The 10th annual 2012 Pismo Kite Expo went off this year, we couldn't of asked for better conditions. This is probably the 5th or 6th time I've shown up to this event. With DeeDee and I living in Maui it wasn't going to stop us from showing up again this year. So we dug up our wet suites and packed our bags for a fun filled weekend that was one to remember. This event is one of the biggest events in the US that shows off all the latest gear for the upcoming season. Those companies that couldn't make it only hurt themselves by not showing up. The Expo was also a fundraiser for Kinsley ThomasWong a fellow kite boarder and friend of mine that was injured a few years back. Click on the link to check out his progress. What a great event it turned out to be. If you missed it, you missed out!!!!
Even the Santa Maria Times came out to cover the event
It was around this time last year I made the switch from Wainman Hawaii to RRD, and what a great year it's been. I have 4 different model kites for all conditions, plenty of sizes to chose from, all sorts of killer boards and the best customer support I've ever had with a kite company. Thanks again Live2Kite for all the support you provide for me out here in Maui.
Thanks for the Photo Todd Case
Susi and I heading out for the big ones
Paul Lang caught me going out
Thanks for the photos Paul
Mr. Lang doing what he does, and I must say he does great work check him out.
The sun was shining and wind was blowing. Perfect!!!!
Thank god Red Bull was there for the entire event
I think we all had a few too many of these...
The chicks were loving the Mystic tent,
just about any size, color and model to check out
Susi and Peter
RRD SUP's and Surf's up for grabs
Evan pulled a slick one this year and showed up with all strapless surfboards
UnderGround POHUTU 5'10" come in a quad fin set up
RRD's 6'1" Maquina
The RRD Surfs are looking sick
Live2Kite's West Coast Crew representing
This was honestly the most wanted board of the Expo.
The RRD "Style"
Jeff our So Cal guy taking it for a ride
Nothing but great reviews on this thing
My buddy David Lector trying out the RRD gear
Slawek Krauze
Slawek & Yuri
Look it's actually WINDY
Live2Kite had so much gear out no wonder they are the leading shop on the West Coast
With such great help by Gerrit and the rest of the Live2Kite crew everyone got to demo out gear
TJ, owner of Pure Water Sports
The last day of the event the waves flattened out a bit but still super fun
Evan on the UnderGround 5'8" KIPUNA
So many different kites to try. I can't say enough good things about this event. Thanks to Marina Chang and all the people from the Kiteboarder Magazine for making this event possible.
I counted over 100 kiters out at one point.
Everyone was out loving the killer conditions Pismo had to offer this year
Bruce with UnderWave
Todd Case has been a usual at the Pismo event.
Paul Lang getting some riding time in
I absolutely love Pismo and think it's one of the most beautiful beaches in California. So glad I made it. Thanks again to Evan at Live2Kite
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