Kitesurfing News
Nobile NHP 2010 now in stock
Nobile NHP Kites now in stock!!!
So we’ve been waiting for these a little longer than we would of liked but there here now and I managed to get a quick hour on the 12m last night before it got dark.
Conditions were far from perfect to be testing a new kite with gusts and loads of holes but I was really impressed.
Pumped the kite up in a hurry as I only had 30 minutes untill sunset which was easy with the single inflation system, ran the lines out which was quick and easy as the 2010 NHP now has a 4 line set up.
Got the G/F to give me a quick launch and then I was straight out into the big swell of South Shields. The kite performed brilliantly in the iffy conditions, always had plenty of power with constant pull but never felt overpowered even in the heavy gusts.
I thought it was quick enough through the sky and manoeuvrable so it could pull me out of trouble when some of the big rollers came through.
My real suprise was the lift, just fired it to the top of the window and a little pop off the water and I was away with some impressive hang time with not too much input.
As I say this was a real quick shot so no real time to try some big tricks or get a massive amout of unhooking on the go but im sure there is plenty more that this kite has to offer.
Anyone interested who would like more info, only too happy to help.
Karl
Fusion drysuit
So cold up here this weekend!! Adam is looking forward to trying out the new Fusion Drysuit which looks the biz for winter winds up here.
The Fusion Drysuit 4/3 is a highly innovative new design concept for a drysuit created by ION. It combines the advantages of conventional snug fit Neoprene drysuits and baggy style Nylon fabric drysuits without the inherent weaknesses of these two concepts.
Surfstore’s fusion page
autumn / winter opening hours
winter opening hours
Now that the nights are drawing in, school is back and the autumnal gales are with us, we are moving to our winter opening hours of 9-6pm Monday – Thursday; 9-5pm Friday and Saturday and closing on Sundays. This way we can hopefully take advantage of the autumn winds and see you on the beach!!
N.B This weekend is the National Windsurfing festival at Hayling Island. John Mc hopes to see you there to show you the 2010 Severne sails.
Work Opportunity
Sales – Kitesurfing
Surfstore have a vacancy for a salesperson to compliment the existing team.
They need to be enthusiastic with good communication skills, self motived and able to work as part of a team.
They will be involved in the day to day operations of Surfstore, dealing with customer sales in the shop, online and by telephone. The person we are looking for will have specialist expertise in Kitesurfing and good knowledge of our product lines in Windsurfing and Paddleboarding. They must have a working understanding of IT and computer skills.
Experience of stock control, despatching and web site maintainance would be a positive advantage.
Anyone interested should send their CV by email and contact John Birt by phone on 01740-631199
2010 Naish kiteboarding
Naish kiteboarding 2010. Up to the North today showing us the New naish goodies for 2010 and exciting stuff it looks too with the new Momentum on show. Kites and boards are available now. Happy days.
New ONeill Windfreak suit
Windfreak – New for 2010! Oneill have introduced this suit , the equivalent of the super warm and flexible Psycho series but with a design focus on surface sports.
This suit incorporates all the the updates of the Pyschofreak but with 70% single lined XDS neoprene ( better for surface sports to minimise windchill) which is an air insulated firewall throughout the core body area , giving fantastic warmth and flexibility.
Seams are glued, blindstiched and externally fluid seam welded for absolute minimal water entry. One of the most amazing flexible, warm winter suits around, using the new honeycomb type neoprene XDS Air
which is more insulating and water wicking than ever. It is found in the chest, back and lower core panels.
Ultraflex XDS Is found in the arms; shoulders and lower leg to add flex and durability to the right places.
At £299 it is a sure winter warmer!
Surfstore’s ONeill Windfreak page
Remaining stock of 2009 Swichblades are now on offer, limited stock available.
Surfstore’s Switchblade offer page
North Rebel 2009 offer
Remaining stock of 2009 Rebels are now on offer – fantastic summer offer but limited stock.
Airush Vapor 111 on offer
Remaining stock of 2009 Vapor 111’s are now on offer – a great kite and great value.
Prices below are kite only but bar and lines are available if needed.
8.5m £639
10m £679
12m £719
14m £759
Surfstore’s vapor111 offer page
Prices starting to increase… still some special offers left.. but the next 12 months is looking expensive!
Since September 2008 there has been a huge fall in the value of Sterling on the international markets. While the Dollar and Euro remain strong the British pound’s value has plummeted on the international markets, to the point at which £100 of equipment bought into the country is now costing £145. Most importers hedge currency, buying currency ahead of time to minimise the volatility fluctuations and this helps keep the importers in business with steady trading conditions, ironing out the bumps and keeping retail prices constant. Most importers will only be able to hedge (or book currency) up to 12 months in advance, and now that they have used this all up since September they now have no choice but to pay the higher price.
