2010 EVO in 25-30knots (83 kilo )

The new 2010 Evo feels much smoother than last year although its bar pressure /sheeting force seems to have increased form the Evo 2009. The Evo 2010 definately has a better low end to high end windrange  than the 2009. Jumps are huge and floaty and the kite loops with awesome power – unhooked is where the evo 2010 kite seems to be best, sitting right in the middle of the window  and pushes your confidence in strong wind.

Its overall looks dont look particuarly ‘Delta’ shaped – but C shaped (low aspect)- it has the bar pressure and jumping ability of a ‘ C’ but with added de-power.The evo 2010 will not dissapoint Evo fans and lovers – I cant wait to try it out in 4 line mode this weekend in waves.
In my opinion a very easy to use sheet & go kite

In the same session I also had a blast on the Vegas 2010 – what a kite ! The bar pressure funnily enough felt lighter than the Evo – steering was so direct in freeide mode I wasnt sure I had North’s premuim ‘C’ Vegas in my hands at all.

The kite looks more High aspect than before and very C shaped – a very user friendly kite – in honesty I have been riding the Evo since the diabolical Vegas 08 but now feel it may be time to re- visit the ole friend.

Gower kiteriders are now based on swansea bay offering all various watersports for all.

On offer from our beach premises we have : Kitesurfing, powerkiting, kite landboarding , kite buggying, stand up paddleboarding, ZAPCAT rides , wakesurfing, slacklining, beach volleyball, space hoppers and a cool relaxed place to chill out on the beach this summer.

call- 07799062447

Swansea Bay delivered big time to give us sunshine, showers and big winds !

From friday through to monday Swansea bay, south wales delived strong winds to the very large crew of Pros, amateurs and spectators who battled the elements to see the UK’S finest kite crew showing what they do best. We were even lucky to get a show from 5 times world champion Aaron Hadlow who had come to support the event. In 35-40knot wind the World champion showed the large beach crowd various moves from his repoitoir landing in only a foot of water with cat like ability. The event has really inspired Swansea’s kiting community.

Gower kiteriders who are based on Swansea bay have seen an increase in people wanting to get into kitesports. From basic lots of fun powerkiting, to kite landboarding and kite buggying and then into the water with our ’2 day learn to kitesurf’ course

  

Fingers crossed the event will be held in Swansea bay next year as part of The BKSA super series event locations.

<strong>RESULTS</strong>

Kiteival 09 Swansea

Dates- May 15th-17th Location- Swansea Bay Swansea South Wales

Event Sponsor- The City and County of Swansea Council Co-Event Sponsor- Gower Kiteriders, Flexifoil , North

Tour Sponsors- Red Bull, Deadman, Buff, King of Watersports

Disciplines- Kitesurf, Kitelandboard, Kitebuggy Freestyle and Kitesurf Course Racing

Results after 3 days of non stop wind and 97 competitors !

Kitesurf Freestyle

Pro Men

1 – Toby Raw
2 – Sam Light
3 – Ali Barratt

Pro Ladies

1 – Hannah Whitely
2 – Nicki Rudd
3 – Sarah Silvester

Am Men

1 – Tom Butler
2 – Sam Moore
3 – Ben Todd

Am Ladies

1 – Megan Griffiths
2 – Sukie Robertson
3 – Sherly Confue

Seniors

1 – Pete Whitely
2 – Matthew Davies
3 – Marc Rowley

Juniors
1 – Dan Morrice
2 – Dan Sweeney
3 – Oli Bridge

Course Racing Kitesurf 1 Steph Bridge
2 Andy Gratwick
3 Denzil Williams
4 Steve Stubbs
5 Callum Edge
6 Darren Pompey
7 Jason Mc Caffery
8 James Longmuir
9= Rob Darling
9= Dom Moore
11= Neil Harper
11= Nicky Rudd
13= Alex Laird
13= Matt Smith
13= Peter Whiteley
16 James Edwards
17 Steve Mews

Kitelandboard Freestyle
Mens

1st: Lewis Wilby

2nd: AJ Philipsen

3rd: Nick Austin

Juniors

1st: James Langton

2nd Greg Chilton

4th = Robbie Shire Maidment, Ted Polkey , Jack Daykin

Kitebuggy Freestyle

1st Will McKeen

2nd Neil Oakden

3rd Frazier Cohen
Thanks to everyone involved .

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Richard Gowers

events@kitesurfing.org
chairman@kitesurfing.org
http://www.kitesurfing.org

Check this movie if you’re new to Kitesports

Blown – Trailer from main media on Vimeo.

Come and join the fun !!!

Easter weekend saw the first customers stay in Oceans Eleven holiday cottage in Mumbles swansea.

The cottage which can sleep up to 5 is situated a stones throw away from the Mumbles promanade with easy access to the water for your SUP board or a 10 minutes drive to the best kiting spot in the area!

Mumbles is a lovely village with restaurants, pubs and cafes all centred around the spectacular views across swansea bay.

The details of the cottage include|:

Sleeps 4 (1 double , 2 singles ) lounge sofa can accomodate 1.
Lounge with 3 seater sofa, flatcsreen TV and DVD and floor cushions & Log burning fire
Fully equiped kitchen with gas cooker and breakfast bar stereo CD/MD.
First floor Wetroom shower bathroom
sea views over swansea bay from double bedroom
Outside entertaining areas to front and rear of property
Japanese style HOT TUB garden
House faces – East and as situated up a quiet cul de sac road in southend of Mumbles with easy access to shops, pubs and restaurants all within 5/10 minute walk.

The new wet room was a success with the clients and I must say a big thankyou to ‘Steve’ for helping me out of a tight spot in getting the place up to scratch on time.

“Cheers Stevo I owe you”  

More info and testimonials can be found on the facebook group ‘Oceans eleven cottage- mumbles’.

PRICES START FROM 300 for 3 nights

TO GET IN TOUCH CALL- 07799062447

is it easy?

The Simple answer is “yes” if you can fly a kite on land then you can kiteboard on the snow, and even if you cant fly a kite the basics can be learnt pretty quick.
The hard part is deciding whether you are going to ride a snowboard or a set of skis.
Im a skier at heart,but my first outing in light winds with a 12m Ozone frenzy foil kite was actually with a snowboard.
If you can kitesurf or kite landboard it will be instinctive, and going ‘UP’ hills is a pleasant bonus!!
If you are keen to give it a try Gower kiteriders can highly reccomend there affiliate welsh school ‘Big blue kitesurfing’ who
are out in switzerland till the end of march – and have spaces in their 8 sleeper chalet.

Within easy reach of piste skiing this location offers customers the opportunity to snow kite and piste ski/snowboard  all
in one day.
Other contingency activities include a 2 mile downhill toboggan run through the trees,exploring the mountains and glaciers or just taking time to take
in the stunning scenery and fresh mountain air.

We thought it was about time to write a liitle about North kiteboarding’s new ‘GONZALES’ BOARD
The North Gonzales is a true all-terrain machine. Medium width and soft forgiving flex the North Gonzales is a great free-ride board with plenty of comfort for cruising and jumping.
It is a cruisey twin-tip at heart, great for every-day riding and comes in 3 sizes 135, 143, 151.
The Unique design features such as rounded rails, soft flex and special carving fins makes the North Gonzales a great board for getting up and riding as soon as possible, the 151cm is a great light wind board but can also handle the heat – as personally tested in 30knots!
The control is further enhanced by a wood sandwich construction and soft flex characteristics which seem to let the board handle the conditions if the wind picks up and also take soft landings on big jumps.

Small swept fins give you endless grip and very little drag to rip high speed carves in flat water and waves and the new footpads are very comfortable and also easily adjustable.

The North Gonzales is a great freeriding board, even in the toughest conditions, the North Gonzales makes riding easier and lets you focus on just getting out and riding!
We were all really shocked when we tried the board for the first time – The Gonzales is a really good board ! and at a fantastic price we were wondering if North made a mistake, They haven’t! they’ve got it all right this year the North Gonzales is a great board for all riders.
Buy your North Gonzales here GKR SHOP