Listening to music while kiting can be a treat – but it can also be dangerous if you can’t hear what’s going on around you. That’s why the Shokz OpenSwim open ear / bone conduction mp3 headphones are a great option. In this video we give a complete product overview, first impressions, as well as pros and cons specific to kiteboarding. Enjoy!

00:00 – Intro
00:19 – Product Overview
01:32 – What’s Included in the Box
01:49 – First Impressions
03:04 – Pros & Cons
05:44 – Conclusion

Use the code "OURKITELIFE" for 10% off WeatherFlow products, or use the link below:
https://shop.weatherflow.com/?ref=CXtT9tMSbzD5Y

In this video we cover our off-grid weather station set up including the many challenges it involves. We also compare the wind forecast to our weather station readings 40+ days, and what happened to our WeatherFlow Tempest after Hurricane Fiona hit.

Here are our *updated* 14 tips for cold weather kiting! We cover conditions, prep, gear and safety.

00:32 – Safety
01:09 – Quality over quantity
01:40 – Conditions
02:19 – Drysuit/wetsuit
03:02 – Kite size
03:25 – Quality gear
04:13 – Gloves & booties
04:47 – Life vest
05:20 – Changing
05:54 – Stretch & warm-up
06:14 – Unnecessary risks
07:03 – Packing up
07:37 – After session
08:04 – Travel

Want to keep your wetsuit looking and feeling like new for years to come? Here are 5 of the worst things for your wetsuit + tips on how to clean your wetsuit properly.

0:22 – 1. The Sun
0:49 – 2. Hot Water / Heat
1:32 – 3. Harsh Chemicals
2:15 – 4. Sharp Objects
3:08 – 5. Improper Care & Storage
4:00 – How to Clean Your Wetsuit

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Gear we use + discount codes: https://www.ourkitelife.com/p/gear-we-use-discount-codes.html

We asked our fellow riders what kite size is best for learning new kiteboarding tricks. Let us know what your favourite kite size for progression is in the comments!

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Gear we use + discount codes: https://www.ourkitelife.com/p/gear-we-use-discount-codes.html

AJ, Dave & Kris doing what we love, Kiteboarding!

I took out my new Rebel SLS 2023 and tested it out land boarding, throwing some loops and getting high! it was an epic session.

Enjoy the video and have a great day!

http://www.pushkiting.co.uk for kiteboarding lessons and to see more of our videos!

Please support our channel at https://www.patreon.com/davidursell

Check out the gear we ride
Kites – https://www.duotonesports.com/kiteboarding/

Boards – https://www.trampaboards.com/15-holypro–freestyle-kiteboards-c-370.html

Gloves, wetsuits, accessories – https://www.ion-products.com/