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Founder of d3o takes extended sabbatical

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:25:29 +0000

Richard Palmer, founder of d3o, the impact protection technology company, takes an extended sabbatical to go travelling and adventuring.
Palmer: “It has been a long journey, full of excitement as well as a huge amount of work; I feel I have worked 20 years in the last 5! I have created a great brand and solid foundation and I am confident our new CEO, Stuart Sawyer, will continue to build a successful business from it.”
“I relish the chance to recharge my batteries and see some of the world for pleasure rather that business!” Palmer continues, “There have been many thrills & spills along the way, I have had a lot of fun and built a fantastic team who will carry the company on into a bright future.”
Stuart Sawyer: “I have worked closely with Richard over the last 18 months, 6 months as CEO. Richard has done an incredible job to bring the technology from concept to market and build such a strong brand. Having travelled myself with my family a few years ago, I know Richard will benefit greatly from such a well deserved break.”
Palmer retains his shareholding and continues to be involved with the company as a director and member of the Board.
The company wishes Richard well and thanks him for all the energy and sacrifices he has made to get d3o to where it is today.

About:
d3oTM is a patented technology combining enhanced chemistry, engineering and design to produce an intelligent shock absorption system. d3o flows freely when moved slowly, but on shock, locks together to absorb energy before instantly retuning to its flexible state.

SportechBlog on your iPhone now !

admin — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:15:06 +0000

Since today you will be able to read at the Sport Technologies news directly form your Apple iPhone using a styling optimized interface ! Indeed Sportechblog is now available as an iPhone application-style theme, complete with ajax loading articles and effects, when viewed from an iPhone, iPod touch, Android or BlackBerry touch mobile device.

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Randas freestyle

admin — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 07:00:43 +0000

Complimentary to the freeride foil kite Luis, JN enters the freestyle and hang glider scene with RANDAS. The Randas marks the counterpart to the tube kite handling at snow grounds.

The huge lift and hangtime potential, the tight and dynamic turnings and the stable, dynamically flying performance sets new standards at hard grounds.

Due to the incredible punch and dynamically, stable flying performance the Randas will enable you to boost the freestyle moves on snow, which you’ve learned during your summer sessions.

Although the Randas is a true-blue freestyle kite, freeriders will also get their money’s worth. Convince yourself and feel the unrivalled foil, Randas.

Rudy Project GENETYK: Eyewear with Sports DNA

admin — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:37:44 +0000

A question of genes and genetics. A question of Rudy Project’s creative genius in support of the sports world. Genetyk is Rudy Project eyewear that brings with it the results of 25 years of ceaseless research in the optical field with the aim of protecting the eyes from sunlight and atmospheric agents, assisting in concentration during sports performances. A racy design, shield lenses and avant-garde technology are the winning features of this eyewear, born for competition, ready to reach the most coveted podiums. Tested at the last Tour de France, Genetyk has already conquered the polka dot jersey alongside champion Franco Pellizzotti.
With a multisport soul, Genetyk is available with a wide range of technologically advanced lenses that athletes can choose from based on their needs. The unbreakable ImpactX Photocromic Clear lenses standout with a huge range of chromatic variation, making them perfect for all of those sports that require many hours of competition, such as cycling. Also striking are the Polar3FX, which eliminate glare and are thus ideal for biking, and the Golf100, designed to improve perception on the green. All the lenses are easily interchangeable thanks to the patented Quick Change system.

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JN Summer Products

costaf — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 07:00:08 +0000

KITES

Kites arrived at the office – everything on stock
Check this out: we received all sizes of Prima Donna 3 and Mr.F as well as both serial boards Chitchat and leanders Pro Model – Circus. Now the holiday can begin!!
JN @www: Also this week we have some new links for you, to follow our riders on their competitions, get informed about new test equipment and check out some new videos.

www.massivemoves.com/de/reportage/mix/109113823/kite-weblog_wieso_nur
PKRA Contest Fuerteventura. Rider Michael Schitzhofer reports about his experience and his 9th place, stay tuned about his success at the Kitesurfworldcup as well – (German)

http://issuu.com/rstalfoort/docs/kitemag-juli-2009/36
The dutch online Mag tested the first JN kite: Mr. F 6m² – more to come soon– (Dutch)

www.arrepio.com/media/kpwt2009/sylt/sylt_web_tv.mov
KPWT, Kite world Cup sylt. JN-team rider: Hannah whiteley from the UK gets the third place in her first international Freestyle competition – (english)

MR. FANTASTIC SCHOOL

As the Mr.F is perfect for learning and controlling the kite itself, we have a special offer for schools.
The “one fits all kite” is specially developed for kiters searching for a

shape with a wide wind range, which is suitable for all conditions and stages of rider skills.
A kite, which offers the rookies a lot of depower, easy going upwind, easy relaunch and a reliable safety, a kite which provides the advanced with fast, dynamic flying and steering speed as well as a kite that satisfies everyone with nice, constant lift, extended hangtime and a huge wind range.
The Mr.F school comes with a lighter bag, pump, repair kit and with the high end switchcraft 2.

FIRST GLIMPSE OF 2010 BOARD

Serial boards Chit Chat and leander Pro Model have attracted so much attention that their bigger brother bouddok will soon be available on the market.
It‘s flat rocker and the slightly concave outline make for early planning and fast upwind kiting when the summer thermic wind are rather light. it is extremely light and manoeuvrable, so that some pros even use it to compete in international heats with this board.
Wood core laminated with fibre glass and sophisticated application of carbon fibres according to the desired flex characteristics of the respective area are realized in proven european prodution.
Stay tuned for new waveboards besides this light wind weapon, to be equipped for light seabreeze sessions . JN boards rock in all conditions!