S2AS Snow Session Meribel Snowboard Trip 09th March – 16th March 2013

 BOOK NOW! ONLY LIMITED AVAILABILITY
This year we are organising a wicked holiday trip to Meribel, France. We have sourced an amazing chalet with a great vibe, certainly ticking all the boxes! Close to Meribel town, great service and top accommodation…

ABOUT MERIBEL
Meribel is located at the heart of the 3 valleys, the largest ski area in the world! It has a mix of terrain to suit all levels of rider, plus it has gained recognition as a major freestyle destination, with the Moon & ‘DC’ sponsored parks. Meribel town itself is an amazing hub for your holiday with fantastic après ski & late night bars, shopping and an array of other activities.  

WHAT YOU GET

•    7 nights Catered accommodation and return transfer
•    En-suite accommodation in Chalet Pied de Voute   
•    Delicious food (breakfast, afternoon tea, dinner + wine)
•    Free minibus transport within resort
•    Professional ski guiding
•    On-staff Massage Therapist
•    Linen and towels
•    Excellent value for money

Chalet comes fully equipped with boot warmer, iPod docking station, Wii, table football, Xbox plus loads of board games to keep you entertained around our cosy log fire.

Meribel center - 600m from the door with easy access to the slopes, bars & restaurants and shops (less than 10 mins walk
or 1 stop on free bus).

What’s not included?

• Flights
• Passes
• Equipment
• Lunch

If you need any of the above please speak to us as we can arrange discounted rates.

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Any questions or if you wish to book now just call: 01202 738 448

Nobile 2013 Kiteboard Preview VIDEO

 
Nobile is back with a bang for the new season! We are very proud to introduce our new line to all you kitelovers around the world. Driven by our Human Concept Philosophy, we always stand for the most advanced technology and superior quality, as well as unparalleled riding experience. Since day one, we have been on a constant search for rider friendly solutions and products that improve both safety, performance and fun on the water. 2013 is no different.


Our new collection is one of the most comprehensive kiteboarding product lines on the market. Whether you are a hard-core newschooler, dedicated freerider, wave tamer, advanced rider or beginner, you will fi nd appropriate equipment in the Nobile line. Look no further, the gear you always wanted to ride is here, and when you try it, you’ll see for yourself that it’s far beyond your expectations.

See you on the water,

Nobile Team

Mystic Gear 2013 One Season Teaser

When you’ve got the right gear, there’s only one season, the right season. Watch this 1 minute video shot in Norway. Click HERE to check the Mystic Range

2013 Snowboard Gear Guide Out now!

The 2013 TransWorld SNOWboarding Gear Guide Is OUT NOW!

This is the most comprehensive, dedicated Gear Guide in snowboarding. There are over 1,200 boards, boots, and bindings from you usual favorites as well as newer brands just breaking out. All the major brands inside such as Ride, K2, Nitro, Never Summer, Forum, DC Shoes, Capata, Juice, Burton, Lib Tech, Santa Cruz, Gnu, Forum, Union, Nike 6.0 and many more!

Slingshot Asylum 2013 Kiteboard Video with Alex Fox!

Reborn to launch a new era in kiteboarding, the Asylum was crafted to become the perfect tool for the current evolution of freestyle riding. This completely new design is loaded with innovative features to make the Asylum one of the most well-rounded and versatile boards in the market.

Our unique blend of channels combined with a new rocket profile allows any riding-style to excel on this board. The 3-D molded wood core delivers aggressive pop and outstanding flex plus unmatched durability. The Chined Plane Rail combined with our new Asylum outline prevents spray by focusing the water down and away from the rider while providing smooth turns and maximum maneuverability.
Board Sizes: 134cm, 138cm, 141cm

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND BUY NOW!

Cabrinha 2013 Kite Durability Testing VIDEO

Cabrinha Kitesurfing kites are put through their paces in the kite durability testing video from Cabrinha. See why we love these kites and trust these kites as the show they can take a bashing!

Cabrinha Drifter Kitesurf Kite 2013

Cabrinha Siren Kitesurf Kite 2013

Cabrinha Vector Kitesurf Kite 2013

Cabrinha Chaos Kitesurf Kite 2013

Cabrinha Crossbow Kitesurf Kite 2013

Cabrinha Switchblade 2013 Kitesurfing Kite

Shield Your Eyes with Oakley Sunglasses

This year it feels like we have been cheated out of having a summer, but as autumn is approaching it has been reported that we are expecting to have high temperatures and sunshine throughout September. This means that we don’t need to shuffle our summer clothes to the back of the wardrobe…just yet.

Embrace what is left of the British weather and go out and enjoy yourself in style. At S2AS we have an excellent range of Oakley sunglasses that will shade your eyes away from the glare of the sun.

One of our newest products in our Oakley sunglasses range is the Oakley Eyepatch 2, the frame on these glasses come with a ‘high impact’ rating, something that you won’t find on everyday frames. The term ‘high impact’ also describes the impression that these glasses will leave, as people will be dying to know where you got your uniquely sculptured glasses from. Both lenses are cut from a single curved surface, similar to a sports shield, and then fitted in the frame to retain the original contour.

For only £94.99 you can expect the performance of these sunglasses to be just as aggressive as the styling.

Also in the collection is the Oakley Ducati Fuel Cell sunglasses, you can expect originality and a smooth look all in one product. These glasses are lightweight, and they come with a 3-point comfort fit O-Matter frame from the company that continues to bring you authentic styles to fuel your need to wear them day after day. The fitted warm grey lenses are designed to work best in extremely bright light, but don’t be put off by the tint of these glasses as the colour of the lenses offers a true colour perception.

Oakley eyewear has always been a favourite among Ducati racers and Oakley engineers have always respected the genius of Ducati design. The Ducati Signature series is a collection of select Oakley sunglass styles that carry the logo and colours of Ducati. For £134.99 you too can carry the signature of Ducati in style.

When you order online from us you can expect to receive your order within 2 to 4 days so you won’t be waiting long. To check out the full range of Oakley sunglasses visit the S2AS website or call us on 01202 738 448.

North Evo Kitesurfing Kite 2013 Preview

The ultimate all rounder, the Evo from North Kiteboarding is the kite to own if you change your riding style as often as you change your clothes! Jaime Herraiz needs no introduction as a rider, he excels at freestyle, freeride and wave kiting, and the Evo is his choice. Tom Hebert competed at the top level of the sport in freestyle, is also known for boosting huge old school moves and shredding the waves, naturally the Evo is his choice too. The kite has a smooth, predictable feel that riders fall in love with, the power delivery is progressive and the kite feels more like a C kite than the delta hybrid that it is.

This year the Evo incorporates the new adaptive tips and also our streamline strut system, these new struts allow us to control the flow of air over the kite much better. This means we can improve the kites turning speed and responsiveness and reward the rider with a much more lively feeling kite. The larger sizes have a fuller profile and this gives them a much better low end range. The Evo can be flown with 4 lines or 5 giving the rider the choice to ride the kite however they desire. Depower is excellent, while the turning is direct and responsive allowing the rider to instinctively feel where the kite is in the window. The Evo soon ceases to be a kite and instead becomes an extension of your own arms!

Hooked in, unhooked, freeride, freestyle, small waves, monster swells, strapped or unstrapped the Evo is your ticket to ride!

Click here to order now, or call 01202 738 448 to speak to somebody in our shop about this amazing Kite. The North Evo 2013 Kite

Special Guest Yoori Zoon Arrives for the Surface 2 Air Sports Summer Party

Special Guest Yoori Zoon Arrives for the Surface 2 Air Sports Summer Party and Demo Day for Macmillan Cancer Support.

  After the wettest June on record, it was touch and go whether the Surface 2 Air Summer Party and Demo Day would go the way many events in the UK had gone.  However, Saturday 30th June fell on the luckiest weekend for hot sun and decent winds.  Special guest for the weekend the current kitesurfing world champion Youri Zoon and Angelo Couchman, owner of Surface 2 Air Sports, worked the beach and pulled out all the stops to entertain and educate the folks of Sandbanks in the art of kitesurfing. 

 The excitement did not stop there, the Surface 2 Air Summer party sponsored by Slingshot, Trole Industries, Cabrinha and Flexifoil for Macmillan Cancer Support, went ahead with special guest Yoori Zoon.  To raise money for the Macmillan Charity one item was auctioned off during the evening from Trole industries one of the event sponsors, It was a hand painted Slingshot Kiteboard only one in the world!.  Also the name of one lucky person was drawn for the 'Mega Giveaway' organized by Surface 2 Air Sports.  Prizes consisted of everything from Atom Longboards to Nixon watches, O'Neill rash vests and Xenon caps.  All this combined with a great venue, good company, amazing weather and talented entertainment provided by THePETEBOX and Mikey Gray made for an awesome weekend in the south.

Were you there?  If not you missed the party of the year!

Ants Guide To Winter Seasons Abroad

So you want to know where is good to go for an awesome winter holiday? How to choose your setup? Where to get your setup? And where to learn how to shred for this upcoming winter season?

My name is Ant and have just moved back to the UK after doing season’s back to back for the past 5 years and I am going to share a little knowledge of what I have learnt whilst being away.

Firstly, what destination should you head to this winter? 

There are so many resorts and countries out there how do you know where would suit your needs?? If you’re looking for those long motorway runs with champagne powder, a good day and night life scene and limitless back country then state side is always a good option but there are resorts closer to home which are within easy access. I have recently come back from doing a season in Alpe D’Huez, France well known for its long sunny days, its famous and longest black run in Europe if not the world coming in at 16km’s long known as the Serenne and also the ever fun under the mountain tunnel. The resorts height is 1860m and rises to a 3330m glacier giving it a good guarantee for snow cover. This resort has plenty to offer on and off the piste. Mountain wise it has many spots for powder hunting which lasts for weeks and if you know where to look there are always hidden and untouched tracks to shred (which is very uncommon in France!). Sticking on the piste it is an excellent resort for beginners due to the fact that all the green runs are at the base of the mountain and also excellent for the more advanced due to the vast array of black and red runs which increase in volume the higher you go. There are many different area’s to explore such as Vaujany which gives you many tree runs, a small snow park and variety of runs from green to black. There is also another mountain to shred known as Auris en Oisans which is again great for riding off the beaten track and is also a lot less busy giving you more space and time on the mountain to ride. If you’re a park rat and want to nail anything from your first jump to those front side 7’s the park can offer an array of abilities for what you desire. Come end of January the park is usually fully built giving you the option of green to black kickers, green to black rails and even a pipe if the snow fall is good. The runs venture all the way into town allowing you to ride straight to your favourite bars and restaurants.  If you fancy getting away from the resort for a day there is also the option of a 10 minute helicopter ride to the neighboring resort Les Deux Alpes. You can feel just like Travis Rice as they drop you off on the piste and be able to ride off straight away.  Off the mountain the resort offers a swimming pool, ice rink, gym with many facilities (including a rock climbing wall!), a lively night life and a friendly atmosphere. They also host many ice car races on their ice track, which you can even have a go at if you like getting sideways! Another fun extra is to see the town on a Segway, if you think they look crazy on the road try taking them up the slope!

If France isn’t your cup of tea then another alternative close to home would be the wonderful land of Austria. Definitely one of the most beautiful countries I have been to and 100% the most friendliest! When you enter Austria you get this great feeling of this is how it should be. It is so natural and breathtaking that you will be stopping mid way through your run just to take breath at the scenery.  I worked in a resort known as Kitzbuhel which I would recommend to anybody and hosts the well known Olympic run the Hahnenkamm. It ranges from 800m up to 2000m and consists of two main mountains like Alpe D’huez. If après ski sits high in your priorities look no further. This is a place where you finish your last run of the day (some first!) and get involved in the live music and jagermeister which is flowing around, get up and have a boogey with your friends and randoms and go home having lost your boards, boots and friends! But more times than ever all those necessities will be right where you left them! Fingers crossed. The mountains in Austria have many tree’s so if it is a white out day then do not worry! With Kitzbuhel you will find that you will be travelling across mountains more than up them, like in Alpe D’Huez as the resort is a little lower. This gives you a great sense of achievement when you realize how far in distance you have travelled in a days riding and also gives you a larger variety of terrain to cover making every run a little different. The mountain offers a variety of runs largely red but if it is your first time or you like to cruise then the other mountain known as the Horn has a perfect bowl shaped peak giving you many cruisy runs and stunning views. There is also a snowpark built giving the trick hungry riders something to play with.

How to choose your setup?

Firstly you will want to decide what you want out of your kit and what area you would like to progress into such as freestyle, powder, all terrain etc. This is just due to the fact that the technology of boards has expanded so much that the designs are aimed at specific area’s but do not worry as any board will get you down the mountain it’s just whether you want to go fast, go crazy or enjoy those large sweeping carves. The technology for boards is mainly focused on the camber/rocker technology of the board. A standard camber is the shape of a frown so the middle of the board rises off the floor. This is great for speed and control as it allows you to get a hard edge on the slope as your weight is pushing down against the camber meaning that you are driving that rail edge down. This and also gives the board a lot of pop as you are pushing your weight against the board’s natural shape. Rocker is the opposite and is a smile shape like a banana. This is great as it gives the board a catch free edge feeling and you can get away with a lot more and not fall, helping you progress and feel more confident in your riding. The tip and the tail of the board will naturally rise allowing you the ability to ride powder with so much more ease, but don’t worry you can still get a hard, fast and controlled edge on rockered boards with the built in high tech designs on offer. Then you have many different cross breeds of camber and rocker such as Lowrize and Prorize with the brand Ride and Doubledog with the brand Forum. There is so much tech out there you could write a book on it! 

Obviously everybody is different for sizes of equipment due to their own build, but I will give you a size guidance of an average size man. For freestyle you would be better off getting a smaller sized board as it allows more movement and a lighter board allowing you to spin and get air with ease, sizes ranging from 150-156cm. With regards for powder a larger board would benefit you more as it would keep you afloat with more ease and allow you to surf the white stuff without getting cramp in your back leg, sizes ranging from 156-160cm. And for an all mountain board you would be looking for a board size in the middle allowing you to shred whatever comes at you. With Boots I would just try as many as you can on, the more you try the more likely you will find your glass slipper. Don’t just buy the prettiest one’s, comfort matters more than anything! An easy guidance would be that the stiffer the boots flex the more response you will get out of your board and the more flex a boot gives the less response. So if you’re starting out or like a bit of forgiveness in your freestyle a softer boot may be perfect for you but if you want a more reactive and more response ride then go stiff. Also if you ride a lot or are doing a season a stiff boot will last longer and still have that response you like after all the abuse you give them. With regards to bindings get ones that hold your boots securely and comfortably in place. The metal base plates are excellent as they can take a beating but adds more weight to your board. If you prefer a light set up then aluminum or plastic would be best.

Where to get your setup?

There are so many places out there and on the internet offering good deals for 2012 and last year’s equipment. When buying equipment it is always good to shop around and find the best price available. I have found a shop known as S2AS (Surface 2 Air Sports) which deals with many extreme sports such as snowboarding, wakeboarding and kitesurfing. There website is www.s2as.com for internet orders or if you want to go in store to check out the equipment (which I recommend unless you know exactly what best suits you) they also have a shop in Poole so you can try out the gear in person. I have found that they offer a wide range of snowboard equipment from boards, boots, bindings, bags, protection, clothing etc all from well known and recommended brands such as K2, Ride, Never Summer,Lib Tech, Forum and many more. They also had a lot of 2011 kit for really good prices if money is an issue. With last year’s kit there is not too much difference other than graphics with most brands so don’t be afraid to buy older gear. When I bought my kit off of them they were really good with sorting me out with the kit I desired and gave me an excellent deal. Highly recommended! Thanks S2AS. Just to let you know my set up is a Never Summer Evo 154 cm with Ride Capo bindings and Burton Ruler boots – happy days!

Where to learn and progress those skills?

If it is your first time on the mountain this year I would strongly recommend having a few lessons on the local dry slope so that when you are out there you can explore and appreciate the mountain with what time you have. If you are a seasoned pro I would still say why not get back up to scratch and have some fun in the UK winter scene. There are 3 main types of artificial slopes that are available to ride. You have demdex which is criss crosses of brush like material, there is snowflex which is like a carpet and then there is your artificial snow. There are many snow centre’s around the UK so I suggest getting on the net to see where is closest for you. There is usually a designated night for freestyle so if that’s what your after I would check there website for what day of the week that is hosted. The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead is a great artificial snow slope that hosts many of the UK’s winter competitions, Calshot Activities Centre in Southampton is great for beginners and yet hosts a freestyle night also with the use of their snowflex and Snowtrax in Christchurch has a variety of demdex slopes to offer.

Well I hope this helped you in deciding your choices for this upcoming season. Have a wicked winter.

Keep on riding!

Luggage at S2AS

So you’ve brought all your kit for your snowboarding or kitesurfing weekend or whatever adrenaline powered sport you’re into, and you need to make sure that everything is carried in the best possible way to your destination. At S2AS we have the answer, we provide a well-stocked range of different luggage solutions.

We feature three different brands of luggage suppliers on our website, Dakine, Mystic, and Burton Snowboards. All three brands are legendary all over the world for their durability, impossibly cool and amazing designs, so you won’t be left disappointed. In our luggage collection we have a variety of styles, sizes and colours for you to choose from for both men and women.

Sometimes it’s hard finding the perfect bag that can fit everything that you need when you take a day trip out. The Mystic Storm duffle travel bag 2012 in black for only £29.95 will sort out all your travel luggage problems. Here is your chance to separate your wetsuit from your dry towel, with 50lt of volume this bag is ideal for all watersport enthusiasts. This duffle bag features heavy duty 600d duel coated polyester canvas, durable protective pvc bottom, large wet/dry compartment, carry handles and removable and adjustable padded shoulder strap.

Want a backpack to suppress all other back packs, then purchase the Burton day hiker 20L backpack, this bag has risen through the ranks as the undisputed champion. This product has been designed to be lightweight and comes with handy features like a shovel pocket, fleece goggle/sound pocket, and a padded laptop compartment so you can still do you work away from home. This pack truly rules them all and for only £39.99 in the sale it’s a bargain, you can buy this backpack in a variety of different colours so there is something for everyone!

If you are looking for a perfect way to carry your boots in a way that will protect them from any damage during traveling, the Dakine boot pack 2012 in black is for you. This product offers you reassurance when transporting your expensive boots from one place to the other. This stylish bag is fully padded and lined to protect your boots and other equipment and features a tarp line boot compartment, goggle pocket and padded straps. All this is included for the price of £49.00 and you can receive it within 2-4 days of ordering.

To see our full list of luggage products please visit our website or contact us on 0202 738 448.