SURF EXPO 2004 - CAUTION, DAKINE, FLEXIFOIL
 

Cruising back into the Orange County Convention
Center for another look at Surf Expo


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The runway is warmed up and moving out,



so, let's checkout Caution Kites Santa Cruz ...

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http://cautionkites.com/

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The Caution booth.

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The New Spitfire II kite with smaller leading edge diameter, 5th line attachment point, 'wingtip torque converter",
glued and triple-stitched seams, and more!

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Caution states about the 2005 Spitfire II, "Lighter, Faster, Stronger and Smarter." Some new Caution
product information hot off the presses appears at: CLICK HERE

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A closer look at the 5th line attachment point.

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The Missing Link (135x38.7) and Red Line Boards(122,132 & 142x38). Boards come with clear Durasurf
9000 base, CO-EX PBT top sheet and a CNC machined core. Caution offers multiple fin options for surf or flat water riding.
The Missing Link is stated to be a mutant-style board with strong upwind performance, easy bottom turns and effortless riding.



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I came across these two girls all togged out for kiteboarding, impact vests, helmets and flipflops?!
I think they had wakeboarding in mind but as this piece is about kiteboarding, soorrrreee, we're
going fly'in NOT draggin!



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and on to Dakine ...

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http://dakine.com/


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CLICK FOR FULL SIZE IMAGE


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Dakine's NEW massive gear bag intended to carry of ton of gear and still fit within acceptable airline size limitations.

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This is like having your own soft side cargo container.

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The popular Dakine line of harnesses

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The Fusion seat harness back again and improved for 2005 with even more support, independent power belts, well padded leg straps and lumbar support area.

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The Tabu waist harness with an independent power belt, "load equalizer patches", key pocket, emergency knife and more.

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New, improved footstraps for 2005


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Hanging around the show floor


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Flying off the halfpipe.


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next moving over to checkout Flexifoil ...

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http://www.flexifoil.com/

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Flexifoil has been building kites for 20 years and this year has Aaron Hadlow as world champion in Pro Kiteboarding.

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The Bullet is designed specifically for land traction including snow kiteboarding, buggying and land boards.

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It is described as a stable ram air foil for land traction that delivers control and manageable lift.

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The NEW Flexifoil Storm III inflatable kite and AH Pro Board. More about the Storm at:
http://storm3.flexifoil.com/ and AH Pro Board at: http://www.flexifoil.com/products/ah_board.php

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The Storm underway from: http://storm3.flexifoil.com/

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and the Storm control bar at: http://storm3.flexifoil.com/_images/...r/stormbar.jpg


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Landboards are taking off.




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Strolling home from another great day at the show ...


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See ya later!


oh ... this just in,

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The end result of a failed kite "manlifting"** attempt triggered by "anchor pullout". Goes to show, JUST how powerful
the NEW kites are and remember when it comes to manlifting, "just say no!"

** Manlifting=using a tethered kite to lift someone off the ground and potentially into the hospital!

'Nite from Orlando and Surf Expo, more exhibitors to come soon!



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