All the stores and brands will be there with their latest products and information.
Kitethrills will have gear for testing from F-One, Core, Ozone, Cloud IX, Mystic, Armstrong, and more. Come and see our demo range.
Enjoy the Kitethrills Catamaran for chilled bevvy on the water (BYO), or Jump on a foil or kite for demo. We will have our jetski operating foil demos from 3-4pm. limited availability so book early by emailing info@kitethrills.com with your name and foil interest.
When - Septmber 11th from 12-4pm
Where - Ayliffe Park, Golden Beach Esplanade near Earnshaw St
Register here to go in the draw to win goodies from the top brands.
With a Hyrdrofoil there are 5 main parts.
1 The Board: which must have a compatible attachment system (usually consisting of 4 bolts). If you are learning a bigger board with more floatation is advised, to soak up the nose dives. Also a front footstrap comes in handy as you will be doing lots of water starts all over again!
2 The Mast: For learning or foiling in shallow areas a short to medium mast is best. A tall mast is great for racing, or general cruising (and feels cool).
3 The Front Wing: The larger the front wing the better for surfing on waves, with more stability and slower speed. A smaller and narrower wing is best for racing, and general cruising.
4 The Stabilising Wing: The smaller wing at the back of the setup. Usually specifically matched to the front wing
5 The Fuselage: Long rod that connects the 2 wings together, and connects the the mast. Usually matched to both the Front and back wing.
]]>Probably the most personal part of your kitesurfing setup, your best option is to come and try some on for size.
There are generally 3 different types of kitesurfing harnesses you can choose from:
1. Soft Shell Waist Harness: General harness for all types of riding. Great portability and light for travelling.
2. Hard Shell Harness: Good back support. Last a long time.
3. Seat Harness: Good for people with back problems. Good for learning.
Here are some things to look for when trying a kitesurfing harness on for size:
• Make sure the spreader bar and pad (hook part at front of harness) is not digging into any part of your skin or stomach. Any sort of irritation or rubbing to the body will be magnified 10 times once you are riding for several hours.
• Whilst wearing a rash shirt, make sure if the harness is a soft shell harness, set it so it's not too tight, and it swivels nicely on the body which is good for kitesurfing waves.
• If harness is hardshell, make sure it feels like a glove on you! Also test to see if the harness does swivel on you (whilst wearing rash shirt) that it doesn't have any hard edges that dig into your ribs. Not all hardshell harnesses are designed to swivel, some are designed to lock in place
• If it is a seat harness; make sure the fastening straps fit comfortably around your legs without pinching etc.
]]>What to check when buying a second hand kite
1. Check the material of the kite.
A near new kite will have a crispy feeling and sound to the material. A well used kite will have softer and less crispy sounding material.
2. Check the sail for any tears or faulty stitching
If there are any tears, they should either be professionally stitched or had a quality sail tape patch placed over them. If you leave a small tear in the canopy you risk it becoming much bigger when under strain. If you spot stitching coming undone this is not a good sign of the kites health.
3. Check all wearables like the rope bridle, pigtails, pulleys etc.
Over time these become worn, and eventually brittle. If part of the bridle looks old and worn best off looking at getting it replaced. If your bridal, a connection rope (pigtail) or a kite line breaks when your riding it can be very dangerous.
4. Test fly it!
Some kites get stretched from big wipeouts or just over general time. Like any expensive item try before you buy!
If you're buying online and cannot test it: As a general rule, if the kite is only a year old and is a well known brand you should be ok.
We generally recommend to buy new gear for secure peace of mind of your gear lasting when you need it (nothing worse than an old flat kite when your 2km offshore!). But if you're on a tight budget then second hand is the way to go.
Make sure you talk to us to ensure the gear you are looking at is right for you.
]]>Kitethrills is proud to also support the event, and happy to serve you up a delicious meal and a drink!
Please hand over your print voucher to the counter and choose your plates contents from:
Entree:
Ruben Lentels ~ Super Man Soup
Onion, Celery, Leek & Tomatoes, Coriander, Garlic and Lentils.
Main: (Choose one)
Slim 5 Veggies
Stir Fry Veggies, Carrot, Cabbage, Green Beans with Turmeric and Mustard, Garlic, Ginger, Onion and Olive Oil
OR
Dark Slide Sliced Beef
Stir Fry Beef Marinated in Oyster, Soy, Honey and Chilli with Veggies, Bok-choy, Carrot Capsicum
Side: (Choose One)
Potato Bake to Blind
Baked Potatoes with Cream And Cheese
KGB Rice
Rice with Cinnamon, Cumin, Aniseed
Beve - (Choose One)
Schooner of Beer (To be consumed only in sitting area please)
Eumundi Lager, Diablo Ginger Beer, Little Creatures, Stone & Wood, Your Mates Larry, Furphy, XXXX Gold, Summer Lager.
Bottle of Beer (Takeaway)
Corona, Summer Lager, Great Northern, XXXX Gold
Glass of Wine
Selection of Whites and Reds
Glass of basic spirits and non-alcoholic mixers.
Still Hungry!?
Regular Menu TWEAKED
Mega Loop Beef Burger (not for the faint hearted – send it and commit!)- $15
Baby Cucumber, Avocado, Spinach, Tomato, Onion, Brioche Bun, Beef Patty with Mustard & Mozzarella Cheese. Served with crispy French fries and dipping Sauce.
Boogie Loop Vegie Burger - $15
Avocado, Spinach, Tomato, Onion and Veggie Patty, Brioche Bun with Hommus & Mozzarella Cheese. Served with crispy French fries and dipping Sauce.
Flavour Flip Chicken Burger - $15
Baby Cucumber, Spinach, Tomato, Onion, Smokey Aioli Sauce, Brioche Bun, Chicken Breast with Mozzarella Cheese. Served with crispy French fries. Served with crispy French fries and dipping Sauce.
G-Spot Veggie Pita- $12.50
Pumpkin, Zucchini, Spinach, Eggplant, Falafel and Tzatziki Sauce in a warm flatbread.
Chicken Front Roll Pita - $12
Pumpkin, Zucchini, Spinach, Marinated Chicken and Tzatziki Sauce in a warm flatbread.
Chicken Loop Chicken Wings - $10
Chicken Wings In Blue Cheese Sauce with Carrot and Celery Slice.
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We have been selling and working with Ozone products for many years. Their equipment is top class, reliable and works very well.
We find in particular the Ozone kites out perform most other brands.
You will not be disappointed with an Ozone setup!
From below please select your appropriate sizes.
Please call the shop, or talk with your instructor to help you make this decision.
*Unlimited Lessons: Your instructor will give you as many lessons as you require to get you to a level they deem satisfactory so that you can kite independently and safely. If you would like further coaching after this please check out our 1 YEAR COACHING PLAN
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