Slim Chance Saloon is a reference to AJ's new handle pass we were all rather impressed by, we like to see eachother learn new tricks and it continues to inspire us futher.
This video has been flimed over 2012 when we've been testing new products and trying new tricks, we've been using the trusted ION and fantastic ID, but we were able to get our hands on the new Flexifoil Force prototypes and frankly, they blew us away, insane jump and float on these kites, the power they produce for their size is insane, the 13.5m Force out performs the 14.5m Ion in all areas, speed, pop, float and power, and this trend continues, which has seen most people using a size lower in the force than they normally use in another kite.
We've as always tried to push forward with our kiting and have new tricks in the video including Slim chance, Boardmosis, new combinations of tricks, triple board offs with grabs, kitesurfing strapless with the Iconic Flexifoil Blade - this is how I first learnt and its an amazing experience, you just have to be pretty sure your never going to crash the kite!
In this video our riders are myself David Ursell, AJ Philipsen, Kris Beech, Lewis Wilby, Paul Hepworth, Chris Williams and I almost forgot James Wakeling! jumping over the girl in the sunset shot, Happy days.
Kitesurfing is an extreme sport, That is why I love it, and when you get nutters like Youri doing stunts like jumping an Island it makes me happy inside, theres no great mystery to it, danger, speed, skill, courage - happy days!
The Force is the new High performance hybrid kite arriving from flexifoil and my goodness it is a beast! We've had these for a few months now and they have just kept us so excited about each session. There is also brand new..
Richard Branson Kitesurfs the channel 1st July 2012 - 3 world records
Written by Dave
Thursday, 05 July 2012 14:58
World Record Breaking Kitesurf challenge
Richard Branson wanted to set the world record for the oldest kitesurfer to cross the English Channel, On saturday June 30th 2012 Richard along side friends and family set off from wimereux to land in kent. Unfortunately Richards kite wasnt big enough so on the first day he had to turn back, On day two The PUSH Kiting boys David Ursell, Kris Beech and Andrew Kruszynski along side Craig sparkes, Ryan Austin and Charlie Smith Stepped in to make a second attempt on the Sunday July 1st, We got the job done, not only that but in true PUSH Kiting form we filmed it, we jumped boats, we got big and and board offs, nearly got arrested, opened a shop in the middle of the night to get clothes when we were stranded in france without passports, taken in by a lovely couple, showered, fed, and sat on the sofa watching the Euro 2012 final chilling with our new pal and Record breaker Sir Richard Branson.
Flexifoil, Virgin, The blu and PUSH Kiting teamed up and got the job done.
Kitesurfing is an extreme sport, That is why I love it, and when you get nutters like Youri doing stunts like jumping an Island it makes me happy inside, theres no great mystery to it, danger, speed, skill, courage - happy days!