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May 09, 2008
CAUTION SOCAL DEMO TOUR
The Caution Demo Team hit up Socal's local kite beaches for demos on Caution's Trespass directional surfboards and Mayhem kites. There wasn't much wind, but the Demo Team had a killer time hanging with socal locals and staying out of trouble. For demo requests please contact sales@cautionkites.com
April 28, 2008
CAUTION ATTENDS PISMO DEMO EVENT
On April 26th and 27th CAUTION attended the KiteXPO in Pismo Beach, California. It was the fifth annual KiteXPO, but unfortunately there was little wind, except for a 30 minute window when Aron Harsh was ripping around on an 18M and 5'5" Trespass board. Check out the video here: Click Here
February 10, 2008
MAYHEM MAIL
The 2008 Mayhem is flying out the factory and has been getting rave reviews, and to prove it, here is a random piece of mail from a new Caution rider in Sweden: (unedited version here)
Hello
I bought a Caution kite, and I just had to write to you guys at Caution kites and tell you the kites you guys make are wonderful. I used to ride a bow kite, but this is much faster in turning and I know where I had the kite all the time, even when I crashed and when I crashed it was so easy to relaunch. The kite is so good, I loved it from the first minute in the water.
Thanks for a great kite!
Lars E, Sweden
January 26, 2008
VENTANA COURSE RACING
 CAUTION co-owner/team rider Jeff Burton finished fifth in the La Ventana buoy race on Sunday. After placing top eight in an elimination round in lighter air on a 14M Mayhem and 5'5" Trespass, Jeff rigged down to an 11M Mayhem for the final. With a solid start and good upwind and downwind speed Jeff finished with a respectable fifth place finish among some of short course racing's strongest competitors. Recent events have proven what we at Caution already knew; we build some of the most durable and high performance equipment on the market.
January 26, 2008
TILMANN SMASHES RECORD
CAUTION TEAM rider Tilmann Heinig of Kiel Germany, takes home four new world records with his stock 9M Caution and prototype boards. The new world records were made at Tilmann's home spot in Westerhever, Germany with an average wind speed of 36 knots with gusts to 45 knots. With a max speed of 55.2 knots, and sustained 50 knot speed over a 500 meter run, Tilmann continues to be the fastest man in kiting. Check out Rekord.TV for video of Tilmann's speed runs and click here for GPS data.
100m 54.3knots
250m 53.2knots
500m 50.9knots
Course angle: 145 degrees
January 25, 2008
CAUTION CROWDS PODIUM
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The CAUTION TEAM took second and third place at the third annual La Ventana Classic Island crossing. Team Rider Brendan Richards took second and owner/rider Jeff Burton took third place in the 10.5 mile crossing from El Cerralvo Island to La Ventana. Jeff and Brendan smoked over a 100 other riders, finishing behind the first place finisher by a couple board lengths. Three other members of the CAUTION TEAM finished in the top 25, all were riding the 11M MAYHEM and 5’5” Trespass surfboard.
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January 11, 2007
CAUTION LIVE!
 The Caution team goes live on Riccatelli Radio to discuss the latest in kite design and the 2008 product offering. Caution owners, Poul Schiebel and Jeff Burton spend an hour talking with Ryan Riccitelli, click here to download the podcast.
December 12, 2007
MAYHEM UNLEASHED!
2008 MAYHEMs are flying out the Caution factory and finding their way into the hands of the lucky few on the waiting list. We are getting great reviews from the first wave, and given the MAYHEMs many high performance features and precision steering characteristics, we are forecasting a strong year for Caution’s latest flames.
December 8, 2007
MAYHEM ROCKS!
During a recent kite test conducted by one of the leading kitesurfing magazines, the 2008 MAYHEM received rave reviews. Off the record, the MAYHEM blew them away and was a favorite of the testers.
December 5, 2007
LA VENTANA KITE EXPO
The CAUTION Team will attend the 2008 LA VENTANA KITE EXPO on January 24th through the 28th. Fly down to Baja and hang with the Schiebel Brothers and try out Caution’s latest products including the 2008 MAYHEM and TRESPASS boards. The Caution team will hook you up and answer any questions you may have. Please see The Kiteboarder’s website for details and restrictions.
November 02, 2007
NEW WEBSITE LAUNCHES!
Caution launches the 2008 Website! With all new graphics and detailed information about Caution products for the 2008 season, the Caution Website is stepping up. Coming down the pipeline is all new videos with detailed product discussion and the latest footage from the Caution Team.
October 18, 2007
NEW WEBSITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The 2008 Caution website is now under construction and will be completed by the beginning of November. The new website will feature product information about Caution's NEW SLE kite "The MAYHEM" and the latest tweaks to our dedicated C-Kite line "The Heckler." With all new informational videos about Caution's high performance kites and kite boards the Caution team will make it easier to make the right decision when it comes to purchasing the gear that you depend on.
August 10, 2007
CAUTION MAKES THE COVER
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Caution Kites snags another magazine cover shot! Apparently Caution Kite's 2004 Spitfire C-Kite is the ultimate in late summer outdoor fashion for women this year. Caution scored the cover of Title9, a woman’s outdoor clothing catalog based out of Northern California. The cover of the Title9 catalog and other kiting related exposure in mainstream media (see the Sprite video posted earlier this year on Youtube) indicate an increasing public awareness for the sport of kitesurfing and ensure that our sport will continue to grow with fresh blood and innovating ideas. Most importantly, regardless of whether you are in Santa Cruz, San Francisco or located internationally, in terms of fashion, flames are always "in."
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July 30, 2007
US KITING NATIONALS
Caution Team Riders Adam Denny and Josh Nepf competed in the US kiting nationals in San Francisco on July 25, 2007. Adam Denny finished with a respectable 2nd place finish in the silver fleet at the US Nationals with an injured knee which resulted in a couple DNFs (Did Not Finish). Adam was riding his 9M and the 5’5” Trespass. Adam raved about the Trespass’ solid speed and ability to point upwind. Josh Nepf had respectable although unreported finishes as well.
June 25, 2007
TILMANN HEINIG AT IT AGAIN!
CAUTION TEAM rider Tilmann Heinig of Kiel Germany attended the “DAYS OF THUNDER” GPS speed event in Thiessow/Rügen. Tilmann, with his 2007 ANSWER, finished first with a speed of 62 Km/h. Tilmann took the podium with second and third place competitors trailing with respective times of 54km/h and 45km/h. The GPS data indicates that Tilmann’s performance at this event appears to shatter the world kiteboarding speed record! CAUTION recognizes Tilmann’s hard work and supports him in his continuing effort to revolutionize speed kiting competitions.
June 15, 2007
TRAGIC ACCIDENT ON THE NORTH COAST
The Caution team is deeply saddened to report the first kite related fatality on the north coast of Santa Cruz. The Caution team sends our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the 18 year old man whose life was ended prematurely while flying a kite at Panther beach on the north coast on Thursday, June 14, 2007.
Although the information regarding the accident is still coming out, the preliminary reports indicate that the accident involved an 8M C-kite and was most likely due to the operator’s inexperience and the dangers associated with flying a kite at that specific location.
This tragic and unfortunate loss is a reminder that kitesurfing is an extreme sport and that all individuals in the kitesurfing community, from beginners to sponsored team riders, face the risk of serious injury or death. We encourage all individuals in the kitesurfing community to take a moment to reflect on this loss, and contemplate how we might better ensure the safety of ourselves, our peers and the public. If nothing else, please remind all beginners of the importance of investing in kitesurfing instruction from a certified kitesurfing instructor.
June 3, 2007
CAUTION SURFBOARDS NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
CAUTION's new 5'5" and 6'0" Trespass surfboards are now available for online purchase at the CAUTION STORE. After a lengthy R&D process, these durable high performance kitesurfing directionals are available for shipping direct from the CAUTION Warehouse. These shapes have been chosen for their ability to provide a smooth bottom turn at the bottom of every wave and a snappy yet solid slash off the top. The 5'5" Trespass is the perfect board for average sized riders in 9M conditions and the 6'0" is ideal for lighter spots, wave riding beginners, and larger riders looking for a little more volume. This shipment of Trespass boards will not last long so go straight to the CAUTION STORE and complete your ultimate waveriding arsenal.
June 1, 2007
CAUTION'S FIRST MUSIC VIDEO
CAUTION's 2006 SPITFIRE makes a surprise appearance in a music video by Rihanna. The music video is set in a tropical location and features dancers on a beach with kites flying in the background. The video is 3:42 in duration and the SPITFIRE appears at 1:41 and 1:52 in the track. Check it out here.
May 26, 2007
TILMANN HEINIG RELOADED!
CAUTION TEAM rider Tilmann Heinig of Kiel Germany is now conducting speed testing on the new 2007 ANSWER. Tilmann is the unofficial world speed record holder from last December when Tilmann dropped in on the speed kiting scene by setting a new world record on his 2006 9M ANSWER. Tilmann’s achievement is backed by GPS data and this year Tilmann is back on the water testing with his innovative custom board designs and stock Caution kites. Caution recognizes Tilmann’s hard work and supports him on his continuing quest to push the world speed record.
May 25, 2007
NEW VIDEO: SPRING 2007
The CAUTION TEAM's new video features stock footage from Spring 2007 and focuses on CAUTION TEAM riders in the Santa Cruz area. It has been an awesome spring in Caution territory, with seemingly endless streaks of wind and good waves. The CAUTION film department caught some of it on tape and made this video featuring the Schiebel brothers, Jeff Burton, Cousin Brucee, Dave Broom, Josh Nepf, H-Wood, Ian alldredge, Chris Goodtimes and his buddies Basian and Backyards. Click Here
May 24, 2007
CAUTION BROTHERS RIDE DIRTY!
The CAUTION TEAM returns once again to the dark waters of the SF bay to compete in the kiteboarding course racing circuit. Last Thursday night five CAUTION TEAM members showed up at Third Avenue in San Mateo to compete in the weekly Thursday evening races. Team Rider Peter Scheiebel finished first in the non-hydrofoil division with Poul Schiebel, and Dave Broome delivering solid top five performances in every race on their 5’5” Trespass surfboards and 12M 2007 ANSWERS. Team Rider JP, the secret weapon from years past, was unfamiliar with the race course due to his own confusion. JP was forced to follow his team mates around the course and was repeatedly heard asking both the race committee and competitors the location of the next mark. Team Rider Jessie Sheriffs in her first course race was the only girl to compete and had respectable first time finishes.
In the parking lot after the race there was considerable trash talk over one unnamed bay area kiter claiming victory with his hydro-foil board. Being the only competitor using a foil, he mysteriously won every race. Fairness and foil boards aside, the Caution Team will continue to dominate the non-hydro-foil division at the Thursday night races to come. See here.
May 16, 2007
CAUTION ATTENDS PISMO DEMO EVENT
May 19th and 20th CAUTION attends the KiteXPO in Pismo Beach, California. This is the fifth annual KiteXPO where you can demo Caution's 2007 ANSWER kite and TRESPASS boards. The Caution team will be down there in full force Saturday and Sunday and will be hanging around to answer any questions. Testing hours are 11:00AM to 5:00Pm. Just a side note, but this may be the first year where there is actually some wind, so don't skip the KiteXPO this year. See the KiteXPO website for details and restrictions: Click Here
May 15, 2007
NEW SAFETY RELEASE VIDEO POSTED
A NEW video demonstrating the Answer's safety release mechanism has been posted to the CAUTION website. In this video Caution Team Riders, Josh Neph and Chriss Goodtimes demonstrate how easily the 2007 QUICK RELEASE is triggered. In this video you will watch as the Safety Quick Release depowers the 2007 ANSWER air frame and allows it to fall to the ground. In the final take Chriss Goodtimes demonstrates how to reassemble the Quick Release mechanism, relaunch the kite and continue kiting. Click here for video
May 13, 2007
NINA JOHANSSON JOINS THE DARK SIDE
CAUTION welcomes NINA JOHANSSON to Team Caution! Nina is based out of Oahu, Hawaii and will make an excellent addition to the Caution Team. Nina is an accomplished kitesurfer, surfer and snowboarder and comes to Caution with an impressive travel resume and solid participation in competitions. As an accomplished professional in the Sports Marketing industry Nina will be a great asset in representing the durability and performance characteristics of Caution Equipment on the Hawaiian islands.
April 12, 2007
INTRODUCING THE NEW 2007 TRESPASS
After a long drawn out testing schedule for the 5'5" and 6'0" Trespass directional surfboards are now going into production. Now you can ride what our team riders and Santa Cruz locals have been raving about for the last year. After testing multiple shapes and countless layup schedules, the Caution Team has dialed in a responsive board that will stand up to the abuse from bashing lips and landing huge arials.
May 15, 2007
CAUTION LAUNCHES 2007 WEBSITE
CAUTION launches the 2007 website! The new 2007 website features Caution's kites and boards for 2007. The Caution Team vows to keep the website packed with fresh images from team riders and videos featuring the best waveriders on the west coast. Stay tuned for the 2007 clothing line, available in the accessories section of the CAUTION STORE and check back for routine updates on the NEWS page. This year we taught Peter Schiebel how to check email and surf the world wide web, so expect much more from Cautionkites.com for 2007 and beyond.
February 9, 2007
CAUTION BROTHERS ON THE AIR
The Caution brothers go live on Riccitelli Radio, to talk about Caution’s signature flame graphics, the founding of Caution Kites and the future for kitesurfing. Ryan Riccitelli drills the Schiebel boys on the old days of professional windsurfing before they started Caution Kites in 1999. The Caution brothers talk about their new CDSL Factory in Sri Lanka and are now making kites for several other international brands besides themselves. Peter and Poul Schiebel join host Ryan Riccitelli to talk about their company’s R&D, the release of the 2007 Answer, and the 5'5" Trespass surfboard, and what’s coming down the line for the company. Click Here to listen to the podcast.
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