The Yo Baby, Great fun for all the kids. Yo Baby Kick Flipper. It is a radical new addition to the toy box. The Yo Baby Kick Flipper is an uncomplicated molded plastic board that resembles a skateboard minus the wheels and truck.

The board allows kids to practice and develop skills minus the instability factors of wheels, snow, or waves. A definite bonus is that kids are less likely to get hurt which helps to diminish the fear factor (for kids and parents); providing them with the opportunity to attempt tricks that they might otherwise be too timid to try.

The Yo Board works beautifully on almost any surface. The board is small, lightweight, and fits in a backpack for easy to take anywhere fun. No batteries required.. use indoors or in the great outside..

Created by the freaks at Catch Surf, the Beater™ Original is destined to take over the world! Surf it with or without fins, bodyboard or skim it, do whatever the heck you want. The Beater can turn an average beach day into an epic tale of radness! Now shred.

IMPROVED FOR 2012! All-new stronger, lighter and water resistant core with dual (x2) maple-ply wood stringers and thicker/stronger bottom slick for the stiffest, most durable and highest-performing Beater ever made! Available in six (6) new color-ways. Single-Fin model comes with all-new 4.5″ raked fin and Twin-fin comes with 3.5″ keel fins.
Check out more in The Surf & SUP Shop

European Endurance Paddle Board Race

Statement from the Paddle Round the Pier Team

It is with regret that we have been forced to make the decision to cancel the 2010 Euro-Enduro SUP race. This is down to only receiving 12 entrants (after we had over 40 last year).

Because of the logistics of organising a proper distance race we had to know in advance the numbers of participants. This all cost time and money. The financial commitment required is around £4k minimum as we have to cover safety boat fuel, air support, race vests, insurance and prize money and so clearly it is not a viable option with so few entries. The organisers hope that eventually there will be more support from the SUP community and that we can reintroduce a proper distance race at Paddle Round The Pier in the future.

It must be understood that there is a very big difference in being able to turn up and register on the day and race around marker buoys over a short distance, which is easy and straightforward to organise. To organise a safe and well managed distance race take time, money, a great deal of paperwork and the ability to understand numbers of entrants well in advance. All these factors have to be written into planning documents and submitted to the relevant H&S departments.

The Euro Endurance 20 mile paddle board race has become a major feature of the famous Paddle Round the Pier beach festival in brighton and 2011 is set to be yet again a record buster. Dates 2 & 3 July 2011.

20 MILE ENDURO ENTRY FORM

This years 20 mile Endurance race has had a change of format… instead of Brighton Pier to Worthing Pier and back 2011 will see the race start at Littlehampton and finish in Brighton some 20 miles distance.. This should be a downwinder allowing the competitors to take advantage of the tide and whatever wind conditions there may be giving the racers chance to consider their race plan and tactics.

Race fees for the Euro Enduro will be £55 which will include the coach to the start line… the PRTP team would ask everyone to download the sponsorship to help raise as much as they can, so that they can continue to grow the amount of money that Paddle Round the Pier gives to all the worthy charities… 2010 saw the staggering amount of over £30,000 pounds go charity and we would hope that this year they can raise even more…

You can find out more at Paddle Round the Pier

A balance board called The Goof Board. This board is unlike traditional boards, it allows you to go from edge to edge and walk the board as a surfer would if he or she was on the wave…

The Goofboard

Then there is a product that is a revelation to the traditional rashguard / rash vest… Victory Koredry .. this range of products uses a new material which sheds water keeping the garment dry and keeping the user warmer than traditional products…

Victory Koredry

The Goofboard

Victory Koredry

The Airhead team will be bringing you full reviews on both very soon … keep checking back for the latest.

The Fort Wave Classic, is already a traditional windsurf event when there is light wind the alternative ……. the SUP with waves of a very considerable size..

]]> http://www.air-head.com/2011/02/fuerteventura-the-fort-wave-classic/feed/ 1 http://www.air-head.com/2011/02/wave-garden-what-do-you-think/ http://www.air-head.com/2011/02/wave-garden-what-do-you-think/#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2011 11:27:16 +0000 admin http://www.air-head.com/?p=942 The Wave Garden web site is very interesting and looks like the perfect way to get on a great consistent wave all year … Take a look at their web site and let us know what you think. Wave-Garden.Com

This is what the Wave Garden web site says

Man-made wave simulates an ocean break
Instant Engineering Company presents Wavegarden®. Our vision gives people of all ages and surfing levels the ability to enjoy a beach environment and a real surfing experience…beyond the oceans of the world. Wavegarden’s cutting edge technology allows for the creation of a broad and customisable range of authentic surfing waves in a safe and natural environment. This cost effective and environmentally friendly wave generation technology is now available to the public and for the first time makes economically-viable inland wave sports and lifestyle facilities possible.

What do you think ?? … personally I would start digging my garden up now for one of these … how cool what it be to have this in your back yard

The Bognor Regis Watersports Feasibility Study is backed by Arun District Council, Butlin’s and The University of Chichester, you can find out more on this at Watersports Feasibility Study

Arun District Councils press release from 14th September 2010
New Watersports Center set to cause a splash in Bognor Regis! published 31st January 2011

BOGNOR REGIS Seafront Strategy 2009

Let us know what you think.

Monster Paint Traction is a new deck grip product into the UK, its easy to use and allows you to see your Surf / Paddle boards graphics while your hanging ten off the nose without loosing grip.

Surface Coverage: 1 Spray Can will coat 2 Boards and 2 Paddles

Ultra-Lite * Super Clear * Long Lasting * Nose Riding Grip

Endorsed by Gerry Lopez: Gerry says – I recommend Monster Paint, the non-slip clear texture coating that brilliantly shows the manufactures label, Hawaiian Prints, Airbrush Colors, Pin Line and even any stick-on Logos. “Don’t worry about slipping off ever again.”

For how to apply and video

Lyon SUP Race September 2011

The word from the organisers:
We organize a very big event in Lyon in September 10 & 11.

The event will be in the center of Lyon France.
SUP race 7km, 30 km, a tow-in contest and a wave event on a static wave !!
English racers are welcome !!
200 racers maximum and a lot of price money for the 5 best racers… we will keep in touch and bring you more information.

Aloha,

Raf