Blog dedicated to surfing, windsurfing & everyhing that surrounds them, with special attention to the beach of Pozo Izquierdo.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Carbon

We have just received the first batch of the new 2012 CUTRE Carbon product line of masts and booms. High quality at affrodable prices.

¡¡Come by the shop!!

Masts

RDM Masts with Constant Curve, Flex Top or Hard Top built with 100%, 80% or 40% carbon. Pick the mast the best suits your sail and needs. Backed up by CUTRE’s warranty.

100% Carbon 340 – 370 – 400 – 430 - 460 363€ – Special price 291€
80% Carbon 340 – 370 – 400 – 430 - 460 288€ – Special price 231€
40% Carbon 340 – 370 – 400 – 430 - 460 225€ – Special price 180€

 

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Booms

100% Carbon Booms, very light and stiff. Optionally you can fit a Streamlined boom head.

Boom 100% Carbon 140 – 150 - 160  480€ - Special price 392€

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Saturday, January 28, 2012

Samba at Hookipa

Here's a video with riders Ricardo Campello, Kauli Seadi and Marcilio
Browne at Hookipa.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Epic session at Tenerife

Here is a video of Danny Bruch riding some big waves during a session JAN/4 north of Tenerife.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Another award for Philip Köster

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The canarian rider has been awarded by german SURF magazine as surfer of the year. Köster was nominated together with other windsurf World Champions as Antoine Albeau, Björn Dunkerbeck, or Steven van Broeckhoven.

Here a video from the World wave Champion, where you can watch his way of life in Gran Canaria.

Congratulations Philip!

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Racing Blade 2012: wordless

Today we have had the chance to sail for the first time the new 2012 Loftsails 2012 which were in the bag for the past couple of weeks waiting for conditions.

Here are some photos and a short video taken during the session at Bahía de Formas in Gran Canaria. To the point: speed, acceleration and on top of all stability. Now we know why these sails are becoming so popular within the racers.

 

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Thursday, January 19, 2012

Racing Blades “slicing” at Brazil

Here are a couple of videos of the Loftsails Racing Blade 2012 “slicing” through the fleet during the Brazil slalom championships.

Today we learned that these blades are having such a demand that sales are going over the roof. We already have ours and you will see them soon in the water.

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Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Total action!

Some of the best windsurfing images, some of them shooted in Pozo Izquierdo!

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Freezing!!!

Looking at the photos that the guys of Continentseven.com have gathered from the storm that went thtough Europe these past days… al we can say from down here is “How freezing!!!”

Here are a few of them… the rest you can checkout in their post –> here.

Ristna, Estonia, Rider: Krisjanis Tutans - Pic: Jaanus Ree

Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands - Pic: Jorrit Huisman (www.jorrithuisman.com)

Ristna, Estonia, Rider: Krisjanis Tutans - Pic: Jaanus Ree

Thursday, January 12, 2012

PWA 2012 event calendar

Here is the provisional 2012 PWA event calendar.

More info here –> PWA

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They do… have wind

Its been quite some days now without wind here… but there have been some good conditions at most spots in mainland Europe.

Here are some pictures from the LoftSails team enjoying at Caños de Meca (near Tarifa)…

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Monday, January 9, 2012

Big day in Jaws!

The first swell of 2012 has arrived to Hawai very soon: the fourth of january. Riders as Kai Lenny, Marcilio Brown, Jason Polakow, Levi Siver or Francisco Goya were there to ride more than 10 meters waves with their surf and windsurf board. Here you have the video!

Sunday, January 8, 2012

GUL, new partner for technical apparel

gul-logoCutre Windsurf Center has closed a strategic agreement making GUL its main Sailmaking partner. This agreement also converts Cutre in the exclusive distributor for GULin the Canary Islands.

GUL was founded over 40 years ago and it is one of the first to construct wetsuits for surfing. They were also one of the first brands to construct windsurfing specific wetsuits.

We already have in the shop and at a special sale offer (30% discount) some of their summer models, including the windsurfing specific DELTA WINDSURF, specifically designed for our sport, and which includes some specific construction details:

  • completely seam free shoulders which reduces flush
  • smooth Skin Chest and Back and leg panels to prevent wind chill
  • super stretch polyester outer on the arms for maximum flexibility
  • fully lined thermospan insulating core body panels ensure superb warmth.

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GUL has also become a benchmark in the development of specific technical clothing to the world of sailing and cruising, being the official supplier of technical apparel for the Spanish team of the America's Cup Green Com Racing.

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As a special introduction in the Canary Islands we are offering special prices for schools and sailing teams. For this offer get in touch with us at info@cutre.com or call us at 928 791304.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

So long Harold Iggy, Robby Naish’s shaper

Harold Iggy, Robby’s shaper for 30 years, passed away at the age of 70 from a heart attack a few days ago while paddle surfing at Kailua Bay.

You can see a photo album and Robby’s message in his facebook.

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Inflatable surf board?

Seems like a good idea for learning… easy to transport… doesn’t hurt you if you get hit by it…

The video explains it better…

Friday, January 6, 2012

Wind tomorrow Saturday?

Looks like we might have some nice wind tomorrow Saturday… AEMET forecasts between 25-30 knots during the afternoon…

Check out the complete forecast here.

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Maciek Rutkowski (POL-23) goes LoftSails

We have just been informed that Maciek Rutkowski (POL-23), Slalom Youth World Champion in 2010, has joind the LoftSails international team.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Jesper Orth (AUS-10) starts the year with a marathon

Racer Jesper ORTH (AUS-10), member of the F2 team, starts the year wining the WA Surf Mandurah Marathon. A 42 km race with reaching legs of 7 km.

The race took place with 15-20 knot winds and smooth water. Jesper sailed an F2 SX 135l and a 7.9 sail.

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More information at ContinentSeven.

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