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Here’s all about the latest kitesurfing action in Cyprus ! 

Airtime performance bladders and valves is the answer to some of a kitesurfers worst nightmares : Leaking valves and un-reparable bladders. These new revolutionnary orange bladders are also the solution for the kitesurfer traveling in parts of the world where spares are hard to find.

Stronger and much lighter than production bladders they fit easily and will increase a kite’s performance by reducing it’s total weight by up to half a kilo. The kit includes a set of self sticking valves to accommodate any single inflation system. Available now !

SKYWALKER boards are finally here ! We have been riding and testing these boards for the past weeks and found them to be extremely comfotable and very fast to plane. Perfectly balanced, the accent is on free/wakestyle for the Dimitri Pro models  whereas the Cruise & Lightwind  will suit a more versatile use.

Among the lightest on the market these boards are also extremely strong and carry an unconditionnal one year breakage guarantee. Check the “Store” section of the website for available sizes and prices. Test boards are available now !

Moulay Bouzarktoon, down on Morocco’s Atlantic coast is mainly considered a windsurfers spot. So, very few kitesurfers there apart from my friend Yiannis, kitesurfing champion Bertrand Fleury and me… Nuclear winds with big waves and rough seas converted into epic sailing conditions… for those up to the challenge.

What do kitesurfers do when there is no wind ? Spot spoting… Take to the air, fly slow and low, go wherever you please, and have a new look on potential kitesurfing spots. Discover new beaches, find access roads and if you are not too dizzy after go ride them !

Kitesurf surfboard design is something that has always been and continues to be very personal. Most riders know what works for them and what they like but nothing replaces the feeling and performance of a traditionally shaped and built custom kitesurfboard. Wave’s handmade boards are now available in Cyprus and together they can work with you  to bring out what you like most in a surfboard.

See “The Store” section of the website or call us for more details and info.

Winter 2007/08 will be remembered as one of the best kitesurfing seasons yet by Cyprus waveriding aficcionados. Curium  delivered  wind and waves (up to 4meters) very consistently and has given many local riders a new look on the sport other than freeride/freestyle. Surfboards are now a common view on the spots and their number has tripled in the past year.   

A  video of some of the action can be seen here :  http://www.kiteforum.tv/video/curium_gusting_40.html. Back to reality, with the spring and the summer ahead of us it is going to be a long time before we get a good swell again.

Introducing the upcoming brands of ECLlPSE kites and SKYWALKER boards. These very high quality brands created by kitesurfing champion Dimitri Maramenides have come a long way in only two years of existence.We have been riding these products ourselves, we know them very well and are totally convinced these super popular and revolutionnary kites and boards will suit you perfectly, but don’t take our word for it, call us now and book for a free test ride.

ECLIPSE kites carry a lifetime guarantee on bladders and SKYWALKER feather-light boards have an unconditionnal 1 year breakage guarantee. For more info check “The Store” section of the website. Complete kite and board range is now in stock !

It has  now become a tradition for us to go on a kite trip every January and this year was no exception. Our destination this time was Shacks beach in Puerto Rico the “Hawaii” of the caribbean. Unfortunately the holiday came to a tragic end when our good friend Dominica drowned after loosing consciousness while swimming back to the beach after a kite session at Montones.

According to doctors her drowning was due to cardiac arrest. A lot of crap has been circulating on the internet about how this accident really happened so I hope this will set the record straight. At age 29 she was a sweet girl and a keen kitesurfer. She will be missed. 

It is 7.30am on new years day 2008 and my good friend Manolis and I have made arrangements to meet at Ladies mile beach to welcome the new year in the best possible way. A kitesurfing session ! The wind is blowing from the east 20/25 knots and Manolis decides to use an 8m kite whereas I go for a 6m. 

I remember us saying to each other at the end of a 5 hour long session, this had been the best new year’s day we had in a long time. See you next year file mou ! 

The Bandits have landed ! Popular demand for this F-ONE kite means they are going fast and can not get enough them. The Bandit  claims to deliver Bow kite performance without the disadvantages. We have been riding this kite and found it’s strong points to be a smooth power/de-power, a genuine bar feeling and the best water re-launch on the market.