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Cannon Rocks Kiteboarding Classic
08/01/2011 20:09
Hey everyone,
So today was the first day of the Cannon Rocks Kiteboarding Classic and with no wind forecasted it seemed as if it was going to be a day playing around on the beach and dreaming for wind. But luckily when i arrived at the beach i was faced with a steadily increasing westerly...
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06/01/2011 18:32
Hey guys,
Hope you all had a fun filled Christmas and New Years with lots of wind and a huge party.
Along with all the things i do wether it be competing, photos, and all that. I have decided to do something for 2011 that will benefit YOU, the average rider sitting behind there desk...
Last sunset session in Cape Town (with pictures)
20/12/2010 18:50
Today was my last day in Cape Town for this month, i will be back in January for a bit longer. But what a way to end the week with a nice sunset session.
"Shopping center on Big Bay"
"Back mobe set up"
"Slim chance"
"Switch low mobe"
"Low back mobe"
Pictures of freestyle session in Langebaan
19/12/2010 20:08
So over the last couple of days there has hardly been anywind so we have just been chilling around and going to a couple of beaches. But luckily yesterday (Sunday 19th) there was a decent SE forecasted. So we went threw to Langebaan for the day and managed to get a couple good...
Kurt Schmelzer selected as one of Bonk Blvd's heavy hitters
18/12/2010 09:03
Hey guys,
Since my focus this season has been to gain maximum exposure all my plans have gone as to plan and are effective. Since the opening of my twitter account i have formed useful relationships with brands and most importantly i have been selected as one of Bonk Blvd's "heavy...
DAY 3: Kustom footwear kiteboarders out for a photoshoot
16/12/2010 18:54
Today the wind was really light but myself and Kustom teamrider Luke McGilliwe snuck in a quick session at Big Bay to get a couple of shots taken by Jess. Luke is kiting really well at the moment and has improved alot ober the past couple of months. So have a look at the photos we got...
DAY 2: Big Bay South Africa
15/12/2010 19:26
Today was my second day in Cape Town and luckily i woke up to a decent SE blowing over the mountain and into Big Bay. So i had a quick breakfast and setup for a session with local Cabrinha rider Luke McGillewie and the new importer of Slingshot Kites in South Africa Yannick...
2011 Slingshot Fuels and Slingshot South Africa
14/12/2010 20:15
When i arrived in Cape Town this afternoon and walked into the Slingshot Shop in South Africa i was the happiest kid in the country. Because i realised that Christmas had come early and all my 2011 Fuels were there ready for me to take them and have a blast on the water over the next week in Cape...
Witsands South Africa
14/12/2010 20:07
So today i was travelling from my home spot of Port Elizabeth up to Cape Town for a week to train and shoot photos. Along the way i decided to pull in at the infamaous SHARKY Witsands Breede River for a quick session with Oswald Smith from Airush and Colin Heckroodt from North. Witsands is an...
2nd place at SAKT Port Elizabeth
12/12/2010 20:45
Hi there,
So over the past weekend we had the 3rd stop of the South African Kiteboarding Tour which was hosted in my home town of Port Elizabeth and my 1st SAKT comp this season. The event was held at a spot called Bluewater Bay which is a river mouth where the conditions get quite good...
