dvnt Teamrider Rachel Cann wins NZ Nationals title
Congratulations to dvnt Teamrider Rachel Cann on taking a well deserved first place in the 2008 NZ Nationals. The lightwind conditions were very challenging with a high degree of fitness in order to be able to run back up the beach to perform tricks. And all this after practising on a 4m kite in well above 30 knots in Perth! Well done.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Email to dvnt
I took delivery of my new 2008 DVNT kiteboard with the "plug-in" graphics, a couple of weeks ago and I am totally thrilled with my new board.
I started kitesurfing with an expensive international brand name kiteboard and struggled in progressing as a learner to a half decent rider. Andy from Katapolt Kitesurfing loaned me his older 128 X 36.5 (board on the right) DVNT board and in just a few sessions I was able to carve up wind and generally spend more time on the board than in the water. In other words turn my frustrations into hours of fun on the water. A couple of weeks ago I received my new board from Ian at DVNT, a 2008 125 X 38 board. Within two session on the water I am now popping some great jumps.....and landing them. Showing off on the toeside rail and just having a ball. In Gisborne we have some big surf days and when the wind is from the south it can hit 3o knots pretty easy and quite often. This board just loves these conditions. Apart from Andy's great teaching, selecting the right size board for your weight/kitesurfing experience is very important. It can mean the difference between a great day on the water pushing your limits and learning new tricks or just getting more and more frustrated while those around you rip the surf up. If you are in the market for a new kiteboard, don't waste your time or money looking at all the different brands out there, just head straight to DVNT and ask for Ian!
I took delivery of my new 2008 DVNT kiteboard with the "plug-in" graphics, a couple of weeks ago and I am totally thrilled with my new board.
I started kitesurfing with an expensive international brand name kiteboard and struggled in progressing as a learner to a half decent rider. Andy from Katapolt Kitesurfing loaned me his older 128 X 36.5 (board on the right) DVNT board and in just a few sessions I was able to carve up wind and generally spend more time on the board than in the water. In other words turn my frustrations into hours of fun on the water. A couple of weeks ago I received my new board from Ian at DVNT, a 2008 125 X 38 board. Within two session on the water I am now popping some great jumps.....and landing them. Showing off on the toeside rail and just having a ball. In Gisborne we have some big surf days and when the wind is from the south it can hit 3o knots pretty easy and quite often. This board just loves these conditions. Apart from Andy's great teaching, selecting the right size board for your weight/kitesurfing experience is very important. It can mean the difference between a great day on the water pushing your limits and learning new tricks or just getting more and more frustrated while those around you rip the surf up. If you are in the market for a new kiteboard, don't waste your time or money looking at all the different brands out there, just head straight to DVNT and ask for Ian!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
We have had an increase of customers wanting custom kiteboards recently as well as our production shapes which is great.
We were thinking about this the other day. We think that dvnt kiteboards probably get more use than any other brand of kiteboard. If you measured average hours on the water for a dvnt kiteboard it would be way above any other board brand....? Sadly Mike Cann recently left one of his his teamrider kiteboard( 85kg+ rider board 132x42 ) at Woodmans Point in Perth, that he had been kiteloop abusing for almost 3 years. We have sorted him out with a replacement which he says he is stoked on (an o8 profile 132 x 42)
The recent stormriding sessions were super fun (a huge front with 40+ knot winds and a huge swell just passed over NZ for 4 or 5 days) with huge boosting and wave riding back on the map after a big summer surge in interest in freestyle (probably because it was simply too windy to unhook.)
We are also thinking of building the dvnt clothing brand with its own website etc as so many board riders like the brand but do not necessarily ride a dvnt kiteboard. Some of you may not know that the teamriders, although kiteboarding obsessed, are also talented surfers and snowboarders, also with a big interest in tow surfing and anything else related. Anyway let us know if you have any comment on this.
2 weeks extra daylight savings this year - oh yeah! Thanks NZ government.
NJOI
We were thinking about this the other day. We think that dvnt kiteboards probably get more use than any other brand of kiteboard. If you measured average hours on the water for a dvnt kiteboard it would be way above any other board brand....? Sadly Mike Cann recently left one of his his teamrider kiteboard( 85kg+ rider board 132x42 ) at Woodmans Point in Perth, that he had been kiteloop abusing for almost 3 years. We have sorted him out with a replacement which he says he is stoked on (an o8 profile 132 x 42)
The recent stormriding sessions were super fun (a huge front with 40+ knot winds and a huge swell just passed over NZ for 4 or 5 days) with huge boosting and wave riding back on the map after a big summer surge in interest in freestyle (probably because it was simply too windy to unhook.)
We are also thinking of building the dvnt clothing brand with its own website etc as so many board riders like the brand but do not necessarily ride a dvnt kiteboard. Some of you may not know that the teamriders, although kiteboarding obsessed, are also talented surfers and snowboarders, also with a big interest in tow surfing and anything else related. Anyway let us know if you have any comment on this.
2 weeks extra daylight savings this year - oh yeah! Thanks NZ government.
NJOI
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Buy New Zealand.
Buy New Zealand, formed by a government initiative to encourage New Zealanders to put more $$ back in to the NZ economy by buying New Zealand made, has asked dvnt kiteboarding to write an article about dvnt for their print and web media. We would like to say thanks for helping us out and be sure to check out their website. http://www.buynz.org.nz
We will put a link to the article when it is published. In the meantime you find New Zealand made stickers on all dvnt kiteboards.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Manufacturing underway for first batch of dvnt 08 freestyle kiteboards.
Yes, we have boards to sell at last. We put so much time and effort into making sure we produced the very best kiteboards possible for freestyle riding and we are sure you will agree it was worth it.
This is the only board we know of designed specifically with freestyle kiteboarding in mind, and it uses a new core that we have been secretly working on for some time that in combination with carbon gives it the sickest pop of any board we have ever ridden.
So whether you are busting out unhooked moves, or simply throwing down or learning hooked in moves, if you are looking to progress your freestyle riding, this board is designed to make your freestyle riding easier and better.
Yes, we have boards to sell at last. We put so much time and effort into making sure we produced the very best kiteboards possible for freestyle riding and we are sure you will agree it was worth it.
This is the only board we know of designed specifically with freestyle kiteboarding in mind, and it uses a new core that we have been secretly working on for some time that in combination with carbon gives it the sickest pop of any board we have ever ridden.
So whether you are busting out unhooked moves, or simply throwing down or learning hooked in moves, if you are looking to progress your freestyle riding, this board is designed to make your freestyle riding easier and better.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
New Boards
We have manufactured a few more of our new freestyle boards; however, still do not have any stock left over to sell. Hopefully soon. If you see one while out riding (gloss black and green fly graphic or RCA sounds graphic), be sure to ask to borrow it and take it for a spin. Designed specifically to meet the needs of the freestyle rider - we are real happy how completely stoked owners of this new model have been!
We have manufactured a few more of our new freestyle boards; however, still do not have any stock left over to sell. Hopefully soon. If you see one while out riding (gloss black and green fly graphic or RCA sounds graphic), be sure to ask to borrow it and take it for a spin. Designed specifically to meet the needs of the freestyle rider - we are real happy how completely stoked owners of this new model have been!
Canterbury (New Zealand) Championships 21/01/08
dvnt riders James Everett and Ian Collenette travelled down to the south island to take part in the Canterbury Championships in Christchurch last weekend that included riders from as far away as Nelson, Whangarei, Auckland and Dunedin. The event had probably the most perfect conditions a New Zealand kitesurfing competition has ever seen, with 18 knots and flat water for Saturdays Freestyle comp and 25-30 knots for Sundays wave (big surf) and hangtime comp.
Ian was stoked to get through to the semi final heat of the freestyle competition. This was a totally epic weekend of riding, and thanks go to our great hosts. If you get the chance check this event out next year for sure - it rocks.
dvnt riders James Everett and Ian Collenette travelled down to the south island to take part in the Canterbury Championships in Christchurch last weekend that included riders from as far away as Nelson, Whangarei, Auckland and Dunedin. The event had probably the most perfect conditions a New Zealand kitesurfing competition has ever seen, with 18 knots and flat water for Saturdays Freestyle comp and 25-30 knots for Sundays wave (big surf) and hangtime comp.
Ian was stoked to get through to the semi final heat of the freestyle competition. This was a totally epic weekend of riding, and thanks go to our great hosts. If you get the chance check this event out next year for sure - it rocks.
Saturday, January 12, 2008
We got this cool email from Brian Walters who had customized his dvnt board.
"I've been living in Florida for almost 6 months now. Over the last exams I was really itching for my trip to Puerto Rico and decided to ease the pain by doing up my DVNT board. I'm pretty stoked with how it turned out - see attached photo."
Friday, January 11, 2008
dvnt Freestyle board
Back from Perth - what awesome kitesurfing spot - go there!
The replacement for the 07 Quest freestyle board is still on the way. There are a few out in the wild now but we still have a very small(but very annoying) problem to overcome before we can go into making larger batches of these boards. Well we will keep you updated and hopefully it will get sorted asap because I know we have been messing some of you around about when they will be ready and for that we are very sorry.
Back from Perth - what awesome kitesurfing spot - go there!
The replacement for the 07 Quest freestyle board is still on the way. There are a few out in the wild now but we still have a very small(but very annoying) problem to overcome before we can go into making larger batches of these boards. Well we will keep you updated and hopefully it will get sorted asap because I know we have been messing some of you around about when they will be ready and for that we are very sorry.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Video section
Added a video on how to easily install dvnt footpads and footstraps. After watching this it will take you about half the time and a quarter of the stress.
See dvnt TV on dvnt website
Added a video on how to easily install dvnt footpads and footstraps. After watching this it will take you about half the time and a quarter of the stress.
See dvnt TV on dvnt website
Holiday
A huge thanks to everyone that supported us for 2007. It has been an all time good summer season in NZ so far for good wind.
We are on holiday until the 7th of January, where we will be taking a few of the new boards for a spin in Perth. There are also a few of the new boards knocking around in NZ right now. If you are lucky enough to see them ask if you can take them for a spin.
We have quite a few on back order so don't want to put info about them online until we have them ready to sell to anyone else reading about them.
If you already approached us about a new board - you are on the waiting list. Very sorry for taking longer than we thought for making boards available. It will all be well worth the wait judging from the absolutely awesome feedback so far.
A huge thanks to everyone that supported us for 2007. It has been an all time good summer season in NZ so far for good wind.
We are on holiday until the 7th of January, where we will be taking a few of the new boards for a spin in Perth. There are also a few of the new boards knocking around in NZ right now. If you are lucky enough to see them ask if you can take them for a spin.
We have quite a few on back order so don't want to put info about them online until we have them ready to sell to anyone else reading about them.
If you already approached us about a new board - you are on the waiting list. Very sorry for taking longer than we thought for making boards available. It will all be well worth the wait judging from the absolutely awesome feedback so far.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
It has been constant easterlies, what better time to test out the most recent prototypes. In fact the latest prototype IS GOING TO BE PRODUCTION after simply unbelievable feedback from the riders. Our latest tweak provided the final property towards our goal of producing not just good kiteboards, but the best kiteboards available.
Despite the wait, we are sure you will agree the wait is worthwhile when you take the 08 boards for a spin.
We will update when we have the first batch of 08 boards available, together with pricing etc. Not long now.
Zero compromise on quality.
Despite the wait, we are sure you will agree the wait is worthwhile when you take the 08 boards for a spin.
We will update when we have the first batch of 08 boards available, together with pricing etc. Not long now.
Zero compromise on quality.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Quick Update 3/12/07
08 accessories are ready. 08 boards ready to go within 2 weeks (If you want one best let us know as preorders almost cover the first batch available). The feedback from riders testing the latest prototype has been unbelievable. Comments such as I could drop a kite size with same sized board as I have now, and "I will take you to the cash machine now" make the development work worthwhile.
We are prototyping another board before we go ahead - such a small change; however, we don't just want a good board, we want the very best available. Zero Compromise on quality.
dvnt since 2001
08 accessories are ready. 08 boards ready to go within 2 weeks (If you want one best let us know as preorders almost cover the first batch available). The feedback from riders testing the latest prototype has been unbelievable. Comments such as I could drop a kite size with same sized board as I have now, and "I will take you to the cash machine now" make the development work worthwhile.
We are prototyping another board before we go ahead - such a small change; however, we don't just want a good board, we want the very best available. Zero Compromise on quality.
dvnt since 2001
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
No compromise on high quaity accessories
We have also been working on new footpads to compliment our very high quality footstraps. Basically we believe that it is worth investing in the highest quality, most comfortable and effective accessories possible. It really effects a riders confidence/enjoyment if a riders feet are flying out of their footstraps, or not comfortable. This pad and strap combination will not be beaten.
-Makes it easier than ever to bolt footstraps onto them - no sweaty forehead or stress
-Moulded footplates - for easy removal
-New more effective shape
-Arch support and toe grips that work very effectively
-Machine shaped with triple density foam (not moulded from one density of foam). Lower and medium density for comfort and higher density to soak up those hard landing as the layers above become compressed
-Uses double the volume of foam that many other footpads available use (for comfort,keeping your feet in the straps, and to soak up hard landing)
-Higher quality high friction (lower oil content once manufactured) EVA foam designed to stay very grippy when wet
Keep you eye out as these should be available in around 2 - 3 weeks time.
We have also been working on new footpads to compliment our very high quality footstraps. Basically we believe that it is worth investing in the highest quality, most comfortable and effective accessories possible. It really effects a riders confidence/enjoyment if a riders feet are flying out of their footstraps, or not comfortable. This pad and strap combination will not be beaten.
-Makes it easier than ever to bolt footstraps onto them - no sweaty forehead or stress
-Moulded footplates - for easy removal
-New more effective shape
-Arch support and toe grips that work very effectively
-Machine shaped with triple density foam (not moulded from one density of foam). Lower and medium density for comfort and higher density to soak up those hard landing as the layers above become compressed
-Uses double the volume of foam that many other footpads available use (for comfort,keeping your feet in the straps, and to soak up hard landing)
-Higher quality high friction (lower oil content once manufactured) EVA foam designed to stay very grippy when wet
Keep you eye out as these should be available in around 2 - 3 weeks time.
08 Boards
What can we say? Well we don't really want to say very much until we are ready with our new products to sell. What we can say is that we have been working hard prototyping some new ideas and doing minor adjustments to our proven board features. End of November is the target right now. It was going to be sooner but we had some new discoveries we want to do more work on.
What can we say? Well we don't really want to say very much until we are ready with our new products to sell. What we can say is that we have been working hard prototyping some new ideas and doing minor adjustments to our proven board features. End of November is the target right now. It was going to be sooner but we had some new discoveries we want to do more work on.
We are making one off custom boards right now - Just text us if you are interested
So as you probably read there are no more 07 boards left, we sold all we manufactured for the season.
Right now we are making one off customs for those that know what kind of board they like, or want help choosing. eg heavy or light rider, ANY graphics, all around board, wake, light wind, high wind, freestyle, wave, chop,, riding fast - whatever.. we can shape a board you will love with our 5 years experience in shaping a great variety of boards for different riders. You simply won't find a dvnt rider that does not love their board, and as for durability, it is no surprise to see 4 year old dvnt kiteboards still going strong and looking way ahead of their time.
Over the last 5 years we have built a reputation for building great kiteboards that last. The large percentage of dvnt customers have been experienced riders who know exactly what they want in a board/ how it should ride. This has given us the experience to produce a great board for any rider.
So as you probably read there are no more 07 boards left, we sold all we manufactured for the season.
Right now we are making one off customs for those that know what kind of board they like, or want help choosing. eg heavy or light rider, ANY graphics, all around board, wake, light wind, high wind, freestyle, wave, chop,, riding fast - whatever.. we can shape a board you will love with our 5 years experience in shaping a great variety of boards for different riders. You simply won't find a dvnt rider that does not love their board, and as for durability, it is no surprise to see 4 year old dvnt kiteboards still going strong and looking way ahead of their time.
Over the last 5 years we have built a reputation for building great kiteboards that last. The large percentage of dvnt customers have been experienced riders who know exactly what they want in a board/ how it should ride. This has given us the experience to produce a great board for any rider.
Lost and found
So a dvnt kiteboard gets away from its owner in the Manukau and is found on Piha beach and returned to its owner. Then it is lost again and this time found up the Waikato river and once again returned. Well there is a good reason to put your phone number on your board right now as it seems the finders first though may not be to put it on trademe - but hey that is another way to get your board back when you spot it on trademe - its been done - you just have to be a bit clever how you do it.
Ever had a non kiter walk off with your pump? I asked where he got it from - he found it on the beach - no hope huh... What next - "I found a kite on the beach"
So a dvnt kiteboard gets away from its owner in the Manukau and is found on Piha beach and returned to its owner. Then it is lost again and this time found up the Waikato river and once again returned. Well there is a good reason to put your phone number on your board right now as it seems the finders first though may not be to put it on trademe - but hey that is another way to get your board back when you spot it on trademe - its been done - you just have to be a bit clever how you do it.
Ever had a non kiter walk off with your pump? I asked where he got it from - he found it on the beach - no hope huh... What next - "I found a kite on the beach"
Friday, June 08, 2007
Thankyou for your feedback
Thanks to everyone that has offered us feedback about our 2007 boards. The response has shown us that our efforts in 2007 to improve our boards even further met expectations.
We continue to focus on producing the best freestyle kiteboards available, and feedback from the riders is an essential part of achieving this.
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