June 14th, 2009
So, since last time it have been sunny some days and some days not that sunny, but it’s no problem, it’s still paradise. The heat is getting higher and higher, the humidity is getting to maz soon. But I really don’t complain, cause I hear back in Norway its one of the coldest summers in a long time. So I am happy and loving it. The last three days it haven’t been any wind, so all the restless people in the hotel and the Cosmic kite school and shop have been going crazy. Me and Scott then decided to get everyone to play volleyball, beach frisbee and jumping the trampoline. We have been such a great group here, and the atmosphere is still great. And when it’s windy, we all jump out there. And at night we have barbeques and arabian nights and then we hit the awesome nightlife of Cabarete bay.
Let’s grab a beer and lie down in the beanbags, and I will give you updates about the great life in Cabarete - KiteBeach.
-KiteGirl-
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June 2nd, 2009
Finally, the good weather and the good wind have hit us here on the north-coast of this paradise island! It’s finally how we want it and more and more people are arriving this amazing place. Looks like the summer will be pretty nice. Me, Amanda and Debb, the Extreme hotel girls are keeping up the party mood and events for the customers here. Nothing new have happened yet, we are still just hanging around and doing what the life here is all about, beeing muy muy tranquilo. (In english, beeing really calm, chilling). Until next time, do some kiting and plan the trip to paradise.
-KiteGirl-
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May 28th, 2009
Well, another day have passed and the wind is good, the weather is good and it’s really nothing to complaing about! At the moment it’s really slow, we are just waiting for the wind. Someone is writing a new smoothie sign at the bar, some is cleaning up the beach and I am blogging. The newest invent in the kite business is Hugh’s “kitepants”, when he can’t get sun on his body. Because of his red hair and fair skin, he get’s easily burned and need to cover up all the skin. Look at the picture and you will see what I mean about kitepants. Other than that we are all waiting for the wind to show up, so we chill with party plans for the night and the weekend here at the Extreme hotel. Cheers,until next time!
Hugh Podmore in his “kitepants”!
-KiteGirl-
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May 28th, 2009
This board is part of my personal quiver. I was hesitant at first to get this board as the price tag was a little high. Well, after the first few seconds riding this board you realize it was money well spent. My first session on this board was in 40 mph side shore winds with 6′ ocean swell. The boards stiffness handled the chop so well i felt like it was just slicing through it. I was able to load up the edge real well and boost solid airs. The landings were soft and i noticed that my landings did not have to be perfect due to the turned up tip and tail. The turned up tips also help avoid any possibel face spray. Some boards i have ridden just slam the water off the tips into my face, not this board. Board is very light weight and the foot pads are real comfortable and easy to adjust on the fly. Want to demo this board? Just give us a ring and you can try the board for yourself and see how amazing it is.
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May 28th, 2009
I have been luckily enough to ride so many boards and I have to say, this board is incredible. It is a dedicated lightwind board; however, i have ridden it in all conditions. Lightwind, big ocean chop, flat water, etc. and this board really shines. Even though it is a big wide flat board, you can barely notice it on your feet. The board actually feels as nimble as my 135 Airush Protoy (also a sick board). I was comfortable jumping with this and landing with ease. If you are looking for a board to complement your smaller twintip this is the one. Priced right and comes complete wtih really comfortable foot straps and pads. Feel free to give us a call, we are here to help answer any questions you may have.
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May 26th, 2009
Well, the temperature is getting higher and higher, the weather is perfect and the hotel is filling up! More and more kites are joining our amazing beach, and people are enjoying the perfect wind and atmosphere. This have been a hot, hot, hot day, but I’m not complaining at all, maybe a bit sunburned, but I’m not alone with that today. Hope this temperature is staying and so the cloudfree sky, and we will have many days with kiting, tanning, drinking beer in the sun and chill out, thats why we are here. Still waiting for more people to come and join us, are you coming down here soon ? It’s paradise!
-KiteGirl-
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May 20th, 2009
Since last time we had some interesting stuff happening. The other day here it was about seven kites out on the water, and out from nothing this 35 knots wind knock some palm leafs out of place and a lot of sand in the eyes of the exited watchers . But still Alex Soto, one of the best kitesurfers in the world took out his kite and made the best of the awsome and scary wind. And when the wind got too crazy we all gathered inside the bar and enjoyed warm coffee and beers.
Beside that it have been great out there, new students getting really good and the Extreme Hotel is getting more and more people. This new girl, Amanda, just started working here, finally some more girls around.
Its getting less norwegian students here now, and soon Im probably the only norwegian hanging out here, but in a while the next group will enter Cabarete. No matter what, its so cool hanging out here and the nightlife is still the same. So need to go cheering for some students! And hope seeing some more people here soon!
-KiteGirl-
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May 19th, 2009
Please help the local kite community and sign this petition today. It is essential to get the support of kiters all over the World.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/13/request-for-contained-kiteboarding-access-at-jones-beach-state-park-new-york
We all thank you in advance for your support.
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May 14th, 2009
New day, new possibilitys. After yesterday picked up to decent kitesurf wind the hope was still strong today even if the morning was slow. But before we knew it the wind was strong and kites showed up all over our paradise beach! Many students get to try new things and people done with their lessons trained on new goals in their kitesurfing. One of our students, Tucker did some amazing jumps, and the rest of us sitting and chilling on the beach cheering for him! Anyway, the atmosphere is awesome and people are coming in to the bar after a long day kiting grabbing a “Presidente”, the local favorite beer… Salut! Thanks for a perfect day Cabarete!
One of the kites!
A relaxed dog!
The ending of a amazing day!
-KiteGirl-
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May 13th, 2009
So , finally we had some days in a row with good, strong and stable wind thats good for learning and the pros. Once in a while the wind gets gusty and really strong, but even if we cant go out the pro riders come out and entertain us with crazy and impressing tricks and big jumps. Yesterday we had good wind and a lot of students signing up for learning kiting with our amazing gear.
Today:
The shop. .
The view from the shop.
Today, Wednesday, started with rain and clouds, but it will probably still be a good day of kiting. If not we will all chill out on the beach and relax in the bean bags and drink some beer!
Wow, looks like the wind is picking up! Got to go!
- KiteGirl-
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