Surf Diary

The new range of Starboard paddle surf boards 2008 is about to hit the UK and boy have these guy’s been working hard to enhance their range for the coming year…..

The first is the Starboard Cruser at 12′6″ x 30″, then there is Starboard Mr Easy 12′ x 32″, after that you start getting into the performance side of the range with the Starboard Ultimate Blend at 11′2″ x 30, then last of all and some may say the best is The Extremists, now this is where thing start getting interesting

Starboard paddle surf boards 2008

Here is what Starboard have to say about The Extremists

9′8″x30″ and 9′0″x30″, for the hardcore and people that want to get the most out of riding waves.
The fish-tail style shorter boards are the most exciting and progressive shapes in the range.
They are still stable paddlers due to their 30″ width but they demand a slightly higher skill level to be able to get the full potential out of them.
They feel more like surfing a shortboard in comparison. With instant acceleration, their shorter shapes allow you to pump down the line with powerful, driven cutbacks and rapid response.
Gliding into tiny waves with ultimate ease, they comfortably handle the speed of taking the drop on larger waves.

The full range of Starboard Paddle Boards will be available from Airhead Board Sports in the New Year for sale and demo…. from what I have seen so far on the new equipment 2008 is going to rock.

Happy New Year…. and have a great stand up 2008….. more from the Airhead next year.

Ask yourself how many times have you hit the side of your board with your paddle or thought you could just do with protecting the edge of the paddle blade…. well Surf Co Hawaii have just the thing for you Paddle Guard Kit… designed to fit most carbon and wooden paddles and made to look like part of your paddle.

Surf Co Paddle Guard

This is a totally fantastic and simple idea that could save you money in repairs to your board and paddle… Airhead say’s nice one Surf Co.

More news on the Stand Up Paddle Surf front…. Ainsworth paddles are back in stock in the UK… these paddles are a great price pointed paddle that work well and at £37.50 it’s a great way to get out on the water without breaking the bank.

I also have news from C4 that the new range of 2008 C4 Waterman boards should be hitting the UK soon after Christmas…. yeeehaa I hear you all shout… the new range will have 9′0″, 9′6″, 10′0 and 10′6″ swallow tail & bat tail so I have been informed…. and that’s just the tip of the iceberg and whats more we are hoping to get full stock as soon as they hit the UK.

As always folks the Airhead Man will let you now the latest as soon as we get it…… rock on with the Yule Tide Season and Happy Christmas.

2008 Flexifoil Atom 2 is the latest kite from the R&D team…. Suitable for all levels of rider and designed to give the performance when it is needed but with maximum depower along with the Flexifoils first class safety system.

Flexfoil Range

Airhead has in-side information on the Flexifoil 2008 range… from the new 2008 boards to the Atom 08…. coming in the Spring will be the all new Flexifoil Ion 2008.

Flexfoil Boards

As always the Airhead team have their inside sources…. so make sure you come back for more from the The Airhead real soon

I have just come across this bit of news from Surfersvillage.com….. check it out and we hope you enjoy

WORLD’S BEST SURFERS STAND UP FOR THE “WEST SIDE

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 11 December, 2007 : - - Honolulu - Years in professional surfing’s spotlight can lead one to think that the only way to a memorable day comes from bigger, better, more. Today, a handful of the world’s best surfers discovered that sharing the stoke and going back to basics is where the fun is at. They also went home with the irreplaceable feeling that comes from giving back to a community in need……. Read the rest at Surfersvillage.com

Mick Fanning and friend : photo courtesy Allen Mozo

OK once again thing’s have been all silent on the stand up front or it could just be that I have been crazy busy…. either way I am here to deliver the news:

I have had news that the biggest range of SUP boards from one company is coming into the UK and will start to be available from the end of December 2007…. Gong the flame ball SUP company… The Airhead will bring you the hot news as it comes in on this range of boards over the next weeks and months…..