Flexifoil Hadlow ID .. The Future of Kitesurfing

The Hadlow ID is a totally new kite to join the Hadlow Collection. Sitting along side the Hadlow Pro it is designed as an accessible, easy to use, de-powerable C kite. This is a kite that originally stems from the Pro but has the benefits of de-power and easy relaunch due to it’s many dramatic changes.

Flexifoil Hadlow ID Kitesurfing

The vision for the ID was to create a kite that would be credible, had a solid feel, great for Freestyle but also a kite that you can jump on at almost any level. Equipped with a Bridled supported leading edge this kite can boost, de-power for wave riding but still create enough pop for Wakestyle Tricks. Even if you are just learning to jump this kite can suit you, easily covering Intermediate through to Pro.

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MGP and JD Bug Scooters for Christmas: Two of the Best

It seems that a scooter is on every young persons Christmas list to Santa this year… JD Bug, Madd Gear Pro (MGP), Grit or one of the other brands that are out there ready to load on the big man’s sleigh…

The Airhead team thought we would ask our pals at The Beach Hut for two of this years hot scooter hits and this is what they came up with.

JD Bug Pro X one piece
JD Bug Pro X One Piece Fixed Scooter V1.0

The new Pro X is the first fixed head model in the Pro Series range and features a completely new, and extremely strong, 4″ deck together with a new Pro X fork which is stronger and thicker than any JD have produced before. The JD Bug Pro X One Piece Fixed Scooter is the final model to be added to the Pro Series range for 2011… This baby also comes in Matt Black and Pepper White.. A must to check out if your looking for the latest in stunt scooters.

JD Pro X Spec:
Weight: 2900g
Max Height 750mm
Pro series Chromo handlebar
Rubber BMX Rock Grips
Deck: 510 x 100mm, aircraft grade aluminium
Full length heavy duty grip
Reverse lock quad collar clamp
Pro X fixed fork
JD Pro series headset
100mm spoked metal cores
ILQ-9 Bearings

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Nidecker Paddle Switzerland

New film footage from Nidecker in Switzerland …

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Big Wave Surfing Portugal

This is the biggest wave ever surfed of the coast of Porugal.

Garrett McNamara got this wave at Praia do Norte beach, Nazare, Portugal. Garrett was towed in to this 90 foot monster wave

This is something you just cannot do with out proper back up and support… to find out more check out SupConnect

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2011 BSUPA National Championships, Watergate Bay

Extreme Academy 2011 BSUPA National Championships,Watergate Bay, Cornwall

October 15th/16th 2011. Cornwall at it’s finest.

Extreme Academy 2011 BSUPA National Championships,Watergate Bay, Cornwall from BSUPA on Vimeo.

Enjoy the highlights from a great weekend of competition and standup paddle boarding.

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BSUPA 2011 National Championships 2011 Results

After a great weekend at Watergate Bay which was a complete success here are the all important results

Watergate bay SUP results

2011 BSUPA Mens National Wave Champion
1st Gareth Grant
2nd Scott Gardener
3rd Adam Zervas
4th Neal Gent

2011 BSUPA Womens National Wave Champion
1st Maria Buchanan
2nd Abby Ekingood
3rd Mi Richardson
4th Laura Williams

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Paddle Round the Pier 2012

As with all great events they have to look at marketing and logos every year to make sure that the stay current, Paddle Round The Pier is no exception to that rule.

Paddle Round The Pier is now established in the European events diary and attracts in the region of 40,000 visitors over the weekend… so here for you to check out in the new PRTP logo for 2012 just to get you going for next years fantastic event….

Paddle Round the Pier 2012 sports event

Make sure you put these days in you diary for 2012.

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BSUPA 2011 National Championships, Watergate Bay

BSUPA 2011 National Championships, Watergate Bay 15th & 16th October.

Britain’s stand-up paddlesurf (SUP) champions will be decided in a winner-takes-all national championship event at Watergate Bay in October.
The Extreme Academy will host the British Stand Up Paddle Association (BSUPA) championships on the weekend of 15th and 16th October 2011 in an event which will attract the UK’s best exponents of this emerging form of surfing.

Watergate Bay BSUPA 2011

Competitors will take part in two different disciplines, with divisions for men and women. A long-distance ocean paddle race will see competitors cover up to five miles, requiring skill, technique and stamina; while wave-riding skills will be tested in a performance surfing competition.

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Grit Scooter Ultra Light Wheels

Scooter news from The Beach Hut:

The guy’s at The Beach Hut have informed us they will be getting Madd Gear Pro (MGP) scooters in over the next couple of weeks… Make sure you get your orders in as stocks will be limited.

The all new Grit Ultra Light scooter wheel is not only stylish but they help to keep the weight down on your scooter.. now available at The Beach Hut, Littlehampton.

Grit Ultra Light Wheel

Product Description
Alloy hubs with pierced channel so the urethane bonds through the hub
88A Urethane for high performance
CNC’ed cores, suit front or rear
White PU, core colours: Silver, Black, Purple, Blue, Pink, Gold, Green

Grit wheel green

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Kitesurfing 1-2-1 instruction – Baker Academy

If you are looking for quality Kitesurf, Windsurf, Paddle Board or Fitness instruction be sure to check out the Baker Academy… the team at the Baker Academy cater for all levels of abilities and offer professional service you can count on.

Ant Baker pro windsurfer and kitesurfing instructor
Ant Baker

Ant Baker and the team offer instruction in the UK, Egypt and in Hawaii and their instruction will ensure you get the very best from your water time

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