Category Archives: Learn to Kiteboard

Beware of Swimmers on Gulf-Side Downwinders

Please Follow the Rules on Kitesurfing in the Gulf of Mexico to Preserve our Great Beach Access! The team riders here at Air Padre Kiteboarding love riding downwind in the Gulf of Mexico as much as anyone (maybe even more), … Continue reading

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Beginner Kiteboarding Camps on South Padre

Interested in learning how to kiteboard? Kiteboarding camps on South Padre Island, Texas with Air Padre Kiteboarding are the fastest and easiest way to learn the thrilling water sport. Whether you have some kite flying experience, or not at all, … Continue reading

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Viva el Placer de Volar con el Viento

Air Padre Kiteboarding primero fue una escuela de kitesurf, pero ha crecido y ahora ofrece clases de kiteboarding (agua plana), de kitesurf (en el surf), reparación de kites, alquiler de equipo para deportes acuáticos, clases de surf y venta de … Continue reading

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Fall Kitesurfing Season South Padre

The Fall kitesurfing season is upon us in South Padre Island, Texas. Every year we are blessed with steady winds that pick up considerably in October and blow for the rest of the year. The fall months of October through … Continue reading

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Air Padre in Mexican Shopping Magazine

Air Padre Kiteboarding was recently published in August 2011 edition – volume number 57 – of the De Shopping En el Valle de Texas. The magazine is geared towards shopping, events and activities in Mission, McAllen, Hidalgo, Pharr, Edinburg, Weslaco, … Continue reading

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Choosing the Right Size Kiteboard

Tips and considerations when trying to find the best kiteboard to choose as a beginner There can be a lot of choices when you decide to purchase your first kiteboarding board. Unlike many other boardsports where there is one main … Continue reading

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What Gear Do I Need to Kiteboard

As with any new sport, some of the most important questions to consider are, what gear will be required? And how much will this kiteboard equipment cost? To give you an overall idea of the initial investment that will be … Continue reading

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Slingshot Key HD and Ignition Kiteboard Package

Information about the Slingshot Kite, Board and Bar Package – $1449.00 Air Padre Kiteboarding is now offering the Slingshot Key HD and Ignition Package. The package contains the 2011 Key HD Kite, Ignition kiteboard, and Key Chain bar and lines. … Continue reading

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Best Place to Learn How to Kiteboard

South Padre Island, Texas is becoming a premiere location to kitesurf and learn how to kiteboard. However, choosing a kiteboarding school to go with is always an important decision. Several considerations are usually taken into the equation – Are the … Continue reading

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Ben Wilson Coaching Clinic on South Padre Island

Ben Wilson and crew from Ben Wilson Surf Kites are coming to South Padre Island this April to host a surf clinic. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to improve their kitesurfing skills and learn from the best! … Continue reading

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