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  Lucan 3:47 pm on August 24, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

  Branson forced to Abandon Channel Crossing 

  
  DUNGENESS, England — Tycoon adventurer Richard Branson was forced to abandon a bid to kitesurf across the English Channel on Tuesday due to rough seas and high winds, a spokesman said.

  The entrepreneur, who was attempting the stunt to mark turning 60 last month, had travelled five miles (eight kilometres) out to sea from Dungeness, Kent, when his support boats were forced to turn back.

  Without the support team, Branson and his fellow kite-surfers, including his children, Holly and Sam, and other relatives and friends, could not continue their attempt to reach the northern French port of Boulogne.

  Branson said: “It was fantastic conditions for kiting but hellish conditions for the chase boats. The boats couldn’t have done it and it’s too dangerous for the kites to continue without them.

  “We knew when we set off there was a risk of that.”

  He added: “We had a big argument with the boats as we did want to carry on, but in the end sense prevailed.”

  Branson was about one hour and ten minutes into a 24.4-mile (39.3-kilometre) crossing expected to take about four hours when it was aborted.

  He vowed to make another attempt on Wednesday, when conditions are expected to be better.

  He said: “I don’t think I’ve ever done an adventure where I’ve succeeded the first time.

  “I’m looking forward to getting the job done tomorrow.”

  Grabbed from AFP. http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5i94JypMFyvO7lTzBxnPW4abX7JCg

   

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  Lucan 3:37 pm on August 24, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

  WaterMen Aaron Hadlow and Laird Hamilton Join Sir Richard Branson in Record Breaking Channel Crossing 

  To celebrate turning the ripe age of 60, Sir Richard Branson is attempting to Kitesurf cross the English channel. He hopes to become the oldest person to cross the Channel by kite-board and to make the fastest crossing by a kite-board team. The team consists of Aaron Hadlow, Laird Hamilton, Susi May, Tom Court and Martin Hogg.
  For those of you that don’t know, Laird Hamilton is Regarded as the greatest big wave surfer of all time as well as one of the most powerful, innovative, talented and humble of water men. A few of the sports that laird has excelled at (if not invented) are: Kite surfing, surfing, stand up paddle boarding, Foil boarding and windsurfing.The foil-board is an innovative surfboard which incorporates hydrofoil technology allowing a higher degree of precision and effectiveness of aerial techniques within the water.

  Aaron hadlow is a 5 time kite surfing freestyle champion winning his first championship at 15. he stands in the industry as being one of the most influential riders inventing a long list of spectacular aerial tricks.
  On his site he says “I would have usually stayed longer but I had to fly back earlier as either Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday I will be doing a crossing from England to France.
  Richard Branson is celebrating his 60th Birthday by doing this challenge.
  Flexifoil are providing all the equipment and have especially made kites with Virgin Active logo’s for the hole crew to ride.”

  Richard Branson Talks Kite Surfing
  A spokes man for Richard Branson commented “Richard wants to do a fun, crazy challenge in the vein of the balloon crossing that he’s done before, but he wanted it to be something his friends and family could get involved with.”

  Writing on the Virgin.com website last week, he said: ”I absolutely love the amazing rush you get when going at high speeds, in high winds, with the most beautiful kite acting as your only guide.”

  ”I know that kite surfing across the Channel will not be quite the same as kite surfing in the beautiful waters of the Caribbean but I can’t think of anything I’d rather do, with my family and friends, to celebrate turning 60!”

  ”My wife swears I get more barking as I get older – this year I’ve almost crippled myself running 26.2 miles in my first marathon and now I’m putting my poor 60-year-old bones through an arduous 24.4 miles, over water, hanging onto a giant kite! Joan could have a point!”

  Sir Richard’s challenge could take up to four hours.

   
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  Lucan 1:45 pm on July 16, 2010 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: 720 misty, Big Air, Championships, double back flip, Gabi Munoz, Goliath ramp, Josh Newman, Max Anderson (2), NASS, Sergi Nicolas, streetboard (2), Streetboarding, switch 3's, Thomas Keinle   

  World Streetboard Big Air Championships 2010 

  The Creme dela Creme of the Streetboarding Fraternity

  Video from the World Streetboard Big Air Championships 2010 held on the Goliath ramp at Relentless NASS. Riders in film are: Gabi Munoz, Max Anderson, Josh Newman, Thomas Keinle and Sergi Nicolas.

   
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  Lucan 11:58 am on March 31, 2010 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: fun, kitesurfing, overpowerd, rules, saftey, storm, strong winds   

  Storm Kitesurfing – Essential Safety Guidelines 

  Here on the south coast we are finally getting some wind. If you are thinking of kitesurfing in these conditions here are some things for you to remember.

  
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  Jane Kid, and Cindy are discussing. Toggle Comments

   
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    Cindy 5:04 pm on May 20, 2010 Permalink

    Your tips encouraged me to try kite surfing. I thought it’s risky but with your tips followed I think there is a lot less danger on kite surfing

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    Jane Kid 8:09 pm on May 29, 2010 Permalink

    Brilliant! Thanks a lot!

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  Lucan 2:53 pm on February 3, 2010 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Dirk Hanel, kiteboard (3), transparent, world cup   

  New Acrylite Kiteboard Tested 

  First look at a new construction in kite boards.

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  Knife Sets , and Payton Butler are discussing. Toggle Comments

   
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    Payton Butler 8:38 am on September 28, 2010 Permalink

    oh i would love to surf everyday out in the open sun:,;

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    Knife Sets  7:06 pm on October 13, 2010 Permalink

    i am an adrenalin junkie so i love to surf on very high waves`”:

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  Lucan 4:04 pm on February 1, 2010 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: apps, game, iphone, tech deck, tricks   

  Tech Deck Sales Down This Quarter 

  Possibly the reason why.

  From what i have heard this app is one of the most fun, although it doesn’t replace the real hardcore sport of tech-decking just mimic’s it.
  P.s. very tongue in cheek

   
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  Lucan 3:49 pm on February 1, 2010 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: bedroom, house ramp., indoor ramp, Ramp   

  Livingroom ramp 

  This is the first thing that goes into the new pad. i have seen others but i think this one is the best finish.

   
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  Lucan 11:59 am on January 20, 2010 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: Aaron Hadlow, Airtime, Shaun White   

  Airtime Promo Video 

  A promotional video from fusion productions, showing with time, money, drive and innovation you can achieve a lot. also they say “Airtime” a bunch of times which we like.

   
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  Lucan 2:44 pm on January 15, 2010 Permalink | Reply  

  Storm Kitesurfer 

  After watching this you are left with a feeling of admiration for this slightly unhinged adrenaline chaser. i admire his courage and bravery as after a hairy miss-timed launch goes wrong he continues to shred. keep it up dude.

   
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  Lucan 1:47 pm on January 13, 2010 Permalink | Reply
  Tags: 2006 World Championship, Max Anderson (2), streetboard (2)   

  Streetboard World Champs 2006 

  Floaty back side 3′s, huge air to blunt and double backs are just some of the tricks in the arsenal of the worlds top street-boarders. With characters such as Max Anderson, Gabi Munoz, Christian Kamm, Brinton Gundersen and Andy Garrett Streetboarding’s limits are being shown to be sky high.