Kris Goodbody, Author at AWE365

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How to do the Raley: kitesurfing trick tutorial

The Raley (sometimes spelt Railey) could be described as a gateway trick. In much the same way as smoking weed is considered the first step towards a life of hard drugs. The Raley kitesurfing trick is generally considered the initial tentative move towards a life of hard, unhooked riding that…

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Kitesurfing Eire: Top 10 Kite Spots in Ireland

Hailed as the cold water Indonesia by enthusiastic surfers the world over Ireland has its fair share of Aussies, Kiwis and Yanks occupying its surf breaks countrywide. Though kite spots in Ireland tends to be the preserve of ruddy faced locals in 5mm wetsuits with lunch boxes packed by their mums….

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The NAST top 5 snowkiting spots in United States

The North American Snowkite Tour (NAST) is an event that takes snowkiters all over the States and Canada, to a variety of terrains and conditions, to find out for sure who happens to be the best rider this side of anywhere. So, there’s no better place to look for the…

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A brief guide to different surfboard types

A whole lot of people out there when posed with the question ‘what different kinds of surfboard are there?’ would reply with a concise ‘big ones and small ones’. There is, though, a whole lot more to it than that, with a range of different surfboard types to choose from….

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Top 10 surprising surf spots worldwide

As any surfer knows, finding a spot that’s not heaving with boarders is getting tougher and tougher these days. Which is why these top 10 surprising surf spots worldwide might just give you a few ideas for getting away from the crowds. We’ve tried to list surprising surf spots worldwide…

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Diani Beach kitesurfing in Kenya – the perfect kite spot?

Kenya has got a lot to offer. There’s the bustling city of Nairobi, safaris and the starting point for a Kilimanjaro adventure. However, it also happens to have some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. 1,500 kilometres of Indian Ocean coastline fringed with white sand and turquoise waters,…

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My Kenyan safari adventures as a local rather than a tourist

One of the main things I discovered on my Kenyan safari adventures is that this is a collection of many different countries. The straight, cruel border was drawn by imperial powers. It separates the country from its neighbours but does little to reflect tribal lands, national identity and languages. In…

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What is snowkiting & how do I learn to Snowkite?

Many people have been asking ‘what is snowkiting?’ and when they find out the answer following up with ‘how do I learn to Snowkite?’. The beauty of using kites for sport lies in their adaptability. Attach yourself to a kite, stand or sit on something, add the suffix ‘kiting’ to whatever…

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Top 10 Europe surf destinations

Writing a top 10 Europe surf destinations can be a tricky businesses there are many factors that have to be taken into account. Firstly I have to assume I am talking to a mixed bag of surfers, not all beginners are going to want to know where the best 18ft…