Surf Diary

Dan Sweeney Airhead team rider sent us his view on the Hadlow Pro kite 2008….. I have not checked spelling so hope its all ok…

So over to Dan Sweeney…….

“Well I have been raving and waiting for flexifoil to bring out the kite that Aaron (Hadlow 4x world kitesurf champ) has been using for the 2007 PKRA world tour, and well here it is and man…what a kite!

The kite has been made for intermediate to expert riders wanting a kite to perform in all areas from big kiteloops and unhooked new school tricks wanting to take kiteboarding to a new level and bringing the sport forward like Aaron has!

Hadlow Pro Kite 2008

As I took the kite out of its box when I and Andy got down the beach, I could tell it was going to be awesome!
The kite has a very nice colour scheme and cool graphics on the wingtips with the kite size, and S for the 7, M for the 9, L for the 11 and XL for the 13 obviously meaning small, medium, large and extra large. This is a nice looking extra to give it a distinctive look. The one pump system is great as it nice and simple with arrows on the valves saying if it’s the dump or in value, also Flexifoil have put the dump valve on the right hand side wing tip so you can roll the kite up in one.
The leading edge of the kite I have to say is super thin for fast turning and quick through the loops, also making the kite so fast is the huge wig tips for fast response.

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So the weather is getting colder again in the UK so I have found this clip surf action clip….. Check it out Outrigger Action

I hope you enjoy the action…. more from the Airhead in the days to come

I have just got news from Brian Talma legendry windsurfer from Barbados… he is hosting a Waterman event on the 16 - 17 February…. From what Brian has told me the event will involve many water sports but set to take centre stage will be his new love for stand up paddle surfing.

Images By Starboard

Stand Up Paddle Surfing is always good on Barbados and in Brian’s own words if you can make it along to the event you will get a worm welcome and a fantastic time.

2008 is getting off to a great start and the Airhead will keep you up to date with all the hot news.

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 been checking the weather and swell reports for the coming days ahead…..

Winter swells are coming with big low-pressure systems heading across the Atlantic it looks like we could be in for some fun in the coming days ahead…… I am sure in the next few days the kite surfers will be checking their gear ready to hit the water and when the wind dies down the Stand Up People will only to happy to see the swell reports.

For info on what is heading our way check out Ocean Weather or Magic Sea Weed

Keep checking back for more up dates from “The Airhead”