Archive for the ‘Snowboard’ Category
Wednesday, May 4th, 2011
Windsurfing, kiteboarding or both? The sailing world is counting the days until the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) decides which regatta classes will be heading to the 2016 Summer Olympic Games.
 Which will be the newest Olympic event?
After several lobbying actions, consultations, background analysis and public support letters, it’s time to take decisions. On the 8th May, ISAF will reveal and deliberate who will smile in Rio de Janeiro, in 2016.
Everything can happen. Windsurfers believe they can sail in all wind conditions and can promise tight races and dramatic finishes. The RS:X class also says that windsurfing is a secure and TV-friendly sport with a consolidated tradition in the Olympic Games.
Kiteboarders promise action, speed, adrenaline and competitive contests. The International Kiteboarding Organization (IKA) has worked hard to gather a broad support from VIP’s like Richard Branso, the Virgin mogul and intrepid kiteboarder.
A total of 65 urgent submissions have been received by the ISAF. These submissions will be considered by the Events Committee and the ISAF Council alongside three submissions deferred from the 2010 ISAF Annual Conference relating to Olympic Class World Championships.
The ISAF Council will be taking the final decisions at the Astoria Hotel, in St Petersburg, Russia. Source: SurferToday
Tags: event, kiteboarding, Olympics, Rio de Janeiro, sport, windsurfing
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Monday, December 6th, 2010
 Snowboarding + kiteboarding = one cool sport
The best kiteboarders in the world are already invited to a thrilling winter challenge. The 2011 Red Bull Ragnarok will gather 200 riders from the five continents to battle in the icy cliffs of Hardangervidda, in Norway.
With strong winds and negative temperatures the competition tests the physical and mental performances of any professional kiteboarders. Add snow and vertical mountains and meet “Ragnarok”, a true legend from the Norse mythology where the a battle between the good and the evil gods is only for the toughest.
Ruben Lenten and Aaron Hadlow were some of the stars which attended the event last year. The snow kiteboarding contest is a three-hour race of 20 kilometres.
Round after round, the weakest will always be eliminated, until “Ragnarok” crowns the grand champion of the white snow.
Endurance is the key to success. Only the fittest and the strongest may cross the finishing line and obstacles are everywhere. Source: SurferToday
Tags: Aaron Hadlow, competition, Kiteboard, Ragnarok, Ruben Lenten, Snowboard
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Thursday, November 11th, 2010
 Which will be the newest Olympic sport? Kiteboarding or windsurfing?
Windsurfers and kiteboarders are in the middle of a silent fight. Not that they wanted to be in this position, but following the last ISAF recommendations, there may be only one ticket for one place in the 2016 Olympic Games, to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The question is simple. The ISAF Events Committee’s recommendation on the provisional Olympic events and equipment for 2016 has set what may happen: “Board or kite-board for men and women – equipment evaluation”.
The word “or” is quite clear. So, things might be seen through two different lenses: windsurfing is about to lose its permanent ticket in the Summer Olympic Games “or” kiteboarding is closer than ever to securing an inaugural place in the Olympics.
Now, it may all be a question of lobbying. The International Windsurfing Association (IWA) and the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) will be playing their cards to the last decisive moment. But, in the aftermath of this silent war, ISAF should do a bit more to get both classes in the main stage of world sports. Source: SurferToday
Tags: bid, Kiteboard, Olympics, sport, windsurf
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Thursday, July 29th, 2010
You can grab your snowboard in so many different ways, and in heaps of different places. You can use your front hand, back hand or both.
 Learn how and where the coolest places to grab your snowboard are
Some places on your board are considered to be cool, and some are not so cool. Check out the grab guide of common grabs and try some new ones next time you are out on the slopes.
Be aware the Tail Fish and Tindy are considered to be bad style. I have marked them on the grab guide to help you NOT grab in these areas, so consider yourself forewarned! Looking at the grab guide you can see that the method and melon grabs are located right beside each other but ultimately you can grab anywhere close to there and it works, but the major difference between these 2 is how they are executed.
 Everyone will be watching. Know where to grab.
To do a Method you grab your board and extend your back leg back or forward, where as a melon is meant to be a lot tighter and when you style it out you push your board forward. Now With the Seatbelt and the Crail, the further toward the ends of your board you can grab the better.
To add style you can tweak your grab, so put in some snowboard DVD’s and watch to see how the pros are doing it, and then put your own style into it. Happy Shredding girls! Source: http://curl.co.nz
Tags: grab, hand, Snowboard, tips
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
Nicky and Steve got married on September 4, 2009 in Newquay, Cornwall (UK). The day after their wedding they went surfing with some of their guests in her wedding dress. Great photos as you can see courtesy of Kyle Perison @ http://freetoflaunt.com
The photographer this incredible photoshoot was Khalile Siddique. Check out his work @ http://khalilesiddiquiphotography.com
Nicky and Steve look really stoked to snowboard in wedding attire.
Nicky looking radiant in her amazing wedding dress.
Catching a wave was never so much fun. The expression on her face says it all.
The dress still looks very good despite its “trashed” state.
Hang ten Nicky. This “trash the dress” photo session looked like the most fun from all that I have seen.
Bride and surfboard both looking awesome. I really love looking at Nicky. She just seems so happy and relaxed.
Tags: Snowboard, surf, trash the dress, wedding dress
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