Dec 28, 2011

Provisional KTE Schedule 2012

The provisional KTE schedule for 2012 has been published – some of the events are still to be confirmed due to sponsorship commitments, and will be finally confirmed in January.
April 6th. – 9th
Spain (Castelldefels/Barcelona)
Status: To be confirmed
May 3.-6.th.
Austria (Vienna/Bratislava
Status: To be confirmed
June 26th. – July 1st.
Germany (Sylt/Hamburg)
Status: Sheduled
July 19th. – 22nd.
Italy (La Mezia Therme/Naples)
Status: Sheduled
August 16th. – 19th.
Netherlands (Brouwersdam/Rotterdam)
Status: To be confirmed
August 22nd. – 26th.
France (Vendeé region/Nantes)
Status: Sheduled

Dec 18, 2011

Nick Jacobsen – Crane Jump

Nick Jacobsen is back to Cape Town and guess what… he is back to the Crane Jump =)

Dec 16, 2011

Slingshot RPM 2012

First comes in many forms. The Slingshot RPM is the original “Open C” kite that started it all. It evolved to become the kite that took Youri Zoon to a world title. It has become a riders favorite throughout the world in just a few short years.


Building on it’s dramatic success of the Open-C canopy and Slingshot’s patented Split Strut technology, the RPM pushes kite design to a whole new level. We have refined the “Full Suspension Bridle” and modified custom wing tip attachment points to optimize kite performance and deliver complete tuning customization. These additional features and the new 7m allows complete versatility in all conditions and all riding styles.


+ OPEN-C DESIGN PLATFORM
+ SPLIT STRUT INTEGRATED 3 STRUT DESIGN
+ NEW SIZE (7M), QUIVER BUILDER!
+ REFINED FULL SUSPENSION BRIDLE
+ PROGRESSIVE POWER STEERING
+ LOW PROFILE WING TIPS
+ SLINGSHOT ONE -PUMP
+ DIMENSION-POLYANT DACRON LEADING EDGE AND STRUT MATERIAL
+ TRI TECH PROTECTION
+ SLINGSHOT LEGENDARY CONSTRUCTION
+ LIFETIME RIDER HOTLINE SUPPORT



Dec 13, 2011

2012 Airush Lithium Video

The 2012 Airush Lithium, Choose Your Element whether it be entry level performance, freeride, freestyle or waves.


Kiteboarding Magazines Test Winner, the 2012 Airush Lithium, has gained much respect in its versatility and ease of use. Tester making comments like "best relaunching", "responsive and direct" and "smooth handling" the 2012 Airush Lithium has gained the respect from all types of riders. check out more at http://www.airush.com

Dec 10, 2011

Kai Lenny: 4 in 1

A massive southern hemisphere swell cut its path through the Islands of the South Pacific. On August 30th, 2011 the swell made landfall in Hawaii, marking the last day of Hawaiian Summer.





Hawaii based OXBOW Progression Team rider and SUP World Champion Kai Lenny (18 years old), tracked the swell with precision to his secret spot. He raced through the day against time and odds to be the first athlete ever to tackle 4 sports in one day (Surfing, SUP, Windsurfing and Kitesurfing), in 15-20 foot waves. This day made its mark in the history books as the largest south swell to hit the Hawaiian Islands in 15 years, and cemented Kai Lenny’s position as one of the world most versatile ocean athletes.
The OXBOW Production Crew captured Kai’s amazing day in detail. The 46 second teaser shows a glimpse of Kai’s performance with a Paparrazi style twist. In the spirit of “catch me if you can,” Kai moves with lightning speed through his day.
Being no match for the cameras, Kai’s ocean performance speaks for itself.

Gin GURU Kite First Shots!

Here are the very first shots of the brand new GURU!

 


Pictures were taken yesterday at GIN KITEBOARDING’s home spot, Neuchâtel lake in Switzerland. The R&D GIN KITEBOARDING Team is making the last fine tunings to be ready for the GURU series in March 2012.

http://www.ginkites.com

   

The Man that touched the sky (2011) - Full Length Film

Dec 4, 2011

Alex Pastor wins 2011 PKRA New Caledonia!

Alex Pastor wins 2011 PKRA New Caledonia!

December 02 2011 / 0 comments
An amazing display of athleticism during this event when Alex Pastor grabbed 1st place on the last event.  Alex feeling extremely comfortable in the best conditions that the tour has to offer, this event was the location where Alex won his first 1st place event in 2009 before signing with Airush.  Speaking with Alex just afterwards, he said even though he had a bad start with delayed flights (almost not making it to the event), it was all worth it in the end.  Time to party Pastor, bring on 2012!
Finals Pastor vs Jacobs: http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/18873286