For all fone kiteboarding kites and kiteboards  - bandit and bandit dos visit www.dckites.com

DELTA C SHAPE - ORIGINAL DESIGN DEVELOPED and PATENTED by F.ONE
The DELTA C Shape is a concept developed and patented by F.One, it has proved reliable in all discipline and for all levels of kiting.
This single design is the solution for all types of riders for one clear choice. It combines strong features such as safety, performance, wind range and autorelaunch, simplicity of setup and unhooked riding without any compromises.

BANDIT DOS NEW SIZES

* 4.5m
* 5.5m
* 7m
* 8m
* 9m
* 10m
* 12m
* 14m
* 16m

BANDIT DOS SPEC

* Unreal wind range
* New unhooked feeling
* Lighter and faster big sizes
* Instant power for lowend
* More C Shape turning ability
* Unmatched rock solid construction
* Increasing up wind and speed performances
* Maximum depower with a shorter depower rope
* Lighter bar feeling and direct confident steering
* Better control of the profile and shape in high wind range for impressive performances and control

AVAILABILITY
Stay tuned…check out www.dckites.com

BEST kiteboarding starts the new season with the release of the 2009 Nemesis HP,

 

it is equipped with Twister Tech sytem, it’s a new technology which alllows a twisting motion to the Leading edge, it enhances the overall performances of the kite, turning speed, bar pressure..
Of course the 09′ keeps some remarquable features of the ‘08 Nemesis like the very thin aerodynamic leading edge, or the excellent cuben fiber construction.

For more information on the Waroo and all Bestkiteboarding products, visit www.dckites.com

The 2008 Waroo is the perfect kite for any rider and any discipline.  It turns faster, jumps higher, loops tighter, hangs longer and now chases waves better than ever before. The 2008 Waroo will outperform both your expectations and the competition.  It is not just the best value for the money out there; it is simply the best Dacron/Rip-Stop SLE kite on the market.

 

 

Completely redesigned to make it even better than before, the 2008 Waroo will allow you to progress further than you ever imagined, no matter which style of riding you prefer. The product of three years of continuous development, every aspect of the 2008 Waroo has been reworked in response to customer feedback to deliver the perfect do-anything, ride-anywhere kite, ensuring that it will be the best selling SLE kite on the market for the third year running.

 

The 2008 Waroo’s super easy handling and big surf ability has been enhanced by our new VP2 front bridle system. The VP2 short-throw front pulley system optimizes load distribution between the wingtips and the center of the LE, giving a more stable kite that can be ridden deeper into the wind window. With increased depower, VP2 gives maximum wind range from reduced bar travel and increases turning response without any increase in back line pressure.

 

VP2 delivers huge improvements in handling, stability and turning speed for the 2008 Waroo, enabling us to simplify the back line attachment set-up, giving you the most direct bar connection to your kite. For 2008 we have added multiple rear line configurations giving you total control of turning speed, power delivery and depower. Now you can dial-in your new Waroo perfectly for wherever and however you ride.
Freestyle riders will love the easy big-air, rock steady unhooked handling, fast kite-looping and light bar pressure of the 2008 Waroo. Newly revised canopy profiling and shaping make the 2008 Waroo the perfect choice for riders looking to maximise their riding progression. After just one ride we are sure you will agree, it is the best Waroo we have ever made.

 

Big wave surfers will die for the 2008 Waroo’s surf-tough build quality and absolute reliability, there is no better Dacron and Rip-Stop kite to rely on when you are cutting back on the face of an overhead wave or charging down the line. Improved Canopy Framing Technology, an all new Load Flex LE seam and our laser cut Solid Airframe Construction guarantee that the Waroo is the toughest kite you have ever ridden. Nothing else comes close.

 

Beginners looking for an easy handling kite with light bar pressure, amazing stability, maximum depower and the easiest relaunch in its class need look no further than the 2008 Waroo. Our new VP2 bridle and wingtip shaping endows the 2008 Waroo with lightening fast relaunch and improves upon its legendary stability. Custom Tune options allow even a total novice to dial in their preferred handling style for maximum enjoyment in all riding conditions.

 

The 2008 Waroo comes loaded with more must-have performance features than ever before, and all with the outstanding build quality that you have come to expect from Best Kiteboarding. The 2008 Waroo is unquestionably the kite with best value for the money you will ever own.  No other kite offers the blend of versatility, performance, superb handling, and outstanding build quality.  And, none come close to this price point. The 2008 Waroo is simply head and shoulders above the competition, but do not take our word for it - one ride will tell you all you need to know.

 

2008 Waroo: Do anything, ride everywhere.

2008 Waroo: Performance Features.
VP2: The new 2008 Waroo LE bridle and depower system deliver more than just increased depower from reduced bar travel. A captive short-throw front pulley system optimizes load distribution between the wingtips and the center of the LE, giving a more rigid and stable kite that delivers less pitching movement, ensuring maximum stability regardless of depower. VP2 makes the Waroo 2008 the most stable SLE on the market.

Standard Inflation System: For riders who value simplicity over convenience and simply want the best bang for their buck, the 2008 Waroo still comes with a standard inflation system.

 

Moderate Aspect Ratio: For 2008 the Waroo has an all new moderate aspect ratio design. A reworked projected area and larger wingtip control surfaces deliver a more responsive kite for freestyle riding and unhooked surfing. With a smaller turning circle and smoother power delivery throughout a kiteloop the ’08 Waroo is the kite you have been waiting for to advance your riding.

 

Canopy Framing Technology: Crashing your kite is a fact of life. The 2008 Waroo is the only freeride kite designed with Canopy Framing Technology, the ultimate reinforcement system. The entire perimeter of each canopy panel on the 2008 Waroo is supported with a continuous curved reinforcement zone, isolating the canopy from impact loads and improving on the legendary build quality of the 2007 Waroo.

 

Solid Airframe Construction: New for 2008, all LE strut joints are laser shaped and cut, then reinforced with Kevlar tape. There is no better way to connect the leading edge to the struts.  Our construction gives the stiffest and lightest airframe available. This helps make the 2008 Waroo the fastest turning and most predictable SLE you will ever ride.

 

Load Flex LE seam: For 2008 the Load flex seam receives mark cloth internal reinforcement along with additional stitch reinforcement. Our unique three layer webbing-taped LE seam ensures the strongest LE on any inflatable kite. There is simply no stronger or cleaner seam construction.

 

Custom Tune Options:  Rig and ride it your way.  With our direct rear bridle setup you can rig your 2008 Waroo for any blend of turning speed, depower and bar pressure.  From unhooked riding to freestyle to big wave surfing, we are sure you will find a setup option that suits you perfectly, no matter where or how you prefer to ride.

 

Teijin Rip-Stop Canopy: If you want to cut corners you can buy cheaper fabric, but you certainly can not use anything better. We only use Teijen Rip-Stop for our canopy material, as there is no better Rip-Stop cloth available.

 

Dacron Wing Tip Panels: Multi-layer Dacron wingtip panels distribute turning forces for unmatched responsiveness and enable self launching without risk of damage. Increased surface area at the wingtips gives greater turning movement and our curved wingtip profile improves aerodynamics and eliminates vortex-induced drag.

 

Woven Spectra Serviceable Pulley Lines: 4mm, woven and abrasion-resistant pulley lines; easily replaceable for minimum down time.

 

Ronstan™ High Load Pulleys: Precision Ronstan tm  pulleys provide friction-free depower action, and combined with our new VP2 bridle design they deliver unbelievable depower and wind range for riding in all conditions.

 

TE Battens: Precision tolerance fibreglass battens support the trailing edge canopy section, smoothing the airflow over the trailing edge. Improved aerodynamics ensures faster turning and silent manoeuvring, while our smooth pocketed mark-cloth construction delivers outrageous durability.

 

CFT Reinforced Trailing Edge: Like all kites in our ‘08 range, the 2008 Waroo benefits from our exclusive CFT reinforced trailing edge, which provides razor sharp turning response and unbelievable handling. CFT gives the Waroo unmatched durability, even if you leave your 2008 Waroo lying on the beach for days or weeks on end.

 

Surf Tough Build Quality: Our unique Canopy Framing Technology, LE Load Flex seam, fully taped canopy and Solid Airframe Construction come together to deliver the most proven and trusted kite construction package in the industry. There is simply no kite built better.

 

Highest Quality Materials: The 2008 Waroo uses only the best available materials and construction.  When we can not find what we need to make the best kites in the world then we develop and design it ourselves, like the precision parts for the EZ-pump™ inflation system.

 

2008 Waroo: Tech Specs

 

VP2 BRIDLE SYSTEM: Maximum depower and outrageous stability.

 

EZ-PUMP™ TOTAL INFLATION SYSTEM: Practical simplicity and rapid inflation.

 

MODERATE AR DESIGN: Modified plan shape and profiling for faster turning and improved unhooked handling. The new canopy profile delivers even easier relaunch and improved stability.

CANOPY FRAMING TECHNOLOGY: The new standard in durability and protection keeping your kite perfect, session after session.

 

LOAD FLEX SEAM: The toughest and cleanest LE seam in the industry is also rotated out of the way behind the LE to improve under canopy airflow.

 

CUSTOM TUNE: Rig your kite for the way you ride with custom depower, handling and turning speed options.

PROFILE SHAPER BATTENS: Improved aerodynamics and stability across the entire wind range.

 

TRAILING EDGE BATTENS: Smoother airflow and zero canopy-flutter in all conditions.

 

HARMONIZED ARC: Optimized blending of lift and control surface delivers fast turning, easy handling and predictable flying.

 

TEIJEN RIP-STOP CANOPY: Lightweight trusted performance with high UV resistance from the world’s leading rip-stop manufacturer.

FLUID POCKET CANOPY PROTECTION: Flat-locked edges on all canopy protection and batten pockets delivers zero line hang-ups.

ABC CANOPY SCUFF PROTECTION: Ultra-durable, upper canopy protection. Strategically placed ABC guard cloth protects the canopy and leach line from the worst the beach has to offer.

ABC STRUT PROTECTION AND BLADDER END CAPS: ABC cloth with enlarged Velcro fastening protects the strut ends and keeps the bladders locked in place.

MAXIMUM DEPOWER AND SAFETY: Built-in safety and depower, perfect for beginners and seasoned kiters alike.

STRUT TIP SLIDERS: Flexible strut tip protection, to stop your lines from getting wrapped around the strut ends no matter what you do with your kite.

REPLACEABLE BRIDLE CENTERS: User replaceable bridle centre sections, improved durability and easier servicing means more time on the water enjoying your new Waroo.

 

CFT REINFORCED TRAILING EDGE: Exclusive Canopy Framing Technology includes a reinforced trailing edge that provides razor sharp responsiveness and unmatched durability.

 

SOLID AIRFRAME CONSTRCUTION: Unique laser cut precision and construction for the best built airframe available.

 

HIGHEST QUALITY MATERIALS: Only the highest specification materials make it onto any ‘08 Best kite.

 

SURF TOUGH BUILD QUALITY: Our unique Load Flex seam, solid airframe construction and Canopy Framing Technology combine to bring you the best built and most durable kite on the market.

Royal Kiteboarding - kites and boards are available at www.dckites.com

The Royal kites designed by Simmoni Vanucci and getting a name for their power and wind range. With a simple bar and a well known Iron Heart safety release they are a superb hybrid kite range, at the forefront of the hybrid drive.

The long awaited Royal Era is IN STOCK NOW!!! Everyone who has flown this kite has been very impressed with the Era.

Simone has been the designer for RRD for years now, and he is striking out on his own making his own line of kites and boards. Simone is a world renowned wave rider, so his designs are wave tested.

Royal kiteboarding is change, a movement dedicated to the individual. One board, a kite no classifications, no limits. It’s about the rider. Bringing his years of design and years of riding experience to Royal, Simone has knocked down the walls of design. With a dedication to details, he designed a kite that defies Classification. It is simply a kite, a tool for self-expression, a of kite evolution.

Never before has a kiteboarding company been so focused on delivered the ultimate package. From construction, to performance, to presentation, the kite and board quality are unique in the industry. Take this kite and board and express yourself.

It’s a dawn of a new ERA.

 

Royal Solo 

The 2008 Solo is a 4-line kite for riders wanting maximum freedom in a performance freeride kite. The Solo line is sized without compromise for the perfect balance between maneuverability and power. The Solo is ideal for beginners as well as for intermediate and advanced riders that demand a more forgiving kite that performs well unhooked. Unique features include a short bridle without pulleys to eliminate wear and breakage, reverse launch, dacron wingtip panel reinforcements, bomber stitching, SPI-Single Point Inflation and lightweight 5 strut design.

For all Ocean Rodeo kiteboarding products, kites, boards, drysuits visit www.dckites.com

 

 

Upon arriving in Peru I was invited by the Chicama Surf Resort owners to check out one of the worlds best surfing point breaks to see if it can be kited. Based on the pictures I had seen of the 150 high cliff right next wave I had my doubts. Not that the bay couldn’t be kited, it’s definitely windy enough, more like could I get into the waves and ride them under the turbulent winds behind the cliffs. Well I’m sure surfers will be happy to know that Chicama’s waves are safe from kiters. Here’s a few shots of me setting up and launching the kite.

Unfortunately the kiting shots don’t exist as the camera battery died. Suffice to say I could kite just out of range of the breaking waves but actually riding best part of waves is pretty much out of the question except maybe for the largest swells with rare combination of extremely windy day. On that day you would probably be hard pressed to catch a wave free from a surfer so I’d call this wave off limits. With the help of Marino the owner of Chicama Surf Resort I did explore a new place just to the south of Chicama. El Milagro is a mini point point beach break with two distinct sections and slightly side to side onshore wind. It’s an easy launch and a big beach. This would be a perfect freestyle wave on a windy day and any size swell. My experience was fun but extremely light winds kept me from staying upwind even with the light wind combo of a 7′6″ funboard and 14m Rise. Here’s a couple of photos from the day. I ended up showing the Chicama surf resort Guide and boat driver and great surfer, Del Mar how to fly the kite and let him put the harness on get a feel for it. He was stoked but intimidated by the power of the kite.

After the fun experience at Chicama we headed North to Pacasmayo to ride the one of the best left point breaks in the world. We were joined by friends from Florida and new OR riders Greg Meischeid and my son Noah Collins. We met up with OR rider from BC Adam. His strapless back side riding was an inspiration to try new things. Later in the trip new OR team rider and friend Kevin Scholes from Santa Cruz showed with his brand new OR Rise 12m and 16m and his new custom 5′ Quad Fin Skim board. We also ended up meeting Fernando DeLa Rasilla, the Argentinean OR distributor and his crew of riders.

On this trip we scored one good swell and lots of fun size waves before and after the best waves. While the wind never got solid 10m or 12m strong for me, a few friends who are lighter were able to ride their 10m and 12m and stay upwind but not all the way up to the main point. Getting upwind and staying up there in light winds requires some extra effort or a little bigger kite or a bigger board. I choose to take advantage of both for the light wind days and use my 14m Rise and 7′6″ Mini Tanker. To my surprise this combination allowed me get out earlier, stay out longer and ride more waves. Sacrificing some performance on the wave face but ultimately having more fun than I could imagine. When traveling it’s always better to get your waves in then sit around in the hotel watching perfect waves peel off the point. I’m totally impressed with the 14m Rise for wave riding. It’s fast enough to generate apparent wind by pumping it and big enough to drift downwind when riding down the line. This kite not only has low end grunt, it can handle some strong gusts with ease. Note the lack of texture on waves and lack of white caps in the ocean. You can park the kite and make hard square turns to keep the lines tight and this to me is the essence of wave riding. Staying in the critical part of the wave and looking for opportunities to get covered if you’ve got the balls.
Overall the Rise works in light winds and waves.
If you are interested in attending a wave clinic in Peru in 2009 drop me a line at kc@kitehawaii.com

For all Bestkiteboarding equipment visit : www.dckites.com

The 09 Nemesis HP is the first kite to be fully equipped with Twister Tech.

Twister Tech  is a new leading edge construction technology that uses continuous segments of Kevlar-reinforced fabric built into the leading edge. These kevlar inserts are arranged so that they are able to deform with a twisting motion when exposed to steering loads via the canopy.

The addition of Twister Tech to the LE of the 09 Nemesis HP allows almost the entire canopy to generate effective turning force in response to rider input. By allowing each LE section to twist independently, Twister Tech increases the kite’s turning speed, reduces the turning circle, and minimizes the bar pressure required to make any turn when compared to a standard leading edge construction.

Twister Tech helps make your kite turn faster and tighter, with less rider effort.

For the full picture on Twister Tech  and how it integrates with the 2009 Cuben Equipped leading edge construction, check back next week!

For all Bestkiteboarding gear visit www.dckites.com

In response to retailer requests for a new model to fulfill beginner and kite instructor requirements for a simple, effective and highly dependable training kite, Best Kiteboarding introduced the Guroo at the start of the 2008 season.

An incredibly stable 3-strut SLE design, the Guroo is built to the same specification as the rest of the 08 kite range, and benefits from our exclusive Canopy Framing Technology and Load Flex leading edge seam construction. With a pulley-linked front and back bridle, the Guroo pops off the water in no time at all, by simply pulling steadily on one backline while the kite is directly downwind, providing beginners with the confidence they need to help progress their riding skills. Plus, it’s robust enough to survive the rough and tumble that comes from repeated beginner and instruction use.

Now, while we expected great feedback from schools about how they loved the Guroo for teaching, what we didn’t expect was feedback that the Guroo was also the kite of choice once the lessons ended and the instructors took to the waves for some big wave action!

Big wave kiters look for kites that have many of the same characteristics as the best beginners’ kites; they prefer a kite with a deep draft that is able to be pushed back into the window, allowing them to ride down the line using the wave for power, rather than the kite. They require a kite that relaunches instantly in any conditions, especially when the wind is light and the waves are pounding. They favour a kite that has almost complete depower from limited bar travel and handles faultlessly when ridden unhooked. In short, many big wave kiters prefer a kite just like the Guroo.

The only problem with that is that up until now the only way to own a Guroo was if you worked for a Best school who taught with them, or were able to bribe someone to let you use one as soon as the school lessons had ended; plenty of keen riders did just that. And they told us about it.

So what do you do, as a kite manufacturer, when your work-horse school kite gains unexpected popularity as a wave kite based on performance alone, with absolutely no marketing behind it whatsoever? You sit back and re-think what you’re doing.

Although we never intended the Guroo to be a ’sell through’ kite, we never want to stand in the way of progress and we simply cannot deny rider requests to dealers and on the forums any longer. So here it is, for a limited time, available in the two most popular sizes for surfing … 9m and 12m … and available with the Thruster Waveboard size of your choice in a killer board and kite package combo.

To check out the greatest deal in big wave riding this season, click Guroo waverider package.