After numerous request of riders and dealers we are glad to announce the launch of XL version of highly successfull SFLS Atmosphere 2009 footpad and strap system. XL version is designed specially for all the big-foots out there. Constantly riding in booties or have a foot size over 10 US or over 44 EU then XL is meant for you.
Source: www.aboards.eu
On 28-31 of May first Polish Championships Kite Course Racing took place.
We are happy to announce that Maurycy Szajko riding Aboards Flip got 3rd place in ‘Long Distance’ by putting up great performance and utilizing excellent upwind characteristics of the board.
Courtesy of www.sieplywa.pl
Maurycy Szajko is a member of Kiteteam.pl and a kite instructor for ABoards Kiteboarding distributor in Poland Energy Sports Distribution kitesurfing school kitepoint.pl.
Congratulations from all ABoards Team!
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Maurycy Szajko is member of Kiteteam.pl and kite instructor of Aboards General distributor in Poland Energy Sports Distribution kitesurfing school kitepoint.pl.
In close cooperation with our international teamriders ABoards Kiteboarding on its website www.aboards.eu has prepared a dedicated Life Style section with bunch of nice and spectacular photos in the Gallery part. Also updated is website’s Downloads that now include Video downloads including latest trick instructional, action and technology videos in easy to view and embed Vimeo format. Be welcome to visit, have a look and enjoy!
See Life Style photos HERE >>>
Watch and download VIDEOs HERE>>
Source: www.aboards.eu
ABoards Kiteboarding is glad to announce the cooperation with www.kiteboarding.jp. Kiteboarding Japan is amongst the pioneers of the sport and leading distributors of kiteboarding brands in Japan. We are stoked that this cooperation will allow presenting technologically advanced kiteboards produced by ABoards Kiteboarding and their high end graphics to the exquisite Japanese customers. ABoards Kiteboarding 2009 boards including top of the range X-series and 2009 model Solid Foot Lock System Atmosphere have already become a big hit in many countries with new markets opening every week. The excellent product and its reputation allows Kiteboarding Japan to be confident that ABoards product will make its way into Japanese kite beaches in a short time. For this reason Kiteboarding Japan will be distributing ABoards products to other retailers as well as ensuring the great customer service to each and every prospect.
For more details about products and their availabilities in Japan please check: http://www.kiteboarding.jp/aboards09.php
Source: www.aboards.eu
On the 2nd day of South Padre Island Kite Round-Up ABoards Z-series Long Jump contest was held. Competitors battled in 3 categories – men, women, masters. Putting out spectacular wipe-outs and setting powered up long distance marks in a fierce competition the winners were determined. This years prize 2009 model ABoards Kiteboarding Z-series freeride/freestyle board with SFLS Atmosphere went to Gary Rhodes!
Congratulations from ABoards International Team! Big thanks to Jeff Hoxtell from Air Padre kiteboarding and ABoards USA Team for hosting the competition!
See video HERE>>
More information HERE>>
SPI Kite Round-Up is a 10 days kite & fun dedicated event hosted in South Padre island that is a great kiting spot with flat water and wave spots located in close proximity (www.spikiteroundup.com). Event has become internationally recognized with participants from USA, Europe and other parts of the world. During the SPI event participants have possibility to test gear from all leading manufacturers take part in various competitions and events and parties!
News prepared by www.aboards.eu, photos courtesy of SPI Kite Round up
After the sucess of the first Extreme kiting Tarifa even, ABoards Kiteboarding distributor in Spain www.kitesur.com would like to invite you to the second great event of kitesurf in Tarifa: Extreme kiting II – Mortal Combat:
Counting on the appearence of the 5 times world champion and one of the most radical riders of the moment: Aaron Hadlow and Ruben Lenten.
Dont miss the event and join!
More info : www.kitesur.com, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtbjPp-V8Ns
Source www.aboards.eu
Recently Southwind 2009 competition took place in Ukraine. We are happy that 2 of ABoards Kiteboarding Ukraine riders got places on the podium.
In Freestyle 1st place – Mihail Hromih and 3rd D. Sashenkov:
Mihail Hromih also got 1st palce in Border-cross:
Well done guys! Congratulations! We all at ABoards are glad for you.
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Hi, my name is Ben Dawson, known as Big Ben (big air) and I am one of the luckiest people on the planet. In the coming months I am going to share some of the amazing things that have and will continue to happen to me in my crazy charmed life as a travelling kitesurfer.
Three years ago I gave up my life in an office in the UK, I was running my own graphic design business, getting fat and only kitesurfing at weekends and holidays. I started kiting in 2000 and have been hopelessly addicted ever since.
Watching the big oak tree branches bend in the strong wind from the window of my studio was too much for me day in day out, so I decided to make a difference to my life, Ebay all my toys and throw everything at the sport which has now given me so much! I was 33, had a nice little house with chickens, a membership at the local golf club, two fast cars and all my friends were either married with kids or getting divorced again. Just a couple of days ago I was kitesurfing in a northern Kenyan paradise and two girls were whooping, yelping and swinging their bikini bottoms around their heads as I launched big old school airs over them, and the fastest mode of transport I now own is my flip flops! Things have changed considerably!
I now run advanced kitesurf instructor courses at Che Shale near Malindi in Kenya, I teach art to the local tribes school kids and I make furniture and backgammon boards out of mango wood for sale to wealthy ex pats.
One of the most rewarding things about kitesurfing is the great people you meet in fabulous locations, it is unlikely that even in the most inaccessible and remote spot that you won’t bump into a fellow kiter you know from the other side of the planet.
That said all this travel and lugging your kit all over the world needs money, the age old work life balancing act. I have met kiters who work like crazy for 6 or 8 months, save every cent then go for a 4 month trip. Others get their 2weeks twice a year and then there are the sponsored pros and the trustafarians (the real lucky ones). These guys never seem to have to worry about anything apart from ripping on the water.
My approach was to become a professional instructor and live and work in a place, get to know it for the season then get someone to fly you to the next job. For nearly three years I have been teaching full time and have taught more than 3000 students, learnt five languages, kited in 20 plus countries and have met friends for life all over. I regret only the friends a life like this means you have to leave behind.
On the rare occasion I walk into my local village pub in the UK I get the usual welcome of “hello mate, beer”? Not the “where have you been for a year and a half”? After loading up on warm flat beer and talk of who’s tractor is more powerful I am ready to kiss the family adios and get somewhere hot and windy again!
Having changed my life for 180 and being unrestricted in my travel plans I wanted to choose the gear that I would really love to ride and could relay on. I have long ago heard good words about boards from ABoards Kiteboarding (www.aboards.eu) and was I was glad when I had the opportunity to get to know the guys. People have been awesome and their boards are insanely good! Never before have I had a couple of boards that load you with enormous pop and attract more attention on and off the water as the X and Z. These boards are the nuts!
So with my unfaltering enthusiasm for the sport and the travel I ride I will endeavor to bring you regular diary entries from my travels.
If you are on the verge of a life change, I can highly recommend it! You won’t regret it for a minute.
Go BIG!
Ben
WIN 5 prizes contest from ABoards Kiteboarding www.aboards.eu has finished. Draw results of 5 prizes contest are:
1. Christian Hirschner, Germany – X-series 2009 model kiteboard with SFLS Atmosphere
2. Noel Lindquist, Canada – SFLS Atmosphere footlock system
3. Mateo Gaschet, France – board bag
4. Carl Andersen, Denmark – hoody
5. Travis Mercer, USA – T-shirt
Congratulations to all!
ABoards team will contact all winners directly, but in case you do not get message from us please contact us at aboards@aboards.eu. When contacting us please use the same email address with which you subscribed for the contest!
All of you who did not manage to apply for the latest contest are welcome to “Subscribe” for upcoming news, contest, prizes and bonuses from ABoards Kiteboarding!
Stage of PKRA will take place 11th to 19th of April 2009 in Leucate (France). During this event will be chance to test boards from ABorads Kiteborading (www.aboards.eu).
L’étape du PKRA va se dérouler 11 au 19 Avril 2009 à Leucate (France). Vous aurez l’opportunité d’essayer les planches ABoards (www.aboards.eu) pendant toute la durée de cet évènement.
We will be glad to find you at Christian’s shop, our new partner shop/school Windstation 20 Avenue du front de mer (Face to beach) Leucate – La Franqui, for one of the most important events of the year, Mondial du Vent / the unique French stage of PKRA.
Nous somme heureux de vous retrouver chez Christian, notre nouveau partenaire shop/école Windstation 20 rue Avenue du front de mer (face à la plage) Leucate – La Franqui, pour l’un des plus importants évènements de l’année, le Mondial du Vent / l’unique étape du PKRA en France.
ABoards Kiteboarding France team able to propose to try Glider, “the” very light wind board, Flip, the board all round of the range, Z-series, cut for the freestyle / freeride, and without forgetting X-series, freestyle / wakestyle board which allows the assembly of wakeboard boots.
L’équipe ABoards Kiteboarding France vous proposera d’essayer la Glider, “la” planche very light wind, la Flip, la planche all round de la gamme, la Z-series, taillée pour le freestyle / freeride, et sans oublier la X-series, la planche freestyle / wakestyle qui permet le montage de chausses de wakeboard.
For more details about test sessions, detailled location, Mondial du Vent / PKRA events and Aboards Kiteboarding French News see: www.windstation.fr and www.kitearea.com
Pour plus de détails sur les tests, la localisation, le Mondial du Vent / PKRA et les News de ABoards Kiteboarding France allez sur www.windstation.fr et www.kitearea.com
