ir s pretty amazing that people feel so threatened by this new class. It seems that there is a mis-perception that NP is trying to exclude the Open class and monopolize kite racing as a whole. 1d is there to level the playing field and provide a cost effective platform to let people get on the racet...

I have been shaping with this concept to good results. you can see some of these on Facebook. under ipdesign.

Ian

Yeah Hapa, well said. It is amazing the "square peg round hole" syndrome going on.. Looks liek no wind for a few, so that should help things.. HA

The current Shadowbox record, in competition is 52 feet. The biggest verified Shadowbox jump is 73. We have been using the boxes pretty regularly in testing and have been sending the tracks to Shadowbox for verification. Ryan "Toast" Toaspern is verified at 73. 35 to 40 knots on a Park 8 meter.

Hey SS - The most interesting thing about running this series all summer is that the number of "core" wake and surf guys that came down kept growing. I got more positive feedback from people that I did not expect to even show up. I would actually equate the race series with the old "fleet" vibe when...

Looks like the final event of the Race Series is going to be BIG. Heavey hitters in town include Bruno Sroka, Paolo Rista, The Richmans, Alex A, Patri.... Several more entrants from Oahu! Forecast looks strong so the Shadowbox heats should be BIG. m As well the Twin tip and Surf Divisions will be su...

Here is an overview of the races. We will add individual scoring tomorrow! Also the Shadowbox results are still pending. Naish Kite Race Series 2010 – July 24th, 2010 Race board Results – Overall 1st Alex Aguera 2nd Patri McClaughlin 3rd Shawn Richman 4th Des Walsh 5th Bryce Davies 6th Kai Lenny 7th...

Results and photos coming!

There were lots of people shooting, but I was too busy to get contact info. If you have any good shots, contact us directly: race@naishsails.com. or just post them here!


Ian

The wides boards I have made are 60 cm. This is plenty wide when paired with the right fins, at the right angles. What is most important here is to keep the "alienation" factor to a minimum. With the racing discipline gaining traction, we have to keep the fun in there! At the Naish Maui Race Series,...

Alex-


Thanks for posting this. Results are being put together right now and will be posted with photos ASAP! The Shadowbox results are being double checked!

Thanks for coming out!

Oahu on the 7th then back to Maui for the final races on the 21st.

Ian