Surf Diary

Over the past week we have had lots happen at Airhead….

At last we have had stock of the Jimmy Lewis 10ft & 11ft Boards but that is just the tip of the ice berg…. once things started to arrive there was no stopping it… C4 paddles and JL deck grip quickly followed by Kinimaka Tahitian and Quick Blade paddles…. it’s like being a kid in a candy store.

The shape of the Quick Blades is something else, the blades are shaped to perform and with the abs rail they will stand quite a bit of punishment. The paddle that surprised me the most is the Kinimaka Tahitian… these paddles are made with the utmost care and it came across from the moment I picked it up, it has an warmth you will only find from a wood paddle, it just seemed to fit in into my hand like it was made for me and after a great session it could be hung on the wall because it looks fantastic…

After all these great boards and paddles have turned up now the fun starts by trying it all……. you will hear more from the Airhead soon

Adriano from Indo Board Europe has been telling Airhead about using the Indo Boards as a training tool for stand up paddle surfing and perfecting your balance. Here is an artical Adriano sent me that has been writen by Adam Zervas about that very thing.

Images by Geoff Tydeman.

Click the link and enjoy the read

Indo Board & Paddle Surf

Check back soon for more from the Airhead……

In Airheads search to find the best products for stand up paddle surfing I have managed to track down one of the best leashes available, the XM 12ft Big Wave Coil Leash with quick release. This leash is designed to perform and not get in the way while you are enjoying your surf and by popular demand we should get them soon.

Check out the XM Big Surf Leash

I will let you know as we get news but I guess you already know….. you will hear more from the Airhead very soon. Ride safe and take it easy

Today saw the start of the Brighton Paddle Round the Pier 2007 and also a change in conditions for the south of the UK, sunny skies and a brisk southwest wind at last.

The Paddle round the pier got of to a great start and the retail village was in full swing with folks trying out stuff like the indo boards

The day also saw some paddle board action from Olaus who was out making the most of the small surf that was on offer and having a great time.

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Bad news travels fast but this time we want everybody to know.

Neal Hilder, Naish UK team rider and long time friend of Airhead has had all his kites stolen from the back of his VW van on the night of Saturday 30th July. The van was parked on Neal’s driveway and it would seem that the person or person’s who took them knew where to look and what to take as they took only the kites and left his stereo in one piece. The Kites that where taken are all Naish Torch 3, all the kites have serial numbers so if you get offered Naish Torch 3’s please take the number and the details of the person who offered them to you.

This is a major blow to Neal who is in mid season training and really getting to grips with his kit.

If you have any news on who has taken Neal’s gear then please call us on 01903 850831 and help catch the B******s

Thanks for your help::: the Airhead