Red Bull Storm Chasers Mission Ireland - kerry !!!

Winter kitesurfing sesion on hurricane Jolly 27.01.2013 Inch Beach

 Few pic.  from 27.01.2013



SPA Inch Beach open 24 h a day ! - all welcome :)

courtesy: Marcin Napora

 courtesy :Mariusz Kalinowski
 This pic have been publish on Irish Weather Online

Jumping on 5 m kite ,this pic have been publish on Irish Weather Online

fot:Marcin Napora

fot: Sebastian Bujdasz

  I m still waiting for my pictures I upload the rest later

peace Luk

it's coming

This morning I check the weather and I could not believe what was coming, so I'm getting ready for  really good weekend.over 30 knots and 10/12 m waves - LOVE KERRY !!!

peace Luk

Firts snow in Killarney 2013

when I wake up this morning I saw this...

Inch reef

Today on inch beach we expected N / E wind 20 + nice  swel  so we took the   our waveboards 5'5'' hoping for a wonderful session kitesurf.Wind was totally off shore 5/10 knots E ,Jurgen rent a surf board and had a great time.
Here are some pic from today.
Thanks to Mother Earth  for that day !
peace
Luk

Nanga Dream Justice for All

Do you remember Klon and  Dr. Czapkins ? They were  our students ,Luk  teach them how to fly the kite.

Klon

At the moment they are in Karakorum  Western Himalaya  try to reach the summit - Nanga Parbat 8125.

No one in the world did that in winter.This mountain is a monster,condtions are terrible wind,snow,cold,avalanches...

Luk from Kite-Way is in contact with  Klon by satelite phone ,helping them  upgrate the maps on blog and sending weather reports.Here is a few pic from Klon blog:

fot: Marek Klonowski

camp 1 is set up on 5100,deposit is left at 5500

fot: Marek Klonowski

here is the map which is  upgrade  constantly  

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At the moment when I post this they are on the way from Lattabo to ABC trying to reach camp 1.

for more info about expedition visit blog :  nangadream

peace Luk

Slea Head

   Slea Head  ...

                                                                                                                                                                           back in the water - first swim 2013 -  happy !

Landkite and Power Kite Training

Landkite

Do you want to learn landkite with us ?

No problem !

We have also mountain boards ,and we are very happy to help you with that

This is how we ride
watch in 720 p :)

also we provide training for buggy

Time: 4 hours

Snow kite in Co.Kerry

Snowkite training in Co.Kerry ?

O yeah !

Last winter we have awesome codnitions for that.

This is top of the Mangerton An Mhangarta (839m)

condition :    - 15 C sunny and 15/20 knots

There is only cople days in a year when you can snowkite.

We have in stock  snowboards with the soft bindings.

So if you are in kerry during the winter and you will see snow on the mountans call us !

Snowkite is great !

IKO Level 3

IKO Level 3

Control the riding speed by edging

Consistent riding in both directions
Upwind Riding
Consistent riding in all directions including upwind
Ride amongst other riders and water users and respect right of way rules
Turns
Change of direction without stopping
Make a toe side turn
Self Launch
Risk assessment and awareness of the riding area
Self launch
Basic Jump

Know the theory and the safety rules for jumping.
Land a basic jump

Time: 4 hours


                              During training we use 2 way radio safer faster more enjoyable !

spots were we kitesurf






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IKO level 2

IKO Level  2

Enter and exit the water independently and safely while controlling the kite.

Water re-launch the kite.

Body drag downwind.
Maintain correct kite position in the wind window.
Change direction to the left and right while body dragging.
Recover the kite and bar in the water.
Upwind body drag to recover board.
Upwind body drag holding the board with one hand.
Enter and exit at the same point while upwind body dragging.
Know the power stroke for a water start.
Know the safety rules and theory for water start.
Water start in both directions and ride a short distance.

Come to a controlled stop.
Understand weather forecast, tidal- and wind effects.

Determine the wind strength, direction and quality.
Know the right of way rules.
Know equipment set up and choice according to the weather conditions.

Time: 4 hours

                               During training we use 2 way radio safer faster more enjoyable !

 spots were we kitesurf



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IKO Level 1

IKO Level 1


Introduction to kites with a look at different types and sizes.Safety rules,self rescue procedure.

                                                 

Learning becomes ten times easier when you understand 

  how the wing generates lift 

Lift is created as air flows over both surfaces of the kite. The air must flow over an area that has a shape like a wing. When this happens, the air flowing over the top of the wing flows faster than the air along the bottom – this creates a pressure difference.   

 Because of this pressure difference the wing is pushed upwards, which is lift. 

 Rigging up (inflation, connecting lines, harness and how it works).

                    Launching (off the beach).

                                              Landing (on the beach).
                      Basic Flying movement, explanation of the window, etc.

         Getting kitted out (choosing the wetsuit, buoyancy aid, crash helmet).
         Finally body dragging downwind and gaining confidence in the water.

Time: 4 hours

During tranings we use 2 way radios,safer faster more enjoyable !

spots were we kitesurf

  
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