True to Dave’s never ending story of high action adrenaline lifestyle full of tales from crashes not only in windsurfing but cars and bikes. This one happened upon his visit to RRD Roberto Ricci Design where he gets involved in another crash with Roberto’s Aston Martin. Video by Dave White.
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Daves Full Story Here including a chat with Roberto
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The London Boat Show is hosting the World’s first full scale Indoor SUP Sprint Championships is this weekend.
Friday 14th to Sunday 16th January 2011.
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A 70m Pool, thumping Rock Show sound and light system and 15 of the best UK SUP racers going head to head in the pool. Backed by Starboard SUP and Red Paddle Co this event brings SUP to a totally new audience they have an exhibition stand at the show and the interest so far has been fantastic.
Competition starts Friday and runs until Sunday. The Racing is at 3:15pm each day for one hour. Entry into the London International Boat show is £13 and kids go free.
Entry into the SUP racing is free once inside the boat show.
There is a qualifying event on Friday morning at the Boat Show, which is open to all Stand Up Paddle fans.
All kit is provided and if you qualify you get a free hotel room for the weekend and backstage passes.
2011 is shaping up to be a great season for SUP. We are not letting a bit of a cold spell get in the way of supporting and growing SUP in all areas.
Airush introduces the Widebody concept with the Sector 60. At nearly 4 inches (10cm) wider than other production kiteboard, the light-wind advantages of the Sector 60 concept are clear.
The Sector 52 is based on the ideology of a high performance Fre- erace directional, with high wind performance for heavier riders or a dedicated light wind board for light weight riders. The Sector 52 also offers a more maneuverable option to its big brother the Sector 60.
Innovations in the fin configuration and hull design create an easy to use, yet high performance freerace board, that simply outperform traditional light-wind boards through significant steps forward in up- wind recreational performance.
The obvious increase in width enables the Sector to get going ear- lier, and continue planning in absolutely minimal wind conditions. Developed to be used in conjunction with kites such as the Airush Lithium LW (Light Wind) 13 & 15m, the combined innovation enables you to ride the relatively smaller sizes than traditional light wind kites from around the 7 knot threshold.
| MODEL | SIZE | FRONT FINS |
BACK FINS |
| SECTOR 60 | 172 cm x 60 cm (5’8” x 23 1/2) |
22 CM | 18 CM |
| SECTOR 52 | 173 cm x 52 cm (5’8” x 20 1/2) |
18 cm | 15 CM |
All the latest 2011 Kit Available from Airush Kitesurfing
Buy the Airush Sector V2 in the Earth Air and Water Shop
Optimal kite performance, research and development for the 2011 Varial focused on increased turning speed, power delivery, and bar feel to provide unsurpassed performance and effortless appeal that will continue to thrill riders at every level. Maintaining the stability, lift, and safety of its predecessor, the 2011 Varial goes beyond exceptional, with improved parked power, better relaunch faster turning speed and improved frame stability making the foundation of a great kite, even better. For an entirely new perspective on what superiority feels like in a kite, the Varial 2011 takes the rider to new heights each and every time.
For 2011, ACTive Engineering (Active Conical Tension) is again incorporated into the entire Varial line. This innovative design concept allows the control surfaces of the kite to change their profile in direct response to airflow and kite speed, while leaving the power generating surfaces undisturbed and maintaining a clean airflow over the canopy. This translates into unmatched drift-back stability in dynamic situations such as wave riding or light gusty winds, offering a very stable and forgiving platform that allows the rider to focus more on their riding and less on their kite.
All the latest 2011 Kit Available from Airush Kitesurfing
Airush One Kitesurf Kite 2011
A revolutionary breakthrough for kiteboarding, the Airush ONE incorporates a single strut design that delivers exceptional stability, amazing lightwind performance, and incredible ease of use and safety in a kite that is remarkably simple and fun. With more than 12 months spent on development and fine-tuning, we introduce the AIRUSH ONE kite as a premium Hybrid Delta design for 2011. Airush has made it possible to reduce the weight of the kite by 25-30% lighter than a kite of equal size.
As you set up the ONE for the first time, you will see that it is fast and easy, a no-brainer to rig. With only one strut, there is no need for a one-pump system. A short and simple V1 bridle and sweep of the LE make it nearly impossible to snag your bridle on the wingtip in a crash/inversion situation and allows for full-flag-out safety system enabling the kite to be steered and controllable when the kite is completely depowered. This works extremely well for the emerging surf market.
With its patent-pending single strut design, the AIRUSH ONE boasts a very lightweight canopy that maximizes both the turning surfaces and power generating surfaces, for an increased power-toweight ratio. This results in a kite that has the feel and turning speed of a smaller kite with the power and command of a larger kite.
When you fly the AIRUSH ONE, you will notice that the kite is very lively and you will feel how quickly it pivots around the axis of the strut for immediate response with input from the bar. This pivotal turning makes the AIRUSH ONE an ideal kite in both waves and freeride conditions. Thanks to increased sweep in the LE combined with a proportional increase in diameter of the frame of the kite, relaunch is virtually effortless.
Clocking in around 25-30% lighter than a kite of equal size, along with an increased diameter leading edge and a deep profile, the AIRUSH ONE is incredibly efficient and stable in light wind conditions. With, quite literally, zero back stall, this is a kite that both advanced riders and rank beginners will enjoy, as it is not only forgiving, but steady and predictable as well. In the larger sizes, you will immediately notice the benefits of the turning speed in lighter wind conditions.
The ONE is also extremely easy to tune to your preference with the adjustable bar pressure and bar throw. The 3 wingtip settings allows for a Low, Medium and High bar pressure to meet the your preference.
COMES WITH AIRUSH SMART BAR.
Sizes:
6m – £809
9m – £909
12m – £979
15m – £1079
All the latest 2011 Kit Available from Airush Kitesurfing
FAST RESPONSIVE CUTTING EDGE C-KITE
Edging out from the crowd, the Razor C-kite establishes itself with new blood as the leader in the new school C-kite uprising. Perfectly aligned with the demands of the C-kite enthusiasts, freestyle fanatics and waves purists, the Razor captures traditional C-kite speed and power delivery, with a new level of lift, depower and bar feel. Developed with the help of our pro freestyle team Gisela Pulido, Alex Pastor and Tom Herbert, the result is a kite that exceeds expectations and delivers the highest level of performance within the reach of intermediate riders.
Designed to be flown on 5 lines, the Razor has a clean profile and increased aspect ratio for increased lift and hangtime, while still retaining incredible unhooked performance. With aggressive graphics, Airush’s hardcore construction details and smooth but deliberate power delivery, the Razor is sure to make its mark as the true C-kite aficionado’s C-kite.
COMES WITH NEW 2011 AIRUSH 5-LINE SMART BAR.
SIZES:
– 5m – £899
– 7m – £949
– 9m – £1049
– 11m – £1129
– 13m – £1179
All the latest 2011 Kit Available from Airush Kitesurfing
GENETICALLY SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE & AUTORELAUNCH.
Ultimately superior, ultimately precise, the Lithium delivers exactly where and when you need it. With the smoothest power delivery and forgiving gust response, the 2011 Lithium gets you riding at a level you never thought possible. Optimal turning capability, increased range and decreased bar pressure allows for a refined yet direct feel, putting you in control in all conditions.
Standing out as the kite that can do it all, the Lithium suits any level rider, offering the best in effortless relaunch, pivotal turning and smooth power delivery. Designed to excel in performance where it matters most, the Lithium integrates the V2 bridle system for the ultimate riding experience with simplicity and safety always in the fore front. When every session counts, let the Lithium change your perspective on what high performance really feels like.
COMES WITH NEW 2011 AIRUSH SMART BAR.
Sizes:
– 4m – £839
– 6m – £889
– 8m – £949
– 10m – £1009
– 12m – £1079
All the latest 2011 Kit Available from Airush Kitesurfing
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