Stand Up Paddle Boarding is one of the fastest growing Watersports in the world. Cindy Crawford is doing it; Kelly Slater is doing it as well as many top kiters and windsurfers around the world. It is without a doubt one of the best forms of Cross- Training as it works the Core, legs and […]
Machado’s doing it, Fanning’s doing it, even Slater is doing it standing up. So what is this new ancient sport that is taking the world by storm? Is it cool or is it dorky? Is it for ou toppies or can anyone do it? These are just some of the questions that are surrounding what […]
Getting a ding in your board is not only frustrating but it also means time out of the water… The traditional way to repair boards is time consuming and you need to have polyester resin, cloth, hardener, acetone, brush, masking tape, sand paper and a lot of time. Travelling surfers had to travel with a […]
Being part of the opening ceremony is a privilege not given, but one that is earned by dedication, commitment and plenty of sacrifice. So before the opening ceremony I speed South and rack up add another quick 1000km’s on my good old rental car to visit Shaun Alladio-K38 PWC Rescue guru. The lady is a […]
Overview It has a much flatter span than the C-kites and this will improve the kite in terms of raw power, efficiency, wind range, turning speed, handling, and most importantly de-power…. The flatter Pro Span Extreme arc kites needs less surface area to deliver the same power as a much bigger conventional arc kite. Less […]
Single point inflation system The unique single point rapid inflation system helps you to get on the water quicker. Just pull the kite out of the bag, hook the pump to a single valve and inflate the entire kite all at once. The supplied leash pump and threaded valve connection keeps your kite under control […]
The Intelligent Depower System (IDS) provides an amazing level of control with minimum rider effort and input. IDS is a simplified bridle and control system and produces virtually no bar pressure making the control and steering of your kite much easier and safer. IDS provides 2 stages of depower. Interactive Depower on Demand while riding, […]
Pro Span Extreme is the latest arc kites with a flatter span. Bow kites, like C- kites are leading edge inflatable kites,but bow kites have a bridle on the leading edge. They can be identified by a flat, swept-back profile and concave trailing edge allowing the kite greater depower. Bow kites have a wider wind […]
Kitesurfing is not a cheap sport to start out, but is relatively cheap and very rewarding after you have all your gear It’s best to buy new and up to date gear, but you can buy secondhand equipment as well, but you will need to make sure that you are buying the right equipment. Kites […]
Here are some guidelines for choosing the right equipment based on the most common questions we get at Atlantic Surf Co. Buying your first kite and board can be quite intimidating and confusing since there are so many different options and loads of potential to buy the wrong equipment out there. Selecting the right gear […]
Justin Bing (WP) was crowned the 2009 SA Open Longboarding champion The team from the host province outpointed defending champions Western Province and newcomers Southern Cape in third and KwaZulu-Natal taking fourth overall. The premier Open Men’s division saw a new champion crowned when Justin Bing (WP), the Junior champion last year, clinched victory over […]
South African Jordy Smith, 21, rocketed to No. 3 on the 2009 ASP World Tour rankings thanks to a career best third place finish in the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach in Australia. Smith was on fire throughout the event, posting the highest scores on Day 1 and advancing to the semifinals before losing a […]
Greg Long claims 50k Ride Of The Year The gladiators of big wave surfing took centre stage in California on Friday night for the ninth annual Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards. Regarded as the Oscars of big wave surfing, the XXL awards recognise the biggest and most powerful waves ridden over the past twelve […]
1st Lesson – Flying the Kite: R550 per person An introduction to Kite Surfing covering weather, rigging and safety points Learn to fly 2 line and 4 line kites on the beach. Lessons must be booked in advance No more than 2 persons per instructor 2nd Lesson – Basic Body Drag: R550 per person Putting […]
Chris Bertish is unsound, a very sick puppy. Unhinged some might say. One of South Africa’s highest profile big wave surfers has made a name for himself by consistently pushing the envelope. Not content to take off late, backdoor sections as big as suburban homes and pull into huge gaping close-out maws, Chris also likes […]
Hi my name is Chris Bertish, for those who don’t know me: I’m thirty three, been working in the surf industry for the last eight years and I’ve been surfing for twenty odd years and big waves for roughly fifteen and still learning. I have been coming to Northern California & Hawaii for eight years […]
