Gavin Spowart from
Cyclone Kiteboarding in Durban sent in these pictures of him and good mate Alwin van Breda, Paddle Boarding in Durban. Mike van Heerden took these pictures which are simply awesome.
Currently Stand Up Paddle Boarding is taking the world by storm, and in Durban the number of regular Paddle Boarders are on the increase. Spowy's factory have been real busy churning out Stand Up Paddle boards this season.
All Cyclone Kiteboarding's Stand Up Boards are built with an EPS Core Sandwiched Epoxy. They come with a PVC Fin Box and Leash Plug. The EPS blank is CNC shaped and then vacuumed with a Sphere- tex layer and 6 oz Glass so the boards are very Strong whilst keeping the weight Light.
Graphics & Colour Schemes are available as custom designs. The boards have a concave through the nose section for increased speed whilst riding and momentum whilst paddling and the tail section has a pronounced V for easy rail to rail turning.
In Durban the conditions are really great in the early morning with the NW offshore wind blowing. The waves have generally been small (2-4 feet).
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