The Jan/Feb issue of GUST featured Ivan Van Vuuren, and took a peek into the history of his brand, Coreban and their vision for the future.
Check out their latest video and share your views in our comments section below this post.
Gaasta International Team Rider, Leonard Rose
Leonard Rose Brazil 2009 from Leo on Vimeo.
Contact Ant/Esti on 022 772 1114 for more information about Gaastra Kites in South Africa.
NEW BEST KITES - WAROO AND NEMESIS 2010
BEST Africa is eagerly awaiting their order of the 2010 kites. The two models to look out for are the Nemesis and the Waroo.
NEMESIS NXG - For the performance rider
The all new Nemesis NXG sets the news strandard for BEST for performance riding, providing a great balance of C-kite responsiveness and SLE performance. Demanding riders will find it the perfect choice for aggressive Big-air and high powered Freestyle riding.
BEST nemesis-nxg 2010
Combining a Cuben equipped LE with Twister Techtm and a radical new wingtip layout delivers faster, more powerful turn initiation with reduced bar pressure, maximizing handling responsiveness in any wind conditions. The reduced diameter Cuben Equipped LE reduces drag and improves LE stiffness; allowing you to ride the Nemesis NXG harder and faster upwind and still deliver more than enough lift to satisfy any Big-air freak.
A deeper, more powerful central canopy profile delivers great light wind ability while the VP3 bridle completely eliminates backstall, even when riding unhooked, ensuring that the NXG remains ultra stable across its entire wind range. Add in Canopy Framing, a 3D Kevlar airframe and Best’s legendary Surf Tough construction and you have the perfect kite choice for all performance focused riders, in any wind, on any wave.
WAROO 2010 - For the free-rider
The 2010 Waroo takes the Freeride concept further than before, adding Kahoona like ease of use and Nemesis aerodynamic performance to deliver the ultimate ‘do anything ride everywhere’ kite.
BEST Waroo 2010
The addition of Twister Tech, EZ pump and the new Flat-Pack LE construction make the 2010 Waroo more responsive and fun to fly than before. Revised canopy profiling delivers huge depower while a new Delta-wingtip design ensures that this will be the easiest relaunching Waroo you have ever owned.
The ‘2010 Waroo comes with a revised VP3 bridle for perfect stability and ABC Auto Tune for confidence-inspiring versatility and ease of use. The well known Surf Tough build quality, 3D Kevlar Airframe and original Canopy Framing ensure your Waroo can withstand any abuse you throw at it.
For more information on either of these kites, drop the BEST AFRICA guys a line or check out their site.
Two reasons to visit Blouberg this weekend
1. The Turkish have landed on our kitebeach. For the latest in the salvage operation, check out the press release from SAMSA dated 15th Sept 09.
2. The 2010 Switchblade is landing shortly. Visit the Cabrinha Shop or www.cabrinhakites.com for more details.
Nixon Fluro Rubber Player
Limited edition Nixon watch
If you haven’t already spotted one of these sexy watches on one of your fellow kiters or in the shops; here’s introducing the Limited Edition Fluro Rubber Player. This watch combines action sports with a classic form and even has a bling diamond at six o’ clock. It comes in four colours, which will be launched one colour at a time in a custom molded, high-polish and gloss finish polyurethane.
It’s a fun watch - a reminder of not to take things too seriously!
Go for the GUST orange one!
Have a great Monday.
Lost at Dungeons and new Dakine products
This morning caught up with Reinhardt Fourie, brand manager of Dakine, to hear about his experience at Dungeons last Tuesday. He landed up treading water for over 40 mins, contending with severe rip currents, thoughts of possible shark attacks and managed to stay calm amidst all of this.
Listen to Reindardt’s story here as well as highlights from the new product line for kiteboarders.
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- Reinhardt Surfing Sunset 2009 - image Nic Botma
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- Dakine Power Clip Lock Buckle System
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- Dakine Warlock Kite Footstrap System
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- Dakine Sonic Harness
Visit dakine.com for the latest product line for guys and girls.
North Rebel 2010
Have you checked out the new North shop in Table View? Visit them at 14 Beach Boulevarde and demo the new Rebel.
Cabrinha Kites - The Year of the rider
GUST magazine was fortunate enough to attend the international media and dealer meeting in Tarifa, Spain earlier this month. It was an opportunity to get the inside scoop on all the new gear and ride the much talked about Nomad. For the full gallery on images from the trip click on Tarifa Cabrinha images.
Listen to Podcast here - Interview with Pete Cabrinha
Click here for videos of the presentation in Spain.
Ben Wilson DVD, Coming Together
The new Ben Wilson dvd ”Coming Together” is here!
The dvd’s title is a reference to those m a g i c days when you score the perfect combination of wind and waves, and feature’s SA’s own big wave legend Twiggy.
The who’s who of wave riding deliver stellar performances including, Josh Mulcoy, Maurcio Abreu, Moehau Goold, Reo Stevens, John Amundson, Bertrand Fleury, Ryland Blakeney, Marc Ramsier, Grant Baker, Jake Gordon, Martin Vari and of course Ben Wilson himself.
Highlights of the dvd would have to be when Ben Wilson and Reo Stevens join Mick fanning, Stephanie Gilmore. Beau Young, Dave Kalama and Robby Naish in Micronesia for a once in a lifetime day of perfect waves.
“It was a pretty sick day, there was pretty much every type of surfing you could do going on. There were some real sick moments, Reo was doing Reo’s, fully throwing tail and Ben pulling in, it was sick, it was really sick to watch. Like it’s hard enough getting barreled as it is and then to guide his (Ben) kite through it, it was sick to watch for sure”. Mick Fanning
To order your copy of “Coming together” click here
The 2010 CABRINHA Nomad
There has been plenty of hype surrounding the new Cabrinha Nomad. GUST has been lucky enough to have been invited to attend the media launch in Tarifa, Spain. I will embark on interviews with the legendary Pete Cabrinha himself, as well as team riders like Susi Mai. We’ll be testing and writing about the new kites, but until then, we are publishing the official press release for your interest.
Contact your local Cabrinha distributor for a demo and pricing.
The 2010 Naish Cult
The 2010 Cult returns as one of the world’s most user friendly all-terrain kitesurfing kite. The new simplified bridles provide direct and light bar feel, and the degree of Sigma angle has been increased to improve turning characteristics and linear bar feel.
The Cult is designed for beginner through advanced kiteboarders seeking a stable, easy-handling kite. The Cult now boasts an even larger sweet spot, ideal pull through the turns, and enhanced smoothness. Beginners will enjoy the smooth and responsive steering, light bar pressure, and depower capability. Advanced riders will appreciate the balanced feel hooked-in or unhooked. The easy re-launch will help beginner to advanced rider get back up and going in a moment.
It’s available in the following sizes: 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9, 10.5, 12, 13.5, 15
Why the Sigma Outline and Geotech on the 2010 Cult
The 2010 Cult continues as Naish’s Sigma Outline/GeoTech LE kite. The Sigma Outline moves the center of effort behind the tow point and produces balanced linear power with light bar pressure at all angles of attack. GeoTech incorporates straight segments in the LE from strut to strut to provide constant canopy tension with a wrinkle free canopy, and no collapsing to assure a huge sweet spot.
2010 Universal Control System
The 2010 Universal Control System has a new front line configuration that was inspired by the Naish Shift System. The front lines now have a 3m single line to a Y point. The front flagging leash system has been improved and weight saved by removing the stainless Center Line Organizer and Swivel. The bar comes standard with the Smart Loop, auto-orienting sheeting loop, and optional sliding stopper.
With a greatly improved “through the bar” front line leash system, and new larger floaters, the 2010 Universal Control System is more streamlined and functional than ever before. It will come standard with both the 2010 Cult and Helix.
Whether you are a beginner looking for a kite that’s safe, stable, and reliable; Or a seasoned veteran looking for one kite that does everything, the Cult is an excellent choice!
