Houston Kiteboarding

Kiteboarding Repair in Houston/Galveston Texas

2012-01-14T06:05:00.000-08:00

KITEBOARDING REPAIR in Houston/Galveston Texas:

Kite repair can be easy or very difficult depending where the damage
is located on your kite. Most kites come with a some simple repair items such
as sticky sail tape for sail repairs and bladder patches for pin holes and small
bladder holes.

Our full service repair center is at the Texas City store at the address below. We can do ANY kite repair including lead edge tears, massive sail rips, bladder repairs and replacement, valves, etc. Our prices are below for typical repair work. Just follow the instructions below and mail the kite to our center or come on in and drop it off most repairs are completed in 1-4 days.

Repair 1st 2nd or more
Replace Valves $9.00 $4.50
Take out LE bladder $20.00 n/a
Put in LE bladder $20.00 n/a
Leading edge bladder in/out $30.00 n/a
Take out strut bladder $7.00 n/a
Put in strut bladder $7.00 n/a
Strut bladder in/out $10.00 $5.00
Find and Repair Bladder $25.00 $20.00
Patch bladder $5.00 $3.00
Sail sewing $1.25/in n/a
LE sewing $4.00/in n/a
LE sewing access $20.00 n/a
Cleaning fee $15.00 n/a
Sail Patch $8.00 $5.00
Inflate and check $5 n/a
To send your kite to us for repair please make sure it is clean and free of sand as it will clog our machines and equipment. Next, package up the kite in the kite bag and ship it to us at the address below via UPS, FedEx or USPS to the following address. Make sure you get insurance on the kite when you send it to us incase it is lost in transit. In package include a brief description of the problem that needs repairing as well as your contact phone number and return mailing address. An email address is also a good idea.

Mailing address and contact information:

XLKITES-HOUSTON kite repair
524 9th Ave N.
Texas City, TX 77590

houston@xlkites.com
281-508-6485

Kiteboarding Down wind Ride Monday 16Jan12

2012-01-14T05:59:00.001-08:00

Kiteboarding Down Wind ride in the surf in Galveston Bay near Houston Texas with XLKITES.com

What: 30mi ride on Galveston Island
When: Monday 16Jan12 ...Time is TBD check back on this page this weekend.
How: The wind will be South so we'll meet at East beach and car pool back to St Luis Pass then ride from there back to East beach...about 30 mi.

Remember to bring some floatation, hook knife, booties, cell phone in dry bag, water, keys. I always wear a small bag with waterproof audio, water, and a cell phone. If you are very uncomfortable with losing your board in deep water a Reel type leash may be a good idea as well. Remember NEVER attach any type of leash to your board at the handle or the straps! This is very dangerous and any type leash should only be attached to a lanyard off the fin screws.

Surfboards are the easiest way to get down wind in the surf but if you're more comfortable on a twin-tip that is probably a better option. There are a couple reasons surfboards are easier to go down wind in the surf, but the main reason has to do with the location of the footstraps. A normal twin-tip board has it's straps located equidistant from both tips. Going downwind in the surf on a twin tip you'll need to keep the front of the board up and out of the waves so you'll be constantly putting pressure on your rear foot. Alternatively, a surf board has the straps already set to the rear of the board so you can maintain your normal stance while riding downwind. The surf board will also have more displacement so it will float easier over the waves and swell. It isn't a big deal, but your rear leg will be tired by the end for sure on a twin tip.

Why is riding down wind hard for some riders? When you're riding down wind you're riding with the wind so your kite feels less relative wind. This lack of wind will test the skills of even an advanced rider when he/she is being pushed by a wave. Also, the front of the board digging in is common as many riders don't put enough rear foot pressure on the board when they ride down wind. The keys to riding down wind successfully in the surf are:

1. Keep rear foot pressure on the board to keep the nose up.

2. Keep the kite moving to produce relative wind while you're moving down-wind.

3. Use your edge to put tension on the kite lines when you're making large control movements...like a down loop or just the bottom section of a normal kite stroke to keep your kite out of the surf.

4. Stay relaxed...if you're up tight the ocean will tear you apart...just like surfing keep your knees bent and stay loose so you can move with the sea.

5. Have fun!

XLKITES has plenty of surfboards in stock that would be a good match for the Houston/Galveston area, here are a few:

2012 Slingshot Dialer 5'11"
This is a quad fin light wind machine. Lots of buoyancy to keep you up wind on light days or easily glide over mushy Galveston waves.

2012 Slingshot Pit 5'11"
This is a narrow fast board and is incredibly agile in the waves.

2012 Slingshot Celeritas 5'8" or 5'11"
This is Phil's Favorite surfboard for 2012 in the 5'11" size. The 5'8" would be good for someone who rides in high winds or is lighter than 170-180lbs. This board is a tri-fin with a pin tail so it is easy to move around in the surf and cut back on the face of a wave. It is also large enough that jibs are a breeze and you can get back up wind in lighter air.

2011 Wainman Gambler 5'7"
This was the go to board from Wainman for 2011, great in the surf and much lighter than any of the slingshot boards albeit not as strong/durable . This is a really good fit for a kiteboarder that already surfs and wants to get into kitesurfing.

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Houston-kiteboarding-down-wind-ride-this-Monday-.html?soid=1101772250746&aid=AWkXyfAgrgE

2012-01-14T05:59:00.000-08:00

http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Houston-kiteboarding-down-wind-ride-this-Monday-.html?soid=1101772250746&aid=AWkXyfAgrgE

2010-03-24T21:18:00.000-07:00

Litewave and GK demo Sat and Sun 27/28Mar 2010!
Who: Litewave Dave and the XLKITES crew
Where: Sat Texas City Sun will be at the Point West riding spot in Galveston. Location of Point west
When: Sat and Sun 27/28 March 2010 10am-3pm or so.
What: kiteboards, surfboards, GK 2010 kites.
Weekend Forecast

Questions: Call 281-508-6485 or email houston@xlkites.com for questions, wind forecasts, etc

The new 2010 Slingshot Key is in stock at all of our shops!! This is the best Beginner/Intermediate kite on the market which is now coupled with a great lightwind/newbee board at a killer lower price. Check it out below:
*KEY HD 7m Pkg and Ignition 140cm $1,549.00 buy now
*KEY HD 7m Pkg and Ignition 150cm $1,549.00 buy now
*KEY HD 10m Pkg and Ignition 140cm $1,649.00 buy now
*KEY HD 10m Pkg and Ignition 150cm $1,649.00 buy now
*KEY HD 13m Pkg and Ignition 140cm $1,749.00 buy now
*KEY HD13m Pkg and Ignition 150cm $1,749.00 buy now

Slingshot Key Package

*kite complete without board is $200 cheaper.

The new 2010 Cabrinha Switchblades are in stock in all sizes! These are on sale with the kite/board package.

Switchblade 6m with board package $1659 Buy now
Switchblade 8m with board Package $1724 Buy now
Switchblade 10m with board Package $1724 Buy now
Swichblade 12m with board Package $1759 Buy now
Switchblade 14m with board Package $1899 Buy now Switchblade Package

*kites complete are $200 cheaper without board

The new 2010 Slingshot RPMs are in stock in all sizes! Kites are on sale for locals only!
Slingshot 2010 6m RPM $1479 buy now
Slingshot 2010 8m RPM $1579 buy now
Slingshot 2010 10m RPM $1679 buy now
Slingshot 2010 12m RPM $1779 buy now
Slingshot 2010 14m RPM $1879buy now

2010 Slingshot RPM Package

*kites complete are $200 cheaper without board

Used gear for sale

2010-02-23T07:05:00.000-08:00

Check out the used gear for sale right now..

Call 281-508-6485 or email houston@xlkites.com for more information.

2010-02-23T05:46:00.000-08:00

The Spring season is here and what better way to start it off than by attending the hottest kiteboarding event of 2010!

2010 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND KITE ROUND-UP
MAY 1ST-9TH, 2010 - SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, TEXAS USA

The 2010 SPI Kite Round-Up is the biggest kiteboarding event in North America! This year the event is scheduled for May 1st-9th, 2010 on warm and windy South Padre Island, Texas USA. Join the hundreds of participants taking advantage of the Industry wide equipment demo, competing for prizes in contests of all kinds, kiteboarding clinics, professional exhibitions, parties and more! check out www.spikiteroundup.com for ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

Last year, at the first annual South Padre Island Kite Round-Up, 200 plus participants enjoyed ten days of steady wind and sunshine. With the success of the SPI Kite Round-Up in its first year, we look forward to seeing many more kite boarders coming back to the island for the 2010 event! Take a look at the 2009 South Padre Island kiteboarding photos and SPI Kiteboarding videos to check out the action and see how the event played out! We have also compiled available South Padre hotels, motels, condos and other accommodations to make reserving a place to stay easy for the 2010 SPI Kite Round-Up event. For extended information about registering for this year's event, visit www.spikiteroundup.com/register. Pre-register for the 2010 SPI Kite Round-Up to save money, and we will see you soon in South Padre Island, Texas!

To find out more about the 2010 SPI Kite Roundup, CLICK HERE or give our shop in South Padre a call at 956-761-9577.

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Speaking of demo's and new gear, we have an exclusive review of the new 2010 Slingshot Key! You can bet these will be in the air at the 2010 SPI Kite Roundup. Click the picture below or HERE for a video review by our very own riders!
The new buzz from slingshot is the debut of one of the easiest flying kites on the market for 2010. The Slingshot Key is a delta hybrid kite. We were able to demo the new Key a few weeks ago in various wind conditions. The reason we're so pumped about it here in Houston is because of its light wind ability for our summer teaching season.

So here's the skinny:The Key's bar pressure is more than the RPM, but a lot less than the T3. So, it provides feedback to the rider, but not fatigue. In extremely light winds, the kite will reverse relaunch by pulling on both rear lines at the same time. In high winds, the kite depowers as much as a normal bow kite. In the air, the kite is slower than any of the other kites Slingshot is making this year, so it is a good choice for beginner to intermediate riders. We were surprised by the jumping ability of the kite when we took it out in higher winds. The kite comes with a super simple bar and lines that has a 'below the bar' leash attachment similar to the Cabrinha IDS system. Self Rescue is easy and a breeze! The normal Slingshot stopper ball has been removed which is great for new riders and will eliminate accidental power lock from a sliding stopper.
Overall, we are very impressed with the kite and believe it will be the best kite for new kiteboarders in 2010. Super stable, easy to fly and depower, and with plenty of performance. The kite price is the best part!!!

2010 Slingshot Key
7m-$1349
10m-$1449
13m-$1549
*bonus* Ignition 140 or 150cm board +$200

Other Great Deals

2010 Cabrinha Switchblade Package
6m-$1659
8m-$1734
10m-$1734
12m-$1759
14m-$1809
*bonus* free harness with purchase

Click below to check out some awesome deals on used equipment

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As usual, hit up your local shop for new deals and hook-ups, but also check out our store. We are constantly adding new items and listing used gear, so look occasionally for great deals.

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Stay tuned for more events

Ride hard and support your local shop. Let us know if you need any gear or lessons via email houston@xlkites.com or phone 281-508-6485.
Dallas, TEXAS: 817.676.7842 dallas@xlkites.com
Houston, TEXAS: 281.508.6485 houston@xlkites.com
South Padre Island, TEXAS: 956.761.9577 spi@xlkites.com
Fort Walton Beach, FLORIDA: 850.243.5483 info@xlkites.com

HQ demo tomorrow Thursday Feb4th from 9am-12noon at the Levee in Texas City.
Chris from HQ will be in town the next couple of days to let the local crew try the new HQ foil kites. Tomorrow winds will be light winds but will give us an opportunity to fly the new Hydra trainer foils, Neo amphibious foils, and HQ's whole line of relaunchable land foils like the scout and beamer kites. For more information just call the shop at 281-508-6485.

Surf Riding Wednesday in front of the Convention center on the seawall in Galveston. Wind should be ENE and over 20mph so it should be a good for riding the surf out there. Experienced riders only please. See you out there! We'll have to leave around 11am or so to go and open the shop but would like to see a bunch of the locals out.

2010 Kites and boards in stock. Check out the great package deals: http://www.xlkites.com/-c-33_39.html

Just in!! 2010 Slingshot Celeritus 5'4" surf board 2010 Cabrinha Switchblades
2010 Slingshot RPMsUsed 2010 Octane 9m, 11m, 13m complete $900 ea or all 3 for $2400
Used 2009 12m RPM kite only $600
Used 2009 10m RPM complete $800

Stay tuned for more events

Ride hard and support your local shop. Let us know if you need any gear or lessons via email houston@xlkites.com or phone 281-508-6485.
Dallas, TEXAS: 817.676.7842 dallas@xlkites.com
Houston, TEXAS: 281.508.6485 houston@xlkites.com
South Padre Island, TEXAS: 956.761.9577 spi@xlkites.com
Fort Walton Beach, FLORIDA: 850.243.5483 info@xlkites.com

Fully stocked up!

2009-06-01T06:36:00.000-07:00

XLKITES is Fully stocked with 2009 Mystic Harnesses, 2009 Dakine Harnesses, Slingshot Clothing, North Boards and kites, Cabrinha Kites and Boards, Slingshot Kites, F-one Boards and kites, 2009 demo gear, and used gear at discounted prices. Stop by or call one of our shops to see if we have what you're looking for.

Dallas, TEXAS: 817.676.7842 dallas@xlkites.com
Houston, TEXAS: 281.508.6485 houston@xlkites.com
South Padre Island, TEXAS: 956.761.9577 spi@xlkites.com
Fort Walton Beach, FLORIDA: 850.243.5483 info@xlkites.com

If the winds die down in your local area this summer it's a great time to travel to South Padre Island, Texas. Flights and hotels are cheap! You could do 3mi downwinders in the surf all-day, ride the amazing flatwater, or brush up on your skills with an intermediate or advanced lesson with our kiteboarding pros at XLKITES-SPI. Click here for more info.

RPM's in stock! 8m, 10m, 12m, 14m (ride the best kite of the season!)
Follow the above link to the RPM site to watch the trailer video, if you like a kite with a C-type feel but the depower and range of a SLE or bow kite, this is your ride. The RPM is a whole new era in freestyle kite design.

2009 Cabrinha Switchblade IDS
Switchblade is faster than the crossbow and better for freestyle riding. It feels fast in the surf and makes for a great overall kite.
2009 Cabrinha Crossbows IDS
If you're looking for a grunty kite with lots of range this is it. It features the same bar system as all Cabrinhas this year. This is the true freeride kite of 2009..

2009 North Vegas in stock!
2009 North board collection in stock!
2009 F-One kite and boards in stock!

Current Closeout deals:
2009 9m Cabrinha Crossbow complete demo 30% off (Houston)
2009 Cabrinha 133cm Caliber board complete demo 30% off (Houston)
2009 Cabrinha 133cm Custom board complete demo 30% off (Houston)
2009 Underground Zepher 144x41cm board complete demo 30% off (Houston)
2009 Cabrinha 148cm Prodigy board complete demo 30% off (Houston)
Used 2008 Cabrinha Convert with bar and lines $650 either 9m or 12m (Houston)
Trainers in Stock: HQ Rush 200 and 250s
Cabrinha Contra 17m $1099 complete
2007 17m Waroo kiteonly $599 (bar and lines available) call in order to Houston shop
Slingshot T3 9m packages with Ignition board complete (138 or 144cm) $1099
Slingshot T3 11m packages with Ignition board complete (138 or 144cm) $1169
Slingshot T3 17m packages with Ignition board complete (138 or 144cm) $1199
Slingshot Rev 15m Packages with Ignition board complete (144cm) $1199
Dakine Hook knives
2008 Eclipse Nano 9m , 12m and Thruster 8m Closeout $759 Complete!!

XLKITES-Fort Walton Beach
42 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
1-866-XLKITESsales@xlkites.com

XLKITES-Houston
1005 Aspen Rd
Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565
1-877-XLKITES
houston@xlkites.com

XLKITES-Dallas
7109 Grapevine Hwy #14
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
817-676-7842
dallas@xlkites.com

XLKITES-South Padre Island
2812 Padre Blvd., Ste. BSouth Padre Island, Texas 78597
1-866-XLPADRE
SPI@xlkites.com

"Anything less than your best isn't worth the effort"

HQ demo on Galveston Island and Red Fish Island Kiteboarding

2009-01-26T11:08:00.000-08:00

Wednesday HQ demo at East Beach!
The wind is going to be up this week as you can see below. It will be cold on Wednesday so a perfect time to have a landboarding and kitebuggy demo with Chris from HQ Powerkites! He will have thier new 2009 line of gear for everyone to try out. We'll also have 1-2 landboards and 1 buggy out of the XLKITES teaching supply for people to use. Here are the details:

Where: Eastern most part of East Beach on Galveston Island
Date: Wednesday, Jan 28th 2009
Time: At the beach from 1100am-4pm
What: HQ powerkites demo with Chris from HQ
Red Fish Island Kiteboarding Watch Video
Chris Summers and I rode out to Red Fish Island last Tuesday on a whim to see if it was any good for kiteboarding. We took the jetski and grabed some random riding footage along the way. The first picture in the video was taken at the beach we used as a launch just west of Eagle Point. Not a bad launch just very tight. The ride out to the islands was great and there were many smaller spits of beach along the way with waist deep shallow water. Red Fish island, as seen in the later clips is very deep in parts around the island and there is really only one good launch site on the south west side. We were on a T3 14m with the 2009 135 Len10 Lunacy board. The wind was blowing around 15mph out of the south west. Enjoy the vid!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey3kNIvt-j8

XLKITES Houston
Call or email us at the shop: 281-508-6485 or houston@xlkites.com. Check out what's new and get the equipment you need to ride.
XLKITES1005 Aspen RdClear Lake Shores, Texas 77565

kiteboarding in 2009

2009-01-13T05:45:00.000-08:00

Kiteboarding Camps in 2009
Winter kiteboarding camps are booking daily in Warm and Windy South Padre Island. Click here or go to http://www.kiteboardsouthpadreisland.com/kiteboarding_camps.htm for more information. Get a jump on your riding in 2009, come to South Padre Island and learn new tricks from professional kiteboarders like Mark Doyle. Camps start at $500 and are open to all skill levels. Give us a call at 956-761-9577 or email us at spi@xlkites.com to book your camp today.

Mark Doyle rips a "slim chance", learn to ride like him at XLKITES, South Padre Island.

Kiteboarding Accessories on Sale!

10%-80% off kiteboarding accessories this week! See specials below.

Board Heel Straps $4.00!

http://www.xlkites.com/liquid-force-heel-straps-p-498.html
Hook Knives $8.00!

http://www.xlkites.com/hook-knife-p-614.html
Litewave golf bag $135!

http://www.xlkites.com/litewave-golf-p-376.html
Venom Float Life Vest $44!

http://www.xlkites.com/venom-float-jacket-p-585.html
Koredry rashguards and shirts 39.95!

http://www.xlkites.com/waterwear-rash-guards-c-33_37_52.html
Kiteboarding shirts $10!

http://www.xlkites.com/xlkites-race-shirt-p-709.html
Heavy Duty Board Leash $59.99!

http://www.xlkites.com/oceanus-technology-reel-leash-p-678.html
Intermediate DVDs $30.59!

http://www.xlkites.com/kiteboarding-progression-intermediate-p-147.html
Mystic cold weather mitts $35.50!

http://www.xlkites.com/mystic-movement-mittens-p-693.html
Beginner kiteboarding package $140!

http://www.xlkites.com/introductory-pack-p-143.html
NSI Wind Meters $24.99!
http://www.xlkites.com/wind-meter-p-664.html

Winter Snow Kiting Trip

Last year's snow kiting trip was such a success we decided to do another this February. This year's trip will be to snowy Idaho's backcountry to kite the mountains and flats. If you've never snow kited, this will be a perfect opportunity to learn and enjoy some of the most phenominal kiting in the USA! Dates and groups are still tenative so email houston@xlkites.com if you're interested. Make sure you don't miss out on this season's biggest adventure! We'd like to bring as many riders as possible to maximize discounts. Plan to fly into Boise or Sun Valley Airport.

3 Nights/4 Days Adventure Package:
Gear
Guided services
Lunch
Snowmobile support
3 nights lodging
$750-850/person at the group rate

Tis the season for landboarding

Give Dave Horn in Dallas a call regarding your first set up or getting into the sport of kite landboarding. Dave is our company expert on both downhill and kite landboarding. He can get you the gear or advice to get rolling in this awesome new sport. Call him at 817-676-7842 or just shoot an email to the shop at dallas@xlkites.com

Don't forget the sizzling deals posted daily on the HOTLIST!

XLKITES-Fort Walton Beach
42 Miracle Strip Parkway SE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
1-866-XLKITES
sales@xlkites.com

XLKITES-Houston
1005 Aspen Rd
Clear Lake Shores, TX 77565
1-877-XLKITES
houston@xlkites.com

XLKITES-Dallas
7109 Grapevine Hwy #14
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
817-676-7842
dallas@xlkites.com

XLKITES-South Padre Island
2812 Padre Blvd., Ste. B
South Padre Island, Texas 78597
1-866-XLPADRE
SPI@xlkites.com

"Anything less than your best isn't worth the effort"

Slingshot kiteboarding demo a success!

2008-12-15T11:56:00.000-08:00

Slingshot Demo a Success!

The demo this past weekend went great! The wind was good both days and the temperatures relatively warm. There is a product review below.

Slingshot is getting the next order of equipment in later this week. It is a pretty small order of stuff so please give me a call to get your gear today or tomorrow. The 15% demo discount will apply for the next few days so call or email us at 281-508-6485 orHouston@xlkites.com
Len10 Lunacy, Rev2, Fuel, all products

2-day Holiday Sales:
- Dakine Hook Knives $8.00!
- Core 90 Land boards $207.99! up to 200lbs
- Atom 95 landboards $169.99! up to 180lbs
- All clothing 10% off (Tropiskin, Slingshot, XLKITES, Cabrinha)
- Litewave Wing 161cm $599 complete
- Mystic Venom float Jacket $42.00 (medium and large)
Call in orders to 281-508-6485

Product review:
The Rev2 has adjustable bar pressure so it can be set to be lower, the same, or more than the Rev1 based on the rider's preference. The kite also has some serious hang time for jumping and the larger sizes 13m and 15m are faster and eaiser to fly than the Rev1! The Lunacy board was awesome; with great pop and upwind ability the new 135cm size will be perfect for gulf coast riders. FInally, the 4-line Fuel was easy to relauch and super fast through the window with the fastest kiteloop speed of any kite on the market (why Ruben rides it!). The kite can be relauched by pulling on both rear lines and flying it up off the water backwards! For more review email us at houston@xlkites.com or call 281-508-6485.
The HOTLIST!

What is the Hotlist? It is a short list of 2-3 products severely disounted for only one day. The Hotlist is updated everyday; 7-days a week. Purchases on the Hotlist must be made through the shop contact information listed with the featured item(s). Click here to check it out

You can still get your Holiday gifts shipped on time:Hook Knives
Litewave Wing light-wind board
Litewave golf bag
Venom Float Life Vest
Koredry rashguards and shirts
Kiteboarding shirts
Reel Board Leash
Helmets
DVDs
Mystic cold weather mitts
Lucifer dry suit
kiteboarding/paragliding Gift Certificates!
XLKITES-Fort Walton
The Weather is still warm in Fort Walton (except for the occasional cold front) and the wind has been good. They have been ripping it up on Okaloosa island. If you plan to visit this area please contact the shop by email or phone at 850-598-3735. The shop is located just down the road from Leeside Park at the following address:
42 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

2009 F-one kites in stock!
2009 Switchblade IDS, Crossbow IDS, Custom, Prodigy, Caliber, Plasma , Sync backless bindings

Slingshot demo and winter kiteboarding

2008-12-09T07:01:00.000-08:00

Slingshot Demo and kite party!
XLKITES-Houston will be hosting Neil Hutchinson and other guests from Slingshot for year's largest kiteboarding demo! We have included a copy of the forecast for this weekend below, which will be 20+ mph for both Saturday and Sunday at the Texas City Levee. There will also be a kite party at the shop Saturday night (13Dec08) after the demo featuring kite vids on the big screen and Guitar Hero fully amp'd. Here are the details:New SS products: Fuel, Rev2, Len10 pro, 4m traction, All

What: Huge Slingshot demo with 20+ winds
Date: December 13-14th (Sat and Sun)
Time: 11am-5pm each day (wind dependent)

The HOTLIST!

What is the Hotlist? It is a short list of 2-3 products severely disounted for only one day. The Hotlist is updated everyday; 7-days a week. Purchases on the Hotlist must be made through the shop contact information listed with the featured item(s). Click here to check it out

Is there an item you would like to see on the hotlist? Email us your ideas.

Holiday gift ideas:Hook Knives
Litewave Wing light-wind board
Litewave golf bag
Venom Float Life Vest
Koredry rashguards and shirts
Kiteboarding shirts
Reel Board Leash
Helmets
DVDs
Mystic cold weather mitts
Lucifer dry suit
kiteboarding/paragliding Gift Certificates!

XLKITES-Fort Walton Beach
The Weather is still warm in Fort Walton (except for the occasional cold front) and the wind has been good. They have been ripping it up on Okaloosa island. If you plan to visit this area please contact the shop by email or phone at 850-598-3735. The shop is located just down the road from Leeside Park at the following address:
42 Miracle Strip Parkway
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

2009 F-one kites in stock!
2009 Switchblade IDS, Crossbow IDS, Custom, Prodigy, Caliber, Plasma , Sync backless bindings
XLKITES-Dallas

Slinshot Demo around the corner!! The Dallas area is currently looking at 20-21 December for their big 2009 Slingshot demo. We will keep you informed as that date gets closer.

As the temperatures drop in Northern Texas, residents have taken to kite landboarding. XLKITES offers lessons for down hill landboarding, kite landboarding, as well as a full line of MBS boards and assessories.

Landboarding Packages
Landboards

Kiteboarding forecast is up for the Texas Coast

2008-12-02T09:36:00.000-08:00

Forecast is up for the Texas Coast!
Windy Week Ahead!

This week looks great for wind; see the forecast below. The Baycliff spillway park has been a great addition to our local riding area this fall/winter season and is perfect for the North-west wind direction. Please keep in mind that the spillway is not for beginners because of its tough launch and landing area. A bay crossing from the spillway park to Atkinson islands (10mi+) was completed yesterday by Mitch Andrews, Phil Midler, and Chris Summers just before sundown. I you have any stories of pioneering kiteboarding events please send them to us at houston@xlkites.com

Holiday gift ideas:
The new Tropiskin koredry long sleeve water shirts are very nice. You can wear these over your wetsuit or alone and keep water from evaporating off your skin or wetsuit. They are also rated to 50+SPF so you won't get burned during those all day sessions this spring and summer. We have these in long and short sleeve in Black, Gray, and Navy ($37). We also have them in girly colors and sizes for those women on your list.

Other ideas:
Dakine hook knife for your harness harness ($8)
Kiteboarding instructional dvd to perfect your skills through the jumping phase ($31.95)
Dakine wetsuit bag ($20) 2m Trainer kite ($110)
Mystic mitts to keep your hands toasty warm on the water ($39)
2009 kiteboarding calendar ($10)

New 2009 Best Waroos are in stock along with new bars systems, give us a call to make a deal!

Come in and check it out or just give us a call. 281-508-6485 or houston@xlkites.com.
Enjoy the windy week! See you on the water!

XLKITES Houston
Call or email us at the shop: 281-508-6485 or houston@xlkites.com. Check out what's new and get the equipment you need to ride.

Kiteboarding back to the Levee in Texas City

2008-11-11T07:15:00.001-08:00

Kiteboarding is back at the Levee in Texas City!
After weeks of bureaucratic delays, we finally got the right people in the Galveston Couty office in charge of clean-up in touch with the correct Texas City folks and heard this morning they are opening the Levee riding area tomorrow.

Kiteboarding in Houston
The Levee's opening was delayed partly due to increased vandalism. Please be extra polite and respectful to any officers or park service folks you see working down there. I have promised them that no problems will be caused by kiteboarders. Also, the Levee may be shut down again soon if the destructive vandalism and recent problems don't stop. I know we're not the issue, but we all need to help police the folks outside the kiting community. The Levee is back; lets keep it that way!!

Keep in touch
The XLKITES truck will be at the Levee all weekend! See you out there! We will have a grand opening event and Slingshot demo as soon as we can plan it. Stay tuned. Call us for details or new or used kiteboarding equipment at 281-508-6485 or houston@xlkites.com

2007-07-05T08:28:00.001-07:00

Houston Kiteboarding

2007-07-05T08:16:00.000-07:00

XLKITES is a brand new kiteboarding and paragliding shop located in Houston, Texas. We do lessons 7-days a week and can teach a beginner to kiteboard in as little as 1-2 lessons. We have second location in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

They have the best deals on the gear you need to ride. Get a kiteboard FREE when you buy a kite!!

Call 281-508-6485 or Toll free 1-877-XLKITES

email: houston@xlkites.com
webpage and online store: www.xlkites.com
Second great link: www.houstonkiteboarding.com
club site: www.gulfcoastkiteboarders.com