Slingshot Rally Released for 2011; updated 14th July 2010
Slingshot RALLY is released at the Slingshot dealer meeting in Hood River (U.S). Its an Open C Delta, with no pulleys and a very small leading edge bridle. No front to rear connection. For more details see our Slingshot page.
Pip Stewart Reports for ABC news: updated 4th July 2010
ABC news reporter flies to Boracay to try her hand at kitesurfing with Ocean Republic. Whilst there she conducts an interview with ladies PKRA no6, Brit Jo Wilson who has also chosen Ocean Republic to host her for her training.
http://abcnews.go.com/OnCampus/video/kite-surfing-gains-popularity-abroad-11059480
Ocean Republic news: Updated 15 June 2010
New Safety Gear.
For 2010/11 season all new Pro limit "system" seat harnesses will be used to replace existing gear.
In addition to the students seat harnesses are the Pro limit moulded Impacted vests, constructed usingthe latest 3D moulded neoprene technology. Designed to protect and not as a Buoyancy vest. A flexible internal neoprene waist belt to prevent the vest from sliding up.
Feb 2010
A huge thanks to the KTA crew especially Neil and Willy for running such a well received tour 1st time round. Comments on kiteforum such as "the PKRA should take note" speaks volumes of how enjoyable and friendly a tour can be.
Overall standings for 2010
Mens freestyle
1st Place - Narapichit Pudia (Yo) 3120pts
2nd Place - Ken Nacor 2975pts
3rd Place - Sedat Celenk 2860pts
Womens Freestyle
1st Place - Kathrin Bogwardt 3485pts
2nd Place - Carla Delmoral 2255pts
3rd Place - Hill Siu 2135pts
For all overall results and standings click here for the KTA website.
Again, well done to all the competitors who made such a great tour.
Kite Tour Asia Boracay Round 4
http://www.kiteboardtour.asia/location-philippines.htm
RESULTS:
Mens Freesytle
1st Place - Robin Snuggs - Flexifoil - United Kingdom- Well done Snugsy !!!!
2nd Place - Mallory De Villamarque - North - France
3rd Place - Florian Daubos - Naish - France
Womens Freestyle
1st Place - Kathrin Bogwardt - Germany
2nd Place - Carla Delmoral - Spain
3rd Place - Nuria Goma - Spain
Mens Course Racing
1st Place - Taner Aykurt - F-one - Turkey
2nd Place - Deivis Maciulis - Lithuania
3rd Place - Narapichit Pudla (Yo) - Ozone/Evason Hua Hin/Crazyfly - Thailand
Womens Course Racing
1st Place - Nuria Goma - Spain
2nd Place - Kathrin Bogwardt - Germany
3rd Place - Carla Del Moral - Spain
New rooms & free kite service : Published Monday 10th August 2009
MiSueno Our 4 new stylish rooms (2 with kitchen) offer breath taking views overlooking the kiteboarding and windsurfing lagoon. Opt for room only or room with kitchen OR for families and friends unlock the ajoining doors for an apartment feel (sleeps 4). Set on the lush hill it provides one of Borac...
