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It is not cold when you are wearing a wetsuit! (and more …)

It is not cold when you are wearing a wetsuit!

Source: Youtube by Eric Taylor

It is not cold when you are wearing a wetsuit.

Eric Taylor is regularly asked if it is not cold for kite surfing in the winter. And Erik is completely done with that. Because it is not cold, as long as you dress properly.

How? He explains that in great detail in this video, a must see for every kiter!

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What different types of kites are there?

In this crystal clear video of the Kitesurfing College, terms such as high aspect ratio, low aspect ratio, c-shape delta-shape and flat-shape are explained. What does it do with the kite and what does it do for you? Does it match your level and what you want to do with the kite?

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booomtag review

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Booomtag

Booomtag! Lost. Scan. Found.

Source: Youtube by Harlem Kitesurfing

Booomtag, What is that?

The Booomtag with 3x o is currently flooding the Dutch kitesurfing groups on Facebook. You can hardly ignore it, but if you missed it, read on, because we also contribute to finding your lost belongings. That is what the tree tag was developed for.

The tag is an NFC sticker that you can stick on your gear and contains a specific web link to your Booomtag account where you can save your data.

NFC technology

The sticker contains NFC technology, something we already know from contactless payment. NFC stands for Near Field Communication and is able to set up communication between 2 devices or chips that are close together (max. 10 cm). If your smartphone is equipped with NFC technology and you keep it close to the Booomtag, the data on the tag can be read.

How does the tag work?

First of all, you can order a booomtag via the booomtag website, but there are currently several kitesurf brands that implement the booomtag in their products, so that you no longer have to buy the tag separately. You can register the tag via the website of booomtag. Here you will get your own account in which your product registrations are clearly arranged.

If you have received the stickers, it is really very simple, hold your smartphone against the tag and you will almost immediately receive a notification to register the NFC tag. See below the screens that you have to go through for registration.

Note: the Booomtag does not work on carbon kiteboards! A different type that works is in the making.

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Lost, now what?!

Have you provided all your gear with stickers with NFC technology? Then you are doing well, because if you lose something, the finder can scan your product and contact you. This contact runs, just as with, for example, Marktplaats communication via a privacy gateway. As a result, your telephone number and e-mail address are not just visible to everyone, but can be used. Via the tree tag website you can indicate that you have lost something. If it is found, it is a matter of scanning and returning it.

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Booomtag or Be Traceable sticker?

What is more convenient an NFC tag on your board or a Be Traceable sticker from The Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM)? If you want your board or kite back, it is smart to put your phone number on your gear, how you do that doesn’t matter that much. One person prefers a sticker with your telephone number on it, the other thinks the NFC sticker is a great solution because of the privacy and durability. It’s about the goal: “Get back your lost stuff and avoid unnecessary searches”! Both comply with this.

Do you want a Booomtag?

At the moment, the stickers are provided free of charge by various Dutch kite shops. So check your local kite shop and ask for the tree tag. A number of kite surfing brands also give away a tree tag when purchasing a board or kite.
There are also Boomtags in the making that you can sew on your kite cloth and tags that you can hang on your bag, trapeze or harness as a label. In short, it is all boooming!

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Shredding a wooden door

Shredding a wooden door. In his Frei stiel series, Ben Beholz shows how he holds a lightwind session with a plank.

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Elderly kite surfers exist!

You have elderly kite surfers everywhere. Older men and women flock to kite and board.

Elderly kite surfers, do they still exist?

Occasionally a video pops up on YouTube or Vimeo of elderly people who are still kitesurfing. And why not? Kite surfing is indeed a young sport, the participant certainly does not have to be that. As long as you are physically healthy, kite surfing can also be done well in old age. Was it not Obama who took a kite surfing lesson after his presidency and was on the board in no time? In the video below, Richard Branson is even on a foil and he is no longer the youngest ..

65+ and woman. A great kitesurf combination

The women in this video are also enjoying themselves. Despite their above average age, they are still nice and firm on their board and a fat jump is not bad either. It is striking that they certainly did not start at a young age, a few already had the retirement age during the first lesson. Respect for these women!

77 year old kite surfer and his story

This man tells his story (very nice footage) how it all started for him and to this day he is still on the water. Moving story!

Age does not matter

All these videos show again that age does not matter. Kite surfing is for everyone, young and old, agile or a bit stiffer. Kite surfing is always possible!

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Earplugs for kite surfers

What are good earplugs for kite surfers? As the water gets colder, the chance of a surfers ear increases.

With the right hearing protection you can prevent this problem. On this page you will find information about what a surfer’s ear is and which earplugs you can use.

Why are earplugs for kite surfers important?

If you regularly kite surf in the (North) sea or on inland water, it is wise to protect your ears against cold such as in wind and water. Especially in Autumn, Winter and Spring it is very fresh for our delicate ears, so we can suffer from the so-called surfer’s ear. To prevent this, use earplugs for kite surfers that protect your ears from cold and dirt. You also want to keep hearing well, so it is important that the ear plugs are sound-permeable.

You also want to protect your ears against hard blows on the water where you can tear your eardrum. The earplugs we discuss on this page provide protection against:

  • Cold
  • Wind
  • Water
  • Dirt
  • Hard blows

What is a surfers ear?

A surfers ear is a very annoying condition that mainly occurs in water sports enthusiasts and can arise at a very young age. One speaks of a surfer’s ear if bone growth develops in the ear canal, caused by cold wind and water. This can cause the ear canal to become blocked and inflamed, which is experienced as very painful. The name “Surfersear” is not entirely correct, because not only surfers or kite surfers are at risk, other water sports enthusiasts may just as well suffer from a blocked ear due to cold.

Earplugs for kite surfers are essential to prevent a surfer’s ear, but what is a good earplug for kite surfers? Read the tips here so that you will soon have the right ear protection.

The right size

The size of the earplug is super important (like the size of your kite). With the right size, the cap closes your ear well and the cap is in the right place in your ear. If you are going to buy a new set of hearing protectors, go to a store where you can fit them. Most earplug brands supply fitting sets so that you walk out of the store with the right size. If you know your size, you can also order them online of course.

Tip to find out your size: which size in-ear headphone do you use? Most adult men will need medium or large, in women small or medium is the most common size.

Good hearing

We want earplugs that protect us from wind and cold, but not from noise. We want caps that allow us to hear well. It is true that the moment you put something in your ears, the ear canal is closed, so you hear less. Fortunately, there are earplugs with which you can still hear well.

Doc’s Pro Plugs earplugs

Earplugs for kite surfers - 35 KNOTS Doc’s pro plugs are very affordable earplugs that are easy to customize for deviating ears. This ear protection is also widely used by divers and recommended by multiple ENT doctors. The plugs have the advantage that they close the ear canal in the auricle and so there is nothing in your ear itself. For kite surfers there are so-called ‘vented’ caps, there is a very small hole in it so that the cap does not draw a vacuum in your ear. This prevents you from hearing your heartbeat, for example. You can order at 35 Knots! Asking price € 24 Doc's proplugs oordoppen kopen

SurfEars earplugs

SurfEars

SurfEars earplugs are excellent caps and a very popular among kite surfers. The protection against cold water, wind and dirt is excellent and these caps also let almost all sound through so that there is no hearing loss. The earplugs come with adjustable parts so that you can optimally adjust the earplugs for your ears for the right size and seating comfort. You can simply order these earplugs online, because they always fit! The asking price is around € 45.00

Alpine Surfsafe earplugs

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Alpine has developed an earplug especially for water sports enthusiasts to prevent ear infections and surfers ear. It is a one size fit’s all system made of a sturdy water- and windproof material. the package contains a spray to clean the caps. Asking price about € 34.95

EQ Seals Balance Pro earplugs

EQ seals balance pro ear plugs

EQ Seals Balance Pro are super elastic earplugs that fit in any ear, including yours. The caps are completely waterproof, but let sound through, so you do not suffer from hearing loss. They are made of medical grade silicone, with a breathable membrane for natural air circulation and prevents balance problems. Asking price about 45, –

These were our tip for purchasing earplugs for kite surfers. Be safe!

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Kiteboarding till sunset

Kiting till sunset

Source: Youtube by Kevin Langeree

Kiteboarding until sunset

Kevin Langeree went to Wijk aan Zee for the best wind along the Dutch coast. With his own kite brand: Reedin, he defies gusts of wind.

Looking for kite surfing spots in the Netherlands?
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booomtag review

Booomtag

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Landboarding in the Alps!

Source: Youtube by Lolo BSD

Landboarding in the Alps!

Lolo BSD takes us up the Alps with a fly surfer and Ride Engine gear, he flies around above this beautiful landscape. It was the first time for him that he had been flying this high. Normally this is his winter sports area, but for this time Lolo went down the mountain with his landboard. Unfortunately no mountains in the Netherlands, but a lot of water.

 

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booomtag review

Booomtag

Booomtag! Lost. Scan. Found. If you lose gear, the Booomtag with NFC technology offers the solution to find your stuff again.

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Foil Collection launch of F-One

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