 1st Place gets to choose from a
Starboard Windsurfer valued up to $2000 |
In 2009 Starboard once again won the PWA Constructors Title, and if the amount of time, research and development that went into the 2010 range is any indication, Starboard better start clearing some space on the mantle for the 2010 trophy.
In 2010 Starboard released the Quad which delivers more drive, more traction, the ability to generate more speed on the wave face, turn closer and tighter, ride more vertically with the ability where you want when you want. When going out through waves, the Quads also help you to stay upwind better than single or twin fin boards, therefore positioning you better to catch more waves.
Or if you are new to Windsurfing and want a board that is stable enough to learn on yet will grow with you as your windsurfing skills develop, the GO culd be the board for you. The extra width in these boards provides extra stability and early planing ability, as you progress the GO boards give you some of the most fun and widest wind range you can get from a windsurf board. With their full EVA deck, they provide exceptional comfort and the carry handles make them easy to transport.
Starboard has the ultimate range of windsurfing gear, including Wave, Freeride, Freestyle, Slalom, Speed, Race and Beginner.
Find out more about Starboard at www.star-board.com
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Airush Kite valued up to $2000 |
2010 sees two new additions to the Airush kite family - the Varial and the Lithium.
The Varial sets a new standard for feel, stability and performance, while enhancing the range, efficiency and lift that riders have come to expect from the new generation SLE kites. Whether your preference is charging waves, shredding flat water or simply jumping higher than your friends the Varial is willing and ready to go.
The Lithium takes the pivotal turning, optimal feel and auto-relaunch of a delta kite and combines it with increased de-power and new-school safety features to create a refined delta hybrid kite that is simple, fun and very user friendly. Through its innovative design, the Lithium offers more sophisticated performance characteristics than other Delta-shaped kites making it the perfect kite for many styles and levels of riders.
With 8 different model boards and 7 different kite models Airush has the right gear for everyone.
Find out more about Airush at www.airush.com
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Starboard Stand Up Paddle Board valued up to $2000 |
SUP Development has come a long way in the last 12 months. The Starboard R+D have been back and forth between Indonesia, Australia, Thailand, Peru and Hawaii all year, getting closer in the search for the perfect wave on the perfect board.
Starboard are just about to make some big announcements regarding the models in the 2010 range, it will be without doubt the most extensive and well put together collection of board shapes, technologies and options ever offered.
But there are some existing models that will carry through for another year like the excellent 10.5 x 30" Drive. The 10.5 provides an excellent balance between stability, manoeuvrability and glide. At 30 inches wide the smooth pintail and wide nose feels small on the wave and offers plenty of stability when paddling. The deck is flattened out for better foot grip and the rails are flattened down for a slightly sharper feel. Increased V numbers in the back foot area combine to produce a board with extreme drive and speed yet is loose and responsive.
Check out the current 2009 range or visit the website in December to see details of all 92 boards in the 2010 range. Check back in a few months to see details of the race boards, being launched mid season.
Find out more at www.star-board-sup.com
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Severne Windsurfing valued up to $2000 |
Always searching for advances in materials and technologies to push the performance envelope of windsurfing, Severne have definitely managed to do that with their 2010 range of sails and accessories.
The 2010 Blade is a prime example of this.
* The weight of the sail has been radically reduced whilst durability has increased due to extensive use of a new cloth material eM3.
* Less seams in the main body panel has not only increased the vision through the sail, it has also increased durability.
* A custom finish technique to further reduce weight has been used for the cosmetic graphic by only using the insignia cloth on one side of the sail.
The Blade is a control orientated wave sail with plenty of low centered power for driving the board through turns. 100% X-ply construction and featuring the new e-series cloth eM3, the Blade is designed for riders looking for controllable power for use in any demanding conditions.
Severne sails cover every discipline with their 14 sail ranges, along with their high performance masts, booms and accessories.
Find out more at www.severnesails.com
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 2nd Place
$500 of Flying Objects Gear valued at $500 |
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This is a prize of $500 worth of FO gear for the best photo-shop entry!
Flying Objects is a core Australian Windsurfing and Kitesurfing accessories brand engineered for harsh Australian conditions. Over the past decade their products have gained a reputation throughout the wind sports world for
their excellent functionality and durability. Designed by Ben Severne and tested by Australia's leading watermen, Scott McKercher and Felix Pivec, FO is now distributed worldwide and is the real deal.
Visit Flying Objects to see what you can choose from!
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 3rd Place
$500 of Flying Objects Gear valued at $500 |
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Yet another $500 worth of FO gear to be split for outstanding entries that don't quite make the big prize! How generous is that? Awesome.
Like it says above, Flying Objects are an Aussie company that makes lots of goods for watersports!
Check FlyingObjects.com.au for all the details...
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4th Place
Seabreeze Sunnies valued at $79.95 |
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The new Seabreeze.com.au Sunnies are available in Polarized or Non-Polarized Smoked lens and offer excellent protection from the elements.
The special design is suited to being out on the water - wide vision, a strap to keep them on, and anti-fog vented frames.
Find out more in the Seabreeze.com.au Shop
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THE WINNERS!
Fantasic - a massive effort went into the entries, and a great show of imagination.
Thank you very much to everybody who entered, voted, and email us, everybody has had a great time!
However, there can only be one person in the #1 position, and the boys at Flying Objects have awarded the following prizes:
A choice of:
Starboard SUP,
Starboard Windsurf Board,
Airush Kite,
Severne Rig
.. up to the value of $2000
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Won by 'Draron' for his massive effort with his remote control plane:
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Best Photoshop Entry - $500
If you're curious about if this is a "photoshop" entry, we use the term 'photoshop' to mean a "computerised version/manually created by hand", as opposed to the above entries where they have used a camera to capture a real life photo.
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Won by 'windykid'
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Other - $300
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Won by 'DogmansBitch' for her huge effort (sorry, only one first prize, but a close call!)
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Other - $100
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Won by 'tobyhodgso' for his cinematic effort:
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Other - $100
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Won by 'John Smythe' for his dunny exposure:
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Seabreeze Sunnies
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Won by 'col303' for the Kiteboarding Santa:
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To all those who entered, but failed to see their name in the winners list, don't despair! The judging was incredibly tight, and the Flying Objects boys distributed the prizes
as widely as possible - more competitions coming over the next few months! :-)
All winners are notified by their registered email; please Contact Us if you don't receive it!
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