Christmas Gift Ideas 2013
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Christmas Gift Ideas 2013 Stuck for ideas for the kiter in your life?! Check out these perfect gift options to help ensure they are well prepped for Their Boxing Day session…
Fitness ,Training, & Improvement
Getting to and staying in tip-top kitesurfing condition. (1) Tricktionary
> The brand new Kiteboarding Tricktionary in its Twintip Supreme Edition makes the perfect Christmas present for every kiter (and kiter-to-be). Presenting kiteboarding knowledge in a book of 424 pages with detailed sections teaching you the ‘Superbasics’ through to the most difficult Airstyle and Newschool freestyle tricks. It makes a great learning and reference guide for everyone. Finished in highest quality, including a hardcover binding, this should not be missing on any kiteboarder’s wish list! @Santa: we need to talk! RRP: £42 www.tricktionary.com
(2) CoolBoard
(3) PROGRESSION > Every time you go out on the water there’s always something new to learn, keeping you excited and motivated session after session. Progression’s instructional videos have been helping kitesurfers for the past 10 years to get the most out of every session. Whether you’re learning the basics or a seasoned expert, one of our 5 DVDs or 40 digital videos can save you hours of crashes, giving you in-depth advise on every core technique and trick. The perfect present for your kitesurfing obsessed family member! Available for Android devices in November. DVDs: RRP £20 / Digital Videos From £1.99 www.progression.me
Rock and roll... > Keep and improve your kitesurf legs and fitness away from the water... Forget the roller and get on the ball! Free floating on a ball, CoolBoard is the ONLY balance board that can move in the same way as your board - full rail to rail control. Awesome CoolBoard push-ups and core busting exercises included in the workout for full body conditioning... Hand crafted locally in Bristol from sustainable wood. Also great for skiers, all boardsports and general fitness. From £97.99 www.coolboard.co.uk
Gifts for the Gadget Man
Clever creations to bring a bit of tech wizardry to your session. (4) Flymount Go Pro Mount for kiteboards > British camera mount manufacturers Flymount have recently launched a GoPro mount for kiteboards. The new mount attaches to the board using the fin bolts, and is low profile enough to leave in place when not in use. These tough little mounts are made in Britain from premium grade glass reinforced Nylon, and come with replacement fin bolts, dome nut, and Flymount’s new patent pending safety leash. £24.99 www.flymount.com
(5) ECOROX Speakers > ECOROX is a versatile go-anywhere Bluetooth portable speaker. Play the music you love wirelessly via any smartphone, tablet, or computer. The rugged, IPX7 100% waterproof speaker can go anywhere you go. Integrated on the bottom of the ECOROX is a standard camera style screw mount, allowing you to attach it to your boat, canoe, the deck of your paddleboard, sailboat, or even your mountain bike. ECOROX is designed for everyday use, but can handle anything that life throws at it. No worries, Just play! £109.99 www.sportsgadgets.co.uk
(6) Go Pro Hero3+ Black Edition > Capture and share your life’s most meaningful experiences with the HERO3+ Black Edition. 20% smaller and lighter than its best-selling predecessor, it delivers improved image quality and powerful new features geared for versatility and convenience. SuperView™ is a new video mode that captures the world’s most immersive wide angle perspective, while Auto Low Light mode intelligently adjusts frame rate for stunning low-light performance. Combined with 30% longer battery life, 4x faster built-in Wi-Fi and a sharper lens, the HERO3+ Black Edition is the most advanced GoPro yet. £359.99 www.gopro.madison.co.uk
(7) Vaavud Wind Meter > The Vaavud wind meter enables you to take precise and reliable measurements of the wind speed and wind direction anywhere, using your iOS or Android smartphone. And it allows you to see live wind readings from other users. So Vaavud can help you plan your trip, choose the right gear, and alert your friends of the conditions before they go. The Vaavud wind meter with its electronicless design and the free Vaavud app turns your smartphone into a high-tech meteorological tool. The Vaavud is currently compatible with iPhone 4,4S,5, iPad 2,3,4 and Galaxy S2, S3 and S4. £39.99 www.kingofwatersports.com
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Gifts for the Gadget Man
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(8) Outdoor Tech
Turtle Shell > Portable, Rugged, shockproof, water resistant and loud! With built in microphone to make/ receive hands-free calls from anywhere, any time. A Portable and wireless boom box with Bluetooth connectivity, plays continuously for up to 10 hours, has a range of up to 33-Feet and can produce 96 decibels of rich sound. RRP £99.99 www.outdoortechnology.com
(9) Xsories
Big U Shot > A large telescopic extension arm for your camera, which allows you to take pictures of yourself or others. Fix any type of compact camera to the U-Shot and capture all your moments from unique angles. Portable and fully adjustable for the desired angle, tilt, and length. RRP From £39.99 www.xsories.co.uk
Privates > Outdoor Tech’s touch-control, Bluetooth, wireless headphones, offering a stylish yet rugged take on the everyday headpiece. Featuring a touch-pad interface on the right earpiece that allows you to change tracks and control volume with the swipe of a finger. Built-in call functionality enables you to make and receive calls. RRP £89.99 www.outdoortechnology.com
X Project Micro > The X Project Micro, allows you to share your images in totally new ways. A portable projector that plays footage and photos wherever you are directly from you mobile. The LED technology provides amazing quality, easy-to-use and packed with technology to enjoy a vivid rendering of your images, indoors and out. RRP £239 www.xsories.co.uk
Stocking Stuffers
Small things to make a big difference to your kiting life.
(11) Pirate Lines
(10) Epic Surf > These ankles straps are a fantastic upgrade for any wetsuit to stop the elephant legs! Heavy Duty Velcro Wetsuit Ankle Straps turn any wetsuit into a kiting suit. The wetsuit ankle straps wrap around your ankles producing a water tight seal which reduces the water being forced up the legs of your wetsuit when riding, increasing your warmth and comfort to prolong your sessions. One size fits all. Simply wrap and go. www.epicsurf.co.nz
> Pirateslines.com create high breaking strain premium quality Dyneema® kitesurfing line sets which they supply direct worldwide. They produce stronger lines to eliminate line breakages – which can have serious consequences to both body and kite – saving on both injury and expense. Jake Scrace, the first person to jump Worthing Pier, said, “In searching for stronger lines, I discovered Piratelines whose flying lines can take 480kgs/1060lb each, with the advantage of a range of sizes at affordable prices. The first thing that I noticed was it made my kite more directed especially in high winds, unlike other skinnier lines that have a spongy feel to them. Piratelines boosts your confidence so that you can go that bit harder without the worry of a line break.” Working different
line lengths and diameters enables you to extract the best performance out of your kite. Piratelines.com can supply all diameters and can custom make to any line length, plus also have stock sets from 3m to 27m ready to ship. At present they are testing new line materials, and working on different connection methods and ways to make line length changes easier. www.piratelines.com
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Clothing & Accessories
The right attire to keep you toastie.
(12) Dryrobe® The outdoor change robe. Get changed inside it! > Ideal for changing sports clothing or wetsuits outdoors, Dryrobe® has a waterproof and windproof exterior shell and a lining that dries you and keeps you warm, external pockets, large internal storage pocket and an MP3 player pocket. Cold-weather conditions present unique challenges. Preserve your energy and core temperature with full-body protection from the elements. Leave it on over your clothing or wetsuit. Get dry, cover up and stay warm with Dryrobe®. Dryrobe advance £89.99 www.wandering-star.co.uk
(14) INFLATABLE SUP’S > Inflatable Paddleboards are an incredible way of getting on the water when the wind isn’t blowing, even over winter. We are an Inflatable SUP specialist stocking a wide range of performance boards from the best brands. Starting at £599, we also include a FREE 3-piece paddle, leash, waterproof phone case and UK shipping with every board. Enter voucher code: xmas-kitesurf for a free glass paddle upgrade for Christmas. Visit www.supinflatables.co.uk now.
(13) Mystic Apparel
The Burner Vest > The Burner vest isn’t a new face in the Mystic lifestyle collection, it has proven to be a comfortable and warm vest over many years. This year Mystic added a new colourway; besides classic black and bright blue, the vest will also come in a grey/green edition this winter. RRP: £85 www.mysticboarding.com a
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(15) Deadman Kitesurfing
Kitesurf Inspired Apparel > The UK’s leading kitesurf specific apparel brand, have done it again. Providing kiteboarding fanatics around the world a brand that they can finally call their own. Their designs have something for everyone, from the newbie to the most experienced rider. If you’re stuck for something to get the fella this Christmas then a Deadman Kitesurfing tee would make the perfect stocking filler, plus there’s FREE worldwide delivery when you purchase direct from their website. (a) Transparency T-Shirt RRP £24.99 (b) Pray For Wind T-Shirt £19.99 (c) Twintip T-Shirt RRP £ 21.99 www.deadmankitesurfing.com or via amazon.