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Best Value Carbon booms on the market are here! Introducing the Gaastra 100% Carbon.

The new Gaastra's look awesome - light and stiff with a very reduced grip diameter and starting at only $870!! Pop into the shop and check 'em out.

 

Read more from Gaastra here:

The time has come for Gaastra to step up to the plate with the ultimate competition boom. Currently we are finalizing the production of one of the best booms ever to hit the market. We have 2 sizes for wave and freestyle, along with 3 race sizes each having monocoque one piece carbon tail pieces.
The Outline curves are optimized based on target sail sizes and the back ends come with different widths for each boom length making for a perfectly integrated rig. The Race back ends will come with a built in pulley system for adjustable outhauls.

Oversized front and tail sections for increased stiffness, reduced diameter in the grip area for increased comfort and ergonomics. A textured grip section in the grip area increases the traction.  A stiff mast cup for direct force transmission between the boom and mast makes the connection rock solid.
A long closing lever for easy opening and closure while rigging.

The new high tech Gaastra front end is built out of reinforced Plastic for more stiffness, better power load for more performance and lighter weight for better handling.

The new monocoque arms and back ends are built out of the best 100% Carbon quality composite technology. The all new Gaastra molds are produced under extreme heat and pressure to reach the highest level of carbon composite quality.

Gaastra Wave Boom 100 % Carbon

Our newly developed Wave Boom comes in 2 sizes: 140 and 150. A super reduced diameter and partially V shaped  grip section for the best ergonomics and oversized front section for maximum stiffness. The monocoque molded tail features an intelligent plastic add on component with a rapid outhaul fix system along with a double protection pad for the carbon tail for rock encounters.

Boom Length	Weight
140-190 cm	2.33 kg
150-210 cm	2.44 kg

Gaastra Race Boom 100 % Carbon

The All- New Gaastra Race Boom comes in 3 sizes: 180 200 and 220. A no compromise racing boom extremely stiff and light. In particular the monocoque molded tail with integrated pulleys is super light and ultra stiff reducing considerably the swing weight which is a very important factor for jibing around the marks of the racing course. The front and back sections are oversized, properly making it the stiffest and lightest boom on the market.

Boom Length	Weight
180-230 cm	2.92 kg
200-260 cm	3.24 kg
220-280 cm	3.64 kg

PARTY WITH POLAKOW AT SHQ - 16th FEB 2013

 

JASON is coming to SHQ to party on Saturday night 16th Feb!

Come along to watch some vids, have a drink with the man himself, hear some stories and get some tips.

Get your gear signed and win some great prizes.

More details to come!!!

It could get messy!

SHQ CRUISE TO THE CERBERUS - 10th FEB 2013

The biggest Victorian SUP event of 2012 is on again 10th FEB 2013 thanks to SUP VIC, JP-Australia, COREBAN & NSP.  Come along for a great fun day of racing, demos, clinics, BBQ's and prizes.

Pre-register at  

When:                 Sunday 10th February

Where:               Sandringham, Jetty Road

Registration:      Pre-register at www.SUPVIC.com.au or on the day from 8am-8:45am

Briefing:            9.15 am for 9.30 start: At the front beach

Entry:                 $20

 

Catagories:

Mens: Open 13' and under / Open 12’6’’ and under/ Masters over 40 / Seniors over 50

Womens: Open 12'6" and under / Masters over 40 12'6" and under

Juniors: 12'6" and under Girls/Boys 17 and under( half distance 2.5km)juniors who are 17 and under & 12 and under race in harbour

Cruise to the Cerberus is a 5 km Stand Up Paddle Race from The Sandringham Breakwater past the beautiful Red Bluff cliffs near Half Moon Bay to the Cerberus and back. We welcome all levels of Paddlers from first timers to the long distance specialists. 

Demo’s

Don't have your own board, don't worry, over 20 demo boards available to use for the race 
Come and try the latest boards and paddles

 

Prizes

JP-Australia Young GUN SUP Lucky draw for kids!

All kids 17 and under who register go into  lucky draw to win a new SUP board!!

Heaps of Trophies to be awarded to the best competitors on the day

Free BBQ Lunch and drinks

Make sure you stay around for the Free BBQ and drinks 12.00pm infront of SBHQ Cafe/Kiosk after the Race

GARAGE SALE 9th & 10th FEB - LAST ONE FOR THE SEASON!!!

 

Our legendary Garage Sale is on again!!!  Bring in all your second hand gear by the 8th of Feb.  We have particularly high demand for 100L + windsurf boards and 5.5m - 7m windsurf sails.  This is the last one for the season so don't miss out on the opportunity to grab a bargain and turn your old gear into new gear or cash.

MASSIVE INSTORE SAVINGS OVER THE WEEKEND AS WELL

Breakwater to Beacon - Jan 20th

Thanks Everyone who came for making this a great event again this year with 50 competitors and perfect 22knot winds.  Heaps of fun was had by all with a great atmosphere, lots of gear to try, BBQ and drinks after the race along with the lucky draw prize.

- 48 Competitors
- Great wind
- Massive trailer of 2013 gear to demo or race
- Jet Ski and BIG Boat
- Standard bit of controversy - this time the start
- New race record
- 10 people in under 20 mins
- Tents, flags, beers and BBQ
- 2013 No-cam freerace 6.6m Gaastra Savage given away
- lots of fun and great social atmosphere
Windsurfing is ALIVE

Foxy took away the win again but was pushed having to come back from 2nd around the mark.

Thanks to WV for their help with registrations.  Thanks to Ian Hawkey and Sean Carew for their time and for supplying the support boat and jetski.  Thanks for Jodie from Whitecaps photography for getting lots of great photos (see www.whitecapsphotography.com )

THE RESULTS - TOP 10!!!

1. 16:37 Ian Fox - NEW RACE RECORD
2. 17:06 Luigi Romano
3. 17:48 Craig Hollins
4. 18:08 Arthur Brett
5. 18:55 Joel Ryan
6. 19:18 Anton Vdovin
7. 19:22 Steve Flack
8. 19.49 Dan Poynton
9. 19:51 Matt Robertson
10. 19:54 Simon McCormack

Setting up on the beach beforehand - Regular sunbathers looked a bit confused when an army of windsurfers suddenly invaded the beach

Lots of gear to test from JP-Australia, NeilPryde, Tabou and Gaastra

On the boat waiting for the competitors to arrive - unaware of the confusion taking place during the start

Competitors making their way to the mark - a nice 22knots was blowing at race time - Perfect!

Eventual winner Foxy had some competition this year

Luke giving chase on the Gaastra Phanotm - pity he crashed 100m before the finish line!

What a view from out in the middle of the bay

Thanks for Stuart Nichols who was the only competitor to give us a wave on the boat

Everyone enjoyed relaxing with a well deserved drink and BBQ (thanks for cooking Carey) after the race

Get excited about doing it all again next year!!!

  

The Breakwater to Beacon is running again this year on January 20, Sandringham Beach - this Sunday!!

The forecast looks great with 15-20 knots S-SW forecast for the afternoon.

 

Windsurfing come and try day with the massive demo trailer from Midday.

Race registrations from 1pm-3pm.

Race briefing at 3:30pm.

BBQ and prize giveaways on the grass in front of the kiosk after the race.

Be there, be fast and have fun in the best windsurfing race of the year!!! 

Saturday - SUP come and try day with Anne!

SHQ is stoked to welcome the always smiling Anne on board to run our Stand Up Paddle come and try days over the next few Saturdays.

We caught up with Anne to get a bit of an insight into what she loves about SUP and her upcoming plans.

 

How did you get into SUP? 

I had seen friends do it and wanted to give it a go. I came down to Sandy Beach one day last summer to try it and was hooked from that moment!

Where is your favourite place for a paddle and what kind of set up do you use?

THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK LUKE

After a lifetime working at SHQ Boardsports Luke is now taking the opportunity to take his career to the next level with the challenging (and better paying) life of brand rep for Global Surf Industries.

He will continue to be fully immersed in his passion for SUP and surfing as he drives the great group of brands under the GSI stable to bigger and better things in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania.

Luke will of course be sorely missed at SHQ but we all wish him the best of luck and thank him for his significant contributions to the store and the windsurf, SUP and Snow industry over the years.  

Luke will continue to be a part of the SHQ team but now as a rider and supplier instead of a staff member.  In a bid to make sure Luke doesn't forget his roots in windsurfing, SHQ presented him with a parting gift of a new NeilPryde Combat 4.7, we look forward to seeing him using it on the water along with all the new toys he'll have to "test" and present to us in his new job.

Make sure you come on in before Christmas to say farewell and wish Luke good luck.

Stay tuned for a farewell interview from Luke on his memories and stories of his time at SHQ and an insight on what is in store for him in his next exciting chapter.