4th Annual KiteXPO May 19 -21, 2006 - Pismo Beach

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Post by Hana » Wed Mar 29, 2006 8:44 am

Awesome, sounds like the party is at Yoko's... I'll bring the keg and a band. Is punk rock OK?
:-) I'll party at beach, unless I pass out or something I'll sleep in a bed, hopefully!

Good to hear Harriett's coming! Cool!

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Post by Sander » Wed Mar 29, 2006 11:38 am

That's cool so many bay area kiteboarders going to PismoExpo!
At first I was bummed I couldn't make it...then I realized that means less congestion at the launch site.
Is anyone gonna be around for a launch/catch?
:P
Actually, I'm headed that way a couple weeks later so'll be interested to hear the full report.

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Post by bhsu24 » Fri Mar 31, 2006 7:25 pm

gomez72 wrote:Hey Dewey
You can camp with Bill, Josh and me.
I forgot you are the liquor man, (good guy to invite to your camp)
We are going to camp at Oceano Dunes, it on the beach.
You can pass up a comfy bed in a hotel with Yoko and hang out with the boys on a cold, uncomfy, smelly campground.
But its up to you. :roll:

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When are you'all heading down there, ive also reserved a spot on the beach, im heading down friday morning time, maybe we can caravan down if we are leaving at the same time. it would be cool to have a whole camp site full of bay area kiters.

Bryan

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Post by loserdavies » Mon May 08, 2006 7:31 am

Here's the updated list of vendors:
1. Slingshot
2. Cabrinha
3. Liquid Force
4. Caution
5. Best
6. Flexifoil
7. Ocean Rodeo
8. Kiterelease
9. Ozone
10. MBS

pending:

Sof-X

Naish

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Post by windhorny » Mon May 08, 2006 10:12 am

how far is this from San Louis Obispo? My uncle lives down there and said i could crash at his place during the event.

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Post by fearlu » Mon May 08, 2006 10:16 am

It's quite close. I'm guessing 15 minute drive or so?
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Post by OliverG » Mon May 08, 2006 7:32 pm

I am stoked to go down and check out this event!

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Over $6000 in prizes to be given away at the raffle!!!

Post by rini » Tue May 09, 2006 5:52 am

Hi Oliver,
Depending on where in SLO your uncle lives, Pismo is about 10-20 minutes away. We will be stoked to see you and your crew!

Here's an update on the event:


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[align=center]New Products to Be Unveiled at KiteXpo, CA May 19-21 [/align]
[align=center]Brought to you by The Kiteboarder Magazine, Xtremebigair.com and Kiteforum.com [/align]

May 8, 2006 -- Spring conditions have kicked in for California with sunshine, wind and waves, perfect timing for the upcoming Kitexpo Demo event in Pismo Beach, California May 19-21. 10 manufacturers will be attending with a full array of all their 2006 gear. We are excited to announce that a few new products will be unveiled for the first time at the event:

ï Cabrinha Contra-all sizes
ï Ozone Instinct
ï KiteRelease Spreader Bar
ï Flexifoil Ion
ï Sof-X UFO (if the shipment comes on time!)

WHO'S COMING

ï Slingshot
ï Cabrinha
ï Liquid Force
ï Caution
ï Best
ï Flexifoil
ï Ocean Rodeo
ï Kiterelease
ï Ozone/Ground Industries
ï MBS Mountainboards

Pending:
ï Sof-X (waiting for new UFO kite to arrive in time!)
ï Naish
ï North


RAFFLE


Best Kiteboarding and Kite Adventures haved upped the ante for the Kitexpo Raffle!

1st Prize:
ï Best Kiteboarding/Kite Adventures trip for one to Brazil! $2200 value
Prize includes:
Round Trip airfare from Miami to Brazil.
All transfers to and from Brazil airports
4x4 beach travel
Kite surfaris
Accomodations
Epic Downwinders
Kite Adventures houses and buggies in Paracuru
All Breakfasts
Best new kite testing in Taiba
Tour with one of our top International Pro riders
For more info, www.bestkiteboarding.com, www.kiteadventures.com
Get a peeps of the tour video at http://www.kiteadventures.com/videos/ka_small002.mov

2nd Prize:
ï A kite of your choice from participating manufacturers

3rd Prize:
ï A one-week stay at a swanky Casita in La Ventana, courtesy of Captainís Kirkís, $1000 value, check out the Casitas! www.captaincaptainkirks.com

4th Prize:
ï A board of your choice from participating manufacturers

Plus harnesses, bags, t-shirts, hats and other great prizes will be raffled as well! Courtesy of Mystic Kiteboarding, daKine, Kitesurfari/Murray's, and participating manufacturers at the event!

Raffle tickets are $1 each. You must be present to win. The raffle will be held on Sunday around 3p.

PRE-REGISTER

We expect a great turnout for this yearís event and need your help! If you plan on coming, even if youíre waiting until the last minute for the weather forecast, please sign up online so we can get an idea of the food needed for Saturdayís BBQ and Bonfire. www.xtremebigair.com

REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING

Kitexpo is a free demo event open to intermediate level riders. You must be able to go upwind consistently and be able to do an ollie as a minimum to participate. Registration is from 10:30a until 3p daily and demo hours are from 11a until 5p daily.

You will first need to register under the Red Bull tent and sign a waiver. You will also need a driverís license and credit card to complete your registration. You will be given a wrist band to show you have formally registered. To test the gear, you need to give the manufacturers either your driverís license, passport or credit card. They will return your ID or card when you return the gear.

DIRECTIONS AND LODGING

Kitexpo takes place next to the Sea Venture Hotel in Pismo Beach. Directions can be found at www.xtremebigair.com.

For lodging, RV and camping options check out http://www.classiccalifornia.com/lodging.htm. You can also camp on the beach, which is available on a first come, first serve basis. A limited amount of passes are available for camping.
We have obtained discounts on local hotels for the KiteXPO vendors and sponsors. You can book your accommodation with these hotels at the discounted price below. Be sure to mention discount code: XtremeBigAir-KiteXpo
Sand Castle Inn 800-822-6606 $189-Non View, $239-Pier View, $279-Ocean View
Beach Comber Inn 805-773-5505 $109-1 Bed, $129-2 Beds
Pismo Beach Hotel 805-773-4445 $89-Queen, $99-King
Sea Venture Resort 800-662-5545 $189-Spa Deluxe Room

For more economical accommodations, try Motel 6 or Rose Garden Inn (rooms start at $40 double occ.). They are less than 10 minutes away from the event site.

For complete info, check out www.xtremebigair.com and click on the Kitexpo link. See you in a few weeks!
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Post by OliverG » Tue May 09, 2006 7:28 am

Ok, you guys, get stoked, who all is going? It's coming up soon!

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