Windsurfing News
Cool Shoes Anyone?
We’ve just taken delivery of 100′s of jazzy new Cool Shoes – slaps!
New in is their Rasta colour. Perfect, now all you need are braids and a guitar and you’re set to go “jammin’”!
So like I say, we’re fully stocked and have more colourways than you can shake a stick at so grab them while the summer’s still here! See here for our full range.
New Bulldog Products in Stock!
We’ve just received our latest stock of Bulldog gear, including vertical and horizontal wall racks, a changing robe, roof racks and some “Tenacious Tape”!
The two new racks we have allow you to store your boards, windsurfing, kiteboards, snowboards whatever boards you like! You can either store one horizontally if you feel like gorping at your boards, or you can store a couple on the vertical rack to save space. Check the vertical racks out here and the horizontal here.
Our changing robe has to be the first of its kind. In that you can wear it while you change, it keeps you warm and gives a bit of privacy too. Check the robe out here.
The bulldog roof racks are non-inflatable and simply just tie down onto your car – really easy to do. Ideal if you’ve got a wife/girlfriend who doesn’t want to sit in the back of the car! Check them out here.
Finally as dull as it sounds we’ve got some new tape in stock, not just any tape though – “Tenacious Tape”! The tape is different from standard mylar repair tape in that it can be stuck to anything! Not just watersports gear but tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, jackets, rain gear and a whole host of other stuff. The tape leaves no residue either. Ideal for stopping tears. Check it out here.
It’s all new stuff for us and the market so grab them while you can – order up for delivery within a couple of days!
Simon Bornhofts UK tour heads North!
Simon Bornhoft- renowned, world touring windsurfing instructor is on his way up North on the 1st of August again as part of his UK tour. He’s up here for one day only to deliver a supreme day course tailored for you and several others and in the evening he’ll be giving a masterclass in windsurfing for everyone – all abilities welcome!
This is such a rare opportunity for a world class instructor to come this far up North. Infact I remember last year he said he had never delivered a course this far north! He obviously thinks we need the help though, so hes making the trip up on the 1st of August 2010 to Derwent Reservoir, where the course and evening session will be delivered.
Last year I (Jamie) joined in both his course and his evening session – massively helpful! Taught me to duck jibe in one day – epic! Simon went through everything from rigging correctly to forward loops and tricks, so whatever you want to learn he’ll help you out.
So to find out more about what he’s planning for us all visit here – http://www.windwise.net/component/content/article/42-catslwi/105-uk-days-2009.html. If you’re interested book up, as there’s only a couple of spaces left at Derwent!
Windy Weekend & Lord Birkett Race
Over the 3rd & 4th of June, we saw great wind throughout the North. Saturday was good, but Sunday is another story. A few of us from the shop (John Mac, Mike Birt and myself) managed to get outand
enjoy the good weather and long awaited South West/Westerly breeze.
Over on the ‘westside’ in the Lake District, Ullswater Yacht Club was holding their annual Lord Birkett memorial race, over the Saturday and Sunday. The race is only open to dinghies although in the past it had allowed windsurfers. The race takes 2-4 hours depending on how quick your boat is, and John Mac was man enough to compete in a K6 with a hangover from a heavy wedding the night before. We’ll not tell you his results…
I also took a trip over there for the weekend as my dad was competing. Obviously with the forecast as it was I couldn’t resist taking some gear and leaving my girlfriend on the shore (I Joke!). So ended up with quiver from the shop including a 7m NCX, 6.5 NCX Pro, 6m Gator, 5.6m S1 and a 4.7m S1. Boards were John’s Futura 122l Wood Carbon and a 94l Kode Wood. Along with a couple of NP Booms and Severne masts. All epic in their own right!
The Saturday was epic with a moderate (20/25mph) South Westerly running cross shore to the club, I’ve been told - the place to be. I rigged the 6.5m NCX Pro and Starboard Futura 122l and set off for a couple of hours with the GPS on. An electric session, really windy and well powered with the gear feeling superb, controllable and super light. The super light gear made for good jumps off the ferrys 1m wake!
The Sunday was extremely windy, over at Ullswater it was 
chucking it down too. With the day’s racing cancelled, the tent to take down and the boats to pack and put on the trailer… It’s safe to say we were wet by the time we set off. Meanwhile over on the East coast it was going off – both Mike and John were out on their tiny gear. John on his 76l baby Kode with a 4.3 and Mike on a Starboard Quad which was found in the back of John’s van after a weekend away… Nice!!! They were both stacked too over at Redcar!
Severne Race sails just in!
We’ve just received our latest order of Severne race sails today – both the Reflex and Overdrive of all sizes! Snap them up while you can – contact us for more information.
Severne Race Sails – Sails for the revolution
Reflex – Slalom or Formula.
Designed with development input from Bjoern Dunkerbeck, endless hours of testing and analysing data are now reflected in this pro slalom sail range. With sails from 5.1m up to 9.6m in the slalom range and 9.7m to 12m in the formula, these are the sails that will push you further. With 4 and 5 cams throughout the range you can be sure you are getting a professional sails designed to provide top performance which can only benefit you out on the course.
Overdrive – user friendly without compromising top speed for everyday use.
From 4.8m to 11m each with three cams giving you a full wind range of easy to use – performance sails. With 9.7m and 11m designed for Formula Experience.
Thommen Cross X97 – In Stock!!
We’ve got a brand new Thommen in stock – a Cross X97. The perfect crossover board for all out comfort, blasting and gybing.
“The funboard is re-invented” say Thommen and Boards magazine seem to agree – “strongly recommending it for both advancing intermediates and advanced sailors.”
Specs:
- Bamboo & Carbon construction
- 97l
- 244X59
- 4.4-7.4m Sail Range
- 30cm Fin
- Includes tailor made heavy duty board bag.
See our store page for more info
Introducing the North Shox and the 3 Piece mast
Yet again North are leading the way with windsurfing inovation and have released two new products. The Shox and the 3 Piece mast.
An extension from the future! The rightly named “Shox” features an adjustable shock absorber. Here’s what North say…
These advantages of the new SHOX.XTR count for any of range of use and all disciplines:
– Be it speed, racing or freeride, with the SHOX.XTR you can finally appoint on a dead downwind course without fearing any control problems. Makes every rider 1-2 knots faster, immediately.
– In the waves, firstly the SHOX.XTR dampens landings and delivers a new level of board control when going down-the-line.
– Supports the pop in Freestyling by the rebound. In addition the damping improves reception on landings.
Thanks to a level adjuster the travel can be varied between 60 and 80mm, with longer travel for tougher conditions and higher waves.
Of course we have integrated the POWER.XTR ratchet mechanism for SDM as well as RDM masts. And all of this is achieved with only 100g of additional weight compared to a standard Power.XT extension.
SHOX.XTR – get ready for an unprecedented riding sensation.– SDM : L = 2 – 42 cm
– RDM : L = 4 – 42 cm
Better still we have a couple in stock!!
“3 Piece mast”
Another revolution in windsurfing design. So you’ve heard of the immobile one piece and the lengthy two piece which both have the odds stacked sky high against them – enter the three piece.
Easier transportation
due to shorter packaging length (up to 25%). Fits even into small cars now. Ideal choice for frequent flyers
Improved bend curve:
The two plug-in connections result in a harmoniously flexing middle piece creating a more harmonious bending curve in the most critical mid-section.
Make 3 out of 1
due to interchangeable center pieces (patent pending)
Greater value for money.
Instead of buying a whole new mast, you simply exchange the center piece
The base section comes with white polyamide coating to prevent scratching, abrasion and thermaloverstress.
The best thing is, you can change the centre piece to extend or shorten the mast, saving you from buying a number of masts and it’ll be hard to find a car that the three piece wont fit into. We sell both the SDM & RDM Silver series along with the centre pieces too.
N.E.W.S ( North East Windsurfers) Round One 24/25/4/10
North East Windsurfers, the north east branch of the UKWA are holding their first event of the season here at Surfstore this weekend. The event is open to everyone, you don’t need to be a member to compete and although there are classes you can enter, you dont have to have specialist gear to take part. The course normally is based on an upwind leg, down wind leg and a reach. Time to get out your kit, dust it off and have a go!
The weather looks set fair with a breeze so even if you don’t want to race, come along and have a look.
NEWS is the northeast division of the United Kingdom Windsurfing Association (UKWA) covering the northeast of England, Scottish Borders and North Yorkshire
WHAT DOES NEWS DO?
NEWS organises and runs an annual regional race series for windsurfers using various sailing clubs in and around the regions borders. Racing takes place in the nationally established classes of;
Formula
Raceboard inc. RS:X
Techno
while there are also T15 junior classes and a Club Class devoted to the novice and / or local club competitor.
WHATS THE FORMAT OF AN EVENT?
Events are staged over a weekend with a minimum of 3 races being held each day. The best 3 results of each competitor are used to determine the final finishing positions. While you don’t have to be a NEWS member to enter an event, membership ensures your result from each event is carried forward and used to determine an overall series Result. Racing starts around 1.00pm Saturday & 11.00am Sunday.
FURTHER INFORMATION?
Contact David Dobson on 0191 3847710 / 07767 435562, email david.dobson@tilleryvalley.com
Starboard Bring back the Carve!
Starboard have re introduced their benchmark clasic freeride board the Carve. Famous for its comfort , speed, easy handling, this board was an absolute classic and well loved by anyone lucky enough to have one.
Special offer Sails!
With the release of the new Tushingham line up at their conference on Monday and Tuesday of this week, Tushingham have released the remaining stock of their 2009 sails in the Rock; Thunderbird 3 and Lightning series at a bargain price of 15% below normal retail prices.
Surfstore’s Tushingham offer page
Also North have released the remaining 2009 sails in the Duke; Ice; and Natural ranges at a whopping 20% off normal retail.
Surfstore’s North offer page
There is limited availability so its a case of first come first served as special offers are becoming increasingly rare.
