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07 May 2012 05:58
Circle One are one of those classic brands that have survived the changing world of watersports since 1969!!

We have got their complete range in stock now, click each link to check them out:

- Circle One Surf Boards
- Circle One SUP's
- Circle One Body Boards
- Circle One Skim Boards
- Circle One Kiteboards

Or CLICK HERE to check out the complete range
07 May 2012 04:52

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has confirmed that kiteboarding will replace windsurfing in the Rio 2016 Olympic Sailing Competition. Council voted 19 to 17 to have kiteboarding in the capital of Brazil.

The ISAF Council decided that kiteboarding should debut in the Olympic Games, in the Men's and Women's board events. In November 2011, an evaluation group was appointed to examine kiteboarding formats with the board events for Rio 2016 defined as "windsurfing and/or kiteboarding".

"The decision today will change the lives of thousands of kiteboarders that now can live their Olympic dream. The National Sailing Associations will now include kiteboarding into their programs and coach and support the riders to go to the Olympic Qualification events. We never thought we would get this far in such a short time", said Markus Schwendtner, IKA Executive Secretary Markus Schwendtner.

01 May 2012 06:00
S2AS: Mega Giveaway - One Person wins Everything!: This is a comp for all our Facebook members, To be in with a chance to win everything in the photo's above all you need to do is share this ALBUM. we will keep adding prizes as we go so the prize fund will just get bigger and bigger. So get sharing there will only be one person to win everything!

 



28 April 2012 10:02



Ok we have a new 2012 Slingshot Z kite for demo below is our take on the kite,

The kite we have on demo is a Slingshot Z 9m size and after some playing around we got it dialled in. Even in the 9m size the kite fly’s great in light winds. The low aspect design of the kite will make it great for beginners - Intermediates as it sits deep in the power zone and has lots of grunt for light wind and low end pull to help you get going early. The Slingshot Z Kite kite DOES not stall easily like the Slingshot Key had done from last year. Slingshot have fixed this problem and the kite actually fly’s great unhooked.

We were able to get up and ride this 9m kite in about 12mph of wind on a 137 Slingshot Crisis kiteboard and actually make it back up wind. Over all the Slingshot
17 April 2012 11:47
Nick Jacobsen and ladiesTwo world champions and the craziest stuntman in kitesurfing set out to travel the destinations on top of their bucket list. While re-discovering the essence of kitesurfing, the hidden stories behind their dreamlike lifestyle's are told. Along the way they find themselves in unexpected situations and magical moments.

Hidden lines will take viewers on a kitesurfing adventure full of action, travel, stunts and fun.

After making 'Cape Sessions' with Kevin Langeree and the 'RECORDED' series with Youri Zoon, EyEFORcE productions decided it was time for something new, something unique. In the world of kitesurfing, the last few years viewers have been overwhelmed with webisodes of pro athletes. With 'HIDDEN LINES' EyEFORcE wanted to create a full length kitesurfing movie experience that would appeal to both kitesurfers and the general public.

Kevin and Youri are two longtime rivals, and they have been competing against each other for many years. After Kevin won the world championship in 2009, and Youri in 2011, shooting this movie
15 April 2012 10:03
The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead is one of the UK's finest indoor snow slopes and the closest to London!.  
 
As Britain’s newest indoor skiing, snowboarding and Snowsports destination, The Snow Centre is designed to deliver the alpine conditions every skier and snowboarder dream of. Here you’ll find a huge 160m main slope as well as the largest indoor lesson slope in the UK. Both slopes are over 30m wide and maintained with a pristine snow surface – perfect for all your indoor skiing and snowboarding needs! 


Skiers and snowboarders of all abilities are welcome. We’ve created a
11 April 2012 06:12


The renegade harness has been around for a few years. It shares a lot of features with Dakine's premium harness - the Pyro, yet the main outer shell is of a generally softer and more flexible combination of materials. 

It comes complete with everything you need - a spreader bar, pad, dual bladed hook knife and rear handle pass tubing.

It has a nice simple attachment system - an elasticated belt with 2 overlapped Velcro fastenings, on-top of which the spreader bar attaches via a buckle system. The tightness and height of the spreader bar can be adjusted via two webbing straps on each side, and can also be loosened to assist with getting it on and off.
There is also a tie down strap and spreader bar pad to prevent the harness hook from causing injury on heavy wipe-outs. It also comes with an easily accessible hook
11 April 2012 03:18



Youri Zoon Talks about His Gear and the PKRA


Youri Zoon, Bromwich photo 
John Bryja: Congratulations on winning the first PKRA event for 2012 in Morocco. What do you think of the new PKRA scoring format?
Youri Zoon: I think it's a very good way to push things forward in the heats, especially with the live scoring system. It will make a big difference.

 




Did you adjust your riding style for your heats?
Yes because you can only do 12 attempts, and only the best 7 tricks will count. I use my time now to do bigger and more technical tricks, rather than doing
10 April 2012 01:17
Since launching way back in 2001, North Kites quickly became one of the top three suppliers on the market; this was thanks to their innovative design and very high quality, here at S2AS we have an awesome selection of some of he brands very best kites.

Now available is the North Dyno Lightwind Kitesurfing Kite 2012, this kite comes in three colour choices, green, purple and blue. Depending on the size of the kite you require will determine the price, the prices for the Dyno Lightwind Kite are as follows:

10 m - £1,159.00
13 m - £1,269.00
15 m - £1,359.00
17 m - £1,449.00

This amazing kite has numerous great features; sure to keep you entertained for hours on end you won't be disappointed. Features include the ultra light wind design, which ensure the kite feels like a small kite yet is still powerful, also the
04 April 2012 05:13


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04 April 2012 04:57

Located on the Brighton seafront, Brighton Beach Cruisers is the South Coasts premier Electra Bike retailer and cycle hire specialist.

We are a premium retailer of Electra Bikes and you can hire them our for as little or as long as you need, there's nothing better than cruising down the Brighton seafront with a classic Electra Bike.

We specialize in:

Bike Hire       Bikes       Bike Accessories       Power Kites       Longboards       Sunglasses       Go-Pros

 Head on over to our website to check us out: www.brighton-cruisers.co.uk

Also see what the latest buzz is on our Facebook Page.

 
Brighton Beach Cruisers
15 Victoria terrace,
Hove,
BN3 2WB
28 March 2012 05:10
2012 is a big year for Shinn, they've added to and replaced many of their iconic boards with even better boards for the months ahead. Our picks of the bunch are:

Shinn Dundee 2012 Kitesurf Board
Stepping into the line up to replace

28 March 2012 04:37

S2AS are giving away one of the fantastic Go Pro cameras and a 8gb sd card! Whether you kitesurf, snowboard, skate, bike, downhill, ATB, longboard, ski, windsurf or any other crazy sports you need one of these, and its FREE

How about winning this then?

Go to our Facebook page by clicking here:






1 - Like our page if you have not already.
2 - Find the post about the go-pro and share with your friends.
3 - As easy as that! (competition is open to the whole world!)

So share away guys and good luck!!!


22 March 2012 08:49
Xenon Kiteboards has now launched their 2012 website, with plenty of details on all of this seasons range as well as info on the brand and their riders.

Official Xenon 2012 Website

All of the new 2012 stock is available on S2AS HERE

Also check out the Xenon Kiteboards UK Facebook Page if your a fan to want to keep up with the latest news!
19 March 2012 12:44
Wainman has been riding the wave of success with the popular Rabbits for the past few years, but a new Wainman C-kite has been spotted in many forms for even longer!



But over the weekend a plain white prototype C-kite was spotted around Hawaii. It looks like the ever classics C-kite shape modified to include a small bridle (similar to many modern C-kites, ie Hadlow Pro) this will help for depower and response.




Keep an eye out for this over the coming year!
12 March 2012 03:29

We have only just dipped our toes into 2012 and the 2013 products are already being anounced. Below are some of the biggest brands news snowbooarding stuff for 2013:

We have only just dipped our toes into 2012 and the 2013 products are already being anounced. Below are some of the biggest brands news snowbooarding stuff for 2013:

We don’t change the right formula. in 2013 you’ll find the Nitro boards stuffed with the usuals sober and dark graphics. Continuity in the spirit but innovation in the products, with the new high-end Ultimate for example, a new T1.5 wich is a pimped T1, the Cinema – a Nitro with the Gullwing technology but still afoardable (349 €) – and for the girls, the new thing is the Spell, a very flexible park board.
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12 March 2012 02:28
 We have a Review of the new 2012 Xenon Prisma Kitesurf Board by our friend Jonathon Slater.


He has been riding strapless now for 4 years in some great spots around the world, Ponta Preta Cabo Verde, Whitesands and Big Bay Cape Town South Africa, Encuentro Dominican Republic,Guincho Portugal but his homespot is Tynemouth Longsands.

Here is his review of the new board:

The 2012 Prisma is very different to the 2011 model, not to say that the 2011 wasn't a sweet board, I loved it and had some really memorable waves with it. What the guys at Xenon have done is taken a sick board and made it even better. I tested the Prisma at the famous spot of Guincho Portugal in some challenging conditions, cross on from the right 20knots wind with double over head dumpers coming in and it did not let me down.

Let's start with the over all shape of the board. The rails have been made much more sharper than the 2011 Prisma, enabling you to make really tight
12 March 2012 12:19
2012 Slingshot Darko Review (132x40.5)



Three Word Summary

Aggressive Freestyle Performance

First Impressions:
First of all, the Darko looks the business - sporting some sick graphics both top and bottom, which is sure to stand out at your local kite spot. The underside shows off the wood core very nicely and has the slingshot logo boldly printed along the length.

The deck is light and feels quite flexible, but the heavy duty slingshot fittings add to the weight somewhat. The Darko comes with the fast track mounting system which allows the pad spacing to be set to your exact preference.

The Darko has a 3 stage rocker, extending to 35mm at the tips. It also has a central single concave, spray release edges and 50cm fins.

On The Water:

When you ride the Darko, the first thing you notice is the stiffness -
12 March 2012 11:24

S2AS Team Rider Vanessa Procter has had a busy few months! Out in the States she has found a new love for snowkiting (everyone really should try it!) but the best news is she has just got herself sponsodred by Mercedes-Benz who have given her a brand new Vito Sport X for her 10 day trip kitesurfing benbecula in Scotland for the RAF Champs in May.

Here is what Vanessa has to say:

Have you ever imagined yourself driving a van? All that space for your gear, from kites to mountain bikes, a sheltered place to change after a chilly session on the water, or even a cooker for a full English on a Sunday morning after a cosy night in bed? Pull up at any kite or surf dwelling beach these days and I can guarantee you will find at least half a dozen vans parked up. People living the dream, fully equipped with their weekend home on wheels… Ok so they don’t all have beds, but a lot of them will be filled with
12 March 2012 11:17
Cabrinha Vector 2012 Review

The Vector is one of the new Line up for 2012 from the kite giant Cabrinha, whose reputation has been built on producing quality and innovative products.

The Cabrinha Vector Kite is an evolution of the Cabrinha Hybrid kite line up and provides a new addition to the Cabrinha 2012 Freeride Range of kites.

The 2012 Cabrinha Vector Kite is the kite that takes on the world, providing a safe and reliable platform to build riders confidence and push you further. Featuring a lightweight 3 strut design for consistent performance throughout the wind range.


Direct line bridling ensures that slow moving hard to work kiting is a thing of the past and the agility and handling of The 2012 Vector remains unsurpassed by any kite in this category.
The simple design of the Vector Kite is its Key to being a Stable and predictable tool to get the most from your riding.

The 2012
08 March 2012 10:43
Make fantastic savings on some amazing snowboards in the S2AS sale, there is even up to 80% off certain brands!

Check out a few of our favourite sale items!



The K2 2012 Eco Pop Snowboard, was £385.00 now £329.00, saving a fantastic £56.00. The boards available in a choice of two sizes, 145cm and 148cm. Perfect for the female boarder this snowboard is light, fast and provides you with easy turn ability ensuring maximum fun on the mountains!








Another great board in the sale is the Forum the Deck Snowboard 2012. This snowboard is in the sale for only £179.00 - which provides you with a massive saving of £160.00. This snowboard is ideal for the intermediate - advanced boarder , with its combo platter which combines the pop and power of camber while not forgetting the rocker!




01 March 2012 07:01


Next to buying a new board, investing in a fresh wetsuit is one of the most expensive purchases a surfer will make in a given year. With most new suits retailing above £150, you want your investment to last.  We know how to get your suit through another winter.
Fit Matters: Having a comfortable suit that fits will not only make for a better session, but can also extend the life of your wetsuit. If your wetsuit doesn’t fit properly, you’re not only going to be uncomfortable, but you’re going to be slowly ruining your suit
26 February 2012 06:08
 (Kite review is down after the video)
Introduction:
The Slingshot RPM is the original “Open C” kite that started it all. It evolved to become the kite that took Youri Zoon to a world title. It has become a riders favorite throughout the world in just a few short years. Building on it’s dramatic success of the Open-C canopy and Slingshot’s patented Split Strut technology, the RPM pushes kite design to a whole new level. Inspired by Youri’s world dominating performance on the tour, we modified the wing tip attachment points to optimize kite performance and deliver complete tuning customization. These additional features and the new 7m allows complete versatility in all conditions and all riding styles. The 2012 RPM sets the standards of durability and stability while maintaining it’s legendary flying characteristics and aggressive look.

 

Slingshot RPM 2012 Review:
26 February 2012 05:56

The Speed 3 from Flysurfer is without a doubt the making of them! It is a very popular foil kite for land, snow and water use and we are seeing more and more people moving to them for their incredible float and low wind ability!

For 2012 Flysurfer have released another limited edition colour, the "Italian Edition", check it out!

Interested in buying the Flysurfer Speed 3? then CLICK HERE to view or call on the numbers below.

For More Info Call S2AS on
01303 268269 Kent
01202 738448 Poole
01273 746836 Hove
26 February 2012 05:37

Brand new 2012 Slingshot Kite the "Z Series". A little about the kite:

Announcing the first “Spherical-C” Profile. The fresh, versatile design of the Z kite gives consistent pull with controlled power and unmatched versatility. Stable and predictable in virtually all conditions. The Z kite produces huge boosts with good control and effortless relaunch. The Z kite is loaded with the latest innovative features. However, it’s most important feature is the “plug and play” usability you will experience everyday. This includes features like our industry first pully-less bridle that delivers a direct feel, enhanced responsiveness, and unmatched upwind performance. Additional unique features like our Spherical-C Profile and