The XM innovations has allowed the surfer, SUP / paddle boarder and body boarder to have full confidence in the leashes they use, but there was a time when…

…leather straps and bungee cords were used as surf leashes, and to even wear a leash was considered uncool. The hard-core surfers called them “kook-cords”! If you fell, you “paid your dues” by swimming to get your board! That was 35 years ago. Surf More Products introduced the first 2″ Velcro™ strap design, for comfort and fit. Since then, leashes have become essential to most recreational and competitive surfers, and Surf More’s original garage operations has grown into a world-wide leader in the surf industry! Meanwhile, Surf More has contributed many significant changes to leash technology, such as:

Swivels to keep the kinks out of the cord
Pull Tabs to make it easier to release the strap
The XM stand-out stem on the strap to help prevent stepping on the cord
The basic bodyboard leash anchor to attach leashes to…
The EZ Fit™ bodyboard leash strap to provide easier entry
A dependable, lightweight Power Clip™ quick release for quick exits!

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XNTRIX FORK RANGE
XNTRIX Threaded Zero Offset Fork, XNTRIX Threadless Zero Offset Fork, XNTRIX Threaded Offset Fork, XNTRIX Threadless Offset Fork, XNTRIX Threaded Dual Offset Fork

XNTRIX Threaded Dual Offset Fork is a completely unique XNTRIX design it has both zero and 10mm offset positions, simply switch the axle position to ride either zero or offset without removing forks and bars, Suitable for both 100mm or 110mm wheels and suitable for all scooters with a 1/18 headset they can be used with either threaded or threadless headsets and one piece design with no welds or joins. XNTRIX forks are produced using the latest CNC machinery from solid aluminium grade 6082 anodized for the ultimate in style and performance a folk set includes high tensile steel axle and allen key.

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The Xntrix scooter clamp range are made to work at the highest level, from double to quad SCS clamp performance and style work together. Make sure you also check out the Xntrix stunt pegs which give design, function and ease of use.

Get the chance to win an Xntrix Double clamp and like The Beach Hut Facebook page, when they hit 350 likes someone will win one of these outstanding clamps.

The Beach Hut at 47 Pier Road Littlehamapton will have Xntrix range in for Friday 16th March and will be one of the first stores in the UK to be stocking the brand …. make sure you go and see the team and check the brand out plus dont forget that the Beach Hut offers free fitting on most accessories purchased in store.

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Paddle Round The Pier was founded by Dave Samuel back in 1996 along with the hardest working team of volunteers you will ever find. This group of fanatic surfers and water sports people have work tirelessly every year for all types of charities and worthy causes.

Make sure you mark 7 July in you diary.

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.

Working on the graphics, quality and small details has made the kite an exciting project. Flexifoil have moved forward in technical design and looking at the ID you can see it is solid, strong and very well built. With the graphics it was time to change from the conventional symmetrical patterns, we created a un-symmetrical panel cut and added detailed printing across the canopy. Basing all the Hadlow Collection across a similar theme and creating a logo out of the kites name helped give the kite character and slip into the collection perfectly.

You can now purchase the Flexifoil kitesurf range from The Beach Hut in Littlehampton … call them on 01903 732999 or drip in an have a chat

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 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

For more on MGP Team Edition Scooters

The Madd Gear Pro (MGP) team listen to what the riders want and make it happen! this can do approach is what makes MGP stand apart from the rest as they strive to be the worlds No1 scooter sports company and all these things come alive in the MGP Team Edition scooter.

MGP Team Edition Spec
KRUNK CHROMOLY TEMPERED ONE PIECE Y BARS (18″ X 22″)
REINFORCED ALLOY DECK
COLOUR CODED MGP SQUID GRIPS
KRUNK TRIPLE STACKED CLAMP
NEW FLEX BRAKE SYSTEM
MGP 100MM AERO ALLOY CORES
KRUNK REINFORCED FORKS
KRUNK K-1 BEARINGS
BAMF PRO GRIP TAPE

Both of these top scooters will make any scooter looney happy this Christmas but be sure to get your list to Santa quick because Santa’s helpers cant make them fast enough. you can find out more by calling the team at The Beach Hut on 01903 732999 or at The Beach Hut Facebook page

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

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.

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

Click here for the rest of the results

2011 BSUPA Under 16 Boys National Wave Champion
1st Aaran Rowe
2nd Robert Williams
3rd Max Wilson
4th Louie Harrow

2011 BSUPA Under 16 Girls National Wave Champion
1st Holly Bassett

2011 BSUPA Mens National Distance 12’6″ Class Champion
1st Mark Slater
2nd John Hibard
3rd Jim Richardson
4th Gareth Grant

2011 BSUPA Mens National Distance 14ft Class Champion
1st Ryan James
2nd John Harvey
3rd Dan Harlott
4th Tim Rowe

2011 BSUPA Womens National Distance 12’6″ Class Champion
1st Maria Baucannan

Westcountry Watersports Wave Expression
1st Jim Richardson
2nd Finn mullan
3rd Gareth Grant
4th Matt Argyle

2011 Watergate Bay Waterman
Gareth Grant