New Kites: Kahoona Plus V5 Review

June 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment

This year I will be using Best Kahoona+ whilst teaching in my kite school. Before I let students out on the kites, I tested one to make sure they are safe and ready to be used. This is my Kahoona Plus V5 review.Kahoona Plus V5 Review

Out of the bag you can see and feel that the double layer ripstop is really beefing up the kite this year. It gives you a sense that they are bomb proof. The look of the kite this year is quite different to previous years, with solid colour patterns making it noticeable in the sky.

The general construction of the kite has been improved with better one pump attachments and better “bumpers” on the leading edge. [Read more...]

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Kitesurfing Eire: Top 10 Kite Spots in Ireland

May 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Hailed as the cold water Indonesia by enthusiastic surfers the world over Ireland has its fair share of Aussies, Kiwis and Yanks occupying its surf breaks countrywide. Though kite spots in Ireland tends to be the preserve of ruddy faced locals in 5mm wetsuits with lunch boxes packed by their mums.

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Kitesurfing in Ireland tends to have the backdrop of an idealised postcard, and even a few sideways hailstones and wicked northerly winds won’t change that. A three hour Atlantic session on an October afternoon, then a steamy shower, salty chips and a pint of Guinness – it’s enough to make a man homesick.

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Kitesurfing North Carolina: Where's the wind at?

August 14, 2012 by Leave a Comment

As a kitesurfing destination, North Carolina has a lot going for it. Its 301 mile coastline offers smooth, shallow waters, perfect winds and plenty of power zones.

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Perfect winds and plenty of power zones. Image: Flickr/ Dan Zen

REAL Watersports in Cape Hatteras was the first company ever to teach people how to kitesurf. There are now dozens of first-rate training schools, suppliers and operators up and down the state that can cater for all your kitesurfing needs.

While a primitive form of kitesurfing board may have been invented in England in the early 1800s, today North Carolina is the world’s hub for the sport. Let’s look at some of the best places to catch some air.

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Independent Kitesurfing Holidays: How to get cheap car rental

June 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment

If you’re planning to explore exotic kiteboarding destinations like South Africa, Egypt, Indonesia, or Barbados, you’ll need to set up car rental for transportation.

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Store your kitesurfing gear in the right car rental. Image: Flickr/ quadrocopter

While the board, harness, kite, and wetsuit are rather compact, a vehicle with enough room to store all your gear out of sight is preferable.

Also, it may pay off to consider the roads and beaches you’ll be driving on – there’s nothing worse than getting stuck in the sand on some unknown coastline as daylight wanes.

Truck rentals are expensive – as is the gas it takes to fuel them. A decent size car with a good trunk may get the job done, but it’s best to go with a mid-size SUV or crossover with 4×4 capabilities and proven off-road capabilities.

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Cook Islands Kitesurfing Competition 2011

April 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment

In June 2011 the Cook Islands will be hosting its inaugural International Cook Islands Kitesurfing Competition in Aitutaki, with some of the world’s biggest names in kitesurfing competing. The Cook Islands Kitesurfing Association has organised the event which promises to launch the Cook Islands as an international kitesurfing destination with some of the world’s biggest names set to compete in the line-up.

The competition opens with an exhibition event on 25th June 2011 at Muri Lagoon and the main competition takes place at Motu Maina Iti off Aitutaki from 29th June to 2nd July 2011.

Two-time world champion Jesse Richman has confirmed he’ll be competing; the Maui born 18 year old is a two-time KPWT champion and has won gold in international competitions all over the world. Also competing and going for gold is Cameron Dietrich, one of kitesurfing’s biggest names and has also been named the sport’s worldwide ambassador.

The judge’s panel will also include some impressive names in the kitesurfing world. Three-time Queen of the Air Susi Mai has agreed to judge along with Tahitian pro rider Moehau Goold.

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