Please consult www.dckites.com for more information on demo opportunities this fall and to pre-order your Ocean Rodeo 2009 quiver of gear.2009 Rise Venturi SLE

(Shown above is the 09 Rise Venturi in navy blue. 2009 colours will include: bright orange, bright yellow, bright green, navy blue, poppy red and army green with more options in January.)

By far our best selling kite last year, the Rise is back for 2009! Updated for a more technical and polished look veteran Rise riders will appreciate the finer changes to!

- New narrower strut and LE tubes makes the 09 Rise the most efficient kite we’ve ever made!
- Updated bridle attachment points allow the rider to modify the kite’s turning speeds and wind range. Included on the 2008 Rise this year’s 09 Rise has these attachment points better balanced for maximum effect and performance.
- Planform Turning Speed. For 2009 we have worked hard to balance the turning speeds of the Rise. Less twitchy at the smaller sizes and insanely fast at the larger sizes, the 2009 Rise maintains a constant solid feel across its whole size range!

2009 Mako Twin Tips and Directional

(Shown here are the 2009 versions of the incredibly popular Mako Freeride Wide 150×40 and its new cousin the Mako Freestyle Wide 140×40. Beside is shown the 18mm of concave available only on the Mako line up of boards.)

2008 proved to the world that the Mako design was here to stay. Available since 2004 the Mako matured this year. For 2009 we continue to expand on the Mako Line up, setting the pace as the world’s leader in deep concave kiteboards.

- 150×34 Freeride - Completely overhauled for 2009 the original Mako has had its weight and thickness reduced to make it a damper ride through the chop while holding its legendary status for hard carving turns.
- 150×40 Freeride Wide - Our most popular board ever the Freeride Wide is back for 09. Huge up wind and lightwind performance is complemented by incredibly smooth rides in choppy waters and a real surf feel on waves.
- 140×40 Freestyle Wide - The newest addition to the quiver the 140×40 is poised to be our best selling board of all time. Quick to flip to switch, hard in the corners, easy to jump, smooth over chop. This board will be the most talked about board of 2009 - from any brand.
- 170×42 Surf - Completely overhauled for 2009 the Surf is lighter than last year and features foot strap placements much further back. You spoke. We listened.

2009 Zen Twin Tips

(Shown above are various colour ways of Jeremie’s signature 129×39 Zen X Torsion for 2009. The X Torsion features a wooden “shock” core, shown in this clear window into the board)

Our Zen line up for 2009 has one focus: Freestyle. Continuing from 2008 we have kept the wooden shock core which not only delivers maximum punch for wakestyle jumps but also takes a beating with 2008 being our lowest year ever for warranty claims on boards.

- 129×39 Freestyle- Designed for freestyle riding by riders up to 180lbs the Zen 129×39 is short for a low swing weight and wide for easily stomped landings. The 129 also happens to be Jeremie Tronet’s signature model.
- 135×39 Freestyle - A new shape for 2009 the 135×39 is designed for heavier freestyle riders looking for more board to carry their weight. Ideal for the hard core who are over 180lbs the - - 135×39 is plenty of board, wide enough to stomp landings and is made with a wood core to stand up to your abuse!
- 135×43 Freeride Wide - Our widest board on offer this board is built for freeriders stuck in light winds or beginners looking to plane up early. Plenty of pop is offered from its wooden shock core.

All 2009 boards will ship standard with our new Bliss Foot Pads and Straps. The Bliss Delux system is available for purchase seperatly from our 09 board line up should you wish to upgrade your existing board and is designed both with comfort and performance in mind. This new pad and strap system is very simple to install and delivers maximum comfort, grip and control.

Please consult www.dckites.com for more information on demo opportunities this fall and to pre-order your 2009 quiver of gear.

There will be a 2009 version of our 5th Line Diablo coming out in October, details will follow shortly. 2008 gear continues to sell well and perform beautifully. 2008 has been a record year for Ocean Rodeo and, beyond our commitment to customer service, a large reason for this sucess is the incredible performance of our 08 line up.