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Here’s all about the latest kitesurfing action in Cyprus !  

F-One “Bandit Dos” first arrivals.

With several other brands now adopting the Delta C shape design concept for 2009  it looks like F-One where on the right track when they first introduced  the Bandit kite last year. These kites are among the easiest, friendliest, best ever water re-launching kites out there and their power to surface ratio is simply amazing.

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First impressions compared to last years kite is that the new F-One Bandit Dos has a slightly lighter, more direct bar feeling and even more power per square meter. Quality and design are as great as ever and many more sizes to choose from. Now available in the “shop” section of the website.

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Northern Peru has extraordinary kitesurfing conditions with perfect waves and reliable winds. This is where you go if you want to KiteSURF. If you are going to be doing freestyle, this is not the best place for you. You will just be in the way… Mancora was the perfect base for reaching out to spots such as Lobitos, Tres cruces or Baterias. With excellent seafood, nice people and chilled atmosphere this was my best kite trip to date. I will be back !

Winds were light but forecasted to get stronger later that day. I only had 6 & 4m Kites with me so why wait any longer ? With the help of a good friend what started as a joke became a reality, so we stacked both kites using 4m line extensions . 

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Flying the kites stacked was very simillar to flying a single kite. Most tricks and moves were possible and the extra power allowed me to kitesurf till the wind got stronger. Water re-launching was not attempted but could certainly be a problem…

Following this years immense success of the THRUSTER and NANO kites, for 2009 ECLIPSE is adding a 3rd kite to their range named KIMA. As it’s name indicates in the Greek language this will be a wave specific kite with 3 struts, insane speed, lightning fast turns and super easy relaunch. 

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Available in sizes 4/6/9 /and 12 meters all 2009 kites will have an even stronger construction, a new re-designed bar and single inflation system and of course the same legendary bullet proof guarantee. 

Airtime performance bladders and valves is the answer to some of a kitesurfers worst nightmares : Leaking valves and un-reparable bladders. These new revolutionnary orange bladders are also the solution for the kitesurfer traveling in parts of the world where original spares are hard to find.

Airtime is the first manufacturer to build bladders with one piece of polyurethane. These bladders have fewer seams, reducing failure points and use their own specially developed blend of polyurethane designed for long life and endurance. Available at the “Shop”.

SKYWALKER boards are finally here ! We have been riding and testing these boards for the past weeks and found them to be extremely comfotable and very fast to plane. Perfectly balanced, the accent is on free/wakestyle for the Dimitri Pro models  whereas the Cruise & Lightwind  will suit a more versatile use.

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Among the lightest on the market these boards are also extremely strong and carry an unconditionnal one year breakage guarantee. Check the “Shop” section of the website for details, available sizes and prices. Test boards are available now !

Moulay Bouzarktoon, down on Morocco’s Atlantic coast is mainly considered a windsurfers spot. So, very few kitesurfers there apart from my friend Yiannis, kitesurfing champion Bertrand Fleury and me… Nuclear winds with big waves and rough seas converted into epic sailing conditions… for those up to the challenge.

What do kitesurfers do when there is no wind ? Spot spoting… Take to the air, fly slow and low, go wherever you please, and have a new look on potential kitesurfing spots. Discover new beaches, find access roads and if you are not too dizzy after go ride them !

Kitesurf surfboard design is something that has always been and continues to be very personal. Most riders know what works for them and what they like, but nothing replaces the feeling and performance of a traditionally shaped and built custom kitesurfboard.

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Wave’s handmade boards are now available in Cyprus and together they can work with you  to bring out what you like most in a surfboard. Check out shop “Shop” section of the website or call us for more details and info.

Winter 2007/08 will be remembered as one of the best kitesurfing seasons yet by Cyprus waveriding aficcionados. Curium  delivered  wind and waves (up to 4meters) very consistently and has given many local riders a new look on the sport other than freeride/freestyle. Surfboards are now a common view on the spots and their number has tripled in the past year.   

A  video of some of the action can be seen here :  http://www.kiteforum.tv/video/curium_gusting_40.html. Back to reality, with the spring and the summer ahead of us it is going to be a long time before we get a good swell again.

Introducing the upcoming brands of ECLIPSE kites and SKYWALKER boards. These very high quality brands created by kitesurfing champion Dimitri Maramenides have come a long way in only two years of existence. We have been riding these products ourselves, we know them very well and are totally convinced these super popular and revolutionnary kites and boards will suit you perfectly, but don’t take our word for it. Call us now and book a free test ride.

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All ECLIPSE kites carry a lifetime guarantee on bladders and SKYWALKER feather-light boards have an unconditionnal 1 year breakage guarantee. For further details call or check the ” Shop” section of the website.

It has  now become a tradition for us to go on a kite trip every January and this year was no exception. Our destination this time was Shacks beach in Puerto Rico the “Hawaii” of the caribbean. Unfortunately the holiday came to a tragic end when our good friend Dominica drowned after loosing consciousness while swimming back to the beach after a kite session at Montones.

According to doctors her drowning was due to cardiac arrest. A lot of crap has been circulating on the internet about how this accident really happened so I hope this will set the record straight. At age 29 she was a sweet girl and a keen kitesurfer. She will be missed. 

It is 7.30am on new years day 2008 and my good friend Manolis and I have made arrangements to meet at Ladies mile beach to welcome the new year in the best possible way. A kitesurfing session ! The wind is blowing from the east 20/25 knots and Manolis decides to use an 8m kite whereas I go for a 6m. 

I remember us saying to each other at the end of a 5 hour long session, this had been the best new year’s day we had in a long time. See you next year file mou ! 

The Bandits have landed ! Popular demand for this F-ONE kite means they are going fast and can not get enough them. The Bandit  claims to deliver Bow kite performance without the disadvantages. We have been riding this kite and found it’s strong points to be a smooth power/de-power, a genuine bar feeling and the best water re-launch on the market. For details and pricing check out the ” Shop” section of the website.