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Monday 28 June 2010

2010 BALANCE KITEBOARDS AT HYDR8 BOARDSPORTS





Balance kiteboards have some awesome boards this year, the construction is among the highest quality on the market and they perform just as good! The entire range have been designed and tweaked by some of the best riders in the world, these guys know exactly what they want from a board and it shows!
The range of balance kiteboards features some very well made and high quality freestyle machines, these boards were made to charge the water and take everything you throw at them. The Hydr8 Boardsports team have been riding the Tyushkevich Model with bidings, Its amazingly light (even with boots) it has stacks of pop for wakestyle tricks and is forgiving enough to soak up all the landings and chop, it has the perfect balance and excells in all conditions.

For more info or to arrange a demo contact us :
01202 708264

Saturday 26 June 2010

Paddleboards at a price you can afford


After many weeks of searching for the SUP for the masses we at Hydr8boardsports have found the Idea Soloution, we have teamed up with Tiki Surf to bring you the new Surf Series SUP (paddleboard range) they will be in stock with us from the 1st of July.. prices for packages are as follows:

As you can see they are price pointed perfectly, we will be adding a Paddle and board bag and Deck grip to these prices:

Paddles (adjustable) £79.99
Deck Grip £80.00 (optional we can supply you with Deck wax for free instead)
Bag (£80.00) Optional

Give us a call so that you can come and Demo an SUP (stand up paddleboard asap! we have a fleet for teaching and Demos so do hesitate to call us now to Book in with BSUPA qualified Instructors..

tel: 01202 708264
email: info@hydr8boardsports.com

10'0 White £ 369
10'0 White £ 369
10'6 White £ 379
11'0 White £ 399
11'6 White £ 429

Monday 21 June 2010

SUP EVENINGS WITH BSUPA QUALIFED INSTRUCTORS

Here at Hydr8boardsports we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of all our sports..
it might sound crazy but we are now qualifed as BSUPA paddleboard instructors.
this means that we can give you the best lesson on the south coast, and with the right insurance to keep you safe.
Every wednesday we are running paddleboard groups from 6-00pm so call us in store to book as places are going very fast.
We offer you lessons and guided tours for £10.00 per 2 hours. this is amazing and we ourselves at hydr8boardsports cannot believe it either.
we have the best boards available to you from Tiki surf, the bonus being that they are £450 rrp! which is by far the cheapest SUP on the Market.
they have been built by NSP so the quality is top notch.. we look forward to seeing you on the water..

Saturday 19 June 2010

NEW WAINMAN HAWAII BOARDS AT HYDR8 BOARDSPORTS


New Wainman Hawaii boards at Hydr8boardsports.com

We have confirmation from Wainman Hawaii that the new BLUNT and the new JOKE wakestyle boards are on their way very soon.

This is very exciting news for us at Hydr8 boardsports we cant wait to get our hands on them! We have some info on sizes and design that cannot be published just yet but they feature new shapes, new graphics and a new size range, they are looking Awesome!

The Blunt was and still is one of the best boards on the market and they are set to get even better. The joke is the new Wakestyle board designed to be ridden with boots, the deck has thicker rails, a more square outline and bigger rocker.

The Wainman Hawaii team spent alot of time developing and testing all the new boards, there are some sneak peeks of the boards they tested on their website.
Reserve yours now at Hydr8 boardsports.








Thursday 17 June 2010

KITESURFING LESSONS IN POOLE WITH FREE KITE


Kitesurfing Lessons


Kitesurfing is the fastest growing watersport in the world, it combines surfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing and sailing. The progression is much quicker than most watersports and the possibilities are endless, its great fitness, very accessable and very addictive!
We teach all ages and abilities (over 16) and cater for groups, families and corporate bookings.
Whether your serious about getting into kitesurfing, just want to have some fun and learn about an exciting new sport, or progress your kitesurfing to the next level, were here to help.

At Hydr8 Boardsports kitesurfing is our passion, we are a professional, enthusiastic team with years of kitesurfing knowledge and experience in the uk and overseas.
We aim to deliver top quality tuition to our customers in a relaxed, safe and understanding environment, we are a BKSA approved school which means we are recognised and supported by the British Kitesurfing Association, all our instructors are BKSA qualified with years of experience so you know your in safe hands.
We run our lessons with two students to one instructor, we never teach in large groups as we believe the lesson quality suffers, we want our customers to experience the best lesson possible with our full attention and guidance.

Hydr8 Boardsports is an official Wainman Hawaii Kitesurfing school and test centre, we have the very latest equipment and support from what we believe is the greatest kitesurfing company in the world.

How it works

location Where we teach (poole harbour)

Our shop has a great location close to poole harbour and sandbanks beach in poole, dorset.


Poole harbour is the 2nd largest natural harbour in the world and is one of the few places in the uk that benefits from flat shallow water.
The area we run our lessons in is protected from the sea by sandbanks peninsular, it is waist deep for hundreds of meters out even at high tide making it an easy, safe environment to learn kitesurfing.

picture here....

Baiter park is a large harbour side park in poole, it has a large grass area next to the harbour which works great for the land based part of our lessons.

The prefered direction for teaching in poole is west-south/west however we can teach in other various locations depending on conditions.

Hydr8 team

Justin Bufton

Owner of Hydr8 Boardsports and our head BKSA instructor, Justin has been Kitesurfing since it began! He is qualified to teach kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking and stand-up-paddleboarding. Justin has taught in some of the greatest locations in the world including Australia, South Africa, Europe and the carabian, he spent several years working with proffessional riders and can offer advanced and waveriding tuition. When hes not kitesurfing you'll find him paddle-boarding, in the gym or eating dairy milk.

Simon brasier Aka - Wee Man

Senior BKSA instructor, he has been kitesurfing for 6 years and has dedicated most of his time to teaching in the uk and Europe, he has spent many years surfing, skateboarding, windsurfing and snowboarding, when hes not kitesurfing you'll find him tearing it up on a skateboard!

Adam bascombe Aka - Damski

BKSA Instructor, he has been Kitesurfing for 4 years and has taught in the UK, Europe and South America. Kitesurfing is his weapon of choice but when its not windy you will find him at the gym, paddle-boarding or planning his next snowboarding trip!



Day 1 - £99

An introduction to kitesurfing the equipment involved, understanding the enviroment around you and an introduction to essential kite flying skills and techniques.

site assessments and understanding of wind and weather
basic kite flying skills on 2 line trainer kites
introduction and set up of inflatable kites and safety systems
launching and landing
water based inflatable kite flying skills and relaunching
introduction to body dragging techniques
self rescue and deep water pack-down
safety at sea, tides and wind directions.


Day 2 - £189 includes free trainer kite worth £69.99

Building on what we learnt on day 1 and developing our water based kiteflying skills and techniques.


down wind and directional body dragging techniques
upwind and balance dragging techniques
introduction to boards and board recovery
first board starts and riding
prolonged power delivery and riding techniques
rules of the road and kitesurfing with others




1-2-1 lessons - £35 ph

When you have completed your 2 day course if you need some extra tuition we run 1-2-1 lessons by the hour, If your a beginner learning to ride upwind or an intermediate trying your first jumps we offer tailor made coaching sessions to suit your needs.


Equipment and safety gear is provided by us, all you need to bring is a towell, sturdy footwear (trainers) suitable clothing depending on the weather, suncream, sunglasses.
All lessons must be paid for when booking, if the wind forecast is poor for your chosen days we will re-book at a time to suit you.

Tel - 01202 708264
info@hydr8boardsports.com

256 Sandbanks road,
Lilliput,
Poole,
Dorset,
BH14 8HA

Monday 14 June 2010

wainman tunning guide for you rabbits

FRONT LINE BRIDLE ADJUSTMENT
Now your Rab bit kite is on the optimal, all -round setting. If you need you can adjust it to find your favorite
way of riding it!
Set front bridle on:
DOWNWIND to have kite turn faster, sail downwind better, and jump with more horizontal lift;
UPWIND to have kite turn a bit slower, sail upwind great and jump with more traditional, vertical lift .
NOTE :
* Remember to use the correct knot on the LE pig-tail when you use UPWIND or DOWNWIND setting, so the front bridle length is
always the same.
** After changing the setting in Boss and Big Mama, make sure you loosen up the loop between 2 lines of the bridles, so it finds its
best, natural spot, while kite flies.
BACK LINE ADJUSTMENTS
A. The length of the back lines :
Now all your bridles and flying lines are new and even but it is normal that after some time their relation can change and
back lines will become little shorter than front lines.
Because of this, start to fly your Rabbit with the higher knot on the pig-tail and switch to the lower one, once you find that
your depower is not enough.
If you are a heavy rider or like to kite really over-powered, than the elongation of front lines may go further. In this case, in
your repair kit find the set of the extension pig-tail and use it additionally to recover the high depower mode in your
Rabbit!
B. The position of back lines :
Now your Rabbit is set on a moderate turning speed.
Move it towards FAST to have it turn faster and towards SLOW if you want it to be slower in its actions and turn

wainman JOKE kitesurfing board brand new 2010 comes to hydr8boardsports



Just to keep you all in the loop we will have the First Wainman Joke twin tips and brand new Blunt here at Hydr8boardsports.
call us asap to reserve the first ones, pre-order only!

Sunday 13 June 2010

west fluid lotus CZ best wetsuit by a county mile!


If you havent managed to check out West Wetsuits, then trust me take a gamble and purchase one, i have to tell you it makes Oneill suits feel like they came from Tescos!..
the neoprene is superb its, incredibly soft and flexible, but not only that its super warm aswell, but the best thing is that its a Fluid weld Chest Zip suit priced at £179.99!!!!!!!!!!! thats cheaper than an oneill Psycho 1.
come and see us to try on this amazing suit, i believe you will not buy anything else.

Saturday 12 June 2010

WAINMAN HAWAII & LIQUID FORCE KITESURF PACKAGES. £1299




WAINMAN HAWAII 9M SMOKE WITH LIQUID FORCE PROOF AND LUXURY ADJUSTABLE STRAPS!

£1229
NORMAL RRP FOR THIS KITE AND BOARD IS £1,338

CALL US NOW! ON 01202 708264

COME TO THE GUYS WHO REALLY KNOW THERE PRODUCT AND NOT JUST OUT TO MAKE A FAST BUCK

WE HAVE SPENT OVER 18 MONTHS ON THIS KITE ALMOST SINCE ITS BIRTH THE TEAM AT HYDR8BOARDSPORTS HAS BEEN FYLING THE RABBIT GANG PRODUCTS!

AND REMEMBER WE ARE THE FIRST AND ONLY OFFICIAL WAINMAN HAWAII KITE SCHOOL IN THE UK.

AND TO BACK THIS UP WE TEACH WITH QUALIFED AND UP TO DATE BKSA INSTRUCTORS SO YOUR LESSON WILL BE A PLEASURE WITH US.

WE ARE OFFERING ALSO A FREE 2 DAY KITESURF COURSE WITH THE PURCHASE OF YOUR PACAKGE.. YOU CAN EITHER USE IT AS 121 LESSONS FOR YOURSELF OR BRING THE PARTNER DOWN.


SMOKE. The wise guy.

For most people, life eventually becomes routine, maybe even a little boring. Same schedule, same hangouts, same friends. Life is great. But something is missing. Not everybody is satisfied with this. And this is why every gang appreciates a wise guy in the crew, someone who is spontaneous, and can handle the unpredictable. SMOKE is this very important member of the RABBIT gang and truthfully, without him, life would be much less interesting, for everyone. Yes, he’s got his own path, and he is like no other friend you have, but once you accept this, your kite life improves dramatically, in whatever conditions you choose to play.

A 9 m kite that is an absolute must for every rider`s quiver. Its wide range covers all those windy days when you are just dying to ride.

SMOKE ‘em if you got ‘em.



RANGE

SMOKE is technically a 9m, but in practice it covers the range that other kite designs must use both an 8m AND an 11m to handle. This kite has great low-end grunt that lets you launch quickly - with only a few swings from the pilot it generates lots of energy when the wind is marginal. It also has a great depower that can be utilized when you need to handle stronger winds.

WAVERIDING

Surfing with a kite is one of the most amazing feelings to be had outside of the bedroom. And when the right conditions occur at your spot, you want to be equipped to seize the moment to its fullest. SMOKE has great turning ability, and reacts directly to your inputs, so you can choose where on a wave you want to instead of it choosing for you. When rigged to the FAST setting on the front bridle (RABBIT TUNE-UP SYSTEM) it flies downwind by itself so all downwind wave turns can be done with the kite in a right position. Bombproof construction and solid LE gives this kite the best chance possible of surviving contact with rough water.

JUMPING

Where is the real fun in kiting? It is catching air! No matter if you can already throw the sickest ones or you’re still working on jumping over surfboards. What matters is the feeling. The key is the sensation of flight. Feel that SMOKE high. Hold the edge, pop the kite from the bottom of the window and blaaaam! A good SMOKE never lets you down sad. A true wake style bro.


QUICK TURNING

To perform well in waves and have power to spare for jumps, a kite should turn quickly. But it also has to be stable on course and very predictable. Both beginners and advanced riders really appreciate such combination for their needs. By turning quickly SMOKE creates a beautiful extra pop that can pull you out of the water like a cannonball. And for those who want a bit slower steering when the wind picks up, SMOKE can be slowed down by easily changing the position of the back lines to the SLOW position on the kite tip (RABBIT TUNE-UP SYSTEM).


UPWIND SAILING

Whether you want to shred more waves, get more jumps, or just enjoy a great day of free riding you want the ability to come back upwind fast. SMOKE was designed to not let you down at this point. Even when the wind is getting lighter it still plays all the angles to bring you back where you started.

DIRECT AND LIGHT FEEL

SMOKE, like all other Rabbits was designed to be steered with a direct feel on the bar that lets the rider control the kite with great precision and instant reactions. In the air, SMOKE feels very solid and stable which is the effect of his well-engineered construction. All the above, plus light pressure on the bar, in both hooked and unhooked positions makes this kite so sweet!

POWER CONTROL AND RABBIT BAR

SMOKE is a powerful kite but its energy can be controlled very well and even shut down immediately when needed. Instant and quick depower is a great skill of this kite, and as soon as the rider lets go of the bar, traction of SMOKE stops. SMOKE, like all RABBITS, should be used with the original RABBIT BAR that was designed very precisely to match the characteristics of these kites. Together, they work precisely and provide a very wide range and depower with no stopper balls or other complicated features. Pure simplicity that let’s you explore your limits with confidence.

RABBIT TUNE-UP SYSTEM

By their definition, RABBITS are all round wake style kites. But as every kite boarder has his own style, it is important to let him tune-up his kite to accommodate those unique preferences.

Some riders prefer a bit firmer pressure on the bar, some need to have more vertical lift, and some would appreciate downwind sailing more than hang time. Accommodating those differences is very easy, with the RABBIT TUNE-UP SYSTEM. Every rider can have full influence on how his RABBIT is going to act. These options are for the advanced rider, and the kite needs to be ridden first on the factory set-up for some time. After that, every pilot will be able to tune his own RABBIT for his needs as necessary.

PACKAGE CONTENT

  1. KITE

    • SMOKE kite
    • SMOKE bridle
    • RABBIT TUNE-UP SYSTEM
  2. RABBIT BAR

    • Color coded flying lines 17m + 7m, Eurocord, Holland
    • Carbon composite bar
    • Alloy center whole
    • Line winders with bungees
    • Floaters
    • Coated side leader lines with re-launch ball
    • Chicken Loop with leash ring
    • Quick release
    • Trimming system – racing mini cleat, Clamcleat UK
    • Swivel center safety system
    • Safety attachment options
    • Leash
  3. SMOKE BAG

    • Main compartment
    • Carrot pocket
    • Bar pocket
    • Pump envelope with mesh pocket for hose
    • Front pocket
  4. PUMP

    • X Large size
    • Alloy pump rod
    • Protected hose with wide stream end
    • Pumping leash
  5. REPAIR KITS

    1. Kite Repair Kit
      • Single- point front line pre-lines (replaces bridle).
      • Polyester adhesive cloths for canopy repairs
      • PU fabric for bladder repairs
      • Glue
      • PU adhesive patches
      • Back line pigtail extensions
    2. Bar Spare Parts Kit
      • 2x spare trimming line
      • Spare un-hooked Chicken Loop
      • Safety line for double-depower

Friday 11 June 2010

BSUPA PADDLE BOARDING INSTRUCTOR

I am Pleased to anounce that i am now one of only 30 to be qualified in the UK as a BSUPA Paddleboard instructor. many people have said to me why would you waist your time and money doing a course in something so simple!.., Indeed i asked myself the same question as i have been Paddling for over a year and half now, and yes its not the hardest sport in Flat water.
The biggest reason i think is Duty of Care, i am planning on running lessons or bringing new people into this fantastic fast growing sport, so its my Duty as a BSUPA instructor to do that the right way and the safest way.
I am sure there are many people that have gone away from a lesson or a few hours of SUP and had a bad experience, this is why a teaching structure is put in place so that we as instructors can identify when students are not progressing or enjoying themselves. If they walk away un happy I have failed in my quest to get everyone stoked on SUP.
it is also fantastic to get involved at the start as i will look back in 10 years time and say! i was instrumental in getting 70% of the UK population to try paddleboarding.

So what Happens now i am an Instructor, well it means that i will be starting to run SUP taster sessions and lessons. from 1st of July i will be Running a SUP club on Wednesday Evenings in Conjunction with Andy Gratwick from Easyriders.

it would be great to see you all on the water and if you have any questions please feel free to call us. at Hydr8boardsports.com

info@hydr8boardsports.com
tel: 01202 708264

Thursday 10 June 2010

wainman hawaii comes to Poole again


Wainman Hawaii have planned another trip to the UK after the success of the last one, we hope that we will have more of the rabbit gang this time! it would be amazing to have the Pioneer Mr Lou Wainman on our Doorstep. The team at hydr8boardsports will all be out polishing there Blunts and Surfboards for there Arival. this time when they come all the staff will be pro activley supporting the brand.
The Bonus of the Hydr8boardsports team is that most of them choose to ride the wainman hawaii kites and boards over any other brand. that says something..
we will keep you posted. i will have free wainman Tshirts to give away to the first 15 people to turn up at Hydr8boardsports..

Wednesday 9 June 2010

HYDR8BOARDSPORTS SUPPORTS BSUPA

http://www.bsupa.org.uk/

If you are interested in paddleboarding in the uk these guys have all the info you need to get involved with the fastest growing sport!
make sure you seek advice from BSUPA qualified Staff who have spent the time and money to train to provide you with the best lessons..
we at hydr8boardsports will be offering BSUPA lessons from Friday onwards come and give it a go..
call us 01202 708264

RUSTY CLOTHING EXCLUSIVE TO HYDR8BOARDSPORTS



Brand new Rusty Clothing in store, now! we are the only stockist in Poole and we are proud of this some come on down to Hydr8boardsports to see some of the range. If there is something you fancy that we do not have in stock just shout as its only 3 days away...!!

Tuesday 8 June 2010

Kialoa Paddles come to Hydr8boardsports

kialoa paddles are here



Technology and Tradition

Together on the Water

Eighteen years ago Dave Chun began building paddles on his parent’s lanai in Kailua, Hawaii. Driven by the need for performance equipment and the desire to “build the best paddles in the world,” Dave began blending Hawaiian craftsmanship with modern technology and produced beautiful handcrafted wooden paddles.

As the demand for lighter equipment arose, Dave responded by developing the Hybrid Canoe Paddle – a paddle that consists of a wood shaft and a wood core with a molded composite blade. Considered radical at their inception, Hybrids are now the standard paddle in Hawaiian outrigger racing.

Dave has always proven to be an innovating leader in the world of paddle design and whether it is building a traditional wood outrigger paddle by hand or creating a one of a kind prototype for the next exciting development, he has never lost sight of his roots.

"While the materials with which we build our paddles continue to evolve, all KIALOA paddles are still hand made one at a time in the USA. Our commitment: To combine the best of old world quality with new world innovation bringing you performance equipment that resonates with the energy of the human hand.” – Dave Chun

Dave Chun Signature
Dave Chun


Testimonials

Gerry Lopez"In a short time stand-up paddle surfing has become a popular sport. I shaped Laird Hamilton's first custom board about five years ago. I watched him go through paddles adapted from other paddle sports like they were made of toilet paper - nothing lasted very long under hard use. I asked Dave Chun for help, and with his know how a standard was established. Using KIALOA's expertise to adapt carbon fiber and aluminum shafts to their innovative carbon fiber blades, Dave created a state-of-the-art stand-up paddle. When you want the best, go with the pros. Kialoa makes it happen. Aloha,"

Gerry Lopez

Photo: covephoto.com

Chuck Patterson

" KIALOA's carbon paddle is super light and has the best blade I've ever used for surfing. It allows for super fast paddling and is great in the bottom turns- leaning on the blade is really smooth."

Chuck Patterson

world class tow surfer, kite boarder, wind surfer, skier, snowboarder and kite snowboarder

Photo: Joe McBride

"When you know Dave and Meg Chung personally, you know that any product they produce is quality and made from the heart because of who they are. I paddle Kialoa exclusively because they are quality paddles that I know are made with quality materials and professionalism. They are also beautiful. Thank you Meg and Dave for making a big difference in the paddling community."

Lori Jorgensen

Lori Jorgensen

An Outrigger Paddler from Portland, Oregon she was the 2004 World Sprint Champion gold medal winner in the OC-1


Mel Pu'u

Mel Pu'u - Mel says of the Shaka Pu'u,

"The comfortable oval shaft allows for a light, relaxed grip and the blade is adjustable - when you want the extra power you've got it - and when you want to up the RPMs, you can adjust by burying less of the blade. It gives you the ability to spin and move quickly in critical situations."

Photo - Dave Chun

Julie Wolfe

"One of the reasons why I like Kialoa paddles is that I trust them not to break. I've paddled for years and never seen a Kialoa paddle break! The "wacky" shaft helps me to keep the blade at the proper angle and relieves stress on my wrist. Dave and Meg have supported numerous paddlers, from young future hopefuls to Molokai champions."

Mahalo Kialoa.
Julie Wolfe

Outrigger Paddler with Newport Aquatic Center

Cristina Acosta"I'm a woman and an artist, not a gear freak. My Kialoa paddle is that rare piece of gear that I love; its beautiful, lightweight, feels great in my hands and it's made by an artist! Thanks Dave Chun!"

Cristina Acosta - Web Goddess - StandupPaddleFlatwater.com

Randall Barna

"Before I bought my first SUP board I got a Kialoa paddle. The handmade Kialoa paddle embodies the Hawaiian roots of Standup Paddling, the paddles are pure, simple, functional and proven. I love this sport and I love my Kialoa paddles!"

Randall Barna - Randy Barna Sports, Inc.

Ozone Imp Trainer kite FREE!!


We are offering a Free ozone Imp trainer kite with all 2 day lessons booked! this is an amazing deal as the kites are of the highest qualilty. normal RRP £69.99 it means you can take it away and practice after your lesson or just pass it onto the kids or the Girlfriend.

Call us now at Hydr8boardsports to book your lessons

tel 01202 708264

Monday 7 June 2010

Surftech Gerry Lopez 8′11″, 9′6″, 10′ SUP Boards

HYDR8BOARDSPORTS WELCOMES SURFTECH SUPS!

http://www.surftech.com/

2010 Underground FLX 135 x 41 Review




2010 Underground FLX 135 x 41


Product info - Accomplised freestyle / freeride charger looking for outstanding performance and value for money.
Still the benchmark in supreme edge-control, this iconic and continually refined shape enjoys state-of-the-art flex-tuned lamination technology. Smooth 3D design has created even thinner bat-wing tips that offer outstanding control in overpowered conditions.
Virtually indestructible, theres alot of fully lit sessions packed into every FLX and your excitement will grow as the whitecaps increase!
Hidden under your choice of subliminated graphics (8 bit or ocean legends) is a powerfull wood core, reindforced with carbon and finished with Biax glass laminate. Virtually weightless in the air, you're free to ride the way nature intended and to reach for your dreams with this impressive and versatile flex-bomb.

Out of the box - Underground have always been renound for making outstanding boards, this years FLX is no exception. Straight away the first thing we noticed was the weight, its light! much lighter than most kiteboards on the market it features a paulownia wood core, triple spine / quad concave chanels on the base, some funky tips to eliminate face spray and provide a better water release, the rail and tips are thin.The graphics are really tidy this year too, much better than previous years, the finish is exceptional you can see the build quality is top notch, it comes with G10 fins, some decent looking pads and stainless steel inserts with 3 stance width options.

On the water - At the start of the session the wind was light, the first thing i noticed was it was up and planing quickly even in light wind, as the session went on the wind picked up and this board adapted well it kept me planing through the lulls and coped well when the wind fired through, (i think this board could comfortably hold down alot of power,) you get a solid locked in feel when edging and it flies upwind.This board rides VERY smoothly definately one of the smoothest boards i have ridden, its very good in choppy conditions thanks to the channels on the base and the flex in the tips, the batwing shape in the tips eliminate face spray and drag through the water.
I dont know how they do it but once again the flex pattern is just right, theres a good amount flex in the tips for chop and landings and a lively snappy middle, its not a hardcore freestyle machine but produces good pop and the channels on the bottom really soak up the landings too.
The footpads and straps are great quality, very comfy and have lots of adjustment.

Summary - The Hydr8 Boardsports team like this board alot, Underground have clearly put alot of work into their boards over the years and have refined the FLX to a very high standard for 2010.
The FLX will suit most riders looking for an allround freestyle/ freeride board that excels in all conditions and will suit pretty much all levels looking to progress.
It doesnt produce as much pop as a freestyle specific board but the smooth ride and superb allround capabilites outweigh this. This board will take everything you throw at it and with the outstanding build quality you know it will last.
For more info on this board or to arrange a demo contact Hydr8 Boardsports on 01202 708264.

http://www.baysup.co.uk/

if you want more info on SUP in the Dorset Area jump on this website http://www.baysup.co.uk/

Saturday 5 June 2010

EARLY MORNING SUP



The weather here in Poole is fantastic again! we manages to get up at 6-00am to head out for a round Brownsea Paddle board (sup) this morning and what a pleasure it was. i dont think we passed anything more that a shoal of Sand eels getting there morning Feed.
if you have not tried SUP then give us a call we are running Demos and evening paddles.
call us now on

01202 708264 for more info

thanks

from all the team at hydr8boardsports