La Ventana 2012 Kite Expo

I've been on Maui for almost eight months now and figured it was time to take a break form the everyday work life. So I packed my bags and met up with the Live2Kite crew down in Baja for a week. Every year the crew goes down for the La Ventana Classic. There was a lot going on at the 2012 Kite Expo this year and all for a good cause. I had a great time but must admit I did miss my DeeDee back in Maui. She did score a couple days of 5m wind at our old stomping grounds while I was down in Baja. Thanks to the Koff's I had an awesome little spot to rest my head right on the beach for the week that I was there. Baja was great but I think my place for now is still on Maui. Here are some photos to show you what you missed out on if you didn't make it to the 2012 La Ventana Kite Expo this year. Yeah it only blew 2 of the 4 days but that's better than nothing.

I just picked up a set of Religion MKll's, its their all new wave kite. They're bullet proof, just what I need for Maui.

The Vision's are still a big part of my quiver but these new Regilions are going to take it to the next level in the waves. The thing just feels solid.

I got to check out the new Underground surfboards.

Love the new Kipuna it comes in a 5'4", 5'8" or 6'2"

Me trying out all the badass twin tips

Evan the sharp shooter

The boys were representing hard

New boards are SICK

Here's one of our international riders for RRD, Julien Kerneur. He's one of the leading racers in Europe and come to find out he's one hell of a big air guy too. While in Mexico he scored 1st place in the big air event at Lord of the Wind Showdown t hen came up to the La Ventana Classic and scored 3rd in the big air event. Check him out; Julien Kerneur

Julien throws down

The new Addiction

The RRD race board is one of the top production boards for racing, not to many racers riding production boards, but Julien did for all his races, pretty amazing.

Damien Leroy took advantage of the light wind to show off his race skills, dude kills it on a race board. Not a white cap in the bay and Damien's still flying.

Damien Leroy

My buddy Joey Pasquali also kills it on a race board but when the wind drops to zero there's only one way to get back to shore. At least he had a beer for the paddle in.

SUP when the wind dies

The RRD tent was busy demoing out kites when the wind was up. I know everybody likes riding the gear they're familiar with but its good to test out other kites back to back to see what you really like. The best piece of advice I can tell someone is take advantage of these demos. You never know what you'll come across.

Another beautiful day in the bay of La Ventana. As the wind comes to an end, get ready for some of the best sunsets and sunrises you'll ever see.

All and all the expo raised 23,500$ for the local schools and community even after the local Government stepped in to take their cut.

La Ventana in one of my all time favor places to be, not only is it an great kite spot but its just an awesome place to be. From the beautiful scenery down to the friendly locals.