CYPRUS-WIND

Welcome to the Cyprus kitesurfing scene.

admin — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 09:25:36 +0000

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

Another kitesurf trip to Peru.

A cool little beach town right on the Pan-American highway, Mancora is a great base from which to explore Peru’s north coast. With incredible restaurants serving world class fresh tuna steaks and seafood, and plenty of chill bars to relax after a long day on the water, we were once more delighted with Mancora’s laid back vibe. Constant wind and near perfectly shaped surf made Northern Peru, once more, an ideal destination for riding waves.

2010 Slingshot kiteboards.

admin — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:55:21 +0000

The new line of Slingshot boards for 2010 is here ! When most companies are trying to add more foam, more channels, more fins for no reason, Slingshot is making their boards cleaner, simpler and just indestructible. If it is quality and performance you are after, Slingshot’s reputation should not be second-guessed.

John Doyle, Slingshot’s premier board shaper has been shaping boards for decades and comes highly recognized as one of the best. LUNACY (Len10 pro model) , SX or MISFIT these boards will satisfy just about any riders preference. More details in the shop section of the website.

Solar powered ultrasonic windmeter with GSM.

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:07:21 +0000

The Cyprus-Wind Kitesurfing Pro Center and friends has installed an ultrasonic solar powered windmeter on one of Cyprus’ windiest kitesurfing spots. This device enables designated users to remotetly access real-time and historical data about the wind speed on the location of the device via cell phone (sms message) or PC web portal interface. As a kite school we now know precisely what the wind is at the beach before getting there enabeling us to program lessons more accurately, and for everyday kitesurfers less time is wasted looking for wind. For details on how to access this device please contact christophe@cyprus-wind.com.

2010 Slingshot Octane kite.

admin — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:53:16 +0000

Slingshot arguably make the highest quality kitesurfing equipment available on the market today and for 2010 the Slingshot Octane returns with all new sleek styling and performance characteristics. The Octane is the answer for every kiter looking for the performance requirements of a traditional “C” shape kite but more of the depower and range of a dedicated hybrid kite.

The 2010 Slingshot Octane has a unique ultra compact stabilizing bridle and comes complete with the New competition stick control bar setting the performance level at the peak. From flat water riding to surf the 2010 Octane is a fast and responsive kite that remains easy to water re-launch. More details in the shop section of the website.

Paramali beach clean up.

admin — Sat, 16 May 2009 06:01:53 +0000

Episkopi Turtlewatch chose to celebrate ‘International Endangered Species Day’ in an apt manner by completing its annual beach clean programme. A host of eager volunteers braved the hottest day of the year so far in order to prepare Paramali kitesurfing Beach for imminent turtle nesting season. The efforts of the turtlewatch volunteers were supported by several members of the SBA police, the newly formed “Cyprus Women of Today” group, local kite surfers and Paramali Council. Funding was supplied by Project AWARE Foundation International.

Thanks are also due to the muhktar of Paramali who surprised the participants with well deserved refreshments after the hard work had been completed.

Wireless sports coaching system.

admin — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:25:24 +0000

The HEADZONE Sports Coaching System enables the coach to communicate directly with the student on the water, using a wireless waterproof radio helmet. We can now instruct in real-time and achieve better results faster. The impact of ‘real-time’ sports coaching will of course vary from person to person, but to date we have had nothing less than a 30% faster learning reported.

More than ever we can now advise the student, suggest corrections and see immediate results. Safety is increased as well. The coaching is more efficient and the students gain more from each lesson.

South Africa kite trip.

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 11:27:24 +0000

Cape Town, South Africa is a very windy place and one of the top locations in the world for kitesurfing at all levels. The beaches are stunningly beautiful and there is a wide selection of spots to ride weather you like flat or waves. My friend Steve and I spent 3 weeks kitesurfing spots such as Big Bay, Haagat and my personnal favorit Witsands. Combined with good food, lots of sight seeing, and cheap rates it is no wonder it has become one of the top training grounds for the who’s who in kitesurfing.

F-One “Bandit Dos” first arrivals.

admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:19:21 +0000

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.

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.

A month in Peru.

admin — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:38:55 +0000

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 !

Stacking kites.

admin — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:00:00 +0000

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 .

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…