Kiteboarding /Stand up paddleboarding

We were the first to import Drops paddleboards into the U.K and have experience in reccomending the best Stand up paddleboard for your needs.

We ONLY sell the standup paddle boards that we ride…and we use them in ALL conditions…flatwater to waves to the race course…we have chosen them
because they are the best performing and most progressive shapes…and , they also offer the best value…weight to strength, and durability…!

Come and demo some of our Drops paddleboards and see for yourself ! call 07799062447

 read reviews on some of the Drops Stand up paddleboard range soon on sup gower

Developed in South Africa as a surf rescue boat, these amazingly versatile inflatable catermarans have become the globes fastest growing powerboat race curcuit. Armed with a 50hp outboard engine these crazy bits of kit will fire you across the water with the exceleration of a formula one race car and pull 2G’s as you corner supposedly they have the power to weight ratio of a ferrari Testerossa.

Howard goes for a Ride in the ringo on a stag party activity break on gower

Anyway we have one and we love it ! - so come down and try your kiteboard behind it when the wind dies off and the water is sheet glass- you wont beat it for pure thrills and boy do you go fast..! hence the name ‘powerboarding’ the other easier but more frightening option is Zapcat ringo - think waltzers meets Water Log flume !!!!

The North Rhino has always been synonymous with extreme power and big jumps. The 2009 Rhino is no exception. Designed for jumping, racing and getting out in the lightest wind the ‘09 Rhino has the biggest low-end, best hang-time and best upwind speed of any kite in the North range. Less extreme sweep and a slightly flatter profile in the center and tips contribute to better high-wind stability, less drag in overpowered conditions and smooth, responsive turning. Improved lift makes it easy to get big lofty jumps that are vertical and drag-free. The simplified Attack Control Bridle permits substantial changes in angle of attack (power/de-power) without any undesirable twists in kite geometry which results in a surprisingly crisp and responsive bar feel.
Additionally, the AC bridle allows you to fly the Rhino on 5 lines for maximum safety or 4 lines without losing any performance. Although de-power is not as instantaneous when the safety is engaged in 4 line mode, the AC bridle does allow the Rhino to flip onto it’s back and de-power much like a 5th element. This is more than the answer to the Cabrinha IDS System! In order to keep the Rhino as light as possible, more light rip-stop has been utilized in the canopy as well as our tested and well-proven Snakeskin along the trailing edge.

In short a kite for bigger riders - freeride, great windrange and lots of hangtime!

The Rhino can be ridden on 4 or 5 lines. Due to the improved attack control bridle the kite can be made pressure-less even in the 4 line setup. Complete depower in no time is attained only by the 5th element!

Massive Hangtime and Lift
- Extremely Powerful Low-End
- Best Upwind Performance of the Range
- Highest Stability
- Improved Attack Control Bridle
- Crisp Bar Feeling
- Sizes: 7 / 9 / 10 / 12 / 14 / 16

COLOUR CHOICES

order yours here- RHINO 09

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Looking for the perfect gift for your sweetie, brother, sister mum or dad.
Gower kiteriders is here ready to help you make this christmas a great one even if your wallet has shrunk a little

We have ‘gift vouchers’ offering all our courses and various gifts for the ideal kitesurfing gifts.
Why not purchase a Powerkite alongside a 1 day kitesurfing introduction course to help build kite skills before course commencement !
Powerkites are the perfect christmas gift for the extreme adrenaline driven individual. There are various sizes and models to choose from. A 2 metre kite will be fun in a moderate wind, A 3 metre kite will get the whole family warmed up and eager for more kiting experience.

Why not consider one of our Kite landboarding packages ideal for those who have flown a powerkite before or want to try something extreme and relatively easy to master. Click here for more details

The North 2008 Dealer trip turned up a few secrets - this board was kept close at hand by North kite designer Ralf Groesel.But while he was at lunch we took time to fire of a few snaps while his head was turned- North are obviously playing around with the possibility of a full carbon board - looks like a Jaime template….. exciting and no doubt expensive !!

We also caught a glimpse of a new Proto kite

looking similar to the new Rhino, Sky Solbach, Ken winner and Dirk Hanel were obviously having fun testing this proto against the Rebel 2009 while racing on the Race ltd board.

Ok , im not going to complain this summer has see some brilliiant kiting conditions here on the welsh coast. However these have all been predominantly in the pooring rain ! Although kiteboarding lessons still run when its raining it would be nice to think September had a little sunshine to make up for the lack of sun over the summer months.
Bring on the winter swells and wind but a Sunny september would not go a miss!

With a Good season (not summer!) of wind most of the Students of GKR are up and cruising around.
With beaches for different wind directions and Flat water riding conditions chosen for boardstarting days most of our customers are happy enough to buy equipment after their course.
We offer 1-2-1 coaching to help build customers confidence before they venture out alone, but with the Kiting commumity growing, a windy day in south wales is the perfect place to progress your kiteboarding skills.
Check out 2 happy customers Paul and Nigel below

North 2008 EVO, Never before has performance been so easy! Impressive light wind abilities, an enormous range, forgiving flying characteristics and easy bar feeling are just some of the unique features of the new North Evo.
The Evo’s precise steering response always delivers predictable and controlled jumps even if your take-off is not perfect. The innovative Bridge Profile geometry optimizes airflow and gets you up and planing in extremely light air even when the Evo is fully over-sheeted. This profile balances the load distribution around the leading edge which prevents the Evo from ever back-stalling and is the key to it’s acceleration in light wind. With its simple bridle configuration the Evo can be used with a four-line bar or with the 5th Element. In 4 Line mode the Evo is ideal for everyone who favors easy water relaunch and simple handling, while the 5th Element mode additionally stabilizes the kite for optimized performance, direct handling and the best safety. With it’s solid Dacron trailing edge and kevlar reinforcement, the Evo is rigidly constructed for maximum durability even in extreme conditions.
The kites most oftenly used by our instructors are the 9m/10m/12m North EVO . The 9m which has an awesome range and has a really nice turning speed is great for a first time buyer.
The 10 and 12m are slightly more grunty and consistent in their power development the 12 feels more like a 14m ‘C’ kite and is great in light winds.
The size range for the North EVO is 5,7,9,10,12,15 they can be used on a 4 line EVO bar or better still on a 5th Element bar for added safety and performance.

Gowerkiteriders EVO PKGs
Board choice DRAGON 136 or 145, 5th element bar, Pump, harness and wind meter ALL FOR :
9m kite PKG-£999
10m kite PKG-£1049
12M kite PKG-£1099