2011 Animal summer wetsuits now in stock

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We have just taken delivery of the fantastic new summer 2011 Animal Wetsuits.

The feedback so far has been excellent and the Animal Wetsuits certainly look great.

We now have the following stocks and ready for next-day dispatch:
Animal Amp GBS Wetsuit (3-2)
Animal Amp Womens Wetsuit (3-2)
Animal Animator Wetsuit (Front Zip) 3-2
Animal Animator Womens Wetsuit
Animal Antidote Front Zip Wetsuit
Animal Antidote Back Zip Wetsuit

Bargain RRD Vision Kite Packages from £1225

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RRD have just released the Vision kite which has already had a rave review from Kiteworld Magazine.

Kiteworld Magazine were really impressed with the build quality and handling of the kite that puts it well within reach of any kiter from beginner to advanced! The kite is just as happy being

The Vision is not only a fantastic kite that is great for anyone from beginner to advanced, it is also available in a bargain package with the RRD Placebo Board and Global V3 Bar and lines from £1225!

New 2011 Dakine T5 Windsurfing Harness

Posted on by Emile Kott
The dakine T5 windsurfing harness has been up graded this season I had chance to test last year when Jason from Dakine dropped off a sample on a windy day at West Wittering to try.
From the pics you can can see a more sculpted shape to the harness it feels more compact on your body over the Dakine T4,T3 and previous models. 
It has the same bar system with choices of 12 10 and 6 inch bars and comes with Da Kines posi lock replaceable harness strap system. The double waist band has now been replaced by a single elastic waist strap.
What you can see in the photos is a new neoprene surround to the harness and a triple reinforced strapping stitched into the body of the harness .It feels good on the water I tried against my Dakine T4 and I would say it felt stiffer and more supportive. The moulded construction sticks to your suit helps prevent riding up and always feels good and protects your back when your in boardies.
Not sure the pea green was my favourite colour we have ordered some better colours we have Black and white in stock.
New rrp £ 139.00 sizes still the same as 2010.

Preorder the Dakine T5

Stuart Holland at Ponta Preta, Cape Verde

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Stu Holland has just returned fromt the Island of Sal in Cape Verde where he scored some epic conditions at Ponta Preta.

Check out some of the big chunks he was riding on his RRD Obsession and RRD Quad. The waves there break very close to the rocks. If the rocks don’t get you, check out the photos of the sharks!

Stuart was British Windsurfing wave champion in the 90s and has travelled all over the world windsurfing and surfing. Over the last 5 years, he has spent most of his time kitesurfing and in particular wave kiting. You can see by the pics that he rips into solid Atlantic chunks just as hard as South Coast waves…

Pics by Billy Wheaton / Stu Holland

West Wittering SUP Sessions February 2011

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February has delivered some very decent swell so far. On Thursday 17th Feb, Neal Gent, Matt Argyle, Simon Bassett and Emile Kott got to West Wittering Beach just after first light. The long period swell was hitting the outer banks perfectly and there was a left hander peeling all the way from in front of West Wittering Windsurf club to East Head!

It was hard work as the 5m and tides and rip were both trying to send you over to Itchenor! Everyone got their fair share of waves though, with Neal Gent on particularly fine form, working his Nah Skwell 8’8 and getting “some of the best Wittering waves he has ever had!”

Jem “lie-in” Hall turned up at about 8.30am and was in complete disbelief at the wave quality. He was uncharacteristically quiet and didn’t say “bender” once!

Have a look at some of the photos and see below for Sunday!

The swell continued to pump and a second pulse arrived on Sunday morning, just in time for the wind to swing offshore and go light. Jock Patterson headed over from Brighton to join Simon Bassett, Stuart Holland and a selection of others.

It was particularly impressive to see Justin Goodwin and James Arnelle-Smith going for it two-up in a kayak. We’re pretty sure that Justin looks more scared than James!

So, it looks like February is the month for waves in the UK… Long may it continue!

Photos by Simon Bassett, Matt Argyle and Holly Bassett

A Weekend of Wind (finally)

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After a long wait and some skunking forecasts, this weekend just gone finally delivered some strong wind. West Wittering saw 40 knots + on Friday and Saturday with some left over to Sunday as well.

It was great to see so many people out in February, it felt like a spring day! We had gusty 40 knots on Saturyday and a gusty 25 knots on sunday. There were some good size chunks on Saturday and it was nice to get back in the water again. Even though the sea temperature is cold at the moment, the new winter wetsuits are very warm and most people had a hood with no gloves.

There were some no-shows – Perry on a stag do and Hatton doing DIY (on a windy day!!!). Great to see James (12) and Emily (13) out ripping in the strong winds. Justin, Andy Richardson and Adrian (now he’s got his kiteboard back…), Stu Holland, Paul Simmons, Adam and the early doors kite crew. Paddy (we’re still waiting for your kite footage!), Captain Crilley, Nev, Ian, Emile, Neal, Tim, Patrick, Westy, Pat, Glynn, Innes, Xav, Dan Smith and plenty of others!

Here are a few pics that Simon snapped in the rain. The first one is of Andy Chater who has about a foot and a half of titanium in his leg as well as a whole pile of bolts! He could hardly walk this time in 2010 after a ski accident! Nice table-top!

Also, have a look at this little video of Paul Simmons and Neal Gent playing with a GoPro HD and mast mount…

Looking forward to the next session! If you have any pics, please send them over and we will get them up on the web. [email protected]

Lots of wind is coming! Get a small sail

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Luckily we have some Ezzy Wave Panthers and Panther 2s in stock that we can get out to you in time for the weekend if you order before midday Friday (3rd Feb)

Panther 2 2010 3.7 Ex-Demo £248
Panther 2 2010 3.7 Like New £280
Panther 2 2010 4.2 NEW £348
Panther 2 2010 4.2 VGC £270
Panther 2 2010 4.2 VGC £270
Panther 2 2010 4.2 Ex-Demo £248
Panther 1 2009 4.5 NEW £285
Panther 1 2009 4.5 GOOD £179
Panther 2 2010 4.7 NEW £356
Panther 2 2010 4.7 VGC £274
Panther 2 2010 4.7 VGC £274
Panther 2 2010 4.7 Ex-Demo £254
Panther 2 2010 5.0 NEW £360
Panther 1 2009 5.0 GOOD £185
Panther 2 2010 5.2 NEW £364
Panther 2 2010 5.2 VGC £281
Panther 2 2010 5.5 NEW £364
Panther 2 2010 5.8 NEW £373
Panther 2 2010 5.8 Ex-Demo £269
Panther 2 2010 6.3 Ex-Demo £279