the world’s top surfers, tow-in surfers and kiteboarders, William “Stretch” Riedel has been in the biz for over 30 years. Stretch shares his experiences in the industry and the elements that go into his designs and shaping boards.

Andy Hurdman reports live from Shacks, Puerto Rico, which has been firing off double to triple overhead conditions. Andy talks about the PR kiteboarding scene and his hairy experience at one of the top wave sailing spots in the world. Plus, the latest breaking action news and upcoming events calendar…..

ABOUT:

ASNews.net Podcasts can be found at http://www.asnews.net or www.kbmag.com. The broadcast is also featured on itunes, ipodder.org, podfeed.net, and podcastalley.com or as an feed update via or .

Now downloaded in over 25 countries, ASNEWS.net is the leading source for action sports news, interviews and videos. The portal for what’s happening in surf, tow, kite, snow, skate, wake, MotoX and BMX, ASNEWS.net also produces a one-hour FREE podcast every Friday. Bringing listeners all of the latest breaking Action Sports News and live interviews with the who’s who of the Action Sports industry, host Ryan Riccitelli and his team get up close and personal to what is really going on in the Action Sports World. ASNEWS.net recently started videocasting with host Gregg ‘Tekko’ Gnecco. Gregg treks around the world giving you an insider’s look at the hot and not so well known travel spots along with interviews with the top athletes in action sports.

Thanks to the following for helping us spread the word!

lostcherry.com, kiiteforum.com, nwkite.com, hanglos.nl, flysurf.com, ehkiteboarding.com, fksa.org, ikiteboarding.com,

bayareakiteboarding.com, westcoastkiteboarding.com, rubenlenten.com, kitesurf.nl, kiteboard.gr, oase.com, kitescoop.com, kiternews.com, boardoff.com, cyprus-wind.com, ikitesurf.com,surfermag.com, surfersvillage.com, globalsurfnews.com,

wetdawg.com, slightlystoopid.com, wakeboarder.com, wakeworld.com, www.naishkites.com

Boost Mobile X-Dance - Action Sports Film Festival

2006-01-19T19:16:00.000-08:00

ASNews.net Videocast #2

2006-01-17T09:30:00.000-08:00

ASNews.net Videocast #2 - New and Improved

Ride of the Day Trailer - Surfermag.com

2006-01-17T09:28:00.000-08:00

Sixth Element Trailer - Big Wave Surfing - Tow Surfing Video- Surfermag.com

2006-01-17T09:23:00.000-08:00

Into the Air Trailer Check It Out

2006-01-17T09:21:00.000-08:00

ASNews.net Google Player is Down

2006-01-15T11:55:00.000-08:00

Our google player is down. They said it should be up by tomorrow. You can check us out on iTunes if you want.

Sorry for the inconvenience. Here is an "Old Skool" video from Xrated Kiteboarding. Neil Hutchinson knows how to throw a party.

ASNews.net Podcast #19

2006-01-13T15:21:00.000-08:00

THIS WEEK:

ASNews.net Podcast #19 features well known surfer Chris Brown out of Santa Barbara. Peter Townsend coined the phrase "Chris Brown wrap around" describing one Chris's stylish cutbacks back in the 90's. Chris is still charging hard and talks about surfing monster Mavericks, in Santa Cruz, California.

ASNews.net also welcomes kiteboarding safety guru Rick Iossi who talks about his role in the evolution of safety in kiteboarding. Rick also gives the world a heads up on the Florida Kiteboarding scene and where to ride in South Florida.

Professional kiteboarder, Jason Slezak calls in from Barbados to give us an update on the filming of the ASNews.net Videocasts. Jason is with Gregg Gnecco, the ASNews.net video engineer and Videocast host, as well as Andre Phillip and Sam Bell down at the Silver Sands Hotel in Barbados. Check out ASNews.net Videocast #2 for clips from the last few days of surfing and kiteboarding in Barbados. http://asnewswire.blogspot.com

ASNews.net is the leading source for action sports news for surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding, big wave surfing/towsurfing, kiteboarding, snowkiting/kitesnowboarding, windsurfing, motoX, and bmx. Now broadcast in over 35 countries, ASNews.net brings you weekly podcasts and video webcasts with live interviews with many of the premier extreme sports athletes in the world. The ASNews.net website features real time action sports news as it breaks. Subscribe to one of our feeds for free at ASNews.net. If you would like to become part of the ASNews.net affiliate network, please email ryan@theringmedia.com.

Special thanks to Gregg Gnecco, Jason Slezak, Andre Phillip, Sam Bell, Brian Talma, Paul Lang, Ryan Riccitelli, Marina Chang, Dakine, Smith Optics, Realkiteboarding.com, LiquidForce.com, SlightlyStoopid.com, and Towsurfer.com for helping to create ASNews.net Videocast #2.

Thanks to the following for helping us spread the word!

lostcherry.com, kiiteforum.com, nwkite.com, hanglos.nl, flysurf.com, ehkiteboarding.com, fksa.org, ikiteboarding.com, bayareakiteboarding.com, westcoastkiteboarding.com, rubenlenten.com, kitesurf.nl, kiteboard.gr, oase.com, kitescoop.com, kiternews.com, boardoff.com, cyprus-wind.com, ikitesurf.com,surfermag.com, surfersvillage.com, globalsurfnews.com, wetdawg.com, slightlystoopid.com, wakeboarder.com, wakeworld.com, www.naishkites.com

ASNews.net Videocast #2 Audio Delay

2006-01-13T14:00:00.000-08:00

We are aware of the audio delay on our players. It was bug on Google's end that is being fixed. We will load the new players as soon as the corrected feeds go live. Sorry for the inconvenience.

ASNews.net wants to thank http://www.silversandsbarbados.com. Jason Slezak, Andre Phillip, Sam Bell and Greg Tekko have been staying at the hotel training and filming the next ASNews.net Videocast #3

ASNews.net Videocast #2 - Kiteboarding, Surfing and Windsurfng in Barbados

2006-01-12T05:08:00.000-08:00

ASNews.net Videocast #2 features professional kiteboarders Jason Slezak, Andre Phillip, and Sam Bell out of Barbados, with special guest Brian Talma. Video Engineer and Host Greg Gnecco does a quick interview with Jason Slezak and features some of the latest surfing, kiteboarding and windsurfing action while giving you a glimpse of the diversity of this idyllic island. Today is January 11. This footage was shot only a few days ago and is a peek at what is to come. ASNews.net will be following up with more Barbados coverage in the upcoming weeks.

ASNews.net is the leading source for action sports news for surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding, big wave surfing/towsurfing, kiteboarding, snowkiting/kitesnowboarding, windsurfing, motoX, and bmx. ASNews.net brings you weekly podcasts and webcasts with live interviews with many of the premier extreme sports athletes in the world. The ASNews.net website features real time action sports news as it breaks. Subscribe to one of our feeds for free at ASNews.net. For more information email ryan@theringmedia.com

Special thanks to Gregg Gnecco, Jason Slezak, Andre Phillip, Sam Bell, Brian Talma, Paul Lang, Ryan Riccitelli, Marina Chang, Dakine, Smith Optics, Realkiteboardidng.com, LiquidForce.com, SlightlyStoopid.com, Towsurfer.com for helping to create ASNews.net Videocast #2.

ASNews.net Videocast #1 Now Available on Google Video

2006-01-11T19:20:00.000-08:00

ASNews.net Videocast #1 features champion snowkiter, Alex Peterson out of Hood River, Oregon. Video Engineer, Gregg Tekko does a live interview with Alex and showcases some of the latest north american snowkiting footage.

ASNews.net is the leading source for action sports news for surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding, big wave surfing/towsurfing, kiteboarding, snowkiting, motox and bmx. ASNews.net brings you weekly podcasts and webcasts with live interviews with many of the premier extreme sports athletes in the world. The ASNews.net website features real time action sports news as it breaks. Subscribe to one of our feeds free at ASNews.net. For more information email ryan@theringmedia.com

ASNews.net Videocast #1

2006-01-04T13:24:00.000-08:00

For all of you techno illiterates, we have a small version of the videocast available at http://www.lostcherry.com/asnews blog. Please go into our photos and comment on the show. We are looking for feedback from everyone. You can rate and comment on the show by finding the show in our gallery.

Special thanks to all the afilliates for making this happen. Please feel free to comment on us at http://www.lostcherry.com/asnews

ASNews.net Launches Videocast #1 - Action Sports News for the eXtreme

2006-01-04T08:16:00.000-08:00

January 4, 2005 -- Just as you were getting addicted to the ASNews.net weekly Podcast, the ASnews team ups the ante once again and makes history by delivering ASNews.net Videocast #1. In the premier videocast, ASNews.net video engineer, Gregg "Tekko" Gnecco hosts a face to face interview with one of the world's best snowkiters, Alex Peterson. The 15-minute segment includes footage of Alex boosting trees and roads along with highlights from Alex's recent session in the mountains and hills of Oregon.

You are probably asking yourself, what the heck is a videocast? A videocast is similar to a podcast -- just add video. There are several browsers that support videocasts, but iTunes seems to be the easiest. If you are techno nerds like us and have that iPod or wireless device with a video screen, you can now download ASNews.net Videocasts along with our weekly podcasts and watch action sports television in the palm of your hand. Or, you can just download directly from iTunes to your computer monitor. This is just the beginning of what is yet to come.
The easiest way to download ASNews.net Videocast #1 is to subscribe to our podcast. You can do it by logging onto ASNews.net and clicking on the iTunes icon. This will prompt you to the ASNews.net subscriptions page. Our podcasts and videocasts run on the same feed, so if you already subscribe to our feed make sure to click update on your iTunes browser.

ASNews.net is proud to have Gregg "Tekko" Gnecco on the news staff. We will be following up in the upcoming weeks with ASNews.net Videocast #2. Gregg is flying to a secret spot in the Caribbean. We can't go into the details of the trip, but we promise you ASNews.net will be on location. Thanks to everyone who has helped support ASNews.net. We appreciate the grassroots network of action sports fans who keep tuning in. Ryan Riccitelli will be firing off Podcast #18 on Friday with a really cool surprise guest. Tune in. You won’t be disappointed.

For more information, contact marina@theringmedia.com

MACkite Newsletter - Straight out of Grandhaven

2006-01-03T05:54:00.000-08:00

January MACkite Newsletter
Well, we hope that everyone had a good holiday break! We were having a good time… and then all the snow melted. I guess it is back to the landboards to get a fix.
Just wanted to mention that we will be heading down to Surf Expo in Florida in a couple weeks. It should be a good time, and we will keep you posted on all of the trouble that we get Steve into. If you have any requests on what to bring back, let us know.
Top News:
The shop is getting full of all the new 2006 gear and so is our new website. Tena has been busy adding new products every week. If you haven’t checked it lately, now’s the time:
http://www.mackiteboarding.com/
We have a few big gear demos coming up, so don’t miss out. More info below.
"Rip it Up" Snowkite Camps: $299
Snowkiting is the easiest way to learn how to fly and ride with power traction kites. Our snow camps will start mid-January. Last year they were completely full. Check out the following dates and sign up today.
Our camps are two days and will cost $299 and you will get a free snow kite DVD, compliments of Ozone. Come learn on the hottest new snow kites on the market: The Ozone Access and Naish Elements.
Most of the camp will be taught on ram air foils; however, on the second day we will break out Cabrinha Switchblades and Naish Boxers or Shockwaves to get you familiar with inflatable kitesurfing kites.
For current availability give us a call at 800-622-4655 x1 or sign up online.http://www.mackiteboarding.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=V5LCSNWCMPAvailable Dates:Jan 14 and 15 Jan 21 and 22 (Full)Jan 28 and 29Feb 4 and 5Feb 11 and 12Feb 18 and 19Feb 25 and 26
Learn to Ride Day Lesson: $199Spend a full day flying and starting to ride. Lessons can be scheduled 7 days a week to fit your busy schedule.
Upcoming Demos:January 7, Harbor Island Grand Haven- Flat Kite Round-up I know it is kind of late notice, however, our next demo will be a good one. Saturday January 7, from 1pm till dark, we will be having a flat kite round up. We plan on having Cabrinha’s 12m Crossbow and 12m Switchblade kites, Slingshot’s 12m Turbo Diesel, and the Naish 12m Shockwave all pumped up and ready to fly.
We will also have on hand the New ‘06 Naish 12m Torch, 7m and 10m Elements, Slingshot 14m Octane, Ozone 6m Access, and the HQ 5m Beamer. This will be a kite demo you don’t want to miss!
If you want to ride with a kite (either snowboard or landboard) you must bring a helmet!
Best of all, afterwards we will be heading back to MACkite for some free pizza and refreshments. We hope to have in some new DVD’s for the party and maybe, if we are lucky, Brad Knoth or Andy Bolt will bring some of their new footage. But I guess we will have to ask nicely.
12th Annual Reeds Lake Ice FlySaturday, January 21, 2006
On frozen Reed's Lake in Grand Rapids, MI
Snowkiting, kiteskiing, kiteskating, and iceboating all will make an appearance at this annual kite festival. Join the fun or watch from the deck of Rose's Restaurant while enjoying FREE hot dogs, chips and hot cocoa, generously provided by Rose's. Inside Rose's kids can build their own FREE kites, compliments of MacKite.
Gear Demo- you asked for it! We will have all the latest gear for snowkiting and kitesurfing with us, including all of our flat kites and new Torch and Raven kites.
This will be the first stage of the Michigan Big Points SnowKite series. We will have Kite GPS drag races, and Big Air, Best Trick, and Best Crash awards will be given out. And if there is no wind we will just have to find some other way to be obnoxious while getting it all on film.
Where to ride:Local riders are out on an almost daily basis throughout West Michigan. To find out where they are, visit the local kiteboarding forum that is loaded with information:http://www.mackite.com/forums/
Newsletter Specials: Free Cabrinha Shift 1.5m Trainer and Boost 2 DVD ($130 retail value)Purchase a new Crossbow or Torch and get a free Trainer and Boost 2 DVD! While trainer supply lasts; offer ends 1-30-06
Take an extra 5% off an in-stock Boxer 2 Kite when you purchase one, or take 8% off when you purchase 2 kites. Kites are complete with bar, lines and pump. While in-stock supplies last; offer ends 1-30-06
16m Boxer 2 - sale price $785 now $745 (originally $1238)12m Boxer 2 - sale price $715 now $697 (originally $1079)9m Boxer 2 - sale price $675 now $641 (originally $1039)Add a 5th line conversion kit for $175 (originally $195)

New Gear:We just received our first '06 Naish 5'5" Kitewave Board, and it is a thing of beauty! Surf style boxed tri-fin set up perfect for the waves or light wind riding. We can’t wait to test this thing out in the waves. Check it out:
http://www.mackiteboarding.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=F5BDNSH2537
‘06 Crossbows are back in stock, well, at least the 12m and 9m kites. We can’t seem to keep the 16m kites on the shelves. Call for the best deal on the Internet right at your local shop. 800.622.4655 Ext 1
We also have 12 and 16 meter Naish Ravens in stock and ready to ride. These are big air, fast riding, upwind blazing machines. Not for the faint of heart. Check them out:
http://www.mackiteboarding.com/cgi-bin/shopper.cgi?preadd=action&key=D5KTNSHRV6
Call for our best pricing and current specials – 800.622.4655 Ext. 1 ask for Steve or Jake

Save that date: Wind Riders Road Trip – 6 spots leftOur open spots are starting to fill up; if you are planning on coming, give us a call to get your spot. We only have 6 spots left!
We have in the works our annual "Wind Rider's Road Trip" down to Avon, NC. There are 6 spots currently available at a cost of $200 per person.
The dates are Saturday, April 8 – Saturday, April 15. For those of you who went last year, we have secured the house right on the sound. No more cutting through the yard since it will be ours!
We will be offering a 2-day camp on Monday and Tuesday with one make up day later in the week if the wind is bad during those 2 days. Camp will cost $399 in addition to the cost of the stay. Extra lessons will be available upon request.
Thank you from the crew at MACkite
Jacob, Matt and Steve
Remember us for your all of your kiteboarding needsNaish, Cabrinha, Dakine, Aggression kiteboards, Ground Industries____________________________Mackinaw Kite Co.106 Washington St.Grand Haven, MI 49417(616) 846-75011-800-622-4655http://www.mackite.com/boarding.htm

ACL Productions Releases Auto Focus Kiteboarding DVD

2006-01-01T07:53:00.000-08:00

Kiteboarding pioneer Elliot Leboe launches Auto Focus Kiteboarding DVD. Elliot is one of the top videographers in Kiteboarding. If you have not checked out his work before, this video is a MUST SEE. We will be interviewing Elliot on ASnews.net in the upcoming weeks. Check out the trailer on ASnews.net

2005-12-29T20:18:00.000-08:00

ASnews.net Launches Windsurfing Newswire

2005-12-29T10:22:00.000-08:00

ASnews.net is proud to add another category to their core interests. The ASNews.net Windsurfing Newswire will aggregate all of the latest breaking windsurfing news and deliver them through ASNewswire Alert System.

The Windsurfing Newswire is scheduled to go public January 1st. For more information contact info@theringmedia.com

PODCAST #17 - HOLIDAY SPECIAL - CLINTON BOLTON

2005-12-22T21:09:00.001-08:00

THIS WEEK:
ASnews.net put together a special holiday segment with Clinton Bolton, the rider featured on the cover of the last The Kiteboarder Magazine. Clinton is from South Africa and talks about traveling the world as a professional rider and what it takes to be the best. Clinton placed third in the Red Bull King of the Air in Maui.

*Check out the new Kiteboarder Newswire RSS/XML feed. Now receive all the latest breaking kiteboarding news delivered to you.

*Be sure to jump in on this last chance calendar promotion. 2 for 1 shipped to you for $18 bucks. Mix and match the Liquid Mountains and The Kiteboarder 2006 Calendar.

*Happy Holidays everyone! ASNEWS.net will be taking a short break next week but will be back on air in the New Year, January 6. News will be continued to be updated daily.

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Now downloaded in over 25 countries, ASNEWS.net is the world’s first Internet Action Sports Radio news source offering a one-hour FREE podcast every Friday. Bringing listeners all of the latest breaking Action Sports News and live interviews with the who’s who of the Action Sports industry, host Ryan Riccitelli and his team get up close and personal to what is really going in the Action Sports World.

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Holiday Calendar Promotion

2005-12-22T10:59:00.000-08:00

We are doing our end of the year calendar blow out - 2 for 1 shipped for $18. You can mix and match between the Liquid Mountains and Kiteboarder. Go to www.asnews.net or www.kbmag.com

Naish Launches their new website Naish.tv

2005-12-22T10:17:00.000-08:00

Supercharged Naish.tv site ignites the web!

Naish International has just launched the much anticipated re-vamped Naish.tv website! With all new design and content, you will find that viewing the hottest kiteboarding, windsurfing, and surfing action is even easier than before.

Log on to www.naish.tv to see the new Raven 2006 video and the Naish team launching big airs on the North Shore of Maui, or you can also check out the video that everyone is talking about; THE SHOCKWAVE VIDEO. Watch Robby and crew ripping up big surf on the new SLE Shockwave at Lanes and Hookipa, Maui.

The Naish.tv site is your link to the newest videos, the latest contest registration, and signups for important announcements straight from the source. Grip it, rip it, and let it ride!

New features include:
Downloadable videos.
Small, medium, and high-resolution viewers.
Larger windows for viewing.
Sign ups for the latest contests.
Content that will make you hot for more.

ASnews.net #13

2005-11-26T16:58:00.000-08:00

Podcast #13 Features some hard chargers. Shane Desmond and Ruben Lenten check in for a special Holiday interview.

Check it out at http://www.asnews.net

You can download the MP3 or listen to the streaming player.

ASnews.net #12

2005-11-26T16:28:00.000-08:00

Podcast #12 Features Bucky Ashcraft and Cambell Farrel.

Let us know what you think about show #12