5th Annual KiteXPO May 19 -20, 2007 - Pismo Beach - California

KITEXPO 2007!

Brought to you by The Kiteboarder Magazine, Kiteforum.com & XtremeBigAir.com





With all the new bow/SLE/flat kites and other innovations in kiteboarding, you won’t want to miss KiteXpo 2007!



Come test all the latest 2007 gear FOR FREE at KiteXpo 2007 in Pismo Beach, California. Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Pismo Beach is a perfect venue for a testing event. Pismo offers a wide sandy beach and 8 miles of coastline; enough room for manufacturers to showcase their full 2007 line and plenty of space for you to test all the new stuff! Don’t miss this opportunity to meet directly with kiteboarding manufacturers and ride the newest equipment at one of California’s best and most consistent kiteboarding locations.

Kitexpo 2007 Pismo Beach, California
May 19-20, 2007

Testing Hours 11am – 5pm

*Testing is only open to intermediate plus level riders who can go upwind.

Lodging/RV/Camping Info:
www.classiccalifornia.com

We suggest you book your hotel or RV/campsite asap as May is the beginning of high season on the Central Coast……

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New Products to Be Unveiled and over $$$$ in Raffle Prizes!


We are excited to announce that a few new products will be unveiled for the first time at the event:

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WHO’S COMING

• Best
• Cabrinha
• Caution
• Flexifoil
• Kiterelease
• Liquid Force
• MBS Mountainboards
• Ocean Rodeo
• Ozone/Ground Industries
• Slingshot

Pending:
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RAFFLE
We have a ton of cool swag to raffle off from the manufacturers and accessory makers! Last year we gave away more than $6000 in prize!

Raffle tickets are $1 each. You must be present to win.

REQUIREMENTS FOR TESTING

Kitexpo is a free demo event open to intermediate level riders. You must be able to go upwind consistently and be able to do an ollie as a minimum to participate. Registration is from 10:30a until 3p daily and demo hours are from 11a until 5p daily.

You will first need to register under the Red Bull tent and sign a waiver. You will also need a driver’s license and credit card to complete your registration. You will be given a wrist band to show you have formally registered. To test the gear, you need to give the manufacturers either your driver’s license, passport or credit card. They will return your ID or card when you return the gear.
5th Annual KiteXPO May 19 -20, 2007
Pismo Beach - California
Click here to see pictures and story of KiteXPO 2006 : http://XtremeBigAir.com/KiteXPO2006/
Click here to see pictures and story of KiteXPO 2005 : http://XtremeBigAir.com/KiteXPO2005/
Click here to see pictures and story of KiteXPO 2004 : http://XtremeBigAir.com/KiteXPO2004/

Information for Exhibitors or Vendors of the KiteXPO 2007


Directions to the KiteXPO 2007 at Pismo Beach:
Click for Driving Direction to Park Avenue - KiteXPO


Traveling south on US Hwy 101 from San Francisco and the Bay Area:


Take Hind exit in Pismo Beach.
Turn RIGHT onto Hind Ave. - Left on Price St - Right on Ocean View Ave. Left on Cypress St. Right on Park Avenue to end.

Traveling North on US Hwy 101 from Santa Barbara and the Los Angeles - San Diego Area:


Take Price Street exit in Pismo Beach.
Left on Ocean View Avenue. Left on Cypress St - Right on Park Ave. to end.

The KiteXPO is on the beach at end of Park Avenue, Pismo Beach.


Pismo Beach's Hotels, Motels and RV booking and more:
http://www.classiccalifornia.com/lodging.htm
http://www.slocountyparks.com/activities/oceano.htm
http://www.groverchamber.com/camp.html
http://www.aircamp.com/
http://www.oceanodunes.com or 800.444.7275


Pismo Beach is half way between San Francisco (SFO) and Los Angeles (LAX), about 3 1/2 hours by car. You can flly into our small airport: San Luis Obispo (SBP). Pismo Beach is on an expansive stretch of peaceful coastline. Discover why this area is known as one of the best secrets of California. Enjoy endless hours of outdoor activities including kiteboarding, paragliding, surfing, kayaking, ATV, Horseback riding, hiking and mt. biking. Lush valleys that produce some of the finest vintages of wines and champagnes in the United States lie within a few minutes drive from Pismo Beach.

For lodging, RV and camping options check out http://www.classiccalifornia.com/lodging.htm. You can also camp on the beach, which is available on a first come, first serve basis. A limited amount of passes are available for camping.

We have obtained discounts on local hotels for the KiteXPO vendors and sponsors. You can book your accommodation with these hotels at the discounted price below. Be sure to mention discount code: XtremeBigAir-KiteXpo
Sand Castle Inn 800-822-6606 $189-Non View, $239-Pier View, $279-Ocean View
Beach Comber Inn 805-773-5505 $109-1 Bed, $129-2 Beds

Pismo Beach Hotel 805-773-4445 $89-Queen, $99-King
Sea Venture Resort 800-662-5545 $189-Spa Deluxe Room

For more economical accommodations, try Motel 6 or Rose Garden Inn (rooms start at $40 double occ.). They are less than 10 minutes away from the event site.


Please contact us if you need more information.
Kinsley Wong


PO BOX 3202
Shell Beach, CA 93448-3202
Email: Info@XtremeBigAir.com
http://XtremeBigAir.com/KiteXPO
Telephone: 805.773.9200

What is the average wind this time of year at Pismo? I've heard that this expo has had little wind for the past 3 years. I've looked around for almanac data on wind averages but couldn't find anything.

Steve