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What can we say? If you are into kiting  you’re sure to get a well shaped body. Just have a look at theese hot looking kiters that are constantly gracing us with their presence on the beach and in the water.

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Last weekend there were ass kicking thermals in Tapalpa, more than 8m/s and cloud base around 4500m. When you core one of those bullets, it’s hard not to let out a “yihaaa!” sound. It only takes a few minutes to reach cloud base where to cool air and high altitude makes you feel very exposed. Read more »

It’s not that Chente hates other kiters, he just hates when they come to close to his students! Check out this picture where he is trowing something at a well known local that loves being in your face! Actually we love other kiters, but please learn the rules of navigation and stay away from our students! 

Kiting becomes for many a lifestyle. Following the wind during the seasonal changes, travelling to exotic places and living life to pursue their passion. Here in the Bay of Flags we  kiters have become a group of friends, like a large family that is hunting for the wind, eating, drinking and chillin’ together. Read more »

After weeks of changing all screws, wires and strange looking bits and pieces, the trike is now completely overhauled and fully operational. We took it for a spin yesterday in the sunset and what a beautiful flight it was! Read more »

Chuck was totally relaxed on the take-off and during our flight from Conchas Chinas, he didn’t worry at all. He even managed to take a couple of pictures while enjoying the spectacular view. It wasn’t until we descended towards the landing field (with a fairly soft spiral dive) that he started to let out some “oooh, oooooh, aaaah” sounds. Read more »

Yesterday we broke another record, we had 6 women kiting in our school! It was also the strongest day of the season (so far), close to 30 knots and it was great seeing Karen and Paula getting up on their boards. The strong conditions can be a little intimidating, but if you take our beginner class, you will feel much safer.

Dax, a visiting firefighter/kiter is just learning how to get going on his board and he can go one way now. If your connected like Dax, it isn’t that bad. His technique is to land close to an all incusive hotell further down the beach, get invited by some chicks and enjoy free beers in the pool until someone comes and pick him up.

Then a handlepass! A very difficult trick indeed that Chente pulled off yesterday, so he claims. If you don’t know how to do it, take a few hours in our trick school and improve your riding.

This month of May is the best of them all here in Vallarta. Steady and strong winds, warm waters, no tourists and most of the snowbirds have gone back home. Read more »