We've just scored a proto/type of the new 4 strut Genetrix Origin......WOW!
All the stuff we love about last years kite but with a few simple but effective improvemnets to boot!
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Xelerator Surf
Just received this much anticipated new board in the Xelerator line up...how sweet is this!
And only £525 for one of if not the best boards available!
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Les Gets/Morzine
So been here a few days now and although the snow is not brilliant this season, the pistes are in amazing condition.
Anyway we've been having a great well earned break from business back home, although we did meet up with a kite brand rep yesterday for a blast down the slopes.
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Team Rider - Dean Morgan
By Blast Team Rider - Dean Morgan
I am proud to be associated with Blast kiteboarding And Wainman Kites and boards.
As Marc has mentioned i started kitesurfing right st the very start of the sport, There were no water relauchable kites then and no twin tip boards. I started out on a 4.9 Flexifoil Blade and a 6ft 6" surfboards with straps. The learning curve was intresting to say the least with very limited saftey.
I was associated to Naish from their very first kites, and developed some twip tip boards with the help of local surfboard shaper Roger cooper, The sport was moving so fast that almost every new article in the magazines showed new boards and developments in the kites. With ever improving riders such as Mark Shinn, Danny Searles and Jason Furness pushing the boundries of the sport. These riders i got to know very well over the years.
back in the day there were mainly 3 Brands who produced both kites and boards.
WIPIKA: was led by a team of French guys who were right up there with riders such as Franz Olry who is now associated with Wainman, and Seb Cattalan who is still pushing the boundries with GENETRIX Kites and world speed records.
NAISH: Led by Robby naish and designer Don Monitguie and the team in Maui which included Flash Austin and the person that was pulling all the moves you see today over 10years ago Mr LOU Wainman.
CABRINHA Again based in Maui led by Pete Cabrhina and a team of local riders who again pushed the develpoments of the sport.
Board design has changed dramaticly with numerous and different types and styles available, believe me i have had the lot, from surfboards to really small Twin tips ( 115), to mutants to stubbie mutants back to twip tips with 6 fins, twip tips with fins in the rail, production boards, custom boards.
Kites pretty much remained the same with slight tweaks here and there in material and what some called gimmicks, but it wasn't until the era of bridled kites that the sport really changed for the better of all.
If you see me at the beach say hi and have a chat, if you would like to demo the kites, and boards i am using then ill gladly let you use them.
My one word of advice for the beginner's out there is Please please please have lessons i have gone through and seen some really shocking incidents. Professional advice from Blast Kiteboarding is the best investment you can make.
Good winds
Aloha
Deano
I am proud to be associated with Blast kiteboarding And Wainman Kites and boards.
As Marc has mentioned i started kitesurfing right st the very start of the sport, There were no water relauchable kites then and no twin tip boards. I started out on a 4.9 Flexifoil Blade and a 6ft 6" surfboards with straps. The learning curve was intresting to say the least with very limited saftey.
I was associated to Naish from their very first kites, and developed some twip tip boards with the help of local surfboard shaper Roger cooper, The sport was moving so fast that almost every new article in the magazines showed new boards and developments in the kites. With ever improving riders such as Mark Shinn, Danny Searles and Jason Furness pushing the boundries of the sport. These riders i got to know very well over the years.
back in the day there were mainly 3 Brands who produced both kites and boards.
WIPIKA: was led by a team of French guys who were right up there with riders such as Franz Olry who is now associated with Wainman, and Seb Cattalan who is still pushing the boundries with GENETRIX Kites and world speed records.
NAISH: Led by Robby naish and designer Don Monitguie and the team in Maui which included Flash Austin and the person that was pulling all the moves you see today over 10years ago Mr LOU Wainman.
CABRINHA Again based in Maui led by Pete Cabrhina and a team of local riders who again pushed the develpoments of the sport.
Board design has changed dramaticly with numerous and different types and styles available, believe me i have had the lot, from surfboards to really small Twin tips ( 115), to mutants to stubbie mutants back to twip tips with 6 fins, twip tips with fins in the rail, production boards, custom boards.
Kites pretty much remained the same with slight tweaks here and there in material and what some called gimmicks, but it wasn't until the era of bridled kites that the sport really changed for the better of all.
If you see me at the beach say hi and have a chat, if you would like to demo the kites, and boards i am using then ill gladly let you use them.
My one word of advice for the beginner's out there is Please please please have lessons i have gone through and seen some really shocking incidents. Professional advice from Blast Kiteboarding is the best investment you can make.
Good winds
Aloha
Deano
Monday, 17 January 2011
New Blast Team Rider
It is with great pleasure that we welcome new Blast Team Rider..Dean Morgan
Blast will be sponsoring Dean with Wainman Hawaii Kites & Boards
Dean has been on it since the beginning using Flexifoil Blade kite and surfboard and has seen all the designs come and go since. He is past British Freestyle Champion and was sponsored byt the Naish team in there hey day! (those were great days)
Dean can usually be seen quietly getting on with it at Aberavon and is one of the most approachable guys on the beach, so next time you see him down Aber say hi & get him to show you some of his trade mark moves....or check him out on his surfboard ripping the waves.
More pics and info to follow!
Blast will be sponsoring Dean with Wainman Hawaii Kites & Boards
Dean has been on it since the beginning using Flexifoil Blade kite and surfboard and has seen all the designs come and go since. He is past British Freestyle Champion and was sponsored byt the Naish team in there hey day! (those were great days)
Dean can usually be seen quietly getting on with it at Aberavon and is one of the most approachable guys on the beach, so next time you see him down Aber say hi & get him to show you some of his trade mark moves....or check him out on his surfboard ripping the waves.
More pics and info to follow!
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Sunday, 16 January 2011
Brazil Autumn Trip 2011
We tailor each trip according to your needs and expertise.
From the moment your airplane touches down, we will take care of your every need until the time you fly back. We prioritize safety to travel on secondary roads and off-road, keeping a maximum contact with nature yet always preserving the ecosystem and local culture across some of the most stunning and remote places with an experienced team of professional guides and drivers with specific knowledge about kitesurfing in these regions.
•Fully insured trips
•First aid qualified drivers
•Experienced drivers and guides with full knowledge of the area
•English speaking guides
•Support from Embratur Brazilian tourism minister cabinet
•A support team on standby
•List of kiterepair and shops along the way
Friday, 14 January 2011
Great January Day
Big winds due Saterday so hopefully may get to try the 7m + 5.5m Mutiny's.
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