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Sweet Strapless Video from Ireland

Lonny — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:44:32 +0000

Check out the nice riding in this new post from member kitesurfireland.ie

Loved the kite loop transition at around 2:25. Well done!

Click here to view the embedded video.

SKIM STOKE II – Launches today at 8 PM EST!!

Lonny — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:50:35 +0000

First, Todd and I would like to thank everyone for taking some time to come and check out our new video, SKIM STOKE II. We hope that you enjoy it! The video is posted in the forum section of our site, or below. Just click the SKIM STOKE II picture below and it will take you to the forum post.

Flash Version:
[See post to watch Flash video]

For those of you that cannot play Flash try the MP4 version:
[See post to watch Flash video]

After you have watched it please feel free to leave comments by replying to the topic. Also, if you would like to join us in the chat room Todd and I will be on-line until approximately 9 PM EST. You can get to the chat easily by clicking the “Chat” link in the header next to FAQ and Login. Or just click the LTS Chat Room link below and you will be taken there:

Click to watch SKIM STOKE II

Click to go to the LTS Chat Room

Once again. Thank you all for coming tonight, and I hope you all enjoyed watching SKIM STOKE II!

Skim-Stoke II - Premiere Event Tuesday, August 24th @ 8pm

SKIM STOKE II Trailer – Premiere Announced

Lonny — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 23:59:57 +0000

Skim-Stoke II - Premiere Event

Hi Guys,

Skim Stoke II has been completed! It was shot by Todd and me over the last several months between February and June. We will have a world premiere event here on Tuesday August, 23 at 8 PM EST. Todd and I will be on-line for at least an hour on Tuesday night just to hang out, answer questions, or whatever. Since we cannot all get together and have a party where I can show it I figured that this would be the next best way. We might have some fun with contests or something that night. More to be released as we figure it out.

This is the most ambitious video we have done to date. So without further ado, here is a teaser of what you will see on August 23. If you cannot play Flash check the second video beneath this one which has an MP4 version.

Flash Version
[See post to watch Flash video]

MP4 Version
[See post to watch Flash video]

New Video from Reo Stevens

Lonny — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 19:59:30 +0000

Here is some nice new footy from Reo Stevens just crushing it. First half is with straps, but he shows how it’s done strapless shortly thereafter. Super smooth and powered riding. Check it:

Click here to view the embedded video.

Mark Mcloughlin and Friends to Kite from Britain to France Strapless to Raise Money for Cancer Research

Lonny — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:36:46 +0000

Mark Mcloughlin – aka Mookie on LTS, is helping to raise money for cancer research by kiting strapless across the English Channel. Please check out his donation page, and consider contributing with a donation big or small to help this worthy cause:

Mark’s Kitesurfing Charity Link

Kite Surfing friends Mark,Harry,Pete & Brad will kitesurf strapless all the way from England across to France to raise money for Cancer Research, RNLI & Children on the edge/NSPCC. All four kitesurfers have over 15 years experience between them yet none of them have taken on a challenge as epic as this. The journey will take about 2.5 tiring hours. Thier doing their part for charity, now you do yours by donating to the 2010 charity kitesurf which will occur in September. The exact date will be varied based on the proper weather conditions during the month of September. All money raised will go towards the charity. Every penny counts and all donations big or small will be appreciated!

Nice Footy from Sweden

Lonny — Thu, 27 May 2010 15:36:26 +0000

Here is some cool footage shot in Sweden and Iceland posted by Haze. It is in Swedish, but the language of waves and wind are universal. It’s always cool to see other rider’s spots and conditions. It definitely opens your eyes. Click on the link above if you want to go to the forum and ask Haze questions.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Some nice strapless footy from Patrick Rebstock

Lonny — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 19:08:21 +0000

Here is some nice strapless footy from Patrick Rebstock. Some nice riding in here… Looking forward to seeing more! Enjoy!

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Wicked riding…Massive inspiration…Matt Meola…Pure Respect!

Lonny — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:24:43 +0000

Every now and again I watch a video that will blow me away, and it is not necessarily a kitesurfing video. This video of surfer Matt Meola is one of those videos. This guy just crushes it, and clearly has a very bright future as a surfer. His aerials are smooth and massive, whether he is hitting it backside for frontside. Watch some of the drops he makes in this video – insanely late. All of us that aspire to be good surfers as kitesurfers can learn a lot from Matt. I would be happy if I could garner 5% of the steez he shows in this video. Pure inspiration, at least for me, comes from many sources. Sure watching another guy kiting that rips is awesome, but inspiration comes in many flavors and varieties. Surfers, Skaters, Snowboarders, Wakeboarders, etc. all have something to share with other sports. The more respect and attention we wish from these other sports will require them to take notice of how we ride on the water. Respect is always earned, and never given. Respect…

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Oh Yeah! Can you say, Gale Force?

Lonny — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 05:46:43 +0000

COASTAL WATERS FORECAST FOR SOUTH FLORIDA
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
910 PM EST THU FEB 11 2010

LOW PRESSURE IN THE WEST CENTRAL GULF OF MEXICO WILL RAPIDLY MOVE
EAST AND ACROSS THE CENTRAL PORTIONS OF THE FLORIDA PENINSULA
FRIDAY AFTERNOON WITH THE TRAILING COLD FRONT MOVING THROUGH
SOUTH FLORIDA FRIDAY EVENING. STRONG GUSTY WINDS…POSSIBLY TO
GALE FORCE…MAY ACCOMPANY THIS LOW AND FRONT FRIDAY AND FRIDAY
EVENING. MARINERS SHOULD STAY ABREAST OF THE LATEST INFORMATION
CONCERNING THIS WEATHER SITUATION.

AMZ630-120930-
BISCAYNE BAY-
910 PM EST THU FEB 11 2010

…GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT…

FRIDAY
SOUTH WINDS 25 TO 30 KNOTS. BAY WATERS ROUGH. SHOWERS AND
SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.

Not much else needs to be said… South Beach here I come!

Lose The Straps now has a Facebook Group!

Lonny — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 06:41:39 +0000

LTS now has a Facebook group. Link to your Facebook page, and become a fan!
Check out the Lose the Straps Facebook Page!