http://www.tropical-paradise.net Tropical paradise. Everything you need to see and know about water sports and vacations in the Caribbean and also all over the world. All about Kitesurfing, windsurf, scuba diving, catamaran trip around the islands, amazing beaches, views... and more... Because with Tropical Paradise - The world is a small place. en-us Tropical Paradise Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:50:32 GMT Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:50:32 GMT tropical-paradise.net http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-kites-technology.html cabrinha kites technology. The Intelligent Depower System (IDS) provides an amazing level of control with minimum rider effort and input. IDS is a simplified bridle and control system exclusive to Cabrinha. IDS produces virtually no bar pressure while delivering precise control of the steering and power of your kite.IDS is so intuitive that it seamlessly provides 2 stages of depower. Interactive Depower on Demand while riding, and an Absolute Depower method to land your kite. Absolute Depower functions similar to a 5th line system, but without the complexity of the unnecessary 5th line. Our IDS equipped kites use only 4 lines for a simple, uncluttered method of control and security. Additionally, the IDS bridle maintains all of the instant relaunch functionality the Cabrinha kites are famous for. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:50:32 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-sprint-technology.html Cabrinha Sprint Technology. inflation system is a simple to use feature to quickly inflate your kite to an even pressure. The Sprint system uses a single inflation point to connect your high volume, two way Cabrinha pump. As you pump your kite with air, all struts and your leading edge inflate quickly and simultaneously to the desired pressure. The supplied leash pump and threaded valve connection keeps your kite under control even when pumping up directly in the wind. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:06:22 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-sync-backless-binding.html cabrinha sync backless binding. The Sync Backless Binding of cabrinha is an entirely new approach to creating a positive connection between rider and board. The Sync connection is so advanced that it transcends the traditional footstrap category and enters the binding realm. Stopping short of a full binding, the Sync delivers the type of support youd expect from a binding with the ease of use of a footstrap. The Sync is a fully integrated, featherweight binding and footpad. The Sync binding delivers support over a greater part of the top and sides of your foot than a traditional footstrap. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 23:51:10 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/tropical-paradise-privacy.html Tropical Paradise Privacy. Cabrinha Search Page What Are You Looking For? Cabrinha search page is here to help you find what you are looking for in Tropical Paradise Cabrinha shop. Enter the product or service your are looking for in the search box right here below. Cabrinha Equipment company is a kitesurfing company from the bottom up. Inspired and driven by Maui based waterman, Pete Cabrinha, the company is a leading manufacturer of performance kiteboarding equipment: producing everything from kites to boards to accessories. Drawing on experiences from our long involvement in the sport Cabrinha offers complete kiteboarding solutions based on performance, design, secure, and value. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:47:09 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/bow-kite-advantages.html Bow Kite Advantages.Its often overwhelming to navigate the many different types of kites offered today. There are Bow kites, classic C kites and a host of Hybrid shapes. Since most kites today are comprised of slightly different outlines and a cascading bridle to support the leading edge its often difficult to tell each of them apart. Here is a quick overview of what makes a bow kite not only different, but superior in performance, efficiency and relaunch. Read on and see why the Cabrinha bow kites are light years ahead of the competition. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:22:25 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-sprint-test.html cabrinha board charts. Best Suited For: Wave Riding / Surfing Carving Turns /Cut Backs Light Wind Choppy Conditions Wed, 20 Aug 2008 21:14:24 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-arc-progression.html Cabrinha arc progression technology details: Dynamic Arc progression which reduces the flatness of the arc as the kite sizes get smaller. The larger sized kites have the flattest arcs and highest aspect ratios for light wind efficiency and a wider wind range. The smaller kites have a more conservative arc and lower aspect ratios for control and handling in stronger winds. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:43:04 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/intelligent-depower-system.html Intelligent Depower System. The Intelligent Depower System (IDS) provides an amazing level of control with minimum rider effort and input. IDS is a simplified bridle and control system exclusive to Cabrinha. IDS produces virtually no bar pressure while delivering precise control of the steering and power of your kite.IDS is so intuitive that it seamlessly provides 2 stages of depower. Interactive Depower on Demand while riding, and an Absolute Depower method to land your kite. Absolute Depower functions similar to a 5th line system, but without the complexity of the unnecessary 5th line. Our IDS equipped kites use only 4 lines for a simple, uncluttered method of control and security. Additionally, the IDS bridle maintains all of the instant relaunch functionality the Cabrinha kites are famous for. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:00:57 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-charts.html Cabrinha charts and guides will direct you to what you need. They will give you all the information about the boards and kites, the bars control systems, where you can see the Cabrinha control system compatibility chart, the new kite technology and also the wind range chart, where you can compare the kites activity on different ranges of wind. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:50:28 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-board-chart.html cabrinha board chart. Best Suited For: Wave Riding / Surfing Carving Turns /Cut Backs Light Wind Choppy Conditions Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:40:26 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/2008-olympics.html 2008 olympics. After a disappointing run for Israel in the Beijing Olympics, windsurfer Shahar Tzuberi finally gave Israelis a reason to cheer. Tzuberi won the bronze medal at Wednesday's Neil Pryde finals, Israel's first medal at the 2008 games, after arriving in second place in the final race.New Zealander Tom Ashley took the gold, and Frenchman Julien Bontemps won the silver medal.Tzuberi entered the decisive contest in fourth place overall, with 54 points. This meant that he had to finish at least four places ahead of Ashley or the UK's Nick Dempsey. Dempsey ended up finishing seventh, five places after the Israeli windsurfer. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:12:07 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/western-australia-safety-bay-wa-surf-pty-ltd-894.html Having a great location and conditions makes all the difference to your Kitesurfing experience, especially during the learning phase. Here at WA Surf Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:59:37 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabarete-dominican-republic-laurel-eastman-kiteboarding-lek-677.html Laurel Eastman Kiteboarding - A Best Kiteboarding School and Test Center Contact: Laurel, Shay, or Jason Phone: 809-571-0564 Email: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:56:10 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/mauritius-cap-malheureux-simdbad-ltd-362.html Welcome to the KUXVILLE! Kuxville is situated on the sunny northern side of the island. This makes for good swimming and sunbathing throughout the Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:48:24 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/bagasbas-beach-daet-mikes-kites-905.html We are an IKO certified kiteboarding school and rental center operating in and around Bagasbas, Camarines Norte, Philippines. Bagasbas is primarily a Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:50:34 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-boards-components.html Cabrinha Boards Components below: See the boards components and boards descriptions, where are they best suited for use and on what wind conditions are best recommended for each one of them.You will also find information about the Sync Backless Binding, about the most comfortable surfing footstrap from Cabrinha, about Cabrinha wake fins abd about the Surf Fins of the S-quad surf board. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:05:53 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-surf.html cabrinha surf. Cabrinha has developed a set of surf fins to harness the power of the S-quad surf board. The 4 fins allow the rail to hold when you need it and let it bust loose on demand. Two 100MM lead fins and two 83MM rear fins round out the back.Cabrinha wake fins are precision foiled for high speed and control. Our thin foils have been proven to give you the right amount of bite without excess drag. Fins are constructed of fiberglass plate for added durability and a solid grip on the mounting screw threads. Fits all Cabrinha boards. All sizes of fins come in a pack of 4 fins with 8 screws. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:50:38 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/sync-backless-binding.html sync backless binding. The Sync Backless Binding of cabrinha is an entirely new approach to creating a positive connection between rider and board. The Sync connection is so advanced that it transcends the traditional footstrap category and enters the binding realm. Stopping short of a full binding, the Sync delivers the type of support youd expect from a binding with the ease of use of a footstrap. The Sync is a fully integrated, featherweight binding and footpad. The Sync binding delivers support over a greater part of the top and sides of your foot than a traditional footstrap. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:01:42 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-board-charts.html cabrinha board charts. Best Suited For: Wave Riding / Surfing Carving Turns /Cut Backs Light Wind Choppy Conditions Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:24:08 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-technology-durability.html cabrinha technology durability. This season we take durability head-on with the addition of transitional strut panel materials and reinforced LE closing seams. We have reinforced the high load areas of our kites with a transitionally weighted material. This well-placed material acts as a buffer zone between the rigid strut areas and the canopy. The entire canopy of all kites are flat seamed and taped prior to sewing. This is 20 stronger than the free hand sewn method of a top stitch. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:48:11 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/Cabrinha-imperial-board.html cabrinha imperial board. Tropical Paradise Cabrinha Kites" Special Offer on all 2008 models listed below! It's your chance to save and enjoy all the benefits of a power packed Cabrinha Bow kite.Our goal is to get you the best kitesurfing equipment at the best prices and shipped right to your door with no hassle! Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:15:33 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/Cabrinha-prodigy-board.html cabrinha prodigy board. Everyone from pros to bros sing the praises of a wood core board. Wood cores provide a dampening through choppy waters to deliver a smooth ride. The Prodigy, with its Pauwolina wood core is an All Round Freeride performer. When it comes to multi styles of riding the Prodigy is up for the task. The new Prodigy has been updated with a new wider outline.The Prodigy comes standard with our new Sync Backless Bindings. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 23:05:31 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/Cabrinha-plasma-board.html Cabrinha Plasma board is our new, dedicated light wind board design. The design brief was centered on making a board that would be ridden in the threshold conditions of 10-12 knots. We not only wanted a board which would plane quickly but would deliver a high level of performance suited for light wind riding. The result is a lightweight twin tip design with a wider, parallel outline and off center 3-D section and foot positioning. The PVC core Plasma has excellent tracking abilities and knack for getting a rider upwind in marginal conditions.The Plasma comes standard with the new Sync Backless Binding. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:53:30 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-boards-products.html Cabrinha boards products Cabrinha boards products below: See the variety of the new Cabrinha boards, along with the boards components and boards descriptions, where are they best suited for use and on what wind conditions are best recommended for each one of them.You will also find information about the Sync Backless Binding, about the most comfortable surfing footstrap from Cabrinha, about Cabrinha wake fins abd about the Surf Fins of the S-quad surf board. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:34:13 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/shahar-tzuberi-windsurf.html Shahar Tzuberi windsurf.Shahar Tzuberi Windsurf Israel competitor keeps Israel's gold medal hopes afloat. The widsurfer dropped two places to third in the Olympic windsurfing competition in Beijing on Sunday morning. Tzuberi ended the sixth race in sixth place, but then finished a disastrous 19th in the seventh race, and for the first time since the start of the competition, dropped from the gold medal spot. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:04:01 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-powerdrive-121.html Cabrinha Powerdrive 121. No Bar Pressure From the moment you put your hands on our Powerdrive 121 control system you'll ask yourself Where is the bar pressure. Thats because the Powerdrive 121 control system without pulleys delivers absolute control over the power of your kite without the increase in pressure caused by pulleys. But don't let the lack of bar pressure fool you. The Powerdrive 121 is 100 compatible with Override 2 resulting is the kind of security you'd expect from a Cabrinha product. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:58:53 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-powerdrive-2n1.html Cabrinha Powerdrive 2N1.Lets face it, power is nothing without control. The top of the line Powerdrive 2N1 control system is a 2:1 pulley system that increases the effects of your steering and depowering input. For the amount of distance you move the control system you effectively double the reaction on the kite. This creates precision control and puts you in charge of your kite at all times.The Powerdrive 2N1 control system comes standard with our Override 2 stopper unit. In addition to its hands free spinning feature, the Override 2 stopper integrates our bungeed power adjusters. The easy to use power adjusters puts the trim of your kite easily within reach. This often imitated but never duplicated feature keeps your entire control system simple, streamlined and free of clutter. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:36:37 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/greece-pounda-parikia-paros-island-paros-kiteboarding-center-210.html Welcome to the official IKO center, a shallow-watered shoreline with a sandy bottom, ideal side shore wind conditions, and a long sandy beach offer Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:19:22 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-powerdrive-2n1-s.html Cabrinha Powerdrive 2N1 S.The 2N1 S control system quickly converts from the 2:1 pulley mode to the 1:1 non pulley mode. When in 2:1 mode the pulley system increases the effects of your steering and depowering input.For the amount of distance you move the control system you effectively double the reaction on the kite. This creates precision control and puts you in charge of the kite at all times. When in 1:1 mode the bar pressure is virtually non existent and the steering is incredibly light. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 16:01:37 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-control-system-ids.html cabrinha control system ids. The Powerdrive IDS is equipped to take advantage of our new Intelligent Depower System features. With Powerdrive IDS you now have complete control of your kite whether it is flying powered up, or resting completely depowered on the water or land.* New Streamlined Design.* Below the Bar IDS activation* Soft EVA Bar Ends* Lower Pivot Point* No Pulleys* Left / Right designation* 22 meter line set Sun, 17 Aug 2008 15:30:25 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-control-systems.html cabrinha control systems Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:06:16 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-kites-products.html cabrinha kites products. Cabrinha kites products page is here to direct you to what you need and to give you all the information you would need about the kites, the bars control systems, where you can see the Cabrinha control system compatibility chart, the new kite technology and also the wind range chart, where you can compare the kites activity on different ranges of wind. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:48:49 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/canada-shippagan-club-wind-and-kite-864.html Club Wind & Kite is a recreational business that mainly organizes kite surf initiation as well as improvement clinics, both with complete supervision. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:44:34 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/Cabrinha-search.html Cabrinha Equipment company is a kitesurfing company from the bottom up. Inspired and driven by Maui based waterman, Pete Cabrinha, the company is a leading manufacturer of performance kiteboarding equipment: producing everything from kites to boards to accessories. Drawing on experiences from our long involvement in the sport Cabrinha offers complete kiteboarding solutions based on performance, design, secure, and value. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:59:38 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/cabrinha-equipment.html Cabrinha Equipment company is a kitesurfing company from the bottom up. Inspired and driven by Maui based waterman, Pete Cabrinha, the company is a leading manufacturer of performance kiteboarding equipment: producing everything from kites to boards to accessories. Drawing on experiences from our long involvement in the sport Cabrinha offers complete kiteboarding solutions based on performance, design, secure, and value. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:49:15 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/tropical-paradise-warranty.html Tropical Paradise Warranty. Tropical Paradise Cabrinha Kitesurfing warrants that this product, when it is purchased, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase by the original retail customer. This warranty is solely for the benefit of the original retail purchaser and may not be assigned. For retail customer Limited Warranty claims, proof of purchase from Tropical-Paradise.net Cabrinha online shop is required. If the date of purchase cannot be established, Cabrinha Kitesurfing will make a determination based upon on the last production year of the particular model, or on the condition of the equipment claimed. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:03:31 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/tropical-paradise-disclaimer.html Tropical Paradise Disclaimer. Although the information and recommendations at this Tropical Paradise site are presented in good faith to be correct, Tropical Paradise makes no representations or warranties as to the complete accuracy of the information. Any information is supplied upon the condition that the person receiving it will make their own determination as to its accuracy and its suitability for their purposes prior to its use. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:47:46 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/sxm-challenge-2008.html SXM Challenge 2008. Tropical Paradise and Wind-Adventures welcome the best kitesurfers and windsurfers of the Caribbean and of the world, who will compete with local riders for the 6th edition of the SXM Challenge. This five years experience has made this event one of the most famous and trendy of the Caribbean. Each year since 2001, local actors and partners join together to make this event be successful and remain unique in the Caribbean. The SXM Challenge is unique first, because it gathers windsurfers and kitesurfers in a sportive and friendly atmosphere. It is also unique because it mixes professionals and amateurs, men and women, juniors and seniors in the same competition, in a cool atmosphere. The SXM Challenge is unique again considering that it adds festivities to the competition : activities on the beach, lively dinners and friendly parties follow one another during these three days thanks to the support of our partners. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:36:20 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/2008-olympics-diving-schedule.html 2008 olympics diving schedule. Watch and follow up the 2008 Summer diving Olympics from Beijing China. schedule for the diving part of the beijing competitions 2008.The following events will be contested by both men and women in Beijing:* 3m Springboard Synchronized* 10m Platform Synchronized* 3m Springboard * 10m Platform Individual events will consist of preliminaries, semifinals and finals. The order of divers in the preliminary round will be determined by computerized random selection, during the Technical Meeting. The 18 divers with the highest scores in the preliminaries will proceed to the semifinals.The semifinal shall consist of the top 18 ranked divers from the preliminary competition and the final shall consist of the top 12 ranked divers from the semifinal Tue, 12 Aug 2008 17:25:56 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/2008-summer-olympics.html 2008 summer olympics. Watch and follow up the 2008 Summer Olympics from Beijing China. schedule for the sailing part of the beijing competitions 2008. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:36:15 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/shahar-tzuberi.html Shahar Tzuberi.Israel's overall leader Shahar Zubari celebrates while crossing the finish line during race one of the RS-X Men class sailing competition of the 2008 Beijing Olympics in Qingdao, about 720 kilometers southeast of Beijing, Monday, Aug. 11, 2008. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:52:13 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/index-FR.html Vacation in Tropical paradise, friendly and peaceful Anguilla. Anguilla beaches are the best in the Caribbean. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:24:14 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/west-oz-kiteboarding-perth-western-australia-582.html West Oz Kiteboarding have been teaching since 2000 and update their gear each season to give you the best lesson experience on the best gear possible. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:32:09 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/morocco-essaouira-moulay-bouj-windsurf-adventure.html Morocco, Essaouira, Moulay, Bouj Windsurf Adventure Boujmaa Guilloul guilloul@gmail.com +21262495651 Windsurf equipment rental, confirmed level, in Mon, 11 Aug 2008 00:02:57 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/laird-hamilton.html laird hamilton. Laird Hamilton was born in San Francisco on March 2, 1964, in an experimental bathysphere designed to ease the mother's labor. Laird and his mother, Joann Zyirek Zerfas, moved to Hawaii when he was still an infant, after the departure of his Greek birth father, L.G. Zerfas, before his first birthday. Even as a child Laird showed an unquenchable thirst for adrenaline; footage has been released of him jumping off a sixty foot cliff into deep water at just 7 years old. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:58:34 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/laird-hamilton-part-2.html laird hamilton part 2. Laird Hamilton was born in San Francisco on March 2, 1964, in an experimental bathysphere designed to ease the mother's labor. Laird and his mother, Joann Zyirek Zerfas, moved to Hawaii when he was still an infant, after the departure of his Greek birth father, L.G. Zerfas, before his first birthday. Even as a child Laird showed an unquenchable thirst for adrenaline; footage has been released of him jumping off a sixty foot cliff into deep water at just 7 years old. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:58:31 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/aaron-hadlow-kiteboarding.html aaron hadlow kiteboarding. Aaron Hadlow Kiteboarding World Champion. After another good winter of wind, together with my parents, I decided that I would give the 2003 PKRA world tour a go. In the first event I finished 9th, I had a few more 9th places, some 5th and I managed to podium in 3rd position to finish off the year in Brazil. I took an overall 6th place for the season - that was amazing! I was so pleased to be in that position, I mean, had only turned 14 just before the last event! in a Special Interview for Tropical Paradise. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:58:29 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/lets-go-fly-a-kite.html lets go fly a kite. Thanks for visiting saint martin water photos page. You will find amazing Saint Martin water sports photos below, from a kiting day in Le Galion Spot. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:58:27 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/light-wind-kites.html light wind kites. Light wind kites days vs Strong wind days in Saint Martin... Crazy unstable wind during all the past few weeks!! Checkout the photos for yourselves. Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:58:25 GMT http://www.tropical-paradise.net/saint-martin-accommodations.html Saint Martin Accommodations Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:45:16 GMT