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Saturday 24 April 2010

2010 RRD SUP PADDLEBOARDS




RRD have launched their new range of stand up paddle boards for 2010

These boards are available in 4 shapes diamond, cruiser, wassup and standupeleven. The diamond and cruiser have 3 different construction options classic, wood, and limited edition.

RRD sup's feature a full range of sizes with something for everyone from beginner to advanced riders. The full range of boards will be able to satisfy all riding levels in all conditions, from flat water cruising to cranking waves. A selection of boards come equipped with a mast foot insert to be used for windsurfing.

RRD have a huge windsurfing market and history and are renound for making great boards with fantastic build qualiy.

For more information contact us at hydr8boardsports or visit our website www.hydr8boardsports.com

For full product info and specs visit www.robertoriccidesigns.com

Friday 23 April 2010

THE ARIVIAL OF THE UNDERGROUND





Here at Hydr8boardsports we are pleased to be a a demo and test centre for Underground kiteboards, these boards have always been ranked up there as one of the top kiteboard brands for many years now, we are stoked to have them on boards here at hydr8boardsports.. we will be stocking mostly the FLX as this is the bread and butter kiteboard that suits all levels of Rider.
for those wanting to get into the waves then the kipuna is the board for you, a super flexible durable surf board!. i was sold in this when the underground guys came to see me and told me to jump on in of my table when its up side down.. the strength is insane.
i then witnessed Ryan from underground and ozone pulling huge kiteloop board offs and landing it super flat.. so i think this will be a board for the comming season.

Thursday 22 April 2010

Cypher Vision - A Short Film

QUICKSILVER COMES TO HYDR8BOARDSPORTS



I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE ARRIVAL OF QUICKSILVER WETSUITS TO HYDR8BOARDSPORTS.COM
IT HAS BEEN HARD TO CHOOSE ANOTHER SUIT TO RIVAL THE WEST WETSUITS BUT ALL THE TEAM ARE AGREED THE CYPHER FROM QUICKSILVER IS A SUIT THAT WILL BE ON THE TIPS OF TONGUES THIS SUMMER! AND THE PRICE IS ALSO AMAZING! £180.00 FOR A SUMMER CHEST ZIP!!!!!!! WINTER SUITS ARE COMMING IT AT £260!!! SO GET YOUR WINTER PRE-ORDER IN NOW

Thursday 15 April 2010

ozone c4 tested here in St Lucia






I had a chance to test fly the New Ozone C4 12m kitesurfing kite today, and i must say i was extremely impressed, there has been alot of hype regarding the kite as riders are not sure weather is a C kite or a Hybrid here at hydr8boardsports.com we feel that this kite defiantly has the Old School C Feel, which is really great to go back to after flying Hybrid for a few years.

the First thing that struck me was the build quality of this kite, it is bomb proof and evey detail has been thought out, for example the bag. it has a pocket for the bar inside, this is sew to the bag so you will never loose it.
Also we have a really great repair kit which is also attached in its own bag so again if you go to the beach with your kites in there bag and you do have a problem, then you will always have your spares and repairs.
Simple things like this are what give customers piece of mind when spending on products.

after pumping up the Ozone C4 12m you definatley notice that it really is a C kite shape, the bridle running around the leading edge is compact, well for an Ozone kite it is!, i was never a fan of there previous kites as i found a little too much bridle going on. so this was a pleasant suprise.
there are 3 different settings on the wing tips to allow you to increase the bar presure.
i had this set on the middle option as after flying previous ozone kites i really didnt want it to feel its lightest.

Flying the ozone c4 12m was something i have been quite excited about, as i really wanted this kite to preform as i have heard so many good reviews of it.
first impressions as i put the kite up to 12, very quick positive bar pressure and not that usual ozone lightness! that was a great start.
the wind was about 15knots so for me at 80Kgs probaley just about the bottom end for me of this kite.
so away i went first few power strokes and i was away.. and a wry smile comes across my face, wow this is a sweet kite i am thinking, it has everything i would want, perfect bar pressure, smooth power delivery, Fast, and very Stable..
my only critism would be that it does over sheet on the standard settings a little so for newbies that might not understand to trim the kite on the depower line they may feel that when sheeted in the kite looses a little power.
For experience riders this is no problem as you can remedy this at the bar..
After a few runs i decide to put the Ozone C4 through its paces and thrown some un hooked tricks, as this is meant to be a C kite lets see how it performs
again i am very very impressed this kite has a lot of Pop! and made powered handle passing very easy, the slackness in the lines is there after you pop, the kite stays in power and dose not acclerate to the front of the wind window like alot of hybrids.
all in all perfect for un hooking, one great factor is the bar, the chicken loop locks in once unhooked so its super easy to find it after tricks.. a simple idea but really something that goes down well with more advanced riders.

this brings me onto the Bar, all i can say is Clean!, simple and great Saftey features.
but overiding all these factors is the simple Depower cleat system, which is effortless and simple to use in any wind strenght, i think a few kite brands can learn from this system that ozone implores.

All in all i am super stoked with the Ozone C4 12m and am looking forward to working closely with them to bring Ozone back to Poole

for more info or chat about there kites

hydr8boardsports@gmail.com

Tuesday 13 April 2010

WEST WETSUITS COME TO HYHDR8BOARDSPORTS




I AM PLEASED TO SAY THAT I WILL BE WORKING WITH DAVE FROM WEST WETSUITS TO BRING YOU SOME OF THE MOST UNDER RATED SUITS ON THE MARKET!
GET YOUR ORDERS IN FOR THE 2010/2011 LOTUS AIRO WINTER SUIT! THESE ARE GOING TO BE ONE OF OUR BEST SELLERS AT HYDR8BOARDSPORTS.COM

BELOW IS A REVIEW OF THE SUIT FROM WEST

on http://www.mesurf.com.au/ProductDetail.aspx?id=822&name=west-lotus-air-o

mesurf Review
West have dropped an awesome suit that combines innovation with comfort and style. When the new Air-O showed up I was instantly attracted to the look of the suit. It's stealth black streamlined design looks sharp, and with very placed logo's the suit looks dope. I haven't had a lot to do with WEST wetsuits in the past, but with this new Air-O I think WEST are onto a sleek new design idea.

While style is important in wetsuits, the main focus is on warmth and comfort, all of which the West Lotus Air-O has nailed. This season I've been lucky enough to review a number of different wetties and the new West Lotus Air-O is definitely one of the top players in the rubber market.

The Air-O material combines three layers of 1mm Neoprene bonded together with the middle layer in a honey comb construction, creating small pockets of air. These small pockets are quickly heated up by the body, adding to the thermal properties of the neoprene while making the Lotus Air-O lighter and more flexible. It's like wearing a suit that looks like the outside of a golf ball which is feakishly cool. (I find myself just rubbing up and down the suit when out in the lineup like a filthy pervert. It just has that crazy feel about it, not to mention it looks horn.)

Monday 12 April 2010

WAINMAN HAWAII TEST CENTRE/SCHOOL COMMING TO POOLE


AFTER WORKING WITH MARK AND THE TEAM AT WAINMAN HAWAII I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT I WILL BE WORKING VERY CLOSELY WITH THEM AND YOU GUYS IN THE UK. HERE AT HYDR8BOARDSPORTS WE WILL ENDEVOUR TO BRING YOU THE BEST MOST UP TO DATE NEW AND INFO REGARDING THE WAINMAN BRAND! KEEP YOUR EYES POSTED ON THE SITE WWW.HYDR8BOARDPORTS.COM FOR THE RELEASE DATE OF THE NEW WAINMAN BLUNT AND WAKE STYLE BOARD WHICH WILL BE COMING TO US FIRST AT HYDR8BOARSPORTS FOR DEMO..

IF YOU WANT TO DEMO ANY WAINMAN PRODUCTS DROP US A MAIL OR CALL US ASAP AND WE WILL GET THE PRODUCTS OUT TO YOU..

THANKS

HYDR8BOARSPORTS CO-OPERATING WITH THE BEST KITEBRANDS ON THE MARKET

I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING CO-OPERATION WITH THE BELOW BRANDS THANKS TO ALL THE SUPPORT FROM YOU GUYS AND I LOOK FORWARD TO A GREAT SEASON

WWW.FLYOZONE.COM

WWW.UNDERGROUNDKITEBOARDS.COM

WWW.SEASPRITESPORTS.COM

WWW.WIND-DESIGNS.COM (BRUNOTTI)

WWW.RUSTY,COM

WWW.HURLEY.COM

WWW.WESTSURFING.COM

WWW.QUICKSILVERWETSUITS.COM

NEW CPR BAR FOR HI - FI COMP

LIQUID FORCE HI-FI COMP COMES TO HYDR8BOARDSPORTS

HIFI COMP

CORE FREESTYLE / COMPETITION / 5TH LINE HI PERFORMANCE
FLAT WATER // WAVES // COMPETITION
SIZES: 5 / 7 / 9 / 11 / 13 / 15

For 2010 LF merges the HiFi and HiFi COMP into one well rounded and refined competition/freestyle/wakestyle kite. This true 5 line hybrid kite gives the rider the feel of a C kite and depower/relaunch/performance benefits of our SLE’s. The HiFi COMP’s multiple attachment points options allow rider choose between a freestyle or wakestyle feel.

* 5 strut C kite structure
The HiFi Comp is built on a 5 strut structure with a C kite shape

This structure is a proven platform for a constant pull and pop, specifically for freestyle kiteloops and wakestyle maneuvers.

* 5th Line Hybrid Design
The HiFi Comp uses a 5th line adaptation of the LF CPR Control System

The HiFi Comp features the true direct feel of a fifth line for controlling the arc of the kite (even when de-powered), with the popular performance and safety features of today’s SLE kites.

* USB 2.0 5th line Bridle
This bridle preserves a constant feel and direct pull of the kite even when depowered and makes light wind re-launch effortless and 100% de-power a reality.

* Nuke Proof Construction
LF Nuke Proof Construction consists of super reinforced seam construction. Each segment is glued and double stitched.

LIQUID FORCE ENVY COMES TO HYDR8BOARDSPORTS


ENVY

3 STRUT A.T.K. DELTA HYBRID
ALL TERRAIN KITE
SIZES: 4 / 6 / 8 / 10 / 12 / 15

The LF Envy steps “Beyond Delta”, blending the popular benefits of the delta type kites with the proven LF Diamond Wingtips and USB 2.0 Bridle System on an all new 3 strut, lightweight platform. From this technology comes an all around SLE kite with amazing light feel, superior stability, and top notch performance for all types of riding and conditions. Pure Fun for Everyone!!!

* Delta Hybrid Design
The Delta Hybrid Design blends the advantages of the delta design with the proven LF SLE design.

This provides the rider the ultimate easy to use, fun to ride kite with ‘beyond delta’ quality wind range, depower, re-launch, stability, and speed; while maintaining the moderate bar pressure, light feel and precision of LF’s proven SLE’s.

* 3 Strut - Ultra Light Structure
The Envy is built on a lightweight 3 strut platform reducing overall weight

The Envy’s Ultra light structure is 20% lighter than an average SLE kite providing a fun, light feel. No stalling, better drifting, and superior stability while also quicker to inflate and deflate.

* Diamond Wingtip Design
The Proven Diamond Wingtip defines the depower and response of LF kites.

The Diamond Wingtip provides the huge de-power of curved wingtips with the immediate response and turning input of wide square wingtips. The LF Diamond Wingtips also provides smooth, constant pull and power through turns while still de-powering the kite.

* USB 2.0 Bridle
The LF USB 2.0 Bridle is a Proven LF cascade SLE bridle system with one static wingtip pulley.

Often imitated, never duplicated, the USB 2.0 Provides simple and smooth depower, effortless and instant relaunch, and unmatched reliability which means less swimming and more riding!!!

* Nuke Proof Construction
LF Nuke Proof Construction consists of super reinforced seam construction. Each segment is glued and double stitched.



Envy Kite