New S2AS Team Rider: Bex Harris

Local Spot: Poole, Dorset.

Favourite Kitesurfing Location: Coche, Venezuela.

Favourite trick: Big air.

Trick I aim to learn: S-Bends. The day that I nail these will be a very good day!

Best Kiting Moment: Night kiting under a full moon in Isla Margarita, Venezuela.

Most Epic Fail: Ah there have been a few! Not noticing a boat’s anchor line in time… me one side, kite the other…enough said!

How I got into kiting:

I have always lived by the coast so grew up addicted to the sea. When I first saw kitesurfers in Poole Harbour I knew it was a sport I wanted to be part of and so I quickly got involved.

I then went off to Uni in Loughborough which is pretty landlocked so put kiting on hold and joined the wakeboard community, hitting the cables around the country and having a great time! But I am definitely a beach girl at heart so moved back to the coast and made the transition to concentrate on my Kitesurfing. I love the freedom of wave riding whilst nothing can beat the adrenaline kick you get from old school big airs through to kiting freestyle and landing new tricks.

I kite with a brilliant bunch of people who push one another to develop so there is always great progression and fantastic banter when you bail!

I am always the first on the water and last off at the end of a great day, and have landed myself the name Kite Barbie due to my blonde hair!! But don’t be fooled, I am not afraid to take some hard bails in the process of learning something new, and you are guaranteed to see a massive grin on my face after each session.

Non windy days…

I am currently training to be an accountant, so am kept very busy in the week with work and studying. I drive my colleagues insane by constantly chatting about getting out onto the water or daydreaming and staring at the windy tree. I also love my running and swimming so am really a non stop ball of energy!

Next Steps:

I am very excited to be representing the female side of the sport for the S2AS Team and working alongside Angelo and the rest of the team. But what is also important to me is getting more girls confident in their kiting and growing the female kite community, so if you are keen to get involved then grab me on the beach, I’m happy to help.

See you down the beach!

First News and Picture of 2012 F-One Bandit 5 (V)

Now in its 5th iteration the Bandit has been a great kite and is changing every year!

Below is the first news about this kite by dealer Dom Yule:

"Wow – What a day!

Woke up at 7am UK time on Sunday morning, kissed my gorgeous girlfriend goodbye and now at 14.00 (UK time) on Monday afternoon, I write this after no sleep and a 6000+ mile journey which has just culminated in a 9meter session at head and a half high Manawa on the South Western tip of Mauritius.

I’m here with a group of other F-One distributors from around the world to be introduced to the full 2012 F-One range of kites, boards and SUPS. What a perfect start – we climbed out of the transfer bus, walked through the beautiful ‘Indian Resort’, onto it’s private beach to be greeted with S.E’erly trades blowing at 20-25knots and a worryingly large reeling wave wrapping down the reef off in the distance.

The kites and the surf boards were ready rigged and waiting so out we went… a great way of getting rid of that road dust. I plan to use this Blog to share info on the new products as and when I receive it over the next week or so. Let’s start with a sneak preview of the new Bandit 5;

The 2012 F-One Bandit 5

Each year most brands bring out new models of their kite ranges – each year I always wonder just how the last kite can be improved on, surely the wheel can’t keep being reinvented. The Bandit 3 was a fantastic kite, the Bandit 4 took the whole ‘one kite does it all’ concept to the next level but could Raph and his elite R&D team do it again?! Well, I guess I’m bound to say it, but the honest truth is that once again they’ve made that wheel just a little bit rounder!

First impressions on seeing the new Bandit 5 – the F-One quality is there along with the usual attention to detail. The first striking change for me was the reduction in the volume of the leading edge and struts – things are getting seriously streamlined here, I’ll go into more detail when I can get some better shots and more info from the guys that designed the kite. Visually the colour range is stunning – really classy options here. The bar is similar to the 2011 Airlite with a couple of tweaks; again more info here when I have it.

I was handed the new 2012 6’0″ Surf which, although still in the Bamboo construction, has had a complete overhaul. The 6’0″ along with the 5’10″ are now even more dedicated ‘kite’ surf boards. Quad fin, sculpted double concave and pronounced ‘V‘ on the bottom complimented with a recessed deck means these boards will drive hard and fast, turn on a sixpence and excel in any conditions you take them out in;

Top shot of the new 2012 Bamboo 6'0"

Here’s a shot of the bottom of the same 6’0″ Surf – fingers crossed this shaky and very remote internet connection allows me to upload all this!

Mmmmm - Quad Fin

Tomorrow is my first full day here – I’ve only scratched the surface of the line up here, I’ll dig deeper tomorrow and bring you more news of this great looking range."

Other released material:

2012 Second Generation Wainman Rabbits!

Hot off the press for the bank holiday weekend! First sightings and news of the 2012 Wainman Hawaii range of popular Rabbits!


"We are excited to announce the long awaited and highly anticipated official premiere of 2^nd generation of Rabbit Gang series kites. Wainman Hawaii will be attending the Surf Expo in Orlando, Florida (September 8-10, 2011) where we will be unveiling the all-new and improved kite line. It was decided to wait and use the Orlando Surf Expo for the premiere as the atmosphere of this show is unparalleled and 3 years ago we presented the first series of Rabbit kites there, which served us all very well to date.

Together with the kites, we will also showcase the new redesigned bar system featuring the innovative safety system. We cordially invite all our partners to the Surf Expo and look forward to live meetings with all of you. For those who will not be able to make it, we are including a few teaser preview shots of the new product to hold you over and keep you informed on the new designs. More information will be published shortly after the official premiere, together with the detailed shots of new product and the corresponding technical material.

The first delivery of the new product will be available for sale by the end of September. We will be providing you with a price list and pre-book programs very shortly and as there is a huge demand for the new Rabbits, it is essential that you place your order for new Rabbits to ensure first delivery.

The Year of The Rabbit.

So there you have it, the new Wainman Rabbits are almost here and we cant wait!

Complete Lib-Tech Snowboard Range Now in!

Lib-Tech have been pioneering new shapes and technology in snowboards, and winning countless awards for years, and their range this year really excels!

Our Personal Favourites:

Skate Banana

Jamie Lynn Phoenix

Attack Banana

Truely is a unique line-up with outstanding tech!

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE RANGE

For More Info Call S2AS on
01303 268269 Kent
01202 738448 Poole
01273 746836 Hove

Slingshot Wake Demo Weekend this Weekend!

Hi folks,

Slingshot wakeboards will be available for demo on Sunday 28th and Monday 29th August at the System 2.0 Cable at Lagoon Watersports, Hove Lagoon, Brighton.

Try them out, they're super-duper whooper good!

http://www.slingshotwake.co.uk/

http://www.lagoon.co.uk/wakeboarding-brighton.aspx

http://www.facebook.com/wakeupbrighton

Hope to see you lovely people there.

Happy days,

Surface2Air Sports Brighton
01273 746836
www.s2as.com

Heavily Discounted Snow Outerwear from Special Blend

We've got a whole load of amazingly cheap discounted Mens and Ladies outerwear from Special Blend now available!

Grab a bargain as once its gone ITS GONE!

Click here to check out all the Special Blend Outerwear

For More Info Call S2AS on
01303 268269 Kent
01202 738448 Poole
01273 746836 Hove

New Brighton Team Member: Ant Dancalfe

We just wanted to share the great news about our newest adiition to the S2AS team:
Ant Duncalfe.

Ant will be working in the Brighton Store and is the go to guy for any snowboarding or wakeboarding questions or tips! Below is a little word from the man himself:

"I have just moved back to my homeland of the UK having been away for 5 years doing summer and winter season’s back to back taking advantage of every extreme sport under the sun. I’ve been a keen snowboarder since my first season in Kitzbuhel, Austria and my passion, knowledge and skill have being growing ever since. I have shred seasons in Austria and France and am now excited to see what the UK’s snow scene has to offer!

On the summer side I have been a Windsurf and Wakeboard/Ski Instructor in places such as Dahab, Egypt and Ortakent, Turkey. My passion for snowboarding helped me progress into wakeboarding and has given me the buzz for the sport. Give me a board in any conditions on any surface and I am happy to be involved. Kitesurfing is my next project and I am so stoked to be a part of this scene due to how freestyle orientated and technical this sport is.

So I’m a freestyle, board loving, give anything ago guy who can’t wait to start this winter season with S2AS and get involved with the UK scene.

Happy Days!"

Welcome to the team Ant!

New Lush Longboard: Symbian

Finally... we've finished the Symbian.

Here's Darren on the story behind this new freeride deck:

"OK... So there are a lot of boards this shape on the market... And we have ridden most of them. We have spent what seemed like years prototyping shapes and concaves until we got to a point where everything felt proportioned and correct."

"The Rocker concave is by no means the deepest on the market but we feel that there is a limit to how functional a deep concave can be and the same applies to rocker, too much can spoil the performance of your ride."

"The Symbian, we feel is a perfect combination of Rocker and Concave to lock you in. Kicked nose and tail add extra functionality also. The 9 ply Canadian Maple construction offers a great combination of stiffness and dead flex for a freeride board of this genre."


Artwork by Jethro Haynes.

The Symbian is available from October from S2AS

We at S2AS will very shortly be updating all the Lush models to the most latest

2012 Range of Ride Snowboards!

Ride snowboards are one of the elite in the snowboarding industry; they are leading the industry in design and are one of the largest snowboard companies in the United States. Ride Snowboards maintain their high quality snowboard technology because they continue to strive for the best product, not only do they sell snowboards, but they also sell clothing and additional accessories.

With snowboarding becoming more and more popular in the main stream, people of all ages are finding snowboarding to be a family fun sport. Choosing the right snowboard can be a difficult task but Ride Snowboards are making their goal to provide you with the highest quality, affordable snowboards on the market. With advancements in technology, Ride Snowboards are the snowboard of choice for the most snowboarders and are now available at S2AS.

Ride designs their snowboards to compete with the very best snowboarding companies, by offering a variety of boards for you to choose from. Here at S2AS you can find the best Ride merchandise, like the Ride 2012 Boys Starter Pack Snowboard; this snowboard offers rocker shaping and micro binding. This will provide better ability to turn and learn with ease for only £150.00.

We also stock the Machete Snowboard, you'll find this snowboard fast, exact and ready to give a top notch performance with its fantastic technology, for £335.

We also have the Ride 2012 Arcade UL Snowboard priced at £440, its style is all mountain freestyle, the snowboard provides excellent response and stability, it's unique twin features micro rocker in the tip and tale and level micro-camber under the feet. This could be the perfect snowboard for you.

S2AS carries the top notch snow equipment in the world today, we continue to lead in snowboarding equipment of this nature. So if you are looking for a snowboard that you can trust for you and your family, Ride Snowboards are a good brand to consider!

Fantastic Range of Burton Products At S2AS!

Although a relatively new sport, snowboarding has quickly become one of the world’s most popular outdoor winter activities. Serious competitors, amateur athletes, and people of all ages have taken to the sport’s fast pace and excitement. As with any sport, the proper equipment is absolutely essential to both safety and optimal performance. The Burton Snowboard Company is a global leader in the production of some of the highest quality and innovative snowboarding equipment.

Founded in 1977 by Jack Burton Carpenter, Burton has had a long legacy of providing new and seasoned snowboarders with the absolute best gear. A proper snowboard, as well as quality boots and gloves, are essential to anyone thinking of entering the world of snowboarding. Here at S2AS you can now purchase you Burton items, here is a few of their best-selling snowboards, boots and gloves.

Burton Custom X 2012 Snowboard

The Burton Custom series revolutionized snowboarding and its latest instalment, the Burton Custom X 2012, continues the line’s rich legacy. An incredibly versatile snowboard, the Burton Custom X 2012 can be used on sloped, half pipes, and freestyle parks. The board is constructed with durable fibreglass and features new “Squeezebox” that makes it a more stable and powerful board.

Burton Hail Snowboard Boots

A proper boot is absolutely essential in snowboarding; The Burton Hail snowboard boot provides its users with both support and comfort. Added cushioning and a flexible cuff help to prevent injuries and ensure a natural feeling ride. The Burton Hail is a durable, comfortable and visually appealing snowboard boot, which is fashioned using the latest technology in the snowboarding industry.

Burton AK Clutch Glove 2012

Snowboarding gloves keep snowboarders protected both from the weather and nasty falls. Any rider, whether new to the sport or professional, needs a quality snowboarding glove. The Burton AK Clutch Glove 2012 features a DRYRIDE Ultrashell and GORE-TEX technology to keep your hands dry, protected and comfortable. The Burton AK Clutch Glove’s innovative design gives riders the flexibility they want and the safety that they need.

Quality equipment can have a great impact on a snowboarder’s performance. Burton has a proven record of producing only the very best in snowboarding equipment. The Burton Custom X 2012, Burton Hail Boots and Burton AK Clutch Gloves are only a few of many fantastic Burton Products now available here at S2AS!

Ride 2012 Snowboards, Bindings and Outerwear Just in!

Another familiar face in the Snow scene is "Ride", they've just unleashed their 2012 gear on the world and we have it ready to kit you out ASAP!

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE 2012 RIDE GEAR

For More Info Call S2AS on
01303 268269 Kent
01202 738448 Poole
01273 746836 Hove

K2 Snow Gear 2012 Overload!

K2 have always had a great selection of gear and this year they dont dissapoint, check out any of the new Snowboards, bindings or acessories by heading over to S2AS or clicking the link below:

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL THE 2012 K2 GEAR

For More Info Call S2AS on
01303 268269 Kent
01202 738448 Poole
01273 746836 Hove

2012 North Kites and Boards Available Now!

Now on the site, the new 2012 season North range. With 2 groundbreaking kites the Rebel and the Vegas aswell as a very generous board range check them out this year!

2012 Kites:

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE 2012 VEGAS

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE 2012 REBEL

2012 Boards:

Click here to check out the 2012 North Surf Kiteboards

Click here to check out the 2012 North Twin-Tip Kiteboards

So there you have it, just a taste of the amazing 2012 range from North this year, click any of the links or head on over to www.s2as.com to view any more of the range.

Click here to check out all of the 2012 North Range

For More Info Call S2AS on
01303 268269 Kent
01202 738448 Poole
01273 746836 Hove

2012 Slingshot Kites Just Dropped!

Looks like Slingshot have been working hard in the last 12 months, the new kites are phenomenal! Just in are the new 2012 Slingshot Fuel and 2012 Slingshot Rally

The Slingshot Fuel 2012

FOR OVER A DECADE, Slingshot has focused our commitment, integrity and passion toward the highest performance C Kite in the world. We’ve collaborated with many of our top Team Riders over the years as a calculated part of the design and development process. Riders like legendary mega loop king Ruben Lenten and 2010 PKRA Champion Andy Yates. Together, we’ve built the most powerful FUEL ever.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE 2012 FUEL ON S2AS

The Slingshot Rally 2012

Slingshot presents one of the most progressive kites in the lineup and is focused to keeps heads turning for 2012. The Rally blends C kite DNA from both our legendary Fuel and RPM, and then mixes the third element of the Delta shaping to create the industry first Open Delta C kite. The Rally and the new Open Delta C kite platform will deliver all the desirable features of a Delta coupled with the performance of a C kite.

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE 2012 RALLY ON S2AS

For More Info Call S2AS on
01303 268269 Kent
01202 738448 Poole
01273 746836 Hove

Shinn Releases the SuperShinn Board a Day Early!

It's here, and a day early! The perfect SuperShinn board is now available!

Head on over to www.supershinn.com to read up everything about this amazing board.
We have it in stock at S2AS some come and try it out or order it now: Supershinn on S2AS.com

For More Info Call S2AS on
01303 268269 Kent
01202 738448 Poole
01273 746836 Hove

2012 Burton Snow Gear Now Available!

Even though the sun is shining here in Europe the big boss men at Burton have just unleashed their 2012 Fall/Winter range, here at S2AS we have the best of their collection.

Click here to view Burton 2012 Boards

Click here to view Burton 2012 Bindings

Click here to view Burton 2012 Boots

Click here to view Burton 2012 Accessories

Click here to view Burton 2012 Outerwear

Click here to view Burton 2012 Clothing

SECRET: Keep an eye on the shop over the coming weeks, were starting to freeze over with the amount of snow gear thats going online ;)

For More Info Call S2AS on
01303 268269 Kent
01202 738448 Poole
01273 746836 Hove