Blast Frozen Jam

Actually it was more of a hot sticky jam this year as we had to run it late for a few reasons.The forecast was quite honestly rubbish, however we had managed to tun a few lessons over the previous few days so thought we'd go ahead and hope for a boost from a sea breeze as it had been so hot for the past week.

Saturday arrived and a small number of keen kiters arrived at Coney plus a few students we had booked in also.
The sun was out early and it was already very warm at 10am with a fair breeze building...not bad for march hey!

 

A few people stated tp pump up kites and were pleasantly surprised by the strength of the wind and had to change down kite sizes soon after getting out ont there 12/13's

By 2pm there were a heap of kites out blasting back and for with lots of happy smiley faces too.

 The new S.Series from Mutiny Kites!

Sadly at 2.30pm the wind suddenly died  just as more people arrived.....sorry guys but you should have got there earlier!

Eventually we packed up and made our way to Rest Bay for the S.Wales Kite club that was holding a EGM which approx 20 people attended....good things look like happening with the club with new comittee members lined up too.

We then headed to the Waterfront for a meal and a few jars of liquid refreshment.......

Sunday the winds were a bit lighter than the awesome day before but a few did still venture out most notably Ant, who found himself in a strong rip out past the pier wall and suddenly no power and unable to get back to Coney.....he was last seen dissapearing off towards Rest Bay ;-)

In the evening the surf was still pumping and a few of us had yet another sweet SUP session to wind up an epic weekend.

Huge thanks to everyone for showing up, despite the forecast..........result!!

The latest Blast Trip - Les Arcs

Epic Sessions in less than Epic Conditions!

We've had an amazing winter but recently we have had a few lack lustre sessions but....it has been transformed by the new surfboards we've had from Epic kites.

The 5'7" has been a real surprise to us and totally rips in small onshore slop....bring on the summer!

I Love it!

http://www.kiteforum.tv/index.php?option=com_videos&task=show&code=I_Love_it_&Itemid=30

Blankforce Boards 2012

We've had a demo Blankforce Advisory in full Carbon construction for a while now and it just gets better and better.....

We have a quiver of demo boards on the way as we speak so if interested in trying these amazing boards let us know and we'll sort a demo for you!

All new sizes!

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It's an addiction.....

What motivates otherwise normal people to brave the cold atlantic waters in the desire to kitesurf, even on the coldest, darkest of miserable winters days?

It never ceases to amaze me that there are always plenty keen enough to do so, indeed any day there is a decent breeze you'll now find a crew of hard core kitesurfers filling thier boots, driven by the need for adrenalin.

No need for gloves or hoods just yet

Freestyle warriors, wave riders or simply just "mowing the lawn" it doesnt matter as long they're out there come rain sleet or snow all sharing the same simple passion that is kitesurfing!

Then again with the correct gear it's no longer as hard core as it used to be, gone are days of marrigolds. Now we have super efficient and flexible neoprene...thermal rash vests, hoods, boots and gloves that can handle the harshest of winter conditions.

As the numbers of kitesurfers continue to increase the more vans you can also find in the beach carparks, lined up with the heaters on full blast. Inside any one of these cosy wagons you'll find a social gathering of like minded adrenaline junkies, searching for thier next (natural) fix.

We have had probably the best autumn/winter period we have ever had here in the UK, since September it's blown and it's blown bloody hard too with mild westerly storms one after another pushing through. Most of our sessions here have been on 5's & 7's with a splattering of 9m Sessions also...but no need for 12m

I find that if I go for more than a week without a session my mood changes, doesn't matter how bad the session is either, it will still be enough to give you a lift.

As I write this it looks like we are about to enter a calmer period with cold easterlies forecast, temperatures are likely to drop drastically but at least we may get some snow sessions too...another fix!

It's an addiction, simple as!
I need a fix and I need it now!

Kitelooping

So......been using the EPIC Screamers for a while now and getting more and more dialed into them, the past few days we have had some awsome winter sessions here in S.Wales

Big strong gusty man winds, just right for the 7m Screamer. Man this kite is insane, love it"

When I did this video I wasn't landing many at all but since then we've had three more mega days and I'm stoked to be landing most of them and happy to throw them down now!
Starting the loops a little earlier and letting the power off a bit more on the approach to landings. I've even started to do a second loop to soften the landings even more.

Bring on the next big blow!