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Kiteboarder of the year | Vote for Ben Wilson

2 Jul

Ben Wilson Boosting in Fiji

Vote for Ben Wilson!


AWSI Kiteboarder of the Year | Vote for Ben Wilson. The AWSI or Association of Wind and Watersports Industries is putting up an award for Kiteboarder of the year. Come on folks, help us push Ben Wilson to the top. We need your votes. Why should Ben win? Here’s one reason, he rode arguably the biggest wave ever kiteboarded. Watch it here. Now go vote! Just click on the image below.
Vote for Ben Wilson

Voting ends July 5th so get on it!

Ben Wilson on Worlds Largest Kitesurfed Wave

15 Jun

Ben Wilson via Jeep Australia

May 2011 | Ben Wilson at Cloudbreak.


Leave it up to Kitesurf pioneer Ben Wilson to ride arguably the biggest wave ever surfed while kiting. Jeep Australia has used the footage from the epic Cloudbreak session in their “don’t hold back” campaign. Fits perfect because in now way was Ben Wilson holding back. Complete madness! www.freestyleusa.com

Kitesurf Portugal Cover for Ben Wilson

14 Apr

One of the hardest working dudes in Kitesurfing, Ben Wilson, has just found himself on anther magazine cover. This time its Kitesurf Portugal. It’s probably hard for someone who doesn’t work at Freestyle to recognize Ben’s wearing the white “Durbo, the signature Freestyle Watch of Bede Durbidge. So now you know. This is at least the 2nd Cover shot Ben has scored in the past 365 days. Things are definitely on the up and up for Benwilsonsurf.com. Work Hard, Play Hard. All the Time!

Ben Wilson

Ben Wilson - Kitesurf Portugal

Ian Alldredge Joins Ben Wilson Surf

25 Mar

Ben Wilson Surf Moment

Ian Alldredge: Tossing a healthy kite assisted frontside boost


Ben Wilson continues to grow his team of the worlds best kite surfers to keep an edge on the development of the worlds best kite surfing equipment. BWS just announced the addition of Ian Alldredge to the team and this is his Ben Wilson Surf Moment. Might we ad it’s a rad moment indeed.

Ian Alldredge – Your Moment from BENWILSONVISION on Vimeo.

The Filthy West

22 Feb

Here’s a teaser for Ben Wilson’s follow up to The Dirty South aptly titled The Filthy West. Watch as a group of friends hunt down fun surf with skis, kites and even the old fashioned paddling. Needless to say, these guys are doing it right any way you slice it. Prepare to witness Ben Wilson, Ian Alldredge, Josh Mulcoy and Ryland Blakeney experience the ultimate road trip to SW Western Australia.

Biggest Kite Surf Giveaway Ever!

16 Feb

Massive Kitesurf Giveaway

$15,000 in prizes...what are you waiting for?


Leave it up to Ben Wilson Surf to coordinate the biggest Kite surf giveaway in history. With around $15,000 worth of prizes you’d be a lunatic not to put your name in the pot, especially if you’ve never kite surfed. Now’s your chance to get you and your best friend hooked up with everything you need to get your windy day shred on. Gear from Ben Wilson Surf, NPX, FCS, Dakine, Reef, Electric and of course a couple time machines from Freestyle. Just click the image to enter and watch the video below to get amped. Good luck!

The Noise Kite

22 Nov

Ben Wilson and the Noise Kite

The Noise Kite in action


Ever wonder what goes into a top of the line Surf Kite? Look no further than Ben Wilson for an awesome tutorial on what goes into his latest wind catching creation and most importantly, why? Not only is Ben on the cover of this month’s Kiteboarding Magazine, but so is the first print ad for his company, Ben Wilson Surfs. No doubt Ben is a busy guy, his ambition is inspiring and that’s why he’s new company is off and running. Congrats Ben!

The First Ben Wilson Surf Ad

Look Mom, no straps!

Ben Wilson Cover Shot

10 Nov

Ben Wilson Cover

Ben Wilson - Another Cover Shot


Ben Wilson is out making things happen. He’s not the type of athlete that sits around and hopes his career will just take off. He makes his career take off. A lot of younger aspiring athletes should take some notes. Not only is Ben pushing kite surfing to new levels, he’s also doing it while developing his own company. Word on the street is that his kites are working insane, and with the feedback he’s getting from his test team, the next generation will be even better.

Feel free to freshen up on some of our previous Ben Wilson posts so you know where not just blowing smoke. Watch him turn lemons into lemonade, listen to his vision of the future, and have a look at Benwilsonsurf.com

And now here he is on the cover of Kiteboarding Magazine. Keep in mind, he does it all with no straps! Wind assisted surf shredding at it’s best. This will make you think twice about complaining about blown out conditions. Got wind? Go big!

Turning Lemons into Lemonade

18 Oct

Turn lemons into Lemondae

Like lemons, crappy surf can taste good when properly mixed


Most of us look at 1-2 foot blown out conditions and don’t think twice about finding something else to do. On the other hand, Ben Wilson is out to prove that you just don’t have the proper equipment. Here’s Ben testing one of his new kites in horrible surf. Now doesn’t this look like a ton of fun? Dare we say strapless kite surfing is a game changer in crappy surf? Why yes it is. Turn your lemon session into lemonade by picking up the new Noise Kite by Ben Wilson.

Talking Futures with Ben Wilson

24 Jun

If you are a fan of the kite surfing scene you’ve no doubt heard of Ben Wilson and his recent decision to part ways with his longtime kite sponsor, Slingshot. It wasn’t bad blood, as Ben has nothing but praise and thanks for the company (watch his thank you video), it was more that Ben has a very big vision for the future of kite surfing, and desired the freedom to explore new horizons. Here’s a message from Ben regarding his search for perfection in bridging the gap between kiting and surfing.

It’s going to be interesting to see where Ben Wilson’s search for perfection takes the sport of kite surfing!