RRD have just released the Vision kite which has already had a rave review from Kiteworld Magazine.
Kiteworld Magazine were really impressed with the build quality and handling of the kite that puts it well within reach of any kiter from beginner to advanced! The kite is just as happy being
The Vision is not only a fantastic kite that is great for anyone from beginner to advanced, it is also available in a bargain package with the RRD Placebo Board and Global V3 Bar and lines from £1225!
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Stu Holland has just returned fromt the Island of Sal in Cape Verde where he scored some epic conditions at Ponta Preta.
Check out some of the big chunks he was riding on his RRD Obsession and RRD Quad. The waves there break very close to the rocks. If the rocks don’t get you, check out the photos of the sharks!
Stuart was British Windsurfing wave champion in the 90s and has travelled all over the world windsurfing and surfing. Over the last 5 years, he has spent most of his time kitesurfing and in particular wave kiting. You can see by the pics that he rips into solid Atlantic chunks just as hard as South Coast waves…
Pics by Billy Wheaton / Stu Holland
February has delivered some very decent swell so far. On Thursday 17th Feb, Neal Gent, Matt Argyle, Simon Bassett and Emile Kott got to West Wittering Beach just after first light. The long period swell was hitting the outer banks perfectly and there was a left hander peeling all the way from in front of West Wittering Windsurf club to East Head!
It was hard work as the 5m and tides and rip were both trying to send you over to Itchenor! Everyone got their fair share of waves though, with Neal Gent on particularly fine form, working his Nah Skwell 8’8 and getting “some of the best Wittering waves he has ever had!”
Jem “lie-in” Hall turned up at about 8.30am and was in complete disbelief at the wave quality. He was uncharacteristically quiet and didn’t say “bender” once!
Have a look at some of the photos and see below for Sunday!
The swell continued to pump and a second pulse arrived on Sunday morning, just in time for the wind to swing offshore and go light. Jock Patterson headed over from Brighton to join Simon Bassett, Stuart Holland and a selection of others.
It was particularly impressive to see Justin Goodwin and James Arnelle-Smith going for it two-up in a kayak. We’re pretty sure that Justin looks more scared than James!
So, it looks like February is the month for waves in the UK… Long may it continue!
Photos by Simon Bassett, Matt Argyle and Holly Bassett
Here is a short video of Paul Simmons and Neal Gent playing with a GoPro HD and mast mount at West Wittering
After a long wait and some skunking forecasts, this weekend just gone finally delivered some strong wind. West Wittering saw 40 knots + on Friday and Saturday with some left over to Sunday as well.
It was great to see so many people out in February, it felt like a spring day! We had gusty 40 knots on Saturyday and a gusty 25 knots on sunday. There were some good size chunks on Saturday and it was nice to get back in the water again. Even though the sea temperature is cold at the moment, the new winter wetsuits are very warm and most people had a hood with no gloves.
There were some no-shows – Perry on a stag do and Hatton doing DIY (on a windy day!!!). Great to see James (12) and Emily (13) out ripping in the strong winds. Justin, Andy Richardson and Adrian (now he’s got his kiteboard back…), Stu Holland, Paul Simmons, Adam and the early doors kite crew. Paddy (we’re still waiting for your kite footage!), Captain Crilley, Nev, Ian, Emile, Neal, Tim, Patrick, Westy, Pat, Glynn, Innes, Xav, Dan Smith and plenty of others!
Here are a few pics that Simon snapped in the rain. The first one is of Andy Chater who has about a foot and a half of titanium in his leg as well as a whole pile of bolts! He could hardly walk this time in 2010 after a ski accident! Nice table-top!
Also, have a look at this little video of Paul Simmons and Neal Gent playing with a GoPro HD and mast mount…
Looking forward to the next session! If you have any pics, please send them over and we will get them up on the web. simon@2xs.co.uk
Luckily we have some Ezzy Wave Panthers and Panther 2s in stock that we can get out to you in time for the weekend if you order before midday Friday (3rd Feb)
Panther 2 2010 3.7 Ex-Demo £248
Panther 2 2010 3.7 Like New £280
Panther 2 2010 4.2 NEW £348
Panther 2 2010 4.2 VGC £270
Panther 2 2010 4.2 VGC £270
Panther 2 2010 4.2 Ex-Demo £248
Panther 1 2009 4.5 NEW £285
Panther 1 2009 4.5 GOOD £179
Panther 2 2010 4.7 NEW £356
Panther 2 2010 4.7 VGC £274
Panther 2 2010 4.7 VGC £274
Panther 2 2010 4.7 Ex-Demo £254
Panther 2 2010 5.0 NEW £360
Panther 1 2009 5.0 GOOD £185
Panther 2 2010 5.2 NEW £364
Panther 2 2010 5.2 VGC £281
Panther 2 2010 5.5 NEW £364
Panther 2 2010 5.8 NEW £373
Panther 2 2010 5.8 Ex-Demo £269
Panther 2 2010 6.3 Ex-Demo £279
To mark the new website going live ( http://www.x-train.co.uk/ ) we have made this little video walk-around of West Wittering Windsurf Club.
A little taste of summer on a cold winter day!
We have launched a brand new X-Train Website.
The new site gives you everything you need to know about West Wittering Windsurf Club and X-Train.
We have put up the dates of the 2011 X-Train Courses as well as lots of information about every Windsurf, Kitesurf, Surf, SUP and Kids course that we run and tonnes of images in the gallery section
The 2XS Christmas 2010 brochure is now available to download.
All the products from the 2010 Christmas brochure are available online
If you are looking for a present for someone who is into Windsurfing, Kitesurfing, Stand Up Paddlesurfing, or Surfing, then check out our
As a Christmas promotion, we are offering FREE UK MAINLAND DELIVERY on ALL ONLINE ORDERS from the brochure. Simply enter the promotional code: XMAS 2010
If you need help or advice, please give us a call on 01243 512 552 or email us: sales@2xs.co.uk
