The new Ocean Rodeo 3.0 SLE kite bar will blow every thing else out of water.

Bar Construction: Hydro formed extruded alloy tubes are fused to a computer shaped solid alloy center delivering the perfect combination of strength and light weight.

Ergonomically shaped for the ultimate in comfort, the bar matches your hands natural grip, resulting in more comfort and control.

Integrated bar end / floats do double duty adding floatation and padding. The molded EVA ends are designed to make winding lines easy.

Adjustable Bar lengths. Available in 2 sizes, simply pull the rear line leader from side to side through the bar end to set your bar length: Available in two sizes: 42cm to 49cm or 48cm to 55cm.

Textured Bar Grip: embossed EVA bar grip is colored to for easy “left/right” – “port/starboard” recognition.

Refined trim line center hole allows for unrestricted bar movement while polished alloy centre reduces center line wear.

Stretch cord line retainers: Elastic cord retracts inside bar end when not in use.

Self aligning trim loop: The top molded section of the chicken loop mates with center line slot. When unhooked the chicken loop will position flat facing you for easy hook in.

Easy trim loop replacement: Trim loops can be ordered in different sizes and are easy to install thanks to the chicken loop hub system.

Front line spreader bar: Stainless steel front line swivel assembly auto rotates with front line tension, minimizing front line twist.

Ergonomic release cuff: Easy to locate and grip in an emergency situation, the cuff can be activated even when chicken loop is tight against the bar.

New reduced profile cleat provides easy operation with less wear to the trim line.
Trim loop tubing features stiffer construction making hooking and unhooking easier while increasing durability.

Donkey dick is mechanically attached to the chicken loop and can be easily removed or repositioned.

3 stage tension adjustable bar stopper, set your bar throw.

Kite leash (included with bar) shown attached to center line.

Kite leash (included with bar) attached to front line re-ride.

The SLE 3.0 Bar comes complete with two attachment straps for you harness. The lower fits on a harness spreader bar. The top strap can be used for a handle pass leash attachment when the leash must slide.

Easy to maintain: All the features on the bar and chicken loop assembly are easy to access and maintain.
As you now see this kiteboarding bar has a user friendly design. Simple, time proven tried and tested push away release from the kite. Made for control responsive kite control, comfort and safety. Built to last.
Ocean Rodeo’s latest generation SLE kitesurfing bar offers the most desirable features in terms of performance and safety ever offered in a kite bar.

Ocean Rodeo stands behind its equipment and its customers.
Time and time again our riders tell us our warranty and customer service are second to none.

Today, in addition to our already outstanding customer service and warranty support we introduce the 100% Guarantee. Buy any current year Ocean Rodeo product and, if not 100% satisfied, return it within 30 days for a full refund, no questions asked. Please visit oceanrodeo.com for more info or call your dealer today to take advantage of this industry 1st.

Ocean Rodeo, Performance Over Hype!

It is that time of  the year again!  The Pismo Beach kiteXpo will be on March 28th and 29th.  We will be down there with Ocean Rodeo.

Here are the details given by The Kite Boarder Magazine:

Spring is around the corner and that means wind, sun and swell for California kitesurfers! Come join the fun as kitesurfers from around the state converge in Pismo Beach, CA, for the annual Pismo Beach KiteXpo sponsored by Xtreme Big Air and supported by The Kiteboarder Magazine.

New this year, SUP Demos!

A great way to get your water fix and exercise when there’s no wind, the SUP demo portion of the event will take place between 9a to 12 noon daily. We will blog if this demo will happen as we are closer to the event. Stay tuned……

* Registration: Daily from 8:45a until 2p

* Demo Hours: 9a to 12p or whenever the wind starts blowing!*

* Skill Level: Use at your own risk. Need to be comfortable in the ocean, aware of others.

* Other: Must sign waiver and provide credit card info security deposit to demo gear. Demos limited

to 20 minutes unless otherwise arranged with vendor.

*SUP demo will be only happen if we get minimum four companies in SUP category.

Free Demo 2009 Gear and Accessories!

So far, 14 companies have signed up to demo. We think we’ll have around 20 total by the time of the Expo! You only need to be an intermediate level kiteboarder or better, able to go upwind consistently, self rescue and handle ‘congestion,’ to be able to demo.

Registered companies so far:

Advance, Best, Caution, Dakine, Eclipse, F-one, Liquid Force, Mystic, Naish (Sol Kiteboarding), Ocean Rodeo, RRD, Slingshot, Wainman Hawaii (Kite Naked) and Underground. Pending are Surf Industries SUP boards, Vari Kites, North, Cabrinha and ???

* Registration: Daily from 8:45a until 2p

* Demo Hours: 12p to 5p

* Skill Level: Intermediate or better only

* Other: Must sign waiver and provide credit card info security deposit to demo

gear.

* Demos limited to 20 minutes unless otherwise arranged with vendor.

Trade In Old Kites, Hang Gliding Sails and Paragliders for “Cash!”

Kitecyle.org is a non-profit organization that recycles your old gear into reusable grocery and all-purpose carrying bags. Bring your old kites, windsurf sails and hang gliding sails and get a tax write off (US Citizens/permanent resident)! Kitecycle.org will be located in/near the registration tent area.

kitecycle.org

Raffle, BBQ and More!

Once again we will have some exciting raffle prizes to give away on both Saturday and Sunday including some Waterproof cases and headphones from H20 Audio and new, high quality watches with kiteboarding graphics from DonkeyDickKiteboarding.com.Stay tuned for updates!

The UCSB Collegiate Kiteboarding Club will be back again to host the BBQ on Saturday the 28th. Tickets are $10 each and quantities are limited. BBQ will start between 5:30p and 6:30p, depending on how long the wind lasts that day! Email

cgherb@aol.com

to make a reservation. We are also trying to get some music. We’ll see!

www.xtremebigair.com/kitexpo for more info

I have been kitesurfing with the H2Audio cases for about 3 years. So I figured I would put a review together for anyone thinking about kiting with music.

First I looked at all the options out there between using a waterproof player or a case for a player. I decide to go with a case for my iPod because of the simplicity. I was already using iTunes to manage my music and it just made sense to keep going that way. I know I played right into what Apple wanted but after talking with a friend using a waterproof player and the problems he had adding and managing music for that player I am glade I did.



When I bought my 1st case the only H2Audio case available was one for my 3rd generation iPod. I am not even going to say how much I paid but it was way too much.

What I learned with this one was that I really didn’t need all the iPod features and that most of the time I would just select a playlist and hit the water. The other thing I learned is that waterproof headphones are not that great. Here are the 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation H2Audio earphones I have used.

Each generation gets better. Also you do need to be careful with the earphone wires. I have had 2 for the 4 pairs I own break on the inside after getting yanked. A thing that is hard to believe is that they do stay on your head. I would say that 3 of 5 major crashes they stayed in place or just came off of 1 ear.

After a year of kiting with the original case. I saw the shuffle version online and order it along with the second generation earphones. This has turned out to be the best set-up for kiting. It is the perfect size and it is easy to use while kiting.

Over all I have found that the H2Audio cases have worked well for me and most importantly have not leaked.

H2Audio released a new version of their headphone a month or so a go that claims to have better sound. I most likely will pick up a pair and maybe a 2nd generation shuffle and case for it for the 2009 season.

On a related note. Don’t buy the swimman waterproof shuffle. I bought one at the start of this season. After 3 sessions it stopped outputting sound. All other functions worked so it basically became a very expensive thumb drive. I sent it back and they could not fix it so they sent me another one. After 3 sessions the same thing happen to the new one. If you do get one and it last more than 3 sessions let me know