Now as the voting starts again we have thought long and hard about the best brands the world has to offer and of course they can all be found at S2AS we have all ready started voting and here's what the members of our team voted for!!!!
Best Kite Category
SLINGSHOT RALLY - Slingshot and S2AS introduces the Rally! Slingshot have extracted the C kite DNA from both the legendary Fuel and RPM and added a third element of the Delta shape to create the worlds first Open Delta C kite. The Rally and the new open delta C kite platform to deliver all of the
desirable features of a Delta kite coupled with the performance and feel of a C kite. The Rally is the choice for the beginner that does not want to out grow his or her kite within months - a kite that you can grow into as opposed to out of. Proven Delta features, such as low end power, responsive pivotal turning, endless lofty hang time, effortless re-launch and unbelievable wind range are matched with C kite predictable power and uncompromised stability. The 3 strut design of the open Delta C harnesses and delivers smooth efficient power through the turn and offers a light weight balanced build for maximum flight stability. Slingshot’s first pulley-less bridle lends itself to a direct feel, enhanced responsiveness, and unmatched upwind performance. The range on the Slingshot Rally kite has been optimised for maximum low end grunt. This means riding in lighter wind speeds with smaller size kites and you'll notice bigger boosts with longer hang times. The turning speed combined with the pulley-less bridle lets you tap into a top end range that translates into complete control when the wind picks up. Fine tuning the Slingshot Rally kite is easy with the Slingshot custom fuel injection (CFI) attachment point. CFI changes the overall feel and bar pressure enabling you to tune the Rally to meet your personal ridding preferences.
FLEXIFOIL HADLOW PROFresh for 2011 is the new HADLOW by Flexifoil. An evolution of 2009's Hadlow Pro, the 3rd generation of Aaron's world class signature kite see's retention of the C-kite performance that the series is reputed for, with a strong element of accessibility added for this year's iteration.
Having already nailed the hardcore freestyle attitude of the HADLOW kite, Aaron has focused on opening the kite up to a new market through the development of an innovative and unique depowered kite setting. With the kite now capable of achieving over 50% more depower under the alternative setting, the versatility of the HADLOW kite across all conditions, be it freestyle, wave or snow, more than matches its precision, speed and power through the air.
2011 also brings a refinement in the freestyle attitude of the kite on both settings, with a much more solid feeling throughout; the HADLOW now produces even more pop on demand to make your tricks more explosive. On the smaller sizes, the speed and feel combines to get the kite down and more extreme into megaloops, but stays fast enough to stop you from dropping out of the sky. On bigger sizes, overall handling is improved to give you more confidence and ease into and out of tricks, whether hooked or unhooked.
Best Twin Tip Board
Last years Winner has remained fundamentally unchanged and you can see why, super light weight construction and super simple design work make the Xenon La Luz an appealing kitesurf Board from the start, it's when you ride it for the first time you slip your feet into 
the memory foam pads and notice the amazing amount of flex making for explosive pop and super responsiveness. It is obvious that Laluz basic parameters as pop, speed, and upwind ability are outstanding, but the way it lands makes everybody score more tricks than ever before. The Combination of big rocker, deep concave, variable flex and wide tip/tail area result in lively, responsive board with direct feel and no loss at comfort of riding.
The Hadlow Pro Kitesurf Board Is a True freestyle machine but also proves to be an excellent ride for anybody at any level. Aaron and the team have been working hard to make his whole range of kites and the board to be open and available to everyone on the water and w
e think they've succeeded! the board is nothing short of awesome and features, an ultra thin lightweight construction that is super tough. A three stage rocker down the centre line, combined with normal rocker on the deck provides extra strength and a smoother, gripped ride for locked in landings, Performance Maximising Tips maximum pop.
s generated through optimum width and flex on the tips. Aaron Hadlow won last years Awards as the best male rider, he knows what he's doing when it comes to Kitesurfing and it shows in his Products.
SLINGSHOT
One of the biggest and best labels in the business with one of the longest and most prestigious histories in the sport. Slingshot is constantly at the forefront of design and development for their range of Kitesurf and wakeboard products and this year is no different, achieving a level of design and features in their products that any brand would be enviable of , across the range From the Slingshot Key Kite through the Rally Kite, The RPM Kite and the Slingshot Fuel the design is flawless, both visually stunning and an unimaginable quality providing a kite for any situation wind speed and style of riding, giving you all of the safety, security and most importantly FUN you need, The size of the Slingshot Organization hasn't watered down the company's ethic employing purists to the cause to ensure the service is spot on so you can be
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