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You've heard the hype--come demo gear at the Hatteras Expo!

Posted: Thu May 19, 2011 10:56 pm
by marina
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You have heard the hype about the new 2011 gear -- now come and try it out for yourself! Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Resort and The Kiteboarder Magazine are proud to bring you the Hatteras Kite Expo from May 28-30, 2011. The Hatteras Kite Expo will be a fun event with the focus on getting the latest kiteboarding and stand up paddleboard gear into your hands to try out! The event will also be offering educational clinics, raffle give-aways, and an SUP race along with nightly entertainment.

Participating brands include: RRD, Mystic, Underground, Cabrinha, Flysurfer, Best, F-One, Epic, Ocean Rodeo, and SU-2 Boards. Pending companies are Airush and Wainman Hawaii. SUP demos will be provided by Kitty Hawk Surf Co with boards from Jimmy Lewis, Yolo, Surftech and Naish. Kiters must be minimum intermediate level riders, able to go upwind, self rescue, perform basic tricks and be comfortable in 'traffic'. All people wishing to demo kite or SUP gear must sign a waiver release form and provide credit card information for any damage to gear caused by negligence or abuse e.g. the demo event is not the time to try your first kite loop:-)

Schedule

Demos 10am to 6pm each Day

Naish Stand Up Paddleboard Race - The races will begin at Waves Village: The Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Resort in Rodanthe, NC (MP40) at 6pm on Saturday, May 28th. There is a board restriction of 12'6" and under to qualify for the prize. Check back for additional details. www.thekiteexpo.com

Entertainment


Friday May 27

5pm - Kick off Party @ Good Winds Seafood & Wine Bar upstairs at the Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Resort Fish Fryday - $12.95 All-You-Can-Eat locally caught Mahi-Mahi! Live Music 6pm-10pm. Largest Beer/Wine menus in the Outer Banks!
Saturday May 28

6pm - Endless Summer Weekend with Robert August and the Kona Summer Concert Series at REAL Watersports, Waves. The Wilder Brothers perform 6pm-10pm on the waterfront stage. Robert August Autograph Session 6-8pm inside the REAL Flagship Store. Dinner and Drinks available at MOJOs Sunset Cafe.
Sunday, May 29

4pm – 9pm - Live Music at The Kitty Hawk Kites Kiteboarding Resort: Joanna Lynne // The Pawn Shop Lifters. Movie Night: the weekend’s events are recapped by GoPro Video on an Outdoor Movie Screen. Thank the Keg Sponsors for your drinks!

For all info and updates, see www.thekitexpo.com

Re: You've heard the hype--come demo gear at the Hatteras Ex

Posted: Fri May 20, 2011 8:30 am
by Toby
sounds like a great event! And perfect location! I wish I could be there! Have a great time!

Re: You've heard the hype--come demo gear at the Hatteras Ex

Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 3:54 pm
by annika913
I'm gonna be there... Now who wants to give me a beginner lesson for a reasonable price? I can't afford the pricey lessons from the schools there and I'm DYING to learn. I've got all my own equipment and I fly a 7m powerkite all the time so I'm kinda familar with the way kites move. Help a broke girl out :)

Re: You've heard the hype--come demo gear at the Hatteras Ex

Posted: Thu May 26, 2011 4:50 pm
by Geronimo79
Damn could this be weeks ago??? when i was there.....

Damn its such a great place to be. Loved every second of it. And beautifull kitespots at Kitty Hawk Kites and Real. Havent been inside Real but did went in KHK, damn what a nice shop and nice people.
My european ideas about americans has surely changed now.

Damn wished i could be there.. well have fun!

Preview Hatteras KiteXpo - blew from 6:30a until after dark!

Posted: Fri May 27, 2011 11:55 am
by marina

Kevin Murray reports from Kitty Hawk Kites in preparation for the first annual Hatteras Kite and SUP Expo hosted by Kitty Hawk Kites and The Kiteboarder Magazine. Come join the fun! Also anyone in Hatteras this weekend, Kitty Hawk Kites is now open to the public at no charge:-)

www.thekitexpo.com for all info

Note that demo is for experienced kiters only that can go upwind, self rescue, do basic tricks, are comfortable in crowds. You will need to sign a waiver and provide credit card info to accept liability for damage caused by negligence or abuse.