S2AS - News

Wednesday 30 November 2011

New GoPro HD Hero 2 and all Mounts and Accessories Now In Store!

We now have the New GoPro HD Hero 2 in stock and ready to ship, we've got it in three flavours:

- Surf Edition
- Motorsports Edition
- Outdoor Edition

We also have the complete GoPro range of GoPro Mounts and GoPro Accessories and BacPac's including the new unreleased GoPro Wi-Fi BacPac and Wi-Fi Remote

Check out the complete range here!



For More Info Call S2AS on
01303 268269 Kent
01202 738448 Poole
01273 746836 Hove



Monday 28 November 2011

2012 Cabrinha Nomad Kitesurfing Kite Review

PictureTest Conditions
Really poor gusty and variable 15-40mph winds, over two days.

Out of the bag
This is the first time I've got my hands on a Cabrinha kite, and after reading a lot about the IDS system was looking forward to giving the quicklink system a thorough inspection.

The bar uses a clever system which feeds the safety line inside the PU coated depower line, which connects up to the safety release system on top of the moulded chicken loop. The primary release is a standard push-away affair on top of the loop, but leaves you still connected to the kite via the safety system, which flags the kite onto both front lines. A secondary pull toward release is located inside the chicken loop which allows you to disconnect completely from the kite should you need to.
It all seems very neat - the safety line is protected from wear and tear by placing it inside the PU tubing, and the whole system seems very well thought out.
The chicken loop also features a spinning safety leash connection, a removable lock-in finger, and a moulded insert which fits neatly into the steel centre hole on the bar.

Working up the depower line there is a large sprung section which tensions a couple of bungees leading to the webbing strap sheeting system. Its an elegant design which keeps the sheeting ropes tidily up against the depower line and also allows the user to push the bar up (compressing the spring) to provide extra kite depower on demand. The kite connections also get the Cabrinha treatment and have an adjustable section near to the kite, allowing you to modify the line lengths without re-sheathing, should the need arise.

The kite itself has a medium diameter leading edge, supported by six thin struts. It has a one pump system with a 'sprint' valve, which allows you to pump it up to pressure super quick, and remove the pump with no wastage of air.

In the air
The Nomad is a very stable kite in the air, despite flying well forward. On the rear-most back line connection setting the bar pressure is medium, and the kite responds quickly and nimbly; feedback is very good and will park in the sky very nicely. On the front-most bar connection setting the bar pressure is considerably heavier, and the kite is significantly less responsive to steering; yet can still be turned quickly provided you're assertive with the bar.
The Nomad feels efficient and generates a good deal of grunt when worked through the window, turns generate a good deal of oomph!

On the water
As the Nomad flies forward in the window, it came as no great surprise that its upwind performance is very good. Its a comfortable and very enjoyable kite to fly, and is a lot of fun to just razz up and down with! It works incredibly well with the QuickLink bar and IDS system - the top end of the kite is excellent and the IDS features such as de-power on demand were very much appreciated in the gusty test conditions. The sheeting system works nicely and is always within easy reach and everything is kept neatly together. The bar grip is very good and is further improved by the overall bar shape which thickens towards the centre and ends, yet tapers in between.

One of the real stand-out properties of the Nomad is its jumping ability - its capable of getting some serious height and has impressive float on the way back down - its also great for popping some big transitions. Looping the kite generates further surges of power and are sure to the get the heart pumping, but with confidence that it has the speed to catch you for landing.
Another important factor for a freestyle kite is relaunch, and the Nomad delivers; the leading edge sweep means that when the kite goes down it often rolls straight on its side and proceeds to the edge of the window without rider intervention. If it does go down straight on its nose in the middle of the window, it can be easily be brought airborne again by sustained pressure on a steering line.

The Nomad is a real unhooked performer too, it unhooks well without trimming and generates good pop and tangible slack both mid flight and on landing - the Nomad parks well in the air, and is often sitting just where you left it! The chicken loop is a good size for unhooking, and it locates into the bar well. The IDS swiveling leash works great, and provides a well thought out safety system which can be deployed when unhooked too.

Conclusions
A great freestyle performer with a wide wind range and a market-leading control and safety system. This is a great choice for a progressing freestyle rider, whether that be big air, new-school kiteloop moves or unhooking and blasting out some powered passes.


To find out more CLICK HERE to view and purchase at S2AS
 
Kite StyleStruts
Inflation
Front connection
Rear connection
Tuning options
Depower
Safety


Low End
High End
Bar Pressure
Turning
Unhooked
Upwind
Hang time
Relaunch
Hybrid SLE
6
One Pump (Sprint system)
Bridle with a pulley and an eyelet
Direct
2 options on rear connection
Pull-pull webbing strap with bungees
Ability to release onto both front lines

Good
Excellent
Medium to Medium Heavy
Fast
Very Good
Very Good
Excellent
Very Good
     







For More Info Call S2AS on
01303 268269 Kent
01202 738448 Poole
01273 746836 Hove

Thursday 24 November 2011

The S2AS range of Nike 6.0

The Nike 6.0 range is a new campaign launched recently and aimed at athletes that take part in extreme sports. Here at S2AS we have a spectacular selection of jackets and snow boots.



Girls, get your snowboarding boots on! These Nike 6.0 2012 Womens Vapen Snow Boots come in bold berry and feature exactly the same technology as the Nike trainers you wear everyday. The berry snow boots ensure you stay fashion forward while also providing you with an internal heal harness, power strap, moulded tongue and so much more, conquer any mountain today, here at S2AS for only £150!





The Nike 6.0 Slainte Jacket 2012 is here at S2AS for £149.00, available in the choice of 4 sizes this jacket comes in the classic midnight blue colour. Made from 100% Polyester the jacket features 2-layer recycled twill fabric, fully taped seams and media pocket. Storm the slopes this winter with this jacket and its endless features, your sure not to be disappointed.




The S2AS Nike 6.0 range has plenty more to offer you this winter, view the entire collection here today.

Wednesday 23 November 2011

Psychofreak FSW 4.5 / 3.5 Review

 Psychofreak FSW 4.5 / 3.5



 O’Neills new XDS-Air Firewall is more insulating and water wicking than ever. For Fall 2011 we have put this state-of-the-art insulation in the chest, back and in the lower core panels. Along with the all-new XXXDS in the arms, shoulders, and lower leg add flex and durability to the right places. Psychofreak takes you beyond flexible and beyond your imagination.

Features:
Double Superseam Weld (watertight stichless Technology)
60% Thinner and lighter
Lighter pullover barrier
2 patented ZEN zip closure system with drainhole
Double super seal neck
Handcuff wrist seal / Super seal hand cuffs
External key pocket with loop

KiteShake Test Team Review:
There has been much talk of this winter suit arriving in the office. For one thing it’s starting to get a little bit cooler out there now so most of the test team are scratching around for warm kit. But also, most of the team have been clad in ION kit for the last two seasons so the arrival of a much talked about O’Neill suit was going to cause some interest.
  
First impressions on arrival were just how light the suit feels.  O’Neill have put stacks of R&D in to this suit making it allegedly one of the most advanced winter suits on the market. The build quality is amazing, attention to detail is superb and for me, well it’s the ‘Savile Row’ of winter wetsuits. If you are after fancy graphics and bling then this suit isn’t for you. It’s a black technical masterpiece; if James Bond kitesurfed then I’d suspect this would be exactly the kind of suit that Q would have developed in his gadget lab.

Slipping in to the suit and heading out on to the water the first thing you notice is the flex, you don’t feel restricted in any way and movement is easy. After 10mins on the water, I’m starting to get a little warm, this suit is really warm and ok, the water temp is still up at 12degrees but even so, I just know this suit will keep you toastie in the coldest UK conditions.

To conclude the test, I thought I should maybe throw in the dunk and drag test. I throw myself in to an F-16 (cocking it up on purpose) and take a nice hard and fast dunking, any water in… marginal, and the little bit that did make it in through the neck seal was actually quite refreshing.

KITESHAKE VERDICT: 9/10 (SOLID, SUPER QUALITY & INCREDIBLY WARM)




Click here to read all about and purchase the O'Neill Psychofreak FSW Wetsuit 2012

Whitelines: World Record Snowboard Rail Grind Attempt!



We here at Whitelines are holding Rail Jam event at SNO!zone Milton Keynes on Dec 2nd,  but this time round and along with our usual Rail Jam set up we are also staging a world record attempt for the longest rail grind on a snowboard and installing an 80m long rail into the dome.

It would be great to get as many of the S2AS team riders along for the event as possible so please do share this with them and any other interested people and ask them to come along to jam and have a go at breaking to world record which is currently 67m!!.

I’ve attached a flyer which has all the info included.

Tuesday 22 November 2011

Get Your Forum 2012 gear here at S2AS!


 In the summer of 1996, we were introduced to Forum Snowboards thanks to Four Star Distribution and pro snowboarder Peter Line. For the 2012 season, Forum has yet another brilliant line up of boards, beanies, hoodies and much more. View the range online at S2AS here.






New for 2012 is the Forum Split Logo Hoody. This attractive hoody comes in an electric blue and is made from 80% cotton and 20% polyester. Available only in large the full zip hooded fleece has the screen printed forum split logo , you definitely need to purchase this hoody, S2AS price was £69.99 now only £34.99.





The Forum 2012 snowboards are fiercer than previous years; check out this limited-distribution board, 'The Rat Snowboard' is only available in exclusive specialty shops, so keep your eyes peeled! Not only foes this board come with Pop Camber which allows you to ollie higher on rails and walls, it also has bad ass materials which will fend off all metal and concrete and prevent blacktop scaring. This is the perfect urban board for you. Here at S2AS for £250.00.




Remember you can't board without your boots! Stand out on the slopes with these Forum Antenna 2012 Snowboard boots. Available in sizes 8, 9, 10 and 11 these boots are light and feature speed zone lacing, however they are also packed with comfort and will last you the whole season. Get your pair of boots today at S2AS for £134.00!


Friday 18 November 2011

Tuesday 8 November 2011

Super cheap snowboarding! We're arranging snow freestyle night!


Want to go snowboarding cheaply? Let us know if your interested and well arrange ride shares to get you there and back for cheap!

Going up this Friday (Freestyle Night) we are trying to arrange groups to go up there to save petrol and ride with locals, make new friends, try there new kit, warm up for the upcoming winter season etc.
http://www.thesnowcentre.com/

Location –
The Snow Centre
St Albans Hill, Hemel Hempstead,
Herts, HP3 9NH
0845 258 9000

If your interested click here to put your name and location down.

Friday 4 November 2011

New S2AS Team Rider and Gear Tester - Pete Jones


Pete has been into watersports ever since he was knee high to a grasshopper; as a kid he started off body boarding and soon progressed onto windsurfing. Eight years ago, on a windsurfing holiday in Fuerteventura he decided to learn to kitesurf, and since then has never looked back!

He tries to get out on the water as much as possible all year around, and is often the first person on the water and the last one off. Freestyle and wakestyle are his real passion, and can often be seen getting dragged around under the kite after attempting his latest trick. Whether it be big air, board-off's, kiteloops, handlepasses, strapless surfing or skimboarding, Pete likes to mix it up and try them all.

When Pete is out on the beach, his kite-dog Rocky is sure to be close by, running up and down with every tack, barking away whenever Pete comes close. He's even attached a Go-Pro to him to get some footage, with some success :) 

Pete has been a regular at the BKSA freestyle events over the last couple of years. In 2010 he entered the amateur division, and after some disapointing results in the first few competitions, slowly started to get the hang of things, culminating in second place for the year. This year he entered the Senior competition and made good progress througout the entire year, getting on the podium in every event; but again took second place for the year due to the great consistent performances of Pete Whiteley. He's now trying to push hard over the winter to move onto more technical tricks and gain the all-important consistency which often makes all the difference.

He has a great interest in the technical side of things, and relishes the chance to try out the lastest kites and boards when conditions allow. He likes to share reviews on his personal webpage (www.forcesix.com) and also produce and edit kitesurfing videos, so that even when he's not on the water he's still doing something kitesurfing related. This summer he took a two month sabbatical off work, and gained his instructors qualification; he'd like to become a freestyle coach one day and help the up and coming push themselves out on the water.
   

Thursday 3 November 2011

Trole Industries Bike Team Around Bournemouth

Awesome new video from the Trole Industry lads!

S2AS At Freeze Fest 2011 - Post Event Movie

We had an awesome time at Freeze fest this year and we're glad to see so many people there!

Zach Flynn has put together a tidy little video for us from the event, check it out below!


Tuesday 1 November 2011

The Number 1 Surf Kite Out there - BWS Noise Kite


The Noise kite from BWS is the #1 surf kite on the market today. The input from our Pro Team of Ian Alldredge, Josh Mulcoy, Ryland Blakeney and Ben Wilson along with our Global Test Team of over 100 riders has enabled our senior designer Dano See to deliver the best kite he’s produced in 10 years! 

The Noise kite is a Hybrid class short bridled wave machine designed purposely for all wave conditions and styles. The Noise is the 1st balanced kite with superior wave riding Drift.



S2AS Snowboard Demo Night - Try all the 2012 Gear!


Hey Guys and Girls,

I have arranged a snowboard demo night at Calshot Acvtivities Centre and it would be great to see you there! We are going to be bringing a range of snowboards with us so that you guys can have a taster of what 2012 has to offer in hope that it will guide you in the kit which best suits you for this upcoming winter season. The details are below:

Wednesday 9th November7pm-10pm

Prices: 
Adult - £10.50
Student -£9.40
Under 18 - £8.50
Board and Boot Rental from centre - £5.70
Board Rental from centre -£3.70
Boots Rental from centre - £8.50
You need helmet if your hitting ramps/rails Rental from centre - £3

Address:
Calshot Spit,
Fawley
Southampton,
Hampshire
SO45 1BR
tel 023 8089 2077
email calshot.ac@hants.gov.uk

Brands of boards we should have to demo: Never Summer, Lib Tech, Forum, DC, Ride.

If you have any queries or questions please feel free to ask. Call on: 01273 746 836

Hope to see you there.