Kiteaid Kite Repair Kit

Posted on 22 July, 2011 by Eamon

kiteaidI recently received a Day Saver Kit from kiteaid.com.  One of the main benefits of kiteaid products is the fact that the adhesive cures in 45 seconds and that the repair is permanent so you can be back in the water fast.  The  Kiteaid range of products includes a Repair Centre Startup Kit designed for repair shops. Kiteaid also have a network of resellers and repair centers listed on the site.

Kiteaid Day Saver Kit

Kiteaid Day Saver Kit

The Day Saver Kit includes the following:

  • Compact Sail Repair Iron (110V or 220V)
  • 5’ Sail patch
  • 18” Bladder patch
  • 10g Bladder / Valve sealant
  • Heat shields
  • Abrasive pads
  • Alcohol swabs
  • Scissors
  • Permanent marker
  • Instructions
  • Easy-to-cary zippered travel case

 

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Kiteessence Kitesurfing School

Posted on 22 July, 2011 by Eamon

Kiteessence kitesurfing school is based in Dublin, close to two main kitesurfing spots on the east coast comprising of Dollymount beach and Burrow (Sutton ) beach.

Kiteessence offer kitesurfing lessons for all levels from beginners, private tuition, gear sale and rental of latest kitesurfing equipment. See http://www.kiteessence.eu for more information.

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Soulkite Kitesurfing School

Posted on 12 July, 2011 by Eamon

Naish Cult on Lahinch Beach Learn to kitesurf, power kite or buggy with Co Clare’s latest kite school. Whatever your level, Soulkite has a course for you!

Lessons last approximately 3 hours and start with basic beach safety and piloting skills and continue right the way through to performing your first jump. Soulkite provide all the equipment you need including safety helmets, buoyancy aids and harnesses. Prices start from as little as €50 with group discounts and junior rates.

All instructors are IKO qualified and lessons in kite buggying are also available.

Lessons are also offered in Spanish Point and Ballybunion. You’ll find the Soulkite equipment van parked on the Lahinch Promenade. Lahinch is located just 2 miles west of Ennistymon, half hour drive from Ennis and just over an hour from Galway city.

For further information please visit the soulkite web site

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Kiteskool Kitesurfing School

Posted on 12 July, 2011 by Eamon

Kiteboarding on Clonea Strand Kiteskool Kitesurfing School is based in Dungarvan Co. Waterford and run by local BKSA approved instructor Lawrence Boland. Lawrence has been kiting since 2001 (the photo on the left of Lawrence was taken on Clonea Strand in 2003). Needless to say, Lawrence and has a wealth of experience in the sport.

Lessons are mainly taught in Dungarvan bay which works in any wind direction N to S through to W.

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Elements Kitesurfing

Posted on 12 July, 2011 by Eamon

Elements Kitesurfing are based on the Belmullet Peninsula in the north west of Ireland. This is probably one of the windiest locations in Ireland. Elements Kitesurfing  provide lessons, equipment, rental and accommodation.

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LSD Kiteboarding

Posted on 12 July, 2011 by Eamon

LSD Kiteboarding  are based at Rosses Point in the northwest of Ireland, near the town of Sligo.  Estabished in 2008 by Peter and Eamon Armstrong, LSD Kiteboarding offers a variety of courses. In addition, LSD Kiteboarding sell a wide range of equipment and also offer a kite repair service

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Puremagic Kitesurfing Center

Posted on 12 July, 2011 by Eamon

Puremagic Kitesurfing based on Clontarf Road in Dublin is one of the leading kitesurfing centres in Ireland. The shop is located on Clontarf road and lessons take place from March to December in nearby Dollymount beach. Puremagic also have a kitecenter located in Achill.

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Zumosurf Watersports

Posted on 12 July, 2011 by Eamon

Zumosurf Watersports is located in Skerries, North County Dublin on the east coast of Ireland. Zumosurf aims to provide the best service and advice along with the latest products from leading kitesurfing manufacturers . Zumosurf also run a kitesurfing school.

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Kitesurf Ireland

Posted on 12 July, 2011 by Eamon

Ryan Coote - Irish Kitesurfing Champion 2004 Kitesurf Ireland is a kiteschool based in Castlegregory Co. Kerry in the southwest of Ireland. The school is operated by three times Irish kitesurfing champion Ryan Coote and is one of the longest established schools in Ireland.

Kitesurf Ireland also sell kitesurfing gear and are one of the few businesses in Ireland that offer a kitesurf equipment rental service.Brandon Bay, Castlegregory Co. Kerry

Castlegregory is located on the eastern side of Brandon Bay and is renowned locations for wind and wave sports.

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Hooked Kitesurfing School

Posted on 12 July, 2011 by Eamon

Hooked Kitesurfing School is based in Wexford and run by local kiter Niall Roche. The school offers kitesurfing lessons in the shallow flat water of Duncannon Co.Wexford overlooking the hook head peninsula.

Further information is available on the Hooked Kitesurfing Website at http://www.hookedkitesurfing.ie

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