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- Site Map by: admin
December 3, 2009, 08:33
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- Used Gear by: admin
February 23, 2010, 07:26
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- Products by: admin
September 16, 2009, 08:23
Welcome to the XLKITES Houston Online store. Purchase products online here or call us at 281-508-6485. We do not have our entire stock online, so for spec…
- Kiteboarding Lessons by: admin
October 13, 2009, 11:02
Houston Kiteboarding Lessons All lessons are $110/hr discounts apply during the week call 281-508-6485 for details and to get on the schedule or click …
- Contact by: admin
October 13, 2009, 11:01
Houston Kiteboarding shop (XLKITES - Houston) Contact information Address: 1207 Marina Bay Drive (FM 2094) Ste B Kemah, TX 77565 -->For GPS direction…
- Kiteboarding Spots by: admin
October 13, 2009, 11:01
Scroll down to see a closeup of these zones with descriptions, wind directions, and general information about the riding areas. There are more less …
- Blog Posts
- Events (18)
- World Record Broken by Houston Local by: admin
May 15, 2010, 12:42
Phil Midler of XLKITES houston has broken the world record for long distance kiteboarding. During a grueling 17hr ride over (15hr of which were on one day…
- Slingshot Demo Thursday by: admin
April 27, 2010, 06:08
What: Slingshot Demo with XLKITES When: Thursday 29Apr10 from 12 noon to 5 or 6pm What: All kiteboarding equipment will be available for demo …
- Litewave/GK demo at St Luis Pass with XLKITES by: admin
March 29, 2010, 07:10
The final day for The Litewave/Globekite demo was Yesterday 28Mar10 Sunday. Winds were great from the North West at 22-32mph or so varying all day long. We …
- Litewave Dave kiteboarding demo by: admin
March 28, 2010, 06:07
Another great day of demos with Litewave Dave, GK, and seaspecs at the Levee. We had light winds in the morning and then they picked up to 15-17mph later i…
- 40+ riding in Galveston by: admin
March 24, 2010, 21:09
Winds gusting to 43mph or so it was a good day to be lit up on our 7m kites. Later in the day the wind layed down a bit and we were able to take out some 9m an…
- New Galveston Riding spot by: admin
March 3, 2010, 08:16
We rode at a new spot in Galveston yesterday (2Mar10). It is located off of sportmans drive at the end of 8th street. See pics below. Great shallow spot with lo…
- HQ Demo tomorrow and wave riding Wed. by: admin
February 1, 2010, 15:15
HQ demo at the Levee in Texas city from 9am to 12pm. Chris from HQ will be on hand for a demo at the Levee riding area tomorrow, Tuesday 2Feb10 from 9am to…
- Bacliff riding today! 30+mph by: admin
January 7, 2010, 13:44
Bacliff Spillway Park, 7Jan10 The winds were strong and the weather cold this morning, but a few of us braved the elements to get a piece of this front befo…
- Red Fish Island Adventure by: admin
December 15, 2009, 21:19
Ride from Bacliff spillway park to Red Fish island for some tanker surfing and flat water riding.
- 2nd Levee Boliver Bay crossing attempted. by: admin
December 11, 2009, 16:56
2nd Attempt at Levee/Bolivar flats crossing Local ripper Darrin Ramsey and I attempted the Levee/Bolivar flats crossing again this morning. The weather w…
- Kite Sale by: admin
December 8, 2009, 16:31
Deals on new and used gear in Houston
- Solo Bay Crossing by: admin
December 1, 2009, 13:12
Phil Midler solo ride across galveston bay riding with dolphins, hitting tanker waves, and navigating the dangerous waters of the Houston shipping channel
- Bacliff Session 25mph+ by: admin
November 16, 2009, 13:58
A group of H-town locals headed to the Bacliff Spillway Park today to take advantage of the huge winds following that cold front that pushed through early on Mo…
- 30 mile ride completed! by: admin
November 10, 2009, 05:50
9 of 17 riders make it to St Luis Pass from East BeachSupport your local XLKITES Shop! Keep events like this happening, from kite repairs to small assesso…
- Galveston ride update by: admin
November 7, 2009, 06:31
.....SUNDAY Galveston Island ride..... 11am Skippers meeting at the East Beach Jetty Everyone needs to find transportation back to East Beach from St Luis pas…
- weekend update by: admin
November 6, 2009, 10:41
Swap meet is on for 10am-6pm Sat November 7th at the new XLKITES-Houston location. The 30mi down-wind ride is scheduled for Sunday November 8th from East Beach…
- 30mile Galveston ride by: admin
November 4, 2009, 06:58
30 mile ride from East Beach to St Luis pass this Sunday. Details will be posted as we get closer to Sunday and the forecast gets more accurate. Meet at E…
- Kiteboarding Swap Meet 7Nov09 by: admin
November 1, 2009, 18:58
Houston Shop is moving to 1207 Marina Bay drive... about a block from the old shop next to Banks Sails. The swap meet will be there, make sure you drop off …
- World Record Broken by Houston Local by: admin
- Kiteboarding Forecasts (1)
- Windy week Thurs and Fri by: admin
October 7, 2009, 06:46
Windy week ahead!
- Windy week Thurs and Fri by: admin
- Kiteboarding Product Reviews (7)
- 4 line bow kite trainer kite for under $260 with bar and lines!! by: admin
July 18, 2010, 07:09
The only Bow kite trainer kite in the world....The Method Trainer Kite! -Learn to kitesurf in half the time -Practice on your own 4 line c-kite or bow-kite …
- Light Wind Kites for the Summer by: admin
June 14, 2010, 15:33
There has been a lot of talk about light wind kites for summer riding and everyone has an opinon on what to get and what works the best. Here are a few things…
- Litewave/GK demo at St Luis Pass with XLKITES by: admin
March 29, 2010, 07:10
The final day for The Litewave/Globekite demo was Yesterday 28Mar10 Sunday. Winds were great from the North West at 22-32mph or so varying all day long. We …
- Slingshot Key Demo by: admin
February 9, 2010, 09:25
2010 Slingshot Key kite reviewed and available for sale The new buzz from slingshot is the debut of one of the easiest flying kites on the market for…
- 2010 Slingshot RPM. Updated! by: admin
January 5, 2010, 05:29
The new 2010 RPM WE GOT THEM...Give us a call and get yours...281-508-6485 or email us at houston@xlkites.com Slingshot is proud to announce its second…
- 2010 Cabrinha's are here!! by: admin
November 17, 2009, 08:27
Call 281-508-6485 or email houston@xlkites.com to use your local or student discount, these kites also qualify for a free board with purchase. Buy local and s…
- Airush Lithium Review by: admin
November 11, 2009, 13:08
Took the Airush Lithium out with a few of the guys in fairly light winds. We wanted to test it in 8-10mph but it ended up being 12-15mph instead. Overall, t…
- 4 line bow kite trainer kite for under $260 with bar and lines!! by: admin
- Shop Information (14)
- 4 line bow kite trainer kite for under $260 with bar and lines!! by: admin
July 18, 2010, 07:09
The only Bow kite trainer kite in the world....The Method Trainer Kite! -Learn to kitesurf in half the time -Practice on your own 4 line c-kite or bow-kite …
- Light Wind Kites for the Summer by: admin
June 14, 2010, 15:33
There has been a lot of talk about light wind kites for summer riding and everyone has an opinon on what to get and what works the best. Here are a few things…
- Kiteboarding Long Distance World Record Broken (full story) by: admin
May 27, 2010, 07:34
Phil Midler breaks world record by riding 200 nautical miles in over 17 hours. The Whole Story: Click here for the Podcast Check …
- Slingshot Demo Thursday by: admin
April 27, 2010, 06:08
What: Slingshot Demo with XLKITES When: Thursday 29Apr10 from 12 noon to 5 or 6pm What: All kiteboarding equipment will be available for demo …
- Slingshot Key Demo by: admin
February 9, 2010, 09:25
2010 Slingshot Key kite reviewed and available for sale The new buzz from slingshot is the debut of one of the easiest flying kites on the market for…
- HQ Demo tomorrow and wave riding Wed. by: admin
February 1, 2010, 15:15
HQ demo at the Levee in Texas city from 9am to 12pm. Chris from HQ will be on hand for a demo at the Levee riding area tomorrow, Tuesday 2Feb10 from 9am to…
- Check out used gear!! by: admin
January 16, 2010, 11:01
We just updated the used gear selection on the site check it out here
- Used Gear! Great Prices! by: admin
January 6, 2010, 11:51
XL Kites has been accumulating some used gear over the past months and we are looking to get it out of our hands! This means a chance for you to get some new ge…
- 2010 Slingshot RPM. Updated! by: admin
January 5, 2010, 05:29
The new 2010 RPM WE GOT THEM...Give us a call and get yours...281-508-6485 or email us at houston@xlkites.com Slingshot is proud to announce its second…
- Kite Sale by: admin
December 8, 2009, 16:31
Deals on new and used gear in Houston
- 2010 Cabrinha's are here!! by: admin
November 17, 2009, 08:27
Call 281-508-6485 or email houston@xlkites.com to use your local or student discount, these kites also qualify for a free board with purchase. Buy local and s…
- New Shop Open by: admin
November 5, 2009, 09:41
New XLKITES-Houston kiteboarding shop in Kemah.
- 30mile Galveston ride by: admin
November 4, 2009, 06:58
30 mile ride from East Beach to St Luis pass this Sunday. Details will be posted as we get closer to Sunday and the forecast gets more accurate. Meet at E…
- XLKITES - HOUSTON 281-508-6485 Houston@xlkites.com by: admin
September 15, 2009, 13:51
Welcome to the new XLKITES - Houston website. You can contact us M-F 12pm-6pm at 281-508-6485 or email us at houston@xlkites.com. Our address is: 1005 Aspen…
- 4 line bow kite trainer kite for under $260 with bar and lines!! by: admin
- Trips/Adventures (14)
- Kiteboarding Long Distance World Record Broken (full story) by: admin
May 27, 2010, 07:34
Phil Midler breaks world record by riding 200 nautical miles in over 17 hours. The Whole Story: Click here for the Podcast Check …
- World Record Broken by Houston Local by: admin
May 15, 2010, 12:42
Phil Midler of XLKITES houston has broken the world record for long distance kiteboarding. During a grueling 17hr ride over (15hr of which were on one day…
- Litewave Dave kiteboarding demo by: admin
March 28, 2010, 06:07
Another great day of demos with Litewave Dave, GK, and seaspecs at the Levee. We had light winds in the morning and then they picked up to 15-17mph later i…
- 40+ riding in Galveston by: admin
March 24, 2010, 21:09
Winds gusting to 43mph or so it was a good day to be lit up on our 7m kites. Later in the day the wind layed down a bit and we were able to take out some 9m an…
- New Galveston Riding spot by: admin
March 3, 2010, 08:16
We rode at a new spot in Galveston yesterday (2Mar10). It is located off of sportmans drive at the end of 8th street. See pics below. Great shallow spot with lo…
- St Martin Kiteboarding review by: admin
February 21, 2010, 07:21
We took a recent trip to St Martin and thought we would write a little review about its kiteboarding and atmosphere. Saint Martin is a tropical island in…
- Bacliff riding today! 30+mph by: admin
January 7, 2010, 13:44
Bacliff Spillway Park, 7Jan10 The winds were strong and the weather cold this morning, but a few of us braved the elements to get a piece of this front befo…
- Cold non-wind adventures by: admin
December 23, 2009, 12:03
While you guys are down in Houston living up the warm winter winds during the holiday break, I'm up in Minnesota with my family. Here are some pics from snows…
- Red Fish Island Adventure by: admin
December 15, 2009, 21:19
Ride from Bacliff spillway park to Red Fish island for some tanker surfing and flat water riding.
- 2nd Levee Boliver Bay crossing attempted. by: admin
December 11, 2009, 16:56
2nd Attempt at Levee/Bolivar flats crossing Local ripper Darrin Ramsey and I attempted the Levee/Bolivar flats crossing again this morning. The weather w…
- Solo Bay Crossing by: admin
December 1, 2009, 13:12
Phil Midler solo ride across galveston bay riding with dolphins, hitting tanker waves, and navigating the dangerous waters of the Houston shipping channel
- 30mile Galveston ride by: admin
November 4, 2009, 06:58
30 mile ride from East Beach to St Luis pass this Sunday. Details will be posted as we get closer to Sunday and the forecast gets more accurate. Meet at E…
- Hatteras Kiteboarding by: admin
November 1, 2009, 19:33
Sweet trip to Hatteras, met some great folks from Wisc, Calf, Mich, Texas, NC, and Virgina out there. The wind and waves were pretty good 20-30 the whole trip…
- Point West Adventure (west end of Galveston) by: admin
October 18, 2009, 12:05
Riding at Point West was great this morning! Mitch, Gator, John, and the crew. We'll be out at the Levee all day Sunday 25Oct09 should be mid-teens all day.
- Kiteboarding Long Distance World Record Broken (full story) by: admin
- Uncategorized (15)
- Dakine Days at XL Kites, Summer Sale! by: admin
August 12, 2010, 07:29
Dakine Days at XL Kites For a limited time only, receive 20% off of in stock …
- GK and Slingshot kite sale by: admin
July 13, 2010, 11:34
2010 GK Sonics and Trix kites on sale up to 30% off. Call the shop for more information281-508-6485 or email us at houston@xlkites.com. Get a complete kit…
- 106.9 The Point Event by: admin
June 22, 2010, 10:44
Local Kiteboarding event at the XLKITES shop and at the Levee Wednesday 23Jun10 106.9 The Point will be broadcasting from XLKITES (Houston's kiteboarding de…
- Kiteboarding Long Distance World Record Broken (full story) by: admin
May 27, 2010, 07:34
Phil Midler breaks world record by riding 200 nautical miles in over 17 hours. The Whole Story: Click here for the Podcast Check …
- XLKITES SPI Round Up by: admin
May 1, 2010, 06:28
XLKITES SPI Round Up event will be held in South Padre Island May 1-9th 2010. For more information on the event visit the event webpage at: http://www.s…
- Kiteboarding lessons at the Texas City Levee by: admin
April 13, 2010, 06:26
XLKITES TEXAS CITY LEVEE RIDING AREA AND TEACHING CENTER Texas City is one of the best places on the planet to learn kitesurfing and kiteboarding. XL…
- Litewave Dave kiteboarding demo by: admin
March 28, 2010, 06:07
Another great day of demos with Litewave Dave, GK, and seaspecs at the Levee. We had light winds in the morning and then they picked up to 15-17mph later i…
- Limited shop hours Feb 17th and 18th by: admin
February 16, 2010, 16:35
Our normal shop hours will be cut on Wednesday Feb 17th to 4:30-6pm and Thursday Feb 18th to 3pm-6pm. Leave us a mail message at houston@xlkites.com or a ph…
- La Ventana Event by: admin
January 26, 2010, 09:20
La Ventana Classic kite race and expo went off without a hitch. There was $18,400 raised for the local school in La Ventana. The 12mi open water race was…
- Check out used gear!! by: admin
January 16, 2010, 11:01
We just updated the used gear selection on the site check it out here
- 1hr Kiteboarding Introduction Class TOMORROW 1/9/10 by: admin
January 8, 2010, 15:23
This will be a one hour introduction to kiteboarding held in our shop in Kemah, Texas. Attendees will be lead by kiteboarding instructor Phil Midler. We …
- 2010 Slingshot Scud! NEW info by: admin
January 6, 2010, 13:38
For those looking for fun options and variation in lightwind kiteboarding or behind the boat, Slinghot brings you the all NEW 2010 SCUD skim style board …
- 2010 Slingshot RPM. Updated! by: admin
January 5, 2010, 05:29
The new 2010 RPM WE GOT THEM...Give us a call and get yours...281-508-6485 or email us at houston@xlkites.com Slingshot is proud to announce its second…
- Cold non-wind adventures by: admin
December 23, 2009, 12:03
While you guys are down in Houston living up the warm winter winds during the holiday break, I'm up in Minnesota with my family. Here are some pics from snows…
- RPM with Misfit board $1499! by: admin
November 11, 2009, 13:12
RPM's on closeout for $1189 complete or $1499 (10m and 12m sizes), with a new 146 Misfit or 147cm SX board complete. The RPM is by far my favorite kite for …
- Dakine Days at XL Kites, Summer Sale! by: admin
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