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Thursday 30 December 2010

Wednesday 29 December 2010

Things have come a long way

Who would have thought looking at this guy that the sport would grow to where it is now. People must have thought he was nuts.

Tuesday 28 December 2010

Thursday 23 December 2010

Team Riders Wanted


If you are interested in becoming a BLAST team rider - contact us with your profile/vids/pics. Being a team rider is about spreading the word and being a good abassador for both Blast and the sport, helping to promote our equipment and in return you will receive product discounts and of course get to ride some awesome kit.


The main equipment offered will be either Genetrix Kites or Zeeko Kites plus Blankforce Boards and Mystic etc. But we will also be sponsoring with our other suppliers such as Wainman,Mutiny,Naish and Best.
You don't have to be the best kitesurfer out there.you don't have to be competing either as we are simply looking for super enthusiastic kiters who want to "spread the love"
Only a deep passion for the sport and the equipment is required!

You will find all the BLAST teamriders stoked to help out with advice where ever they can assist.


Email us with your details: info@blastkiteboarding.co.uk



GENETRIX 2011

News very soon on the all new 2011 Genetrix Origin

Monday 20 December 2010

Golf...you gotta love it!

Never played a game of golf in my life but I do appreciate there dedication to the impressively looked after green's especially when they are covered in deep snow!
One of the many Porthcawl Golf Courses!

Sunday 19 December 2010

Brecon Beacons 19th December

A few of us (actually I counted 12) trecked up the Beacons with huge expectations after all the snow we have had in the past. We met at the car park at Storey Arms and spotted a few kites already up on the peak in the clouds.
Unfortunately after the slog up the hill we found there was simply not enough wind. Wenglish tried with his 9.5m HQ foil kite but ....nada!
Still it was a good afternoon out and we did get to snowboard back down!

Check the two kites up in the clouds, click the photo to enlarge!

Saturday 18 December 2010

More snow (but no wind)

Coney Beach 18th December

Woke up to find another dump of the white gold here in South Wales. There was no wind but a nice wave coming in at Rest Bay. Looks like it could be on for tomorrow (Sunday) up the Beacons for a proper snow kite session!

Friday 17 December 2010

Snow Kiting in S.Wales (again)

What a fantastic day we've had today! Woke up too a total white out here in S.Wales and quickly realised the wind was building too. So once we'd loaded the car and slid most of the way to Rest Bay, Porthcawl we quickly set up our 7m Kites and were on it!

We had two sessions and were joined by our good friend Alun J who was on his 5.5m and still well powered up. It looks like we should have a shit load more snow over the w/end so are hoping to get up the Brecon Beacons (if they open the roads)
More to follow!


Tuesday 7 December 2010

Craig Smith Blast Sponsored Rider

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48Grew4FC80
Young Gun Craig Smith in winter training!
Sponsored by Blast,Mutiny,Blankforce & Mystic

First to 55

IKA News:

WSSRC ratifies first ever sailor over 55 knots
The WSSR Council announces the ratification of a new World Record:
Record : World Sailing Speed Record
Venue: Luderitz. Namibia
Name: Sebastien Cattalan. FRA
Equipment: Kitesurf. Xcelerator Custom. Genetrix 9 sqm
Dates: 28th October 2010.
Course length: 501M
Current: Nil
Start time: 13;56;22;01
Finish time: 13;56;39;56
Elapsed time: 17.55 seconds
Speed: 55.49 knots
Comments: Previous record: Alex Caizergues FRA. 54.10 kts, 12th October 2010, Luderitz

Sebastien is the first ever sailor to exceed 55 knots.

As there were a number of subsequent claims on the World Record during the month-long Luderitz speed event, the Council will announce them in chronological order as they are ratified. This will give due recognition to each holder, even though it may have only been for a limited period.

Thursday 2 December 2010

Secondhand Kites

We always have selected Secondhand kites available, please call us for prices/sizes etc!

All Complete with bag/bar/lines etc

Genetrix Origin
1 x 7m as new £525 (provisionly sold)
1 x 9m as new £525
1 x 9m very good condition £425
1 x 11m very good condition a couple of small repairs. £499
http://www.blastkiteboarding.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=41
Blankforce
All in excellent condition!

Fiction 132 x 41 £295
http://www.blastkiteboarding.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=108

Fiction 152 x 44 £295
http://www.blastkiteboarding.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=110

Ballistic 160 x 44 £299
http://www.blastkiteboarding.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=117

Zeeko Notus
1 x 7m professionally repaired £350
1 x 10m professionally repaired £299
http://www.blastkiteboarding.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewCat&catId=42


Brunotti Double 007 135 Mutant board excellent condition £125 call for more details.
We often have other kites/boards for sale please contact us for more options!