Coastriders kitesurfing

Aberdovey Kitesurfing, playing with the new camera

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:16:00 +0000

Be warned we have a new gopro, so lots of videos are about to be made :-)

Stormy Hurricane Katia Day In Aberdyfi

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:34:00 +0000

Coastriders are at LFest

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 11:42:00 +0000

Great News
Coastriders are going to be at LFest on the 22 - 25th of July 2011. One ticket price lets you camp and be entertained with sports, activities, literature, music, comedy, film and fun.
So come on girls why not come and visit us for a free powerkite session there.
We will be taking along all the latest Ozone Powerkites and Kitesurfing gear for you to have a play with.
Come and have a chat with us about Kitebuggy, powerkiting and kitesurf lessons or just come and have a chat and a play with some powerkites.

CoastRiders are based in Aberdovey which is just north of Aberystwyth and has two full time qualified female kite instructors teaching kitesurfing, powerkiting, kitebuggy and landboard. We also host all inclusive multi activity holidays in Wales.

If your not sure what this kite lark is all about come and visit us for a free powerkite session at LFest

Kitesurf wetsuits

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 11:32:00 +0000

Now that the UK kitesurf season has well and truly started, we have a lot of client asking us what wetsuit would be good for them.

I personally like a 3mm with a wind jacket on the colder days and can wear that from march to november. Others like the newer 4mm suits that cover you for most of the year.

Your biggest problem with kitesurfing is the windchill. It doesnt really matter how thick your wetsuit is all that hanging around on the beach in wind is going to make you cold so the key is the better you can block the wind out, the warmer you will be.

There's a really good guide to buying a wetsuit on the magic seaweed site.

Fat Face are coming to Town

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Fri, 13 May 2011 18:38:00 +0000

Fat Face, the leading designer of clothing and accesories for extreme sports are going to be opening a store in Aberdovey and to celebrate this they will be having a launch party on the beach with lots of things to do. We will be teaming up with Fat Face to offer you free powerkite tasters on the 20th May 2011 from lunchtime onwards, so why not come and join us for some fun in the sun.

This is a great chance for anyone who wants to give kiting a go to see whether they like it and maybe take it further. We teach kitebuggy, landboard and kitesurf lessons all year round, it's a great sport for all ages.

See you on the beach.

Portugal Kite Trip 22nd March 2011

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 15:47:00 +0000

Coastriders are off out to the East Algarve, Portugal this year for an early sunny kite, so why not come and join us and give yourself a kickstart to the season by kiting some of Portugals remarkable spots. If you've just got into kiting and completed your course and want to do some consistent riding this place is perfect. It's great for progressing and building up your confidence.

This Kite Camp runs from 22nd March 2011 for 6 nights. You will be taken out kiting everyday by Eolis Kite School, IKO center 871. They'll take you to the best spots on the day dependent on wind conditions, so that you can get all the time you want in the water. Besides kiting you will also be invited out on a social night and experience some portuguese "Petiscos"! Included is Hotel 4* + breakfast + Transfers from Airport and Hotel to kitespots + 5 days kiting (including equipment/tuition) + social night + "Petiscos" for 560 euros.

If your interested please contact me at askme@coastriders.co.uk and we'll get a place reserved for you, places are limited but there are still a few left.

Kite Trip to Portugal 06/03/11

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:52:00 +0000

We're organising a trip to Portugal eastern Algarve 06/03/11 time with a local Portuguese contact we have.

We thought it would be great for all of you guys to have an intensive week getting up and riding again, so that your ready for the UK summer, without having to spend numerous weekends trying to get to the point you were at last year.

This is a rough breakdown of what is included:-

The Kite Camps have a duration of 6 nights and are for people that want to have their first experiences in this sport. We will take you kiting everyday so that you can get all the time you want in the water. Besides kiting we will also invite you for a social night and an awesome experience food related: some portuguese "Petiscos"!
All this: Hotel 4* + breakfast + Transfers from Hotel to spots + 5 days kiting + social night + "Petiscos" for only »»»»»» 560euro

Flights are not included to Faro but are about £50 plus any gear you want to take with easyjet.

If anyone is interested let us know asap, as this is out of main season deal and needs to be organised prior to summer and numbers are limited

Cheers

Coastriders
askme@coastriders.co.uk
www.coastriders.co.uk

where to kitesurf in the winter

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 21:01:00 +0000

Well as things we're so cold here in the UK, we thought it might be time to start planning our winter trip away.

Only a few things have to meet our criteria

1. windy

2. warm

3. cheap

First choice was Morocco: But heard bad reports about 4 legged things running over you in tents, expensive food in resort and very isolated.

Second was Egypt: But with the spate of shark attacks and not so reliable wind in the winter, that's out to

Next one, back to Vietnam: dirty, windy, cheap and no sharks except the occasional whale shark which I was blissfully unaware of kiting over last year. still a possibility but have been twice now.

various Caribbean islands: but expensive and not very humm "pink" friendly shall we say.

Portugal/ Spain? but again, been there before, not that warm in the winter although a dam site warmer than the UK, wind not that reliable and ££££

So not sure at the moment where to head to, any suggestions anyone or am I staying in Wales and kite buggying until the water warms up again.

KiteSurfing and Kitebuggy Vouchers with Coastriders for Christmas 2010

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 16:31:00 +0000

Only 4 weeks left now until Christmas, Coastriders can supply you with a christmas voucher for the Kitesurf, Kitebuggy or Powerkite course or taster of your choice. The perfect present for someone you really don't know what to buy for. The voucher can be taken anytime throughout the year at Aberdovey and is the perfect experience for someone who likes a bit of fun or a challenge.
Just click on the link below for further information and simply contact us for your Christmas voucher Coastriders course prices and details Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all

Coastriders New Kite Programme for 2011

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 19:19:00 +0000

Always wanted to know what it's like to kitesurf, buggy or landboard? or just simply have fun with flying kites? Coastriders have now introduced a series of 2 hour Kite Tasters for 2011 so anyone can come along and have a kite experience. These tasters will give you a snippet of what it's all about and if you wish to take it further we can book you onto our more extensive kite courses.

Suitable for Adults, children and families its a great way to come and spend a few hours on the beach. To book your taster simply contact us with your prefered date and we'll reserve a place for you. Alternatively, for a great Christmas gift we can provide you with a voucher so it can be taken throughout the year.

These tasters are designed to give you a snippet of what it's all about and if you decide to take it further we can book you onto our more comprehensive kite courses, which will give you the skills you need to become an independent rider. Don't miss out contact us today.

New Prices and Activities for Coastriders Womens Activity Breaks 2011

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 18:47:00 +0000

Coastriders are now providing short breaks as well as full activity weeks so that everyone has an opportunity to come and join us in Aberdovey, Wales for a break to getaway from it all.

Coastriders holidays are run throughout the whole year and can cater for group holidays, group events and individuals. For groups there is a flat rate price, so the bigger your group the better it works out per person.

In addition to your hiking and biking holiday you can add on an experience day which involves kiting (powerkiting, buggying or kitesurf), biking skills course or surfing, include this within your holiday or add an extra nights accommodation on, the choice is yours.

Our first break for 2011 is early April, so if you'd like to join us book now to reserve your place.

Reserve your place now! Just contact us with the dates of the holiday you fancy. Let us know if you would like to email you back or give you a ring. We are always happy to have a chat.

Coastriders Adventure at Ynyslas and the Howling Easterly's

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:52:00 +0000

Well they said we'd have wind this weekend but early on Saturday morning near Borth we'd thought they'd got it wrong. All the kitesurfers were out on big kites having a lovely kitesurfing session, even struggling to get upwind at times and within the space of an hour or so it was like someone had suddenly turned the tap on full blast. The guys on larger kites slid in totally overpowered and by the time one of the smaller guys had pumped a 5m kite up they couldnt even launch that, as it was hitting 40 knots. October is here I guess, so wind wind wind !!!!!

Windy Aberdovey

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:19:00 +0000

Everyone wants to make the most of the end of season coming, 5 days of wind predicted and guess what it's warm and sunny too !!!!

Come and join us over the otherside in Borth on these fab easterly's

2011 ozone catalyst kitesurf kites

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 13:58:00 +0000

Little bit of winter news update.

Firstly

Ooo you lucky lucky people, look what we've got coming for the kitesurf school for the 2011 season and even better they will be arriving in a few weeks time, so for all of you that still have lessons to finish will get the chance to play on the new Ozone gear as a treat. If anyone wants to order any of the new 2011 gear give us a bell for some great prices and we can get your name down before they sell out again.

http://downloads.flyozone.com/kitesurf/downloads/2011/2011_Catalyst_Info_HiRes.pdf

Next

We'll be teaching in the water until, well until it gets too b*****y cold. For those of you that what to continue practicing your flying skills through the winter months, don't forget you can always buggy and landboard on the fantastic beach we have here in Aberdovey. Both options are great fun as a kitesport in themselves as either a light wind or winter option and will give you lots of kiteskills that you can transfer over to your kitesurfing next Spring. If you need any tuition to get you going dont forget to give us a call.

And Finally

This year we've decided we're going to be here for most of the winter enjoying the quiet beaches, good wind and maybe some snow kiting. So come and join us for some winter fun in Aberdovey.

c4 in vietnam

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 14:57:00 +0000

OzoneC4 promo film from Grizu on Vimeo.

Just found a cool little vid featuring 3 of our favourite things.
The oh so loop fantastic ozone c4.
A few of our buds from Vietnam ripping it up.
and Mui Ne.

Enjoy

Pre August Bank Holiday Kitesurf - Coastriders

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:05:00 +0000

Well it looks like October winds have come early and its been blowing pretty well all week with today hitting 38 knots in Aberdovey, typically it's actually only August. We've been out kitesurfing on 6m kites which was fun, just like a bumblebee on a piece on string !!!

Let's hope for a great accident free kitesurfing August Bank Holiday in Aberdovey and if all you guys are planning on piling down here for the last kitesurfing blast, please make sure you check everything is okay with your kit, safeteys etc before going out, as there won't be much room for error if you get spanked !!!

Alternatively if anyone out there needs a refresh with their kitesurfing or would like to join in on a course that we're running we still have a few places left.

Have a good one !!!

Women Only Activity Breaks for Singles in October 2010

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 11:21:00 +0000

Coastriders have had a busy year so far with lots more girlies wanting to take up kitesurfing in Wales. We've also had quite a number of single chicks out there wanting to join us on our group activity breaks so we have decided to run a couple of singles specific weeks throughout October so no one misses out.

Our first break is on 9th October 2010 and we still have a few places left if you'd like to come and join us.

Give yourself a well deserved autumn break and get away from it all with our sister company Go Girls.

Reserve your place now! Just contact us with the dates of the holiday you fancy. Let us know if you would like to email you back or give you a ring. We are always happy to have a chat.

7M Ozone Sport 2009 inc Bar and Lines

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:09:00 +0000

OZONE 7M 2009 SPORT

Nice high wind kite for sale from our personal supply of kites. Excellent condition, stable in high winds, nice safety systems.Comes with inner bag, bar, lines and leash. Canopy still crispy and well looked after. Clasp needs replacing on leash other than that leash is fine. £475.00 plus p+p

Ozone C4 Kitesurf Demo

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:50:00 +0000

Ozone C4 2010 from OZONE on Vimeo.

Coastriders are getting excited as their C4's are arriving anyday soon. We tested some out earlier this year in Vietnam and they were fab so lets hope there's still wind when they arrive as we all know when you get new gear the wind decides to go on holiday.

great start to the kitesurfing in Aberdovey

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 10:37:00 +0000

Well what a great start to the season, the sun is out and although we've not had much wind for kitesurfing in ourselves we've had more than enough to get some great kite teaching days in.

For some reason we're still getting quite a lot of easterly winds here in Aberdovey so we've been using the Ynyslas/Borth water for the last few teaching days and all the students have done great! with most of them managing their first few wobbly runs on a board. Well done guys.

The water is now warming up nicely so we should start to see a big increase of people coming out of winter hibernation and back on the water, but just a word of caution to you guys, please stay away from the main beach with your kites its just way too busy down there in the summer and there's plenty of space to fly up at the point. With the euro and economy the way it is we are expecting a bumper year for the tourism in Aberdovey and the beach and water is going to be busy so please respect the other users and share the space.

Right moan over....get your kit out, get your wetsuit on and get down to the beach, we don't have much of summer so start enjoying it.

Coastriders Boards and 9m Kite for Sale

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:38:00 +0000

Ozone Sport 2009 NOW SOLD !!!!!
Orange Black Red kite comes with bar and lines, as well as inner and outer bags, pump and repair kit.
Its in imaculate condition, had one lady owner after £500.00 + postage.
This kite is still crispy, no damage or patches.

Couple of nice surfboards
Bic 5 10" fish epoxy kite surf board with footstraps and fins. Suitable for kitesurfing, due to footstraps or standard surfing without. start price £150.00 posted

Classic retro style surfboard, fibreglass 6ft 4 by 19" with fixed fins. Classic Wooden stringer, lovely looking board just to display on roof even if you dont want to ride it. Starting price £120 posted NOW SOLD !!!!

Both good boards you wont be disappointed.

Just contact us if your interested either by email or phone

Kites for Sales and other bits

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Sat, 01 May 2010 11:25:00 +0000

From Kitesurf Sales 2010

Click on above link for pictures

11m Ozone Sport Plus 2009 Orange/Grey/White complete with bar/lines/pump/innerbag/outer bags/repair kit and the keyring. Immaculate condition, bought June 2009 - £595.00 plus postage - SOLD

9m Ozone Sport Plus 2009 Orange/Black/Red complete with bar/lines/pump/innerbag/outer bags/repair kit and the keyring. Immaculate condition, bought June 2009 - £500.00 plus postage

Above to kites are our personal kites.

Ozone 9m kite 2007 including bar, lines and rucksack (5 line). Colour is Red/Black/White. Canopy is still crispy just a couple of pinholes which can be covered with a preventative patch if you want. Repair patches are black so I didnt want to. Some pinholes with preventative patches on and some wear and tear on rope from chicken loop but also selling megatron chicken loop (£20) you could use as replacement if you wanted to. Good all round kite for someone starting out or great to use if trying new tricks and dont want to get spanked!!! Packs down really small, so can carry on as hand luggage on plane if you want to go somewhere warm. Looking for £295.00 plus postage. SOLD

2 x scrub bags – good for storing kit in and caring down to beach or put your landboard in.Backpack straps. internal zips broken on one of the bags but repairable with keyring, selling 2 of these individually...£20 each

2 x Eel leashes - extra strong ones, not standard. excellent condition complete with board fixings and cord leash - £35 each SOLD

bulldog changing mat bag, eyelits bit rusty but still solid to use. something to put your sandy stuff straight into without mess - £10 SOLD

moonbag changing mat bag,eyelits bit rusty but still solid to use. something to put your sandy stuff straight into without mess - £10 SOLD

6 assorted quick release harness strops, flexifoil, wipika, takoon. Selling as a lot.- £30

Assorted quick release safetys - 1 wrist, 3 with a long bungy cord, 3 just release mechanism wih short cord, 1 fixed strop. Presume they're for powerkites on bars. Selling as a lot. £15

Prices are all plus p+p.

flight all cancelled to europe? Come to wales on an activity break

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:17:00 +0000

Well we're grounded along with thousands of others thanks to the volcanoe in Iceland, thought they were supposed to be giving us our cash back not ash. But never mind instead of a nice pre summer season snowboarding break we're going to be waxyling the van ready for the long hot summer we're going to be having in Aberdovey this year.

The kitesurf lessons have already started for the season so anyone that needs a refresher or wants to start a course to learn to kiteboarder give us a buzz, now is the time to book. Get your lessons in now and play in the fantastic waters around the UK.
For those of you not wanting to get wet, why risk flying to europe when you can enjoy what the uk has to offer. Aberdovey is a beautiful little fishing village on the west coast of Wales and due to being in the Snowdonia national park it has retained all of its charm as a traditional coastal village. We have one of the biggest and best beaches on the west coast of wales, great for all sorts of water based activities, a yacht club, championship golf course and some superb hiking and mountain bike trails. Check out the holidays section of our website for details on fully catered breaks to this wonderful area of Wales.

Homeward Bound

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:06:00 +0000

Only a few days left now, the wind is still blowing in Mui Ne but due to change anytime soon. As the weather gets hotter even the locals are complaining and saying that the rainy season is coming.

We've worked out that we've kited for 50 days out of the total of 70 that we've been here. Got to admit we're feeling a little knackered and looking forward to home cooking, slippers and a sofa.

I'm sure after our first cold Wales kitesurf session we'll be craving the near bath water temperature of the sea out here in Vietnam. Mind you we wont miss the endless rubbish floating in it, debris on the beach and the dead rats and chickens that you have to navigate on your way out to sea, or in lisa's case you can always stand on a chicken as you tip toe in over powered, squeal and nearly kiteloop back into the shorebreak.

Its been a good trip in all, we've just got one more day of kiting left for lisa to nail back rolls in, then an afternoon of trying to get 3 kites, 2 boards, all the harnesses (plus the extra one we now have) life jackets, 3 kilos of coffee, a dozen packs of josh sticks and all our clothes back into 4 bags not weighing more than 54kilos. Should be fun eh.

See everyone soon for the start of the Wales season.

Currently Out of the Office

noreply@blogger.com (CoastRiders) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:25:00 +0000

Just a note for anyone wishing information on either kitesurfing or activity breaks, we are currently in Vietnam at the moment but can communicate promptly by email on any enquiries you may have. We are available by phone as from 23/03/10.