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- August, 13 2008 - 2009 JP Australia Boards available in N Ireland
We have now received all the details on the new 2009 Boards from Jp Australia. New boards to the range the JP Fun Ride and the new wave
machine: the JP Twinser.
We hope to be getting in some demos in shortly. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call us or email us.
Down Outdoor Store can deliver windsurfing boards across Ireland at competitive rates. - August, 6 2008 - JImmy Lewis Stand Up Paddle Boards in Northern Ireland
Down Outdoor Store is now pleased to announce that they are able to offer the Jimmy Lewis Stand Up Paddle Board Range. This new category of board design is exploding with popularity, as it can be practiced in any and all conditions, from flat water bays and lakes, to travelling up/down river, to windswell beach break, to perfectly groomed reefs and points. Whether it be looking for the ultimate cross training exercise, downwind coast runs, maxing the fun meter on small days, or pinning the adrenaline when the waves get grande, your Jimmy Lewis Standup board will most likely be your most used surfboard in 2008.
We cannot offer the total range of boards due to the shear number of different styles availalble, but if you contact us first we will do our best to try and get the right board for your needs.
Stand Up Paddlesurfing is a sport which we can be learnt in about 10 minutes and is a great Cross training watersport which complements windsurfing, kitesurfing and surfing.
Advantages of SUP (Stand Up Paddle) boards: -
- Pick up swell far outside breaking waves at the Coast.
- Surf more often in all conditions.
- Catch and Share waves with your partner
- Strengthen your core surfing muscles leading to improved surfing performance
- Explore your local coastline
- A unique viewing perspective from above. Spotting fish and wildlife is even easier than a kayak.
- S.U.P surfing offers all the sensations of normal surfing but has the advantages of catching waves you thought were ripples!
- Once riding on the wave the basics are the same apart from the paddle in your hands which helps you to balance and also carve the wave.
- Anyone can do this .....Most people will figure out the balance point on the board within 10 minutes and be cruising around or starting to catch waves.
- More people are moving to these from Kayaks as they are so much fun. (Most kayaks don't track well in surf)
- Pick up swell far outside breaking waves at the Coast.
- August, 2 2008 - Cabrinha Switchblade IDS
The industry leading kite for wakestyle and freeriding just got better. Thanks to the addition of our Intelligent Depower System or IDS you have more control at your fingertips than you ever thought possible.
The Switchblade IDS is a performance kite with a direct, light bar feel, and easy handling capabilities. The Switchblade excels in the competition wakestyle arena but is simple enough to make any rider feel like a pro.
The Switchblade handles the task of unhooked riding by delivering a constant steady powerband. When unhooked the kite continues to fly forward, making the power predictable during your tricks. On the fly depower is extremely linear which means you’ll always have the correct amount of power for the job at hand.
Coming very soon to Down Outdoor Store - August, 2 2008 - Introducing the Sync Backless Binding!
The Sync Backless Binding is an entirely new approach to creating a positive connection between rider and board. The Sync connection is so advanced that it transcends the traditional footstrap category and enters the binding realm. Stopping short of a full binding, the Sync delivers the type of support you’d expect from a binding with the ease of use of a footstrap.
The Sync is a fully integrated, featherweight binding and footpad. The Sync binding delivers support over a greater part of the top and sides of your foot than a traditional footstrap. This creates the most comfortable and positive kiteboarding connection available today.
The wide Dynema laces not only adjust the size of the binding, they conform the binding to the shape of your foot. Each subtle shift of your weight directly transfers the energy into the board for immediate response and control. The newly formed footpad conforms to the shape of your sole to cradle your foot. The multiderometer EVA provides a cush but supportive platform to protect from those hard, flat landings.
The Sync Backless Binding attaches to your board in seconds. The adjustable footplate even allows you to choose your stance angle between + /- 12 degrees.The easy entry of the Sync opens the door for a quick entry and exit at any kitesurfing location. The lightweight, backless binding delivers the type of control and comfort needed for hitting sliders or throwing down freestyle tricks for hours on end. For more information and to watch a video, click here.
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- June, 29 2008 - Neil Pryde V8 Helium
V8 HELIUM – 100% PURE PLANING
NeilPryde is proud to introduce a new addition to the V-Series flat water sail collection - the all-new V8 HELIUM.
The V8 HELIUM is a light wind specialist sail, designed to deliver powerful planing performance on days where most other sails just stay on the beach. With five batten construction for lightweight handling, twin UltraCams for super-smooth rotation, and a deep profile for all the low-end acceleration you'd expect from a sail with a V8 performance pedigree.
So now, even in light air, The Wind Can Tell The Difference.
