The Dutch kite-rookie of the year signs on with Roberto Ricci Designs in Cape Town

For 2013 RRD is offering a number of refinements on it's extensive kiteboarding product line. In a unique move, RRD is offering two versions of the popular Vision kite.

Many kiteboarders in North America are aware of RRD, but few know much about Roberto Ricci, the man behind the brand. An energetic and passionate Italian from Tuscany, Roberto started hand-shaping windsurf boards in the mid 1980s.

The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 RRD Vision kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.

The Kiteboarder's video review of the 2012 RRD Obsession kite. For the complete review (including comments directly from our testers) on this and 52 more 2012 kiteboarding kites and boards, download the TKB 2012 Freeride Gear Review in the TKB Store.

Evan Mavridoglou highlights the unique features of the 2012 line of kite-specific surfboards from RRD.