South Padre Island
Kiteboarding, Inc.
5208 B Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, Texas 78597
email: bpadz@earthlink.net
phone: 956-245-8343

Retail Store Open Daily
10am - 3pm

South Texas Kiteboarding Rodeo

February 20-22nd Daily 10am - 6 pm

The South Flats, next to the SPI Convention Center

Ride with the pros in Kite Paradise...TEXAS!

Naish: Adam Koch, Ben Meyer, Gabe Shortman, Cliff Stone

Slingshot: Mark Doyle, Dave Smith, Zach Kleepe, Ben Kleepe, Laura Mahre, Board Designer John Doyle

North: Will James, Board Designer John Amundson

RRD: David Tyburski, Bri Chmel, Dan Gavere, Kite Designer Simone Vannucci

Airush/Hana Crew: Dimitri Maramenides

Cabrinha: Damien Leroy, Buck Ashcraft

Liquid Force: Andy Hurdman, Corky Cullen

Caution Kites: Dana Pinto

Adam Koch Naish Kiteboarding

Adam a professional kiteboarder since 2000, is one of the higher profile riders on the Naish team and has a fluid riding style that is unmistakable. Having received an enormous amount of coverage from the 2001 Raging Nation video “Fluid Revolution”, Adam is taking it to the people worldwide. Adam is sponsored by Naish Kiteboarding, Red Bull, Rip Curl Wetsuits, and Kaenon Optics.

Ben “Oscar” Meyer Naish Kiteboarding

Ben began his professional kiteboarding career in 2001 and has rocketed to the top of the professional kiteboarding scene through a combination of hard work, technical skill, and a positive attitude that is infectious. A one of a kind stylistic statement in fashon and Disco off the water and a hard hitting kiteboarding powerhouse on the water, “Oscar” is one to watch in 2004. Ben is sponsored by Naish Kiteboarding, ProLimit Wetsuits, adidas Adrenaline, and the Elvis Impersonation Guild of America

Will James USA North Kiteboarding

Results 2002: 1. PKRA Fuerteventura 2002 Hangtime 7. RedBull Skyride Tarifa 2002 Freestyle 9. PKRA Venezuela 2002 FreestyleResults

2003: 2nd PKRA Austria

Mark "Denguay Boy" Doyle Slingshot

Mark Doyle is now ranked the 3rd top rider in the world. SPI is one of Doyle's favorite spots, (that's Holly Beach last summer) when he's not traveling the world to compete. Known for his technical mastery and big, stretched-out moves, the long lean and young Doyle Jr. is Welcome back to Texas!

Bri Chmel RRD

Winner of the “King of Gorge” 2003 women’s division, 19 year old Bri has a strong background in snowboarding and is using her strength and fearless attitude to cruise up through the ranks of pro women riders.

David Tyburski RRD

David can be found in Hood River OR when not traveling the world to compete. Sponsors RRD, Dakine, UltraNectar Clothing, ProLimit Wetsuits, Kaenon Polarized, New Wind Kiteboarding Schools.

Andy Hurdman Liquid Force

Hailing from south Florida, Andy Hurdman joined LF in 2003. Texas has treated Andy well in the past he has posted strong showings at the 2003 Velocity games and then won the Red bull Qualifier in Corpus Christi with a style that was unmatchedbduring the contest. Keep your eyes on Andy as he rides by and you'll have to make sure you don't blink so you catch every trick he throws down the line.

Photo taken at Holly Beach!

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Dimitri Maramendes Airush/Hana Crew

Dimitri is originally from Athens, Greece, and currently lives in Outer Banks North Carolina. Dimitri has kited almost everywhere for competitions and media promotions. The martial arts twist he adds to his huge jumps are a sight to see. From 1 st place to 15th, depending on the days and the conditions. Sponsors :Hana Crew board, Dakine, Kitty Hawk Kites, Hot Buttered sunglases.

Damien Leroy - Cabrinha

Photo taken at Holly Beach, Damien loves TEXAS.

Eddie Hall Naish Kites - NSI Hein 127 Board - South Padre Island Kiteboarding

12 year old Eddie Hall is the islands youngest kiter and future rock star.

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Corky Cullen Liquid Force

Corky plays a large part in R & D for Liquid Force. Riding in the waves of thePacific near his home town of Santa Barbara has made him a skilled waverider but it hasn't stopped him from learning the latest flat watertricks either.