The June 2011 Issue of Kitespain featured a story about pro-kiteboarders Craig Cunningham and Brandon Schied. Many of the images were from the 2011 Liquid Force Photoshoot.
Category: Cape Hatteras
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Best Cape Hatteras Kiteboarding Downwinders
Today, I did two of the best sound side-down winders in cape hatteras. The Outer Banks are one of the best places I know of to do kiteboarding downwinders. Here are a list of what I think are the best downwinders in Cape Hatteras, NC.
1. REAL to New Inlet (Sound Side)
2. Ranger Station to REAL (Ocean Side)
3. Ramp 34 to The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (Ocean Side)
4. Planet to REAL (Sound Side)
5. Ferry Docks to Robin Lane (Ocean Side)The first downwinder was Ed, Otto, Matt and I to a secret spot. It was a pretty sketchy run but the reward was well worth it, with knee + high kickers and 2-6in deep buttery flat water for thousands of feet. It was an incredible adventure.
The second was a massive 20 person downwinder from REAL Watersports to the new inlet. Blowing in the high 20s we were powered on 8m kites. It is crucial to be well powered on this run so that you can easily boost 10-20 feet in the air to search for interconnecting canals.
We all had blast cruising down the canals and boosting over islands. I even found some new amazing trails to go down. We made it in just as the sun was going down. We finished the session off with a beer, packed up the gear and headed to Mojos for tacos! What a day! Below is a quick clip from one of the canals (it’s a bit shaky).
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Fires in North Carolina
Fires in North Carolina have been inundating the Outer Banks of NC with a heavy blanket of smoke. The SW winds have been pushing the smoke directly over us, which has made many people stay in doors. Here are some images from my short adventure up to Manteo today.
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Mojo’s Sunset Cafe Website V2
Mojo’s Sunset Cafe in Waves North Carolina launches its new website with menu and OBX Live Music schedule. The Cafe wanted a fresh clean look with easy to access information. Go take a peak around and then stop by for a great sandwich of fish tacos!
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Kite Photo Shoot w/ Andre Phillip
Tonight, Nate Appel and I missioned to set up a great shoot with Andre Phillip, Jake Kelsick, Joby Cook, Jason Slezak and Evan Netsch. It took us over an hour to set up the shoot and to get all the features in order. We had a great time shooting and the guys were riding hard on top of all that we got the shots! Keep your eyes on the magazines soon!
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Kiteboarding in Cape Hatteras
After a long week of shooting the Triple-S Invitational, it was time to turn the table and go ride. Some of the features of the REAL Slider Park were still set up in The Slick. Mel and I headed out to kite. I rode a 14m and Mel was on an 8m. I had a great time even with the slightly punchy South wind.
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Surfing with Great Friends
The Triple-S preparations have been completed. The opening party is in 3 hours, what to do? Grab boards and head to the beach. We went to Ramp 23 to cool off and have some fun. The water was amazing with some tiny waves coming though. We had a blast hanging out on the beach and catching a few waves before the Triple-S madness started.
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2011 Triple-S Prepping
The 2011 Triple-S Invitational, an international Kiteboarding event in the USA, will be starting tomorrow June 4th in Cape Hatteras, NC. We have been very busy getting everything ready. From hanging banners to building and painting sliders the Triple-S is ready to get underway. Here are a few behind the scene iPhone photos.
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Stumpy Point Fire
Stumpy Point has been on fire for over a month now. It has caused serious air quality problems in the Outer Banks of NC. The wind switched NE today and it blew all the smoke away from Rodanthe. That left an amazing view of the smoke billowing from the horizon.
