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Bruna Kajiya becomes GKA Freestyle Kite World Champion!
Having claimed 3x World Champion titles in former years, with the last in 2017, Bruna demonstrated her hunger to claim back the crown.
Bruna put her heart and soul into proving that she has what it takes to win her fourth title!
Read MoreAndrea Principi wins Red Bull King of the Air 2023!
Andrea Principi put together the performance of a lifetime in Cape Town to win the most extreme big air kiteboarding contest in the world.
Italian teenager Andrea Principi overcame fellow countryman Lorenzo Casati and Spaniard Jeremy Burlando to win Red Bull King of the Air.
Read MoreGiel Vlugt makes a comeback to Core
A warm welcome to an old friend.
Core are thrilled to have Giel Vlugt back on the CORE team.
Returning to where his career as a pro rider began, Giel has left an indelible mark on the scene with his double and S-loops over the past two years.
Read MoreIntroducing Forward WIP
We are proud to introduce the Forward WIP range to Powerkiteshop!
The global specialist in equipment and protection for going fast on the water. WIP has been the clear winning choice of the America’s Cup team, Olympic and World Champions!
Read MoreKevin Langeree launches Reedin Kites
After years of riding, designing, and developing an even deeper passion for kiteboarding, Damien Girardin and Kevin Langeree have fused their talents to build Reedin.
A kite brand that aims to create an incomparable riding experience and inspires riders to enjoy every session.
Read MorePLKB Escape Review
The words we kept hearing after a flying the PLKB Escape was "that was a surprise!"
The Peter Lynn Escape has had us grinning in all conditions. Whether you use it waves or flat, freestyle or freeride activities, the Peter Lynn Escape seems to excel no matter what you throw at it.
Duotone Mono Review
We get our hands on the Duotone Mono 9m in just 12 knots of wind on a foil-board.
We were pleasantly surprised when the Mono got me off the water and cruising along.
Light wind relaunch was impressive, with the kite easily coming off the water with a pull on one steering line.
Introducing a new Powerkiteshop
We are excited to announce the launch of the new Powerkiteshop designed website.
Our main aim with this new designed website is create a user-friendly browsing experience for our trusted and valued customers. We hope you enjoy our new design that is easy to navigate and more user-friendly.
Read MoreDuotone Juice Review
We get our hands on the Duotone Juice! The low end of this kite is amazing! Get going on a foil in as little as 4mph!
Ideal for those wanting to fast track their foiling progression and lightwind twintip riding.
Kevin Langree wins Red Bull King of the Air
Kevin Langeree won a closely-contested three-man final battle at Kite Beach in Cape Town on Wednesday 6th February, to retain his title.
This is the Dutchman's third Red Bull King of the Air win, making him the biggest King of the Air rider on African soil.
Flysurfer Peak 4 Review
We get our hands on the new Flysurfer Peak 4 and Connect Control Bar.
The single-skin foil kite concept combines passion for usability and security that will make your outdoor kite experience unforgettable.
Ozone Introduce the Pure V1
Ozone introduce the Pure V1.
It launches easily and inflates constantly while rising up to the zenith without high acceleration. The handling is very progressive which is ideal for riders with little or no previous kite flying experience.
The Pure V1 will give you the peace of mind to focus on each step towards getting going on the snow!
Read MoreRuben Lenten Joins the Ozone Team
Good things take time. After 3 years of testing almost every kite on the market, Len10 has found a great brand to move forward with who share the same vision and above all passion. Let’s fly, Ozone!
Ruben will continue to drive the growth of Kitesurfing, together with Ozone's continual drive for producing innovative performance equipment this is a perfect match.
Read MoreJalou Langeree Crowned 2018 GKA Kite-Surf World Champion
After winning the final two tour stops, Naish’s Jalou Langeree has been crowned the 2018 GKA Kite-Surf World Tour Champion.
Opting to ride the Naish Pivot and Skater, Jalou was feeling right at home in the onshore conditions at Point Danger in Torquay, Australia.
The quick reaction of the Pivot allowed Jalou to make fast adjustments on the wave as well as provide superior low-end power in the onshore, light wind conditions.
Read MoreNick Jacobsen joins North Kiteboarding
North Technology Group (NTG) is extremely proud to announce that world-renowned kiteboarder Nick Jacobsen has joined North Kiteboarding.
Danish daredevil Jacobsen, who jumped off of one of the tallest hotels in the world on his kite will become Team Manager for the North brand. Nick will be scouting for riders with talent, as well as working closely with Chief Kite Designer Pat Goodman, in the development of the 2019 product range.
Read MoreWhat goes into creating the Click Bar?
The Click Bar took the industry by storm as the world’s first one-touch depower system. The prototype process encouraged wild ideas and visualizing solutions, bringing the future of control to life at the flick of a switch.
The result was perfect synergy between tech and safety, as well as a groundbreaking moment for the brand and a positive look to the future of the sport.
Read MoreFlysurfer Peak 4
Get ready for the winter season! FLYSURFER presents its latest Touring must haves: the brand new Peak 4 and Connect Control Bar.
The single-skin foilkite concept combines passion for usability and security that will make your outdoor kite experience unforgettable.
Kevin Langree wins Red Bull King of the Air
January 31, 2018, Cape Town, South Africa – Taking the Naish Pivot to all new heights, Naish’s Kevin Langeree reclaimed the crown as the 2018 Red Bull King of the Air with Jesse Richman narrowly missing the podium with a fourth place finish.
The high-flying Dutchman had previously won the event in 2014 and missed it all together due to injury in 2017. This year was a triumphant return to the top step of the podium and joined an elite club as only the second kiteboarder to win two King of the Air titles.
Read MoreStrapless Kitesurfing: Where to place your feet
Are you getting into strapless kiteboarding? Are you unsure where to place your feet on the board? Find the ideal foot positions for a successful ride.
Strapless Kitesurfing is one the most exciting dimensions in kiteboarding. Riding a surfboard without any attachments allows you to enjoy the experience with total freedom.
Read MoreHow to avoid collisions between kiteboarders
In the kiteboarding universe, windy days can easily mean crowded waters. When dozens of near-invisible kite lines cross the skies, accidents can happen. Learn how you and others can lower chances of suffering unwanted crashes.
With more than 20 riders jumping, accelerating and performing tricks in the water, it's never easy to think and act fast. Knowing a kitesurfer's right of way is essential, but we never know what others are about to do.
Read MoreWhat to expect from a kitesurfing lesson
Kiteboarding is an exciting sport, but it can be dangerous if you don't follow some basic rules and guidelines. That is why teaching how to ride a kite should follow a few strict guidelines.
But what if there weren't specific rules for kitesurfing schools? Who would decide who's a professional kite instructor? Is there a standard rule book for kitesurfing lessons? Here are a few points that every kite instructor should teach you.
Read MoreFrances Osorio Rivera - One Legged Kiteboarder
Frances Osorio Rivera is just another kiteboarder. The only noticeable difference is that she rides the winds of her favourite spots with one only one leg.
The amputee kiteboarding instructor is a United States Army veteran. Despite having lost her left leg while training for a kite contest in 2011, Rivera has a strong will to stay active.
Read MoreManera Board Bag Range
We’re as happy as you when we get it back in the “oversized bags” area of the airport and everything inside is safe.
That is why Manera built their bags to resist and protect better than others.
The technologies and materials featured in their range make these boardbags your best travelling friends for years, because boardbags share all your trips around the world.
Read MoreHQ4 Hydra Kite 3-Line Trainer
The all new HQ4 Hydra has been re-designed for even more performance. The ease of use has also been improved.
HQ has created a kite with improved flying performance and responsiveness, providing more power through the turns.
The Closed Cell Technology allows reliable water relaunches and makes the HQ4 Hydra the most versatile trainer kite for lessons on land or in the water.
Read MoreEssential Travel Items
With you flight booked for you kitesurfing trip, it is often an question we get asked about the best way to pack your kiting gear down and get your items to your destination safely.
After all, a typical trip for 3 kites, control bar, kiteboard, harness and a pump are not your typical items to pack into a suitcase.
Mystic ND Longarm Wetsuit
The Mystic ND wetsuit series has a long lasting stamp of quality for its reputation of being created with the finest neoprene on the market.
With the removal of the chest zip, Mystic have managed to decrease excess weight and possibility of water leakage. A full stretch through the chest panel assists in the mobility needed throughout windsurf and kitesurf movements. Once you've witness the invisible feel of this concept, you won't want anything else.
Read MoreNorth Boot Bindings
The new North Kiteboarding Boot is a wakestyle binding designed for kite / wakestyle orientated riders. If you want to develop your wakestyle moves with a secure hold on your board or want to get into obstacle riding, this is the boot you have been waiting for. For the extreme needs and expectations of wakestylers, again a special boot was built to fulfil these wishes.
A North boot has been designed specifically for kiteboarding and it's medium stiffness not only offers outstanding support with maximum heel hold, but also allows for freedom of movement and as much flex as the rider commands.
Read MoreHQ4 Alpha Released
The HQ4 Alpha has been developed to meet the demands of entry-level powerkiting. This rugged and user friendly foil is available in three different sizes to cover a wide range of winds.
Simple and stable flying characteristics combined with serious power in stronger winds make the Alpha a great kite for recreational traction excitement.
Read MoreNew Dakine Renegade Superlight Flex Shell
Introducing the new Dakine Renegade harness weighing in a just 1.3kg, this harness has a revolutionary curved composite flex interior and has been built with a non-water absorbing shell.
The high rebound memory foam interior and narrow profiles also helps maintain contact with your body shape.
The renegade was built on an enhanced-fit precurved chassis but with a superlight flex shell construction to setp the comfort when combined with a quick-connecting Push Button Hammerhead spreader bar and a high rebound memory-foam interior, making this harness a necessity for foil and free-ride kiters looking to push the limits on the water.
Read MoreSpending the Holidays in the Snow
Peter Lynn Kitesports teamriders Felix Kersten, Bruce Kessler and Sascha Oberhansel had heaps of fun testing out the new Peter Lynn snowkites exploring the snowy mountains of Switzerland.
Meanwhile in France, Hughues Beuame and Cedric Joubert were out playing on the other side of the Alps riding up mountains and boosting air.
Ozone Chrono V3 now available
The Ozone Chrono V3 is the ultimate light wind performance kite for all-terrains!
With it's fast and consistently forward flying characteristics, the Chrono V3 is a lightwind freeride boosting machine that excels in all disciplines on the land, water and snow.
The Chrono V3 is designed to deliver, for the competent kiter aspiring to ride an enhanced performance kite, which is powerful yet at the same time forgiving and not demanding. Get ready to experience heightened sensations that will give you the confidence to take your riding skills to a whole new level
Read MoreOzone Code Kiteboard
The Ozone Code kiteboard is an outstanding, all round free ride performance twin tip board that’s fun, fast and smooth with massive pop potential.
It has a refined combination of a progressive outline, medium rocker and flex, with a double concave bottom shape developed specifically for Intermediate to Advanced free riders.
Read MoreSnowkiting Across Greenland
3 men, 9 kites and 330 kg food and equipment…that was needed for a 27 day crossing over the Greenland ice cap: powered by only wind. Adventurers Eric Leegwater (NL), Bjorn Wils (DK) and Carl Alvey (NO) used snowkites to cover a 2620 km distance in complete absence of any civilization.
After arriving in Greenland and further local transport by plane, helicopter and finally a spectacular boat ride through fjords filled with icebergs , the team had been dropped off at the base of the icecap of Southern Greenland, not far from the village of Narsaq.
Read MoreNick Jacobsen Breaks Kite Tow Record
Professional Danish kiter Nick Jacobsen set together with Team Brunel the world record for made on with the highest Kite Tow Up at 277 metres above sea level.
The successful record attempt was made on 6th December in the Table Bay in Cape Town, South Africa.
Luderitz Speed Challenge 2017
Lüderitz Speed Challenge has become an annual speed sailing event for both windsurfers and kitesurfers alike and the speeds have increased enormously.
Held in a secluded fishing port in Namibia on one of the least hospitable coasts in Africa, every spring riders gather to try and break the previous records set.
Read MoreKitemag review the North Jaime
The Jaime is a legendary board and arguably the first twin tip in the ‘new construction’ to get traction in the mainstream market back in the early 2000's. In those early days it introduced a whole new world of pop, performance and durability to the market and blew minds the world over.
The fact that North still have it in the range and that it continues to have that ‘all round performance’ ethos says a lot about its heritage. It is also one of their best sellers.
Read MoreKiteboarder review the Manera Union Harness
Four years ago Manera released the Exo harness to the market. Working with a human kinetic science lab, Manera developed the Energy Dispersion Frame, a technology that disperses the pressure of the kite around the entire harness and eliminates pressure points, fatique and pain, and allows the rider a more comfortable and longer ride.
From the front, both the Union and EXO harnesses look similar and both feature Manera’s spreader bar system: appropriately sized spreader bars for each harness size to reduce warping and lateral contraction along the sides of the harness.
Read More5 Reasons to Snowkite
Whether you’re young or old, male or female, everyone can learn how to snowkite. All you need is a kite and pair of skis or snowboard. Add some wind and snow and you’re ready to go.
One of the main reasons why snowkiting is so accessible, is the low risk. You can practice on flat surfaces covered by a thick layer of snow with minimum wind speed. Once people get the hang of it, a new world opens up to them.
Read MoreAlexandre Caizergues breaks his own record.
Alexandre Caizergues breaks his own world speed kiteboarding record.
The French kitesurfer sailed at 57.97 knots (107.36 km/h) over 500 metres during the 2017 Salt and Speed, a speed sailing event held in Salin-de-Giraud, France.
Read MoreKitesurfer Nuno "Stru" Figueiredo defies Nazare!
Nuno "Stru" Figueiredo, a 40-year-old kitesurfer from Porto has managed to defy the giant waves of Nazaré riding a four-metre kite in a crowded lineup dominated by surfboards and jet skis.
Because waves were breaking in a slightly southern direction, and the wind was blowing from the north, Nuno had to carefully analyze each wave, its potential and the best take-off spot.
Read MoreDutch Buggy Championships IJmuiderslag
Last season was plagued with bad weather during all planned races so had cancel many races.
Now, the first race for the 2017-2018 Dutch kitebuggy championship was due to take place and again had terrible weather with rain and a completely drowned beach at IJmuiden.
Saint Peter Ording, 2nd Run of the 17/18 German Buggy Championship
Saint Peter Ording, 2nd run of the 17/18 German Buggy Championship first runs were cancelled due to bad weather so these were the first races for the season 17/18.
The prediction of the weather wasn’t the best, but we have ridden already 4 races this weekend. The weather was foggy and cold. The wind conditions were really difficult and different on the race course.
Dutch Buggy Championships - Les Hemmes
Les Hemmes beach in Northern France near Calais is kitebuggy paradise.
It is probably the largest and widest beach in Europe and ridable with all wind directions.
It is simply the best beach I know and a potential candidate for the 2019 European championship.
Manera Union Harness with Featherweight Technology
The UNION utilises advanced manufacturing processes, allowing it to be far lighter than other harnesses on the market. It is based on the same core principal of load dispersion and offers extreme comfort, reliability, durability and unrivalled weight characteristics.
Ride with the UNION today and get the ultimate in support from a lightweight harness, your body deserves it.
Read MoreNorth Pro Foil
The new North Pro Foil is a modern all round hydrofoil specific kiteboard suited to all riders from intermediate to expert.
The advantages of a foil are obvious, extreme upwind ability and amazing light wind performance. However finding a foil that is easy to use and stable has been a lot harder. North Kiteboarding have created a set up that works in harmony with the rider - the North Pro Foil!
Read MoreKitemag review the North Dice
The Dice has carved itself out a nice little niche in the market. Putting itself firmly in both the wave and the freestyle camps and refusing to say it is one more than the other seems to have worked well for it. It could be seen as a risky tactic as if it doesn’t perform well in either department then it’s essentially not met its expectations.
Looking at it objectively you would say it seems like more of a ‘performance freestyle’ kite, but then you see the likes of Matchu shredding in the surf and it is clear that it has plenty of credit here too.
Read MoreKitemag review the Slingshot SST
The Slingshot SST is now into its third year as the dedicated surf kite in the Slingshot line up.
As you would expect from Slingshot the SST is well constructed, and very much geared for waves with a straight forward short 4-point bridle, no pullies and the IRS bridle which works very well in sucking up gusts.
Read MoreKitemag review the Airush Union
For the third version of the Union – which has proved to be a popular addition to the Airush range over the last couple of years – the kite has received a pretty serious visit from the design department.
Most evident is the Aspect Ratio which has increased, and the tips are also noticeably rounder. First impressions in terms of construction were that the build quality and attention to detail are excellent.
Read MoreKiteboarder review the Ozone Reo
The Reo is one of those kites that scores well against a broad range of criteria and makes it easy or hard to choose just one, depending on how you look at it.
The Reo is 3-strut medium aspect SLE kite with slight pullback in the wingtips. Featuring a single setting front bridle with no pulleys, the Reo offers two settings on the wingtip for adjusting turning speed and bar pressure.
Read MoreKiteboarder review the Cabrinha Switchblade
The Cabrinha Switchblade is a super fun and lively 5-strut SLE kite that remains user-friendly and predictable in the blistering high winds of Waddell Creek.
As a medium aspect canopy with swept back wingtips the Switchblade features a single setting front bridle with one pulley and two wingtip settings that adjust between direct/lighter steering impulse and longer/shorter depower travel.
Read MoreKiteboarder review the Core XR-5
The Core XR5 is a well-heeled cruising animal that delivers excellent range and easy upwind ability. The XR5 is one of the few 5-strut kites in our high wind test this year and utilizes a delta-shaped canopy with pulled back wingtips.
The XR5 offers three settings on the front bridle with three pulleys (per side) and three settings on the wingtip to adjust between what Core calls a “medium” to “super easy” setting.
Read MoreKitemag review the Core Fusion 3
The Core Fusion 3 has just been released by CORE and pitches itself as the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of kiteboards. It is an all-round board designed to be used in ‘real world’ conditions.
For V3, CORE have succeeded in trimming a few ounces from the Fusion with the Paulownia wood core extending closer to the edge – the main reason for the weight reduction. Aside from this, the bottom shape has been remodeled with new channels, a deeper rocker and wider tips than V2.
Read MoreKiteworld Magazine review the Naish Boxer
The Naish actively turns into a corner, like a racing driver, and continues to drive, even if the lines go a little loose. So the relationship between kite and rider feels more natural and very intuitive, so you can really focus on your board.
The Boxer is pivotal, but crucially it’s pivotal with drive and that’s exactly what you want for freeride foiling in light winds. That feeling is apparent as soon as you put it up. Nice, boxy wing-tips which look responsive.
Lewis Wilby New Edit
European Kite Landboarding Freestyle Champion and Powerkiteshop Team Rider Lewis Wilby has just finished a new video showing off his unique style, mixing up freestyle and airstyle fluently with the Flysurfer Boost 2 LEI and Speed 5 Closed Cell Foil Kite.
Ragnarok Snowkite Red Bull Championship Results
The RedBull Ragnarok 2017 has been a very, very challenging one !
The longest in the history of the event, with a total of 130km for 5 laps and 350 riders on the starting line.
With strong wind and wet snow, it was a big fight on Hardangervidda mountains.
Red Bull King of the Air 2017
As the sun set on Big Bay last night an amassed crowd watched a showdown of epic proportions as the reigning champion, Aaron Hadlow, battled to defend his crown against lifelong friend Ruben Lenten and the big-air specialist Nick Jacobsen. King of The Air is an event that inspires great debate and stirs up passions among kiteboarders the world over and, with Ruben eliminated early from the finals heat with a well deserved third place, not a word of speculation or dissent could be heard when the Nick’s win was announced.
Read More2017 European Snowkiting Championships
One of the most surprising stories in the history of snowkite racing!
Jonas Lengwiler ended up winning the European Snowkite Championships in the snowboard category being on a snowboard for the first time!
One day of training was enough and Jonas was able to finish Friday’s 60km long distance race in 1st place - 25 minutes in front of the 2nd snowboarder and 3rd in the overall ranking with all the skiers.
Read MoreLewis Wilby Flymasters Event
It’s weird to think that almost a year ago I was sitting on the beach with a pen and piece of paper judging the final round of the KLB European Championships, knowing in the back of my mind that I might actually come back myself to compete.
Last year got me excited about a return to the competition scene to ride against a strong field of competitors and here I was one year later, preparing myself for the final round knowing a minimum of 4th place would wrap up the title.
Read MoreLewis Wilby becomes 2x British Champion
Powerkiteshop Team Rider Lewis Wilby reports in on his latest winning adventure.
First up was the final round of the British Championships. The third tour stop was held in Pembrey, one of the top beaches in the UK and often provides perfect conditions. On arrival the beach was flawless however there was one vital ingredient missing for a kite competition and that was good wind.
Read MoreWhy Richard Branson Loves Kitesurfing
Check out how Richard Branson fell in love with kitesurfing and why he thinks it’s the best sport in the world.
Richard kitesurfs every day when on Necker Island and sees it as a great way to get away from it all, as well as enjoy the thrill of the sport.
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Kiteboarding - The New Sport For Entrepreneurs
As Kiteboarding is becoming more accessible, it is no surprise that even entrepreneurs and high profile celebrities are managing to find the time to learn to kiteboard.
With many of them naming it the “New Golf” as more and more take to the water to network and start new business ventures while enjoying themselves in a more relaxed environment.
Kitelandboarding Championships Berlin
The biggest international Kitelandboarding Championship took place in the middle of Berlin on October 03 – 05, on the Tempelhofer Feld, which is the largest inner city kite flying field in the world.
Over 50 contestants from all over Europe competed in three disciplines: Race, Freestyle and Hangtime and strong winds of up to 20 knots offered perfect conditions.
Read MoreNorth EVO Flight Test
Charlie Railton reports on the North EVO 09!
North took the new EVO 09 to this year’s dealer meeting in Tarifa where I got to give it a spin. I got out on the 10m and the 12m over two days. Winds were gusty and varied in strength.
F-One Revolt
To make a good beginning into the world of kitesurfing and improve everytime you go out, you need a simple and easy to use kite with easy relaunching.
This is what the F-One Revolt is!
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Flexifoil Blurr
Introducing the new Flexifoil Blurr Traction Kite from Flexifoil!
The Flexifoil Blurr delivers direct, smooth handling at very high speeds but with a level of exceptionally user-friendly stability that means all competent kiters will be able to enjoy it's turbo charged performance.
The Flexifoil Blurr makes buggying and landboarding at high speeds easy and with no sudden surprises!
Read MoreNobile 666 NHP Flight Test
After a flight test with the new Nobile 666 HP - Jon Oakley tells us his thoughts!
It was Tuesday afternoon and things were looking up.
I had the rest of the week off and the wind gods were with me.
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Flexifoil ION 3
Introducing the new water relaunchable kite - the Flexifoil ION 3 (III) from Flexifoil for 2008!
The Flexifoil Ion3 is the next logical step in the progression of the Ion range, delivering the highest performance hybrid kite on the market.
The Flexifoil Ion 3 retains the versatility the Ion series is recognized for, but ups the stakes with a kite that will help you push your riding to places you hadn’t even considered.
Read MoreNorth Vegas Test
After a flight test in South Africa with the new North Vegas 08 - Charlie Railton tells us his thoughts on North Kiteboarding's latest SLE!
Taking the new Vegas to South Africa was an absolute treat. The trip was made in January which is their summer and the time of year when some of the world top riders head to Cape Town to abuse some of the best conditions in the world.
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Flexifoil Hadlow Pro
The Flexifoil HadlowPro was designed and built for the world’s best freestyle rider, Aaron Hadlow. The development of this kite has been relentless to meet the demands of his new-school style of technical, competition-level riding.
While most other brands have closed their C-shape product lines, we have continued to innovate in this important, performance-led field.
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Ozone Instinct Light 2 Sport 2 and Edge 2
Introducing the new range of water relaunchable kites from Ozone for 2008!
The Instinct 08 Models are a dream to re-launch, just turn the bar fully to one side and the kite rolls over onto its tip.
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New North Rhino
Based on the success of its predecessors, the North Rhino 08 continues to improve on the features loved by its riders.
The North Rhino 2008 maintains all the great features and includes new developments such as multi point line attachment systems and modified shape.
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North EVO
The North EVO 2008! Never before has performance been so easy!
Impressive light wind ability, enormous range, forgiving flying characteristics and easy bar feeling are just some of the unique features of the new North EVO 2008.
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Nobile 555 / 666 NHP Kites
Nobile are proud to announce their range of kites for 2008 - the 555 and 666 HP!
All Nobile 2008 models are 100% unique, dedicated Nobile designs. Every single kite has been designed built and tested exhaustively to produce a model that is perfectly suited to the target rider/riding style.
There is now scaling up or down of one test winning size - each kite has been specially developed for the conditions it will be ridden in, meaning the wind ranges overlap and the handling qualities are consistent from size to size.
Read MorePeter Lynn Synergy Flight Test
Last weekend we managed to take a test flight of the 15m Peter Lynn Synergy in 10-12 knots.
Initial thoughts as soon as you get going on this kite is it feels like a Venom II - but it's only when you start turning and jumping the Synergy that you realise you have something different!
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Peter Lynn Synergy
The Peter Lynn Synergy is the new all-round Twinskin kite from Peter Lynn Kiteboarding.
The Peter Lynn Synergy flies faster, turns tighter and jumps higher than any other medium aspect ratio Twinskin and has a slightly more aggressive flying behaviour compared to previous Twinskin designs.
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Ozone Access, Manta 2 and Frenzy FX
Ozone has just released news of their 2008 snowkiting range!
The Ozone Access XC, Frenzy FX and Manta II!
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Flexifoil Atom
The Flexifoil Atom 08 has been designed to be comfortable and fun to ride - whatever the weather conditions. The Atom08 design and hybrid shape delivers rock-solid stability, huge depower and predictable, responsive handling.
After initial prototype testing, the R&D team knew that they could enhance the feel and responsiveness of the kite by altering components such as the leading edge construction and the wingtip shape.
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North Rhino Flight Test
After a flight test with the new North Rhino 07 - Charlie Railton tells us his thoughts on their latest SLE!
At long last the new rhino has arrived! In my opinion North have really kept the characteristics of the 05/06 Rhino but added lots of depower. This kite is really going to appeal to those who want the characteristics of a classic style kite along with huge depower.
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Snow Kiting with the Ozone Manta
After a week away Snowkiting - Powerkiteshop Team Rider Sly Jennings gives us his thoughts on the Ozone Manta.
In the lighter winds the Manta impressed everyone on the mountain.
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Ozone Instinct Sport and Edge Flight Test
After a flight test with the new Ozone Instinct Edge and Sport we got to grips with the new Ozone kites from 2007!
Despite the light winds the 13m Edge got my muscular (pie-sized) frame up and riding and staying upwind while other riders were on 16 and 18m kites.
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BEST Waroo Pro Flight Test
After another very windy flight test with the new BEST Waroo Pro - Kitesurf Instructor Colin Phillips tells us his initial thoughts!
Despite the windy conditions - we headed out on the BEST Waroo Pro with a tentative hand on the safety leash, the kite was launched and coped well with the sometimes 20knot gusts!
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Powerkiteshop Team Rider wins European Championships!
It is with great pleasure to announce that Powerkiteshop Sponsored Team Rider Lewis Wilby has won the title of European Champion at Berck Sur Mer, France on 25.03.06!
Hosted by Opale Glisse this premier event was put on for French and Foreign Kitelandboarders. It proved to be well organised well natured and inspirational event.
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Ozone Instinct
There have been quite a few rumours flying whether Ozone were going to release an inflatable kite this year - check out the Ozone Instinct.
The Instinct is an incredible kite and even though it may look like an average "Flat" or "Bow" kite, the Instinct is very original.
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Ozone Samurai 2 (II)
There have been quite a few rumours flying about regarding what is going to be happening this year with the Ozone Samurai.
The replacement is the fantastic Ozone Samurai II due out for release mid April 2006!
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Peter Lynn Vortex Flight Test
After a very windy day at one of our favourite beaches we managed to take a flight test with the new Peter Lynn Vortex!
This kite is really good even in the gusty conditions I had today. It turned really quick and as with all other Peter Lynn ARC style kites it doesn't want to overfly! Good de-power range with this kite - even with the wind reaching 25knots I was still able to stay upwind on my board.
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Peter Lynn Venom 2 (II)
The Peter Lynn Venom II is your ticket to the world of extreme freestyle kiteboarding. Building on the success of the Venom, the Venom II is the perfect all-round freestyle kite, giving you the ability to do the tricks you have been dreaming about.
The very quick turning speed and great lift allow you to do the craziest kiteloops and handlepasses and extreme jumps.
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Flexifoil Flexdeck
Flexifoil are about to release their new Flexdeck!
Following the success of the 2004 Flexdeck, there were very little changes need to be made to this already winning board, all it needed was a make-over!
Peter Lynn Vortex
The Peter Lynn Vortex is the perfect fun kite! With its very fast turning, you’ll have an excellent ride in waves, but also a great time just cruising, wake-style riding or free styling.
Kite-loops are a piece of cake. Entry-level riders will enjoy the ease in getting onto the board, as a result of the predictable nature of the Vortex. For the same reason its also easy to re-launch this kite after a crash on the water.
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New Scrub Boards
Scrub are about to release their new range of boards.
Designed primarily for downhill boarding there are also kiteboards will no doubt set a new level in high performance boarding.
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North Rhino
North Rhino 06 stands for top performance in all aspects. It is the kite for competitive riders and those who really want to push their limits.
It offers maximum lift and hangtime together with all the necessary features of a modern Kite designed for expert riders.
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Ozone Access
The user-friendly handling makes the Access the ideal tool for power kiters looking to use a kite to Access the backcountry powder as well as long distance safari's.
The Access kite is simple and safe for people new to the sport of kiting. Power kiters that comprehend the incredible potential for using a kite as a tool need a kite that makes heading into the backcountry hassle free and safe. The Access is light, easy to use and packs small making it the perfect tool to add to a backcountry free-riders current equipment.
Read MoreBack to Bogota!
After a torturous three day expedition I thought I was having a bad time but on arrival at Medellin and meeting event organizers Ines Uribe and Jairo of Yaripa, I discover that most of the other flyers from around the world on the previous day had been trying to fly in Force 8 winds and had trashed most of their kites!
Most had decided it was to be a day of rest and repair and perhaps ‘hit the town’. Around here you do that on horseback!
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Flexifoil Firestorm
The new Firestorm is the kite that has given 2004 World Champion Aaron Hadlow his first victory this year at the PKRA event in Venezuela.
The Firestorm was built with Aarons needs in mind, along with the needs of any well seasoned rider or air-junkie who wants a kite to loop, boost and float with greater control and lift than ever before.
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Ozone Yakuza
There have been quite a few rumours flying about regarding what is going to be happening this year with the new Ozone race kite!
The replacement is the fantastic Ozone Yakuza due out for release shortly!
Available as kite only or complete with lines and handles.
New MBS Boards
MBS are about to release their new range of boards.
Designed primarily for downhill boarding there are also kiteboards will no doubt set a new level in high performance boarding.
Peter Lynn Phantom / ARC Stack
You don’t have to be flying long to discover the wind doesn’t always play when you want it! There’s nothing more frustrating than turning up at your flying site only to find that the predicted 15mph is clearly happening elsewhere.
You either turn around, and make the 120mile trip home or you do what the Powerkiteshop team do and build a 54 square metre traction beast!
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Peter Lynn Pepper
The Pepper is a completely new design in the Peter Lynn range - a well rounded 4-line power kite at a very competitive price. The Pepper is an awesome for the beginner or intermediate flier.
It is stable and forgiving, with a predictable flying behavior providing optimal control in all conditions. Fast and reactive ensuring a great deal of fun for everyone!
Flexifoil Strike 2 (II) Flight Test
After another very windy flight test with the new Flexifoil Strike 2 we got to grips with the new and improved version for 2005!
OK it was blowing 30 knots and I know that in those winds even a plastic carrier bag will fly fairly well, but the difference was noticed in that walking to the water with the kite overhead and no handling input from me it just sat there and didnt twitch about the sky ..I was fully depowered and being lofted and yet the Strike 2 just sat there!
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Flexifoil Buzz and Sting Power Kites
The Buzz and Sting are two new soft foil kites from Flexifoil which make it easy for anyone to get involved in kite flying.
Choose either the two line Buzz or the four line Sting and you are guaranteed a great first experience that will get you hooked on kiting.
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Flexifoil Fusion
The Fusion is the new water kite from Flexifoil.
Following the success of the Firestorm and the Strike 2 in 2005, the Flexi R & D team set out to make a kite for 2006 that had the high performance features of the Firestorm and yet was as easy to use as the Strike 2.
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Flexifoil Strike 2 (II)
The Strike has made a new leap forwards for 2005.
The Strike 2 is a medium aspect ratio, universal kite aimed at all levels of kiteboarder.
It can be used in a 4-line set up with the option to upgrade to the new Flexifoil 5th line control system.
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Flexifoil Sabre
With the kite landboarding and snow kiting markets increasing in popularity, Flexifoil identified a need for a safer, more controllable kites ideal for ever changing wind and weather conditions.
The kite needed to be very different from anything Flexifoil had ever designed before. This allowed the R&D team to take a fresh approach to this area of the market. During this time Flexifoil developed several different designs before deciding on which style would ultimately suit the UK market and help push the development of the sport.
Ozone Frenzy 05
The Frenzy has been a driving force behind Snow kiting, and the relatively unknown sport has developed with astonishing speed, spreading to untouched snow fields all around the globe and invading the imagination of the adrenaline deprived masses.
Snow kiting, previously an obscure past time with a handful of practitioners, now threatens to break into the main stream as one of the most exciting new sports in the world today.
Read MoreAaron Hadlow at Powerkiteshop
World-ranked No1 kitesurfer and Storm 3 rider Aaron Hadlow made a quick stop off at Powerkiteshop before making his flight to the fifth round of the PKRA World Tour in Fuerteventura.
While at Powerkiteshop - Aaron managed to sign up some of their Strike and Storm III's as well as AH Pro Boards for Powerkiteshop customers.
Spring Break Buggy Blast (SBBB)
Megan Edwards knew nothing about buggies until she dropped in on Ivanpah's cracked, dusty and dry lakebed.
Kite buggiers from around the globe gathered near Primm for the tenth annual Spring Break Buggy Blast, an event that regularly persuades people from as far away as New Zealand and Argentina to make a yearly pilgrimage to the cracked and dusty surface of the Ivanpah dry lakebed in Nevada.
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Flexifoil Storm III Flight Test
After another very windy test flight with the new Flexifoil Storm III we have found out why Aaron Hadlow is currently leading the PKRA rankings!
The first thing you notice about this kite is the amazing speed of the turn rate - it caught me out when redirecting the kite after a jump - with a quick flick of the bar the kite is where you want it and is powered up ready and waiting. You've all probably gone for a turn and slowed down a bit having to work the kite to get going again, but with the STORM III - the powers almost there all the time on demand no waiting for the kite to get pick up speed.
Read MoreGround to Air Land Based DVD
It's what you have all been waiting for! A land based power kiting DVD called Ground to Air!
The DVD contains superb clips of buggying, power kiting and landboarding featuring some of the best riders around!
Shot in various locations around the world this DVD is second to none. Powerkiteshop Riders - Jason Locock, Mark Lycett, Sly Jennings, Mark Everitt, John Eaton, Richy Stones, Rob Hills and Dan Eaton also feature pulling off some great buggy and landboarding manoeuvres.
Read MoreFreestyling in Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura (meaning 'windy island') was one of those translations that makes you just want to jetset off and spend a week or two away for some serious fun!
And to top it all off - there was the annual kite festival being held just a 5 minute drive from where you are staying! A dream? Not for Powerkiteshop Team 2004 who took up the challenge of finding some fantastic locations to ride and find out some of the best land based riding locations in the world!
Read MoreAt Peter Lynn HQ - New Zealand!
Together Dan Eaton from Powerkiteshop and Dave Stratton from the design team of G2A take a 38 hour journey for the trip of a lifetime to see some of the best riding locations in the world and meet one of the guys who pioneered the sport of kite traction.
They were not to be disappointed!.............
Read MorePeter Lynn Spark
Check out the latest product from Peter Lynn - the Spark!
Ever seen a person flying a kite on the beach and thought it might be a great deal of fun for you too? Check out the Spark!
Flying kites is fun for everyone, but as with any other sports, you need to get some kite flying skills first before taking on the big ones.
Peter Lynn Phantom
Powerkiteshop Riders Dan Eaton and mJohn Eaton since August 2003 have been seen flying an early prototype of the new Peter Lynn Phantom. Designed primarily for buggying, landboarding and snow kiting.
Since August 2003 Dan and mJohn have been putting them through their paces flying the 6m, 9m, 12m and 16m versions on both landboards and buggies and despite their enormous sizes they are super quick yet very easy to use.
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Peter Lynn Guerilla II Flight Test
After a variable wind weekend - a flight test with the new Peter Lynn Guerilla II showed us how versatile this kite was with us managing to use it for kitesurfing, buggying and kitelandboarding!
This kite is really good in the gusty conditions we had today, but despite this turns very quick for its size and compared to other depowerable foil kites on the day turns quicker but doesn't accelerate quite as quick with no luffing. Improvements on it's predecessor also includes personalised bar pressure that can be obtained by using the two different attachment points on the wingtips.
Read MorePeter Lynn Guerilla II
With the Guerilla II you will enjoy the combination of high performance and comfort.
The kite is excellent for huge jumps, technical tricks and extreme unhooked moves.
It also gives the rider the ability to get onto a new level of riding, while still keeping the stability and forgiving behaviour that you can expect from any Peter Lynn TwinSkin kite.
The Guerilla II will be available from March 2004 with sizes range from 9m to a massive 22m!!!!!
New 2004 Scrub Boards
Scrub's 2004 range is due to hit the market in early March with not only improved graphics and designs but also some amazing pro downhill boards to add to their existing range.
Designed primarily for downhill boarding these boards will also be excellent for kite landboarding.
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Peter Lynn Bomba Flight Test
After a very windy weekend - a flight test with the new Peter Lynn Bomba showed us what the interest of this kite was all about.
"Easy to Use"
"Safe and Predictable"
"Ultimate waveriding and jumping machine" - no queries on this one!
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Flexifoil Strike Flight Test
After another very windy weekend - a flight test with the new Flexifoil Strike showed us what everyone in South Africa is talking about!
Powerkiteshop on BBC X-Change
If you have kids or are a kid yourself you may have caught a glimpse of some of our riders on the popular BBC Childrens programme - X-Change !
Powerkiteshop Rider Rob Cumisky took to the stage again to show the cameras what kitelandboarding was all about and how it was easily accessible to the younger ages!
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New Flexifoil Bullet Sizes
Together with the popularity and flying performance of the Flexifoil Bullet since early 2003 - Flexifoil have decided to increase its range to include both 5.5m and 7.0m.
Some of the Powerkiteshop riders have been flying the larger size Bullets throughout 2003 and are loving their sleek performance and turning rate of their larger versions.
Power Kiting in Portugal
Knowing absolutely nothing of this region of Europe it seemed like a good idea to find out a little before descending upon their second city.
It’s actually the home of vintage port and the world famous explorer Vasco Da Gamma and we guessed that was all the cultural information we needed.
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Ozone Frenzy 2004 Launch
The original Frenzy opened up a whole new direction in kiting.
Refining many areas of the original kite to make the Frenzy 04 a better ride than ever before the Frenzy 04 has more power, lighter handling, stability and a new safety system!
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New Ozone Samurai
There have been quite a few rumours flying about regarding what is going to be happening next year with the Ozone Little Devil.
The replacement is the fantastic Ozone Samurai due out for release mid February 2004!
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Paris Boat Show Full Report 2003
At this year's Paris Boat Show - kite manufacturers gave us an insight to their products for the 2004 season.
Among the manufacturers were companies such as Gaastra, Naish, Takoon, and Flexifoil.
Among some of the products on show were Flexifoils' brand new sized 'Bullet' RAM Air kites in 5.5m and 7.0m.
Peter Lynn Bomba
Meet Peter Lynn's latest kitesurfing addition - the Bomba!
Smooth power, pivots on the tip in turns - this is the new wakestyle waveriding kite to hit the market - due for release in January 2004!
Ultra stable - great for low wind manoeuvres and wave riding - excellent for beginners and pros alike.
Read MoreRebble on a Training Day
Powerkiteshop Instructors have recently added the new Peter Lynn Rebble to their selection of kites to use for training purposes.
Together with its easy handling and stable characteristics - course fliers were able to use it for both their Power Kiting and Kite Buggying stages of the course and were able to get upwind easier than with other kites being used on the day.
Ozone Frenzy 2004
The original Frenzy opened up a whole new direction in kiting.
On the snow it really set the standard with rider Guillaume Chastagnol taking first place in the 2003 winter tour, and Fabrice Tripier Mondacin French Champion 2003.
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Powerkiteshop Inside Out TV Appearance
If you were lucky enough to catch the regional BBC Programme Inside Out recently - you may have seen a few familiar faces!
Together with a whole host of different aspects of power kiting - some of the Powerkiteshop riders including Esther Cumisky, Rob Cumisky, Dan Eaton and Jason Locock as well as Dave Stratton from design team G2A were seen performing for the cameras as part of a half hour primetime TV slot.
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Powerkiteshop Newsround TV Appearance
If you have kids or are a kid yourself you may have caught a glimpse of some of our riders on the popular BBC Childrens Current Affairs programme - 'Newsround'!
After a strenuous no-wind demonstration in the arena at the Bristol Kite Festival - some of the Powerkiteshop riders were interviewed for the show that appeared on Monday 4th September 2003.
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Peter Lynn at Powerkiteshop
If you were lucky enough to purchase a Peter Lynn product the other week - then you may have spotted a familiar signature on your purchased items!
New Zealand manufacturer - Peter Lynn - was in the UK last week and as well as performing with his big show kites at both the Portsmouth and Bristol kite festival - Peter managed a few days in the shop - discussing what is new for next year as well answering phone calls regarding Peter Lynn Products!
Read MoreKitelandboarding for the King!
Grouped together in a darkened waiting area - a lonely airport attendant decides to start a conversation, "So where are you flying out to?", "Amman, Jordan" I replied. "Holiday or business?" "It's the King's birthday and he has invited a few of his friends over and we are putting on a show" "Wow! What are you doing?" "Flying kites" I replied coyly.
Then I realised what I'd said. At last, Kites are cool, so cool and good to watch that you can be invited around the world by supporters or even Kings to see them, times are changing!
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Peter Lynn Rebble
Take a glimpse of the new land based foil kite from Peter Lynn!
Renowned for their innovative designs and fantastic performing foils - Peter Lynn now has a new land-based foil designed specifically for buggying.
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New Scrub Boards
Scrub also have a new range of boards out shortly with some amazing new graphics and names.
Designed primarily for downhill boarding these boards will be excellent for kite landboarding.
For riders for high speed runs, carves and no speed wobbles.
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New MBS Boards
MBS are about to release their new range of boards.
Designed primarily for downhill boarding these boards will no doubt set a new level in high performance boarding.
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New Peter Lynn Competition XR Buggy
The new competition XR is a heavy-duty version of the standard competition buggy. Made using thicker tubes and stronger connections!
The standard seat has been upgraded from simple webbing to a fully adjustable version made from strong-coated fabric and is equipped with a lower back support. The riding position can now be changed for optimum comfort.
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Flexifoil Storm II Demonstrations
Now you can try out the Storm II before it is released!
Simply email us with the words "Storm II" in the subject line and we will inform you of the latest location and times that our team rider will be demonstrating Flexifoil' latest water relaunchable kite.
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New Flexifoil Blade 3
After much speculation, we can now confirm that the third generation in the legendary Blade series will be coming soon.
The Blade III is the ultimate in ram-air inflated traction kites, offering excellent stability coupled with big lift for land, snow or water use. Particularly ideal for snow kiting, the Blade III is available as a four line kite with handles or a four line kite with Variable Power System (VPS). It can also be flown as a two line kite with bar.
The New Peter Lynn Guerilla
The new Peter Lynn Guerilla is a high performance kite specially for the kiteboarder who wants to ride to their limits.
The Guerilla consists of two layers of fabric with a set of profiles stitched in between.
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First Encounters with the Ozone Frenzy
After a very windy weekend - a flight test with the new Ozone Frenzy proved to us what all the hype is about.
"Universal" - definitley!
"Safe" - absolutely!
"Big Airtime" - no queries on this one!
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Kitelandboarding in Colombia
Turbulence doesn't bother many Powerkiters though 10 hours of it in a Jumbo eventually got me twitching. We ended up watching the ceiling mounted TV showing a boring film while a disaster movie went on around it!
When we did touch down it was 30°c and windy, the terrain was mountainous which was good and we soon found the people to be really friendly. The hotel was cracking, 27th floor with a superb view over the town of Bogota with its skyscrapers, banks and Presidential Palace.
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Paris Boat Show Full Report
At this year's Paris Boat Show - kite manufacturers gave us an insight to their products for the 2003 season. Among the manufacturers were companies such as RRD, Airush, Naish, Takoon, and Flexifoil.
Among some of the products on show were Flexifoils' brand new 'Bullet' RAM Air kite, the Storm II water relaunchable, as well as their kite specific kite landboards.
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