Just had some of the Airush ONE kitesuf kites arrive in. Something a little different to the norm, the Airush ONE has only ONE canopy strut, making the kite much lighter, yet none of the toughness has been lost. The weight difference makes the ONE far quicker and more responsive that other kites of it size, and priced at under £ 1k for a 12m complete kite with bar, the pricing is right too! Industry feedback on this range of kites has been fantastic, with magazines quoting:

“… lemme say it is without compare the most capable light wind 12m I’ve ever flown. And I’ve flown a few.
I mean that in the sense that it’s quick, light, relaunches well, flies without obvious compromise and has a huge sweet spot.
Yes, the Flysurfer Speed 3 will develop a more impressive light wind grunt but you’re not gonna take it into the waves lest you are smoking crack. So yeah, that Airush One is gonna turn some heads – you hear that here first.
Did I mention that it doesn’t come with one pump? Think about it..”

and

“I went for what felt like a paragliding session on the One 12m last night. Didn’t get chance for a long session, but there aren’t many kites that make you giggle like child as soon as you get on them! Impressed and keen to get the rest of the test team on it ASAP!”

Don’t miss out on the kite of 2011, available in 6m, 9m, 12m and 15m sizing.

Well, much as i hate to admit it, the end of summer is here. So why not make yourself smile and throw away that stinky old winter suit that’s been loitering in the corner of the garage, and replace with a nice shiny-new-modern-super-stretchy-kite-specific suit?
We have a massive range of ION kite specific wetsuits, drysuits, gloves and neoprene beanies to keep you going session after session through the colder months of the UK.

Check out our range (plus some bargains!) here : ION Kitesurf Wetsuit range

Check out our new website for the BBR kite school at : www.getkiteboarding.co.uk

Offering courses from beginner to advanced, using the latest gear.

They’ve arrived. Gorgeous looking and a great set of pads and straps! Order now!

North Jaime 2011 Kitesurf Board

North Xride 2011 Kitesurf Board

Kite Surfing friends Mark,Harry,Pete & Brad will kite surfe strapless all the way from England across to France to raise money for Cancer Research, RNLI & Children On The Edge/NSPCC.

The four kitesurfers have over 15 years experience between them, yet none of them have taken on a challenge as epic as this.

The journey will round about two and half tiring hours, their doing their part for charity- now you can do yours by donating to the 2010 charity kitesurf which will take part in September, the exact date will be varied nearer to the time as this event will be based on specific weather conditions. All money raised will go towards the charities, every penny counts and all donations big or small will be appreciated !

Sponsor them now at: http://www.justgiving.com/Kitesurf-mark-cancerresearch

Some more photos of local kiters, supplied thanks to Thyrone and Paddy:

Thought we’d post some of the pics sent into us taken at Bracklesham over the past month. These one’s are from local kitesurfer Rob, and star Craig and Peter from the shop and local rider Casey. Got any pics? please email them to us!

The new North Rebel 2011 Kitesurf kites arrived into stock ready for the season. Funky bags, funky colours and tweaks to the already great Rebel 2010 kite, including D2 (double) ripstop canopy material and a new type of valve system. The New North Rebel 2011 kites can be purchased now from Bracklesham Boardriders. Read more about the differences between the North Rebel 2010 and North Rebel 2011 kitesurf kite.

BBR spent a day last week with the guys from Fanatic looking at their new range of surfboards. A nice range of boards will be available from the 2011 range, in a high gloss bamboo wood finish, and also in standard white. James was invited over to the Fanatic seaside ranch on the south coast where he was able to try the 2 boards from the range that will appeal to the majority of kitesurfers.

The 6’2″ gunn shaped board performs exactly as expected from first looks. An all-rounder shape designed for the recreational surfer with competitive spirit. Single-to-double concave bottom with mid-volume rails and performance rocker give reliable and nimble performance. Nice and reactive on the turns, still usable through the chop and good sensitivity to weight placement.

The round nose 6’6″ didn’t disappoint either. A floaty thruster fun from slop to fast surf, the board is stable, but still manoeverable mainting speed an excellent fun in the small waves and chop. Mega comfy when going out through the chop and inspires confidence in the gybes.

Both great boards for different conditions and abilities, allowing kitesurfers greater choice in the surfboard range.

Many thanks to Ant and Nik Baker for their hospitality.

Some pics below:

Congratulations to BBR team rider Xan Woods who scooped 1st place in the am’s at Hunstanton last weekend, beating off the locals to claim Victory! Xan uses the North Vegas 2010 kites and Aboards kiteboards at the moment.