Pretty late notice, but this Thursday through Sunday is the SPI Kite Round-Up. It's totally FREE this year, and there will be quite a few kite brands to demo :frog:

I'll be there Wed night - Sun night. Other Austin/Centex kiters will be getting there Thursday and Friday - Sunday

More info:
http://www.spikiteroundup.com/

2012 Kiteboarding Gear Demos:

Airush
Best Kiteboarding
Cabrinha
Core Kites
CrazyFly
Jimmy Lewis
Mystic
Naish
Ozone
Royal Kiteboarding
RRD
Slingshot
Wainman Hawaii
Flysurfer
Spleene