Probably one of the biggest kiteboardng stores we have seen. Cape Hatteras Real kiteboarding! Its freaking HUGE and has a prime spot right on the water. What more could you ask for…..a huge sale that they are having all this month to celebrate their grand opening!
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Try on the Xride for max comfort and versatility in all riding conditions. The shape of the bottom being concaved and the rounded rails give you a smooth water flow when on edge. The Soft Flex is a breeze when hitting the chop you won’t take a beating. They put some bad boy fins on this board maximizing your acceleration control and helps you grab that big air.
Good For-All conditions-Especially freestyle.
Price-639.95
**In The News**
A DHS Water Survey found the 37 percent of the peeps experienced adverse symptoms more so in Columbia then other kiteable waters. Most the aches and pains are congested sinuses, sore throats, eye and ear infections as well as prolonged healing of wounds, don’t get in that water with a cut on your leg!
Another bit of important info is that most of the complaints come from people who had been kiting the river west of Portland near Clatskanie, where the paper mill is located. Whats up with dirty water, it will be a great loss if we loose this golden kite spot!
The Litewave and globe kites the GK V-Sonic is one sweet kite. The Strut Profile is flat making fast, giving the kite huge boost and great upwind performance. The shape of the kite gives stability, quick turn speed, large wind range and easy water relaunch.
SIZES
6M-17M
Prices- 1140.00-1795.00
For all my peeps out in San Diego this is the board for you! It handle wonderful in Light Wind, I had the privilege of trying it out doing in South Padre Island and it is you could almost stand on this board in the water with no wind. It is very stable jumps up on plane no problem and fairly easy to get on your heal edge.
Specs
- Full Wood Core
- Threaded Stainless Steel inserts
- Mack Daddy Foot System
- Abs Rail
- Flex tips
Sizes
146cm x 44cm - 3.2Kg
153cm x 44cm - 3.4Kg
161cm x 44cm - 3.6Kg
Price- 659.00
The H20 Outdoor Case offers protection against shocks, drops, shots and rain.
-Will not open on impact
-Includes sport armband
Now this case is NOT waterproof so if you its your first time kiteboarding, don’t use this piece it will not protect your phone if it is dunked in the water.
Price- 39.95
Throw on this Mystic Hoodie! Nothings better then getting warm after a windy ride.
80% cotton/ 20% Polyester
Colors- White and Black.
Price- 79.95
What- Classes, demos, lessons, kite community fun!
Where- Homer Alaska, Marnier Park
When- June 20-25 (Summer Solstice)
Why- Alaska! Nuff Said!
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Latitude boards
Okay this is a 07 board, but we still think it is a pretty sweet graphic!
Specs
Sizes- 125×38/132c39
Wood Core
Scratch resitant top and bottom
Slim ABS Rails
Super wide foot pads
Adjustable wide foot straps
All around solid kiteboard for big wind, big air, big tricks.
The Slingshot TURBO 3, this kite delivers!
-Instant 100% De-power
-Huge Vertical boost
-Instant Re-launch ablilty
-Solid Flight Stability
This is a great kite for beginer to advance rider who is looking for a simple 4 line bow kite.
Cabrinha Contra 3, the new light wind kite!
Overall Verdict
SWEEEEEET KITE!
-Super Light Wind Performance 8-14mph
-Delivers the speed and agility of a small kite and power and Pull of big kite
- Moderate bar pressure
-You can inflate the kite from one single inflation point
-Simple and fast to relaunch
-It even has a good color and graphic scheme
We say these would be a perfect kite for somewhere with light wind like San Diego.
What- Demo Days Event -Test drive tons of new gear-
Where- Outer Banks NC
When- May 24-26th
Why- You will get to talk to pros who will help you find the right gear to fit your riding style. Sample Cabrinha X-bow 3 kite, switchblade 3 kites, Convert kites, Contra Kites and a bunch of other gear.
The first time I saw a picture of someone kite boarding they were what looked to be 30 feet in the air upside down, I thought it looked so sweet, I started obsessively watching the videos and looking for a lesson. The first time I flew a 9M kite I dropped it down into the power zone, summer salted across the beach, ate a bunch of sand and let the control bar go launching the kite into the water and making my instructor go swimming after it. This could have easily been the end of my kite life, I was scared for sure. The next time I flew the kite I would panic at even the smallest tug and let the kite drop. I stopped kiting for several weeks, but sick of seeing my friends advance in the sport and getting to go in the water and up on the board finally pushed me to try and overcome my fear. I definitely took some steps to get back out there though, here are my tips that helped me get back out there and try, try again.First thing I started to do before I even went back to the kite beach was to:
List Reasons On Why You Want To Kite In The First Place
-Why do you really want to do this sport, its not just to show off is it? (For me I always liked the idea of wind power and the idea of being on the water mixed with acrobatic moves seemed peaceful)
Identify The Source Of Your Fear
-Learning what your exact fear is can help you overcome it, by knowing what your afraid of exactly can help tremendously. (I was scared that even the smallest gust of wind was going to yank me 100 feet in the air)
Research and Watch
-Read, look at videos on kite surfing and sit out on the beach and watch others kiters. Learn the whole process before jumping in and flying the kite. What are all the different kites available and what are the differences. Watch and practice setting up your kite, most Kitemares happen with just a slight error in gear set up. Learn by watching how experience kiters handle their kites, look for the small details how far they dip it into the power zone look at the cause and effect of their movements, what do they do when they are on the water, where is the kite in relation to the wind directions are all questions to ask yourself.
Body Drag, Body Drag, Body Drag
- If you like me and got dragged across the beach your first time out you may have quit before even getting to this step. There is no shame in body dragging even after you have had your initial lesson with a certified kite instructor, you don’t need to go out by yourself and try and get on your board right away. Body dragging in the water is much different then body dragging on the sand. You are meant to be pulled by the kite eventually you are going want to feel the power of the kite and the best way to get over the fear of being yanked by the kite is to get in the water (in a safe uncrowded area) and body drag around with the kite.
Go Out On Light Wind Days
-Make sure you go out on light wind days, you can still have fun kiting in 8-10 knots of wind. If they wind is constant and not gusty are good learning conditions. You won’t have to worry about the kite getting too powered up, but you will still get enough force to get pulled.
Focus and Visualize
-Whenever you can imagine yourself having successful kiting experiences, go through the whole process in your head. Setting up the kite, putting you gear on, hooking into the kite, launching the kite, flying the kiting, getting pulled by the kite and enjoying the whole process. This will help you place fear emotions with positive reinforcement emotions.
With time and experience you will overcome your kiting fears. With proper lessons, knowledge and gear you will be able to have fun kiting. You will get scrapes and bruises along the way, it is part of the sport, but keep in mind what brought you to the game in the first place and decide for yourself if it is worth it. The more time spent learning the basics the better your kiting experience will get, you have to build a solid base before moving onto new tricks. Before you know it though your thoughts of fear will have turned to thoughts to getting bigger air and learning new tricks
Don’t leave home with this kit; it fits all your kite repair needs into one container you can store in the back of your car, keeping from missing out on one kite sesh.
Kite Kit Includes:
Glueless patch kit
GluFix
Dacron Tape
Talc
Plastic bag
Scissors
standard adhesive tap
Marker-Pen
Top Kitesurfing spots….
HOOD RIVER
Its still popular as ever and packs in the kitesurfers during the summer. Hood River Columbia Gorge is the place to be July and August. If you like kiting on a river that has been compared to “kiting on a treadmill.” Hood River holds a lot of fun and constant windy days.
Its getting crowded though so make sure you have your skills down or hit up a kite school there such as Kite the Gorge Kiteboarding school. Hood river has some tricks to it so make sure you know the flow before hopping in. Its good for Newbies to stay by the sand bar for safety reasons.
The town has nice peeps and some good grub such as Big Horse Brew Pub. Also don’t miss the Fresh Ice cream at Mikes Ice Cream. If the wind isn’t blowing one day you can check out the Full Sail Brewing Company and grab some free tastings and tour the brewery.
MAUI HAWAII
This is a very windy spot, your going find wind all year around. Best wind in the summer awesome waves for surfing in the winter. You will not need a big kite in this spot.
On North Shore there is no kiting before 11am, so ample time for sleeping in. Kite beach can get pretty gusty, so you really want to monitor the wind in this spot and have some skills. You might want to hone your skills at Oahu, Kailua Beach a more beginner friendly spot.
SOUTH PADRE ISLAND TEXAS
Great for beginners to advance, something for everyone here. You will usually find uncrowded riding spots. Miles and miles of waist deep water in the bay. Sweet waves on the Ocean side of the island. Very laid back island atmosphere. Mexico only 30 miles away.
Other Hot Spots
The mission is desigend with Pro Jason Slezak in mind it is the only true freeride/wakestyle twin tip out for 2008. It has a very progressive rocker, rails and tails that will help your increase your wakestyle skills.
Board good for:
Wakestyle and freeride
Improvements from last year:
PVC core material reduces the weight by over half a pound.
Specs:
Exclusive LF PVC Supercore tm
Blunted bat wing diamond tail
Rounded variable rails
Single to Double concave bottom
Continuous Rocker hull
An extra 4th insert hole to facilitate wakeboard bindings
Available sizes:
138 x 41.5 - Fins: 1.5 GTS - Weight: 6 lbs
144 x 42.5 - Fins: 2.0 GTS - Weight: 6.1lbs
Utah Lake, in Utah’s Happy Valley!
Steady 20mph with 40mph gusts.
Contact Derek Sayers-Utah Kiteboarding School-Lessons start at 7am, in a windy schoolyard in Spanish Fork near the mouth of the canyon.
Derek Sayers at 801-830-WIND
