2022-03-17 11:54
We always want to create a community here at S2AS, and what better way to create a community than with a little friendly competition. As we all know kit for snowboarding, kitesurfing, wakebo… Read More
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2022-03-08 16:49
The reason behind purchasing these awesome Bindings…As you are all aware here at S2AS we are keen snowboarders so we are always trying to bring you the best possible products and even… Read More
2022-03-03 15:27
March is the month for Mother’s and we have you covered here at S2AS with a range of gift ideas that will make you the number one child in anyone’s eyes whether it’s a pres… Read More
2022-02-23 14:11
Our new member of the team!A new season is approaching which often brings change for many people, one change that we have going on around here is a new member to the team. Hello there e… Read More
2021-11-26 13:45
My Name is Joe Nelson and I am 39 and a self-build property developer. I’ve been doing this for 4 years and love the freedom it gives me to get on the water and spend quality time with… Read More
2021-11-15 16:09
It is hard to imagine that a few years ago the three-strut all-rounder wasn’treally a thing, whereas now it is the biggest sector in the market. As kiters, wehave realized that versati… Read More
2021-11-11 14:10
S T A N D? ? O U T? ? F R O M? ? T H E? ? C R O W DFor people who like to stand out from the crowd, we bring you the Marshall. Fox fleece lining on both the chest and back panels keeps your… Read More
2021-11-04 19:24
The Cabrinha Moto has been a stable product in the Cabrinha range for mixed genreriding and our test team always admired the lighter bar feeling and the abilityto throw it around the wind wi… Read More
2021-11-04 12:56
The Slingshot Rally has been a mainstay in the Slingshot range for over a decade, and theprevious model perhaps displayed the biggest design overhaul of its lifespan,really bringing it up to… Read More
2021-05-21 11:04
Looking to get yourself a new kiteboard and not really sure where to start then hopefully this guide will help you through the amazing range of kitesurf boards that Brunotti has to offer. Fr… Read More
2021-04-21 15:20
O’Neill make a huge range of wetsuits for both summer and winter.? No matter what the sport or sports you partake in there will definitely be a suit in this vast range perfect for you… Read More
2021-02-22 14:23
The world of impact vest can be a bit of a mine field and choosing what one you need can be a bit confusing. With different styles, different fits and different technology throughout the who… Read More
2021-02-10 17:17
We have all had it, you are cruising down a run when suddenly it starts to flatten out. Your skis or snowboard start to stick, and you lose all your speed ending in an exhausting push, scoot… Read More
2021-02-04 15:18
Our head instructor and Kitesurf Manager Glenn shares his thoughts on the Ocean Rodeo Razor and why he owns a full quiver himself.You have access to every kite from almost every brand, what… Read More
2021-01-25 12:16
Our kitesurfing manager Glenn Swart recently tested the new Ocean Rodeo Aluula Flite Kitesurfing Kite and what follows is how he found the experience:Firstly, just a little background inform… Read More
2020-11-20 11:22
Ok, you have all heard the gossip, perhaps listened to the lads at your kite beach talking about this revolutionary new material ALUULA Ocean Rodeo are using that is going to change kite des… Read More
2020-09-23 09:49
Our 2020 ski holidays will be a bit different than usual thanks to Coronavirus. The global pandemic is making the forthcoming winter season very unpredictable, but we do know that there will… Read More
2020-09-15 10:14
Take a look around when you are standing in a lift queue, aprés bar or snowpark, you are very likely to see the recognisable shape of a Bataleon snowboard. Every season they become mo… Read More
2020-09-04 13:08
With 2020 being the year of not knowing what’s going to happen from one day to the next, it is hard to be sure just how ski holidays will play out this winter.But we do now have more t… Read More
2020-06-09 19:46
How To Get In To KitesurfingAs a kitesurfer, you harness the wind through a large “parachute shaped” kite to pull you across the water on a board. Kitesurfing is one of the most… Read More
2020-05-19 11:11
When windsurfing morphed into kitesurfing, international and domestic travel opened up for this elite group of sportspeople. The equipment was more compact, as well as extremely light in com… Read More
2020-05-19 10:45
Wakeboarding is a fantastic sport closely related to snowboarding, surfing, and water skiing. Spending an afternoon out on the water with your mates is just one of the many reasons you shou… Read More
2020-05-19 10:35
Stand up paddle boarding is a super fun way of getting out on the water. It gives you a full-body workout, while giving you a unique vantage point over the water and what is swimming around… Read More
2020-05-07 12:32
The pistes can be quite intimidating for a beginner snowboarder. There is a lot to think about, from the terminology, techniques and how the equipment works. But that is when you actually ge… Read More
2020-04-07 13:14
This COVID-19 sure is a piece of work. This lockdown is impacting your life as you know it, whether you like it or not. You maybe had thoughts of an escape to the ocean but in most countries… Read More
2020-04-06 13:14
Here at S2AS we always try to answer the many questions kitesurfers have about buying their first set up. It can be a minefield. There are so many brands, with all these different kites and… Read More
2020-04-02 17:35
Few water sports are as exciting as wakeboarding. Developed on the heels of the snowboarding craze, wakeboarding involves riding a wakeboard usually with fins and boots for the feet pulled b… Read More
2020-03-31 18:17
Core kiteboarding is a German kitesurf brand based in Fehmarn which stands for quality and durability. Since 2001, Core has been making premium kitesurf Kites, boards, bars and surfboards wi… Read More
2020-03-31 18:17
Their primary mantra has always been one of innovation; within every category, they work relentlessly to bring something new to the market that solves a problem or creates a new opportunity… Read More
2020-03-31 18:16
“How to Stand Up paddle board”This blog is for the complete novice stand up paddle boarder.For people that never used a Paddle board before and to explain the essentialsI mainly… Read More
2020-03-31 13:41
The UK is officially on LockdownOn the subject of lockdown, I hope you are not chewing the plaster off the walls just yet, and if you are in need of learning something for the day they open… Read More
2020-03-26 17:04
You could WIN this Ronix Wakeboarding package Worth over £1000That old saying “You’ve got to be in it to win it” Well that could not be more true when it comes to the… Read More
2020-03-25 11:43
Glenn Kitesurfing the flat waters in Sri LankaAs you might have read in my blog about my kitesurf instructor life, before working for Surface 2 Air Sports, I lived in many countries before e… Read More
2020-03-24 15:33
Social Distancing is vitally important this summer!Exercise is not just for the body, in fact, it is 80% mind and only 20% body. So to help keep you in the right frame of mind, we have liste… Read More
2020-03-20 08:42
Kitesurfing lessons day 2 – Board startsKitesurfing lessons day 2 – Board startsSome of you guys might have seen me in the store at Surface2Air Sports or down in Poole, teaching… Read More
2020-03-18 19:45
Ok so the biggest kitesurf news was Lewis Crathern Jumping Worthing pier amazing job and just to watch the video was unreal…Well, that’s so outdone now… Lewis Crathern S2… Read More
2020-03-18 19:36
Learning Board SkillsLearning Board SkillsKite surfing or kiteboarding as some call it is the fastest growing water sport in the world, with Large kites flying along coastlines all over the… Read More
2020-03-12 10:09
Ocean Rodeo Aluula ProjectA New Way of ThinkingWith the introduction of cutting edge ALUULA Composite materials into our kite construction, an entirely new way of thinking has opened up at O… Read More
2020-03-06 15:49
Here at S2AS, we can’t get enough of the Ocean Rodeo Drysuits. We have a huge range on display all year round, so you can find which one is best for you. The new 2020 Range from Ocean… Read More
2020-03-05 10:02
Follow Wake is a wakeboarding wearables and accessories company foundered in 2010. They are committed to creating products with quality that you can touch and feel. From materials, to functi… Read More
2020-03-05 09:59
The Mystic brand was founded in 2002, after kiteboarders and windsurfers wanted to go kitesurfing and wakeboarding with better equipment in extreme conditions. This ambition combined with su… Read More
2020-03-05 09:20
Hyperlite Wake Mfg.? is a manufacturing company that was established in 1991 in? Redmond, Washington. The company manufactures a variety of water sports equipment including wakeboards, wakes… Read More
2020-03-02 14:20
Carfest is for me the best Family Festival you can go too. It’s perfect for all ages, from grandparents to toddlers. The site is enormous, and the facilities are 2nd to none for a camp… Read More
2020-02-29 10:35
We have just come back from another great year at Cowes week. If you don’t know what Cowes week is where have you been hiding? Its the worlds largest Sailing event and is held each yea… Read More
2020-02-26 09:53
Now in its seventh generation, the Flite is aimed for freeriding in lighter airs, and it claims to be as light as a mono strut kite but with the stability of three struts. This year the smal… Read More
2020-02-26 09:51
Flow are out and out market leaders in the step-in snowboard binding market. Every season Flow manage to raise the bar and introduce new, exciting and innovative models – not only for… Read More
2020-02-26 09:43
“A Force of Nature” is one way of describing this brand’s impeccable work ethic and product. They work closely and to the highest standards to ensure the rider has the ulti… Read More
2020-02-15 09:28
The name Orbit leaves little to the imagination on its intended use, and is the five strut booster of the bunch with freeride leanings, a common theme across most major brands at the moment… Read More
2020-02-15 09:27
The latest model in the CORE range, the Nexus bridges the gap between the CORE Section and the GTS, mixing the DNA and taking the positive characteristics of the two to create a true all rou… Read More
2020-02-15 09:23
Liquid Force? is a manufacturer based in the USA, focusing on? wakeboard related products and clothing. The company also has a wakeskating, wakesurfing and kiteboarding division besides the… Read More
2020-02-13 13:44
Kitesurfing Brand Cabrinha Launches next Phase of Brand Evolution under new ownership. As of January 2020, Cabrinha has transitioned into an all-new, privately owned, U.S entity. Company fou… Read More
2020-02-10 11:24
Canadian brand Ocean Rodeo renowned for producing some solid gear for harsh conditions. The prodigy is now? in its sixth version, and is billed as a universal kite that should appeal to ever… Read More
2019-12-03 10:51
So the Bataleon Evil Twin it’s quite unique among snowboards in there it’s got about 18 years worth of heritage behind it. It’s an incredibly versatile board that’ll… Read More
2019-11-27 14:39
So you’re in the market for a new snowboard, But so many in the shops and online that you just seem lost! ok S2AS are here to help. We have tested some many snowboards this season is u… Read More
2019-06-23 16:43
A new series of blogs from S2AS, discussing what makes this iconic brand “King of the Water!” Established in 1974, Jobe Sports International, is a worldwide company that manufact… Read More
2019-06-17 15:30
A new series of blogs from S2AS, discussing what makes this iconic brand “King of the Water!” Established in 1974, Jobe Sports International, is a worldwide company that manufact… Read More
2019-05-01 14:10
FollowWhilst relatively new on the scene Follow have landed with a splash! As a wakeboarding wearables and accessories brand founded in 2010, Follow are committed to creating products with a… Read More
2019-05-01 11:41
DAkineDakine founder Rob Kaplan was a Maui based surfer who often found himself fixing other surfers broken leashes when he decided to develop his own made from durable materials and stitchi… Read More
2018-11-27 13:47
Snow Magazine BOard of the YEar 2018/19The 2019 Bataleon Goliath? is an absolute winner, one of the best sellers at S2AS and truly fantastic all-mountain snowboard! Having been in the Batale… Read More
2018-11-21 16:38
Whatever, whenever, wherever!The 2019 Bataleon Whatever? is a fantastic snowboard that is coincidently perfect for “whatever” you want to ride! (Ed. Bataleon would like to point… Read More
2018-11-21 14:43
An all-mountain MachineThe 2019 Bataleon Jam? is a no nonsense snowboard designed to be ridden hard and fast! Based around the Goliath? but with dials turned up to eleven, this is snowboard… Read More
2018-11-21 12:15
Limited edition Bataleon wondermentThis year 2018/19 Bataleon Snowboards? have done something special, and have released a limited edition board and it is beautiful (both technically and to… Read More
2018-11-21 12:13
Nothing but good times ahead2019 Bataleon Fun Kink? is an all mountain snowboard, dedicated to the true spirit of the sport; having fun! With its mid-soft flex (4/10) and 99% twin profile, t… Read More
2018-11-20 12:47
Twin-tipped Powder sorcery2019 Bataleon Magic Carpet a different style of snowboarding for everyone! Bataleon took their phenomenal? Bataleon CT Snowboard a directional freeride powder board… Read More
2018-11-17 10:51
Handcrafted since 1991The origins of Never Summer Snowboards begins in 1983 with Tim and Tracey Canaday, two brothers from Colorado that were avid skiers back in the early days of snowboardi… Read More
2018-07-12 15:33
On the WaterA trip to Keros, on the eastern side of Limnos island takes you back to how Greece was before mass-tourism. The people are friendly, there’s great food and the kite spot is… Read More
2018-07-12 12:21
On the WaterAll three islands that make up the Cayman Islands; Cayman Brac, Grand Cayman and Little Cayman are just a short flight from Miami and even closer to Cuba. The kiteboarding happen… Read More
2018-07-12 12:17
‘Dakhla has grown to become one of the most spacious Kitesurfing lagoons in the world’Situated on the edge of the Western Sahara, the Dakhla peninsula a 45 kilometer long lagoon… Read More
2018-07-12 12:16
~A HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE THAT FEELS FAR AWAY IN TERMS OF CULTURE AND EXPERIENCE YET IS A SHORT FLIGHT FROM EUROPE. THER’S BAGS OF WIND TOO!On the WaterProtected by the Mogador Islands and… Read More
2018-07-12 12:15
On the WaterCumbuco is one of the kiting’s best-known hotspots that plays host to countless pro riders and travelling kiters throughout the season. It’s also where two-time frees… Read More
2018-07-08 11:53
GET INVOLVED IN OUR COMMUNITYHere at S2AS we’re pretty mad for Core Kites and why shouldn’t we be they’re incredible. In fact we believe in these kites so much we’ve… Read More
2018-07-02 13:26
Learning a new sport requires time and patience which leads to customers often asking us “How hard is it to learn to kitesurf?” and the answer is simple. If you’re eager to… Read More
2018-06-05 13:52
The wait is finally over!After ten years of intensive development,? CORE‘s Universal+ Series GTS5 is here! It improves upon the already outstanding? GTS4 a kite which proved unbeatable… Read More
2018-05-21 17:33
In 1979 Italian born Claudio Brunotti founded Brunotti at the age of 23, whilst holidaying in Dutch surf spot Scheveningen, the professional windsurfer fell in love with the vibe and opportu… Read More
2018-05-13 13:53
All new. All encompassing. Every bit a CORE.? Say hello to CORE’s new multi-talented Universal+ Series kite with fully customizable handling: the Nexus a true wave-freestyle fun machin… Read More
2018-05-07 12:33
Offering a more diverse range of kitesurfing than anywhere else in Europe Portugal if definitely the place to go!EsposendeThe northern end of Portugal offers prime conditions year round, alt… Read More
2018-04-01 13:43
‘Go with the flow!’Despite a lack of interest in psychology when I came across a research paper entitled ‘Flow and Positive Psychology’, I couldn’t stop reading… Read More
2018-03-25 12:42
‘INNOVATE THE WAKE’Ronix developers consider wakeboarding as a true sport and have developed their wakeboards accordingly. Wakeboarding is different to every other board out ther… Read More
2018-03-11 14:38
‘No compromise performance’
CORE offers the latest range of Kite Surfing Kites for all kite surfing abilities, styles and wind ranges. All core kites as well as boards are made… Read More
2018-02-25 14:22
‘in the future everyone will snowboard’
Established in 1995 by Pierre André Senizergues former pro skater and owner of Etnies Skate Shoes, ThirtyTwo was formed&nbs&hellip…Read More
2018-02-18 13:26
Direct power transfer!
Taking a whole two years to develop alongside the incredible Travis Rice, the Falcor Binding represents the pinnacle of Union’s design and innovation processes… Read More
2018-02-13 13:59
“Everything is Possible.”
The mantra that propelled the CAPiTA Super Corporation from their humble beginnings to the major player in the snowboarding industry that they are toda… Read More
2018-02-06 16:35
Bataleon snowboards 2018Having just had a week of epic snowfall in Europe, it’s time to hit the hill and hunt for powder, but are you taking the right kit with you?
We catch up with Ne… Read More
2017-11-28 15:34
It’s finally that time of the season, Winter! We’ve completely re-modelled the shop this year, to bring you a pleasing and enjoyable experience when you visit us. Take a look bel… Read More
2017-11-28 14:30
This year, we decided to incorporate a few new brands into our shop, to help give you guys loads of variety when it comes to choosing the right gear. Check them all out below!
ThirtyTwo Sno… Read More
2017-07-16 16:54
S2AS Core Fusion 3 Kiteboard Review:
So vary Rarely do we get excited about Twin tips but when a new board comes through the Post from Core you know its going to be good, this brand is genu… Read More
2017-05-14 13:35
Putting a new snowboard underneath your feet is akin to finding a new musician or album, when you find a good one it’s almost life-changing. Find a bad one, and you’re not likely… Read More
2017-05-02 08:03
Since being started in 2006 by Wakeboarding kingpins Parks Bonifay and Danny Harf, Ronix Wakeboards has created an undeniably fantastic reputation for creating some of the most high perform… Read More
2017-04-29 10:43
“Today, Oakley is driven to seek out problems, create solutions, and wrap those solutions in art. The company’s obsession with innovation has built a legacy of science, scul… Read More
2017-04-29 10:40
For over a decade, Bataleon has been the industry leader in 3D shape technology. They have tinkered and developed their patented 3BT shapes, creating boards with traditional camber and lifte… Read More
2017-04-27 14:38
TOP 20 QUESTIONS I’M ALWAYS ASKED ABOUT KITESURFING:
Below I have completed a top 20 questions list, These are the questions I’m asked the most in store about kitesurfing.
1, Do… Read More
2017-04-27 14:34
Top 20 questions I’m always asked about Snowboarding
How much does it cost to get started Snowboarding with my own kit?
Around £600 at the very lowest for good quality kit if you… Read More
2017-04-15 21:58
Feefo Gold award. for Surface 2 Air sportsSURFACE 2 AIR SPORTS AWARDED FEEFO GOLD TRUSTED SERVICE AWARD 2017
Feefo Gold award. for Surface 2 Air sportsFebruary 2017, Surface 2 Air sports has… Read More
2017-04-14 14:44
As one of the fastest growing watersports in the world, stand up paddleboarding has taken the world by storm. As the popularity grows, stand up paddleboarders of all levels from everywhere a… Read More
2017-04-11 19:04
Stand up paddleboarding (SUP) is fast becoming one of the most popular watersports in the world, and with good reason too! It’s bucket loads of fun and anyone can learn it in a matter… Read More
2017-03-17 15:10
Quiksilver Wetsuits
“Our lifestyle is about finding positives, getting stoked, keeping the high…. There’s an infectious youthful attitude that draws us to th… Read More
2016-12-23 17:14
Here at S2AS, we stock all the new gear from Ride Engine. We believe that this brand of gear is one of the better one’s on the market, hence the reason we decided to stock it.
Bags:
Ta… Read More
2016-12-23 14:58
The Brand:
What separates the extraordinary from the ordinary, cutting edge from customary, innovation from imitation? In kiteboarding, the answer is one simple put powerful word; passion.
P… Read More
2016-12-23 10:40
The Brand:
Liquid Force has been involved in kiteboarding since 1997, through designing and manufacturing boards for some of the pioneers in the sport. In 1999 Liquid Force established Liqui… Read More
2016-12-22 14:23
The Brand:
Cabrinha provides premium kitesurfing equipment and premium service worldwide to people with a passion for the sport. Inspired and driven by Maui-waterman Pete Cabrinha, the compa… Read More
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