| 28th
October : Ogio @ Onfire. |
| Onfire are
pleased to announce that you can now get OGIO Luggage and Bags through
the Onfire Store.
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OGIO gathered top athletes
from across the nation from Moto, BMX, Skate, Snow, and Surf to
produce Team OGIO.
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Together OGIO designers and
athletes unite to create specific action sports packs.
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This cutting-edge company has
single handedly revolutionized bag design and it is now distributed in
the
UK
by Onfire
UK
and can be purchased online through the Onfire Store.
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Checkout their website for
the products or call 01726 879332 for further information.
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www.onfirestore.com
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| 24th
October : Motostik MX1. |
| MOTOSTIK The
Original MX Pogo Stick.
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| The Motostik
brings the ergonomics of a motocross bike to the well-known pogostick
with a patent-pending design featuring motocross handlebars and grips,
motocross-style footpegs, and a motocross-tire-inspired rubber knobby
tip.
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The Motostik’s
main tube and slider resemble the front fork leg of a motocross bike,
and its gas-cap-styled adjuster knob allows for fully adjustable
spring tension. The main tube, manufactured from 6061 aluminum, comes
with a black anodized finish, and the slider is hard anodized for
durability.
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From bar hops
to Saran wraps, and stalls to grinds, the Motostik is all about having
fun while you exercise. The Motostik is available in two sizes: the
MX1-S, which is designed for riders weighing from 40 to 100 pounds and
retails for $189.95; and the MX1-L, which is for riders weighing from
100 to 200-plus pounds and retails for $199.95. Each model comes in
five different motocross-inspired color combinations: red/black,
blue/black, yellow/black, green/black and pink/black.
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- Hi Strength 6061-T6
Alloy
- QST- Quiet Spring
Technology
- Adjustable Spring
Tension
- Replaceable Knobby Foot
- Hard Anodized Finish
- MX Style Bars/Grips
- Alloy MX Style Footpegs
- Used By Top MX &
FMX Pros
- Available in 2 Sizes SM
& LG
- 5 Colour Choices
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For
more information, accessories, videos and other cool items for your
Motostik visit:
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www.motostik.com
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| 23rd
October : 2006
Seadoo Watercraft. |
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Bombardier Recreational
Products Inc. (BRP) launches the 2006 model year of Seadoo watercraft
and sets new industry standards by including clean technology across
the entire line-up.
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In 2006 Seadoo watercraft
continues to lead the industry by offering four-stroke Rotax 4 TEC
powered models available in all four product segments, headed by the
all-new 130 hp entry-level Seadoo GTI.
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BRP will continue increasing
its focus on growing the Seadoo watercraft business following the
completion of the company’s technology transformation plan.
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“BRP has reached an
important milestone in the watercraft business with the launch of the
2006 Seadoo product line,” commented Pierre Arsenault,
Vice-President and General Manager for Snowmobiles, Watercraft, ATVs
and Sport Boats. “We have dedicated the better part of the last
decade to developing cleaner and safer watercraft technology and now
people can enjoy the results of our efforts by making Seadoo
watercraft their destination for ultimate fun on the water.”
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The all-new 2006 Seadoo GTI
is the latest model in the recreation segment to utilize the Rotax 4
TEC engine platform. The 130 hp GTI boasts a 3-star CARB (California
Air Resources Board) emissions rating for 2006. With 130 hp and
features including the industry’s only closed-loop cooling system;
O.P.A.S (Off-Power Assisted Steering) system; Seadoo Learning Key; new
removable storage container; forward, neutral, and reverse; the 2006
Seadoo GTI sets the new benchmark for entry-level watercraft.
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Also new in 2006 is the Seadoo
3D DI watercraft. Arguably the most versatile recreational product in
the world, the new 3D DI will be equipped with the proven 130 hp
direct fuel injected 1000-series Rotax engine. Giving seasoned
watercraft enthusiasts what they want, more power, the Seadoo 3D can
be experienced in five very unique and different modes including; VERT,
MOTO, KART, SHOQ, and KNEE.
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Returning stars to the Seadoo
line are the 2006 215 hp RXP and RXT the two-passenger and
three-passenger Musclecraft, the 215-hp GTX Limited, 185-hp GTX
Supercharged, and 155-hp GTX Luxury Performance watercraft. The Seadoo
WAKE is also back in the Sport segment for 2006 and remains the
industry’s only watercraft specifically designed for towing and
boardsports.
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“The 2006 line of Seadoo
watercraft sets the industry benchmark in every category,” said
Arsenault. “We offer the most complete watercraft line-up including
clean technology across all segments, in an effort to provide our
customers with the most innovative, the most exhilarating and the most
responsible recreational experience.”
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www.jetsmarivent.com
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| 20th
October : New Face At Weymouth PWC Centre. |
| Visitors
or telephone callers to Skitek2000, the Personal Watercraft Centre in
Weymouth may be surprised to see or hear a new face behind the
counter.
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Andy
Porter has recently taken over the business and is currently using the
quieter “out of season” time to take stock and prepare for an
exciting 2006.
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Andy
served his engineering apprenticeship with the Royal Navy and has
continued to develop his skills over a number of years, making him
very familiar with marine technology and the problems that can face
machinery operating in a salt water environment.
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Living
locally on Portland he was more recently a manager at an engineering
company supporting the Defence industry before deciding that office
life was just too dull and that Watercraft was a much better way to
spend your time.
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Skitek2000
has been trading in Weymouth since 2000, and the short-term plan is to
continue where they have left off as a Yamaha dealer and also as a
supplier for Polaris parts.
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As well as
a showroom and workshop, they stock wetsuits, clothing and a wide
range of pwc accessories. Old
(and new) customers are encouraged to call in for a cup of tea and a
chat.
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Further
details are available if required:
01305 759435 or skitek2000@btconnect.com
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www.skitek2000.co.uk
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| 12th
October : 2005 World Finals Live. |
| IJSBA.com
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| Havasu
LIVE! will come to you every day from Thursday October 13 to Sunday
October 16 on the internet.
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| Listen
to all the action LIVE from the site as our announcers give you the
racing play-by-play.
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| How
do I listen?
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| In
order for you to enjoy our audio programming, you’ll need to have
special software called a "player" loaded on your computer.
The player software does all the work of taking the audio from the
ijsba.com site and translating it into a format that you can hear on
your computer.
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This
technology is called streaming audio.
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We use a
streaming technology called Real Player to deliver programming to you.
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If you have
problems listening, please email to: webmaster@ijsba.com.
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Click
here to
download the free RealPlayer.
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Click
Here to Listen Live
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Don't
forget Havasu is 8 hours behind the UK!
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| 11th
October : Icom Marketing Manager Passes PWC Course. |
| Radio
Communication Company, Icom UK is pleased to congratulate its
Marketing Manager, Ian Lockyer on his successful completion of the
1-day RYA PWC course.
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Ian was under the tuition of
John Hopkins from Xtreme Water Training and Safety Service, a
recognised RYA training centre based in Gosport, Hampshire (www.xwts.co.uk).
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Ian Lockyer said, 'I have
wanted to do this course for some time. The course was excellent and
covered all aspects of the syllabus. It certainly gave me a great deal
of satisfaction to have navigated my course from Gosport to various
points on the Solent.'
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He added, 'Not being the most
confident on the water, I was surprised how safe and stable the
Personal Watercraft is. I was very thankful for John's patience and
skill throughout. Once I had completed the capsizing and towing aspect
of the course my confidence grew. John Hopkins puts a particular
emphasis on safety on the water at all times. I learned the benefit of
using the craft sensibly and also ensuring that I use the proper
safety equipment.'
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John Hopkins said, 'Every
personal watercraft owner has an obligation to other water users.
Safety must be of paramount consideration for themselves, their family
and other vessels. That is why we always carry radios.’ He added,
’it is really good that someone from Icom has taken this course as
it backs up this important safety message to the hobby.'
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Ian Lockyer, Marketing
Manager of Icom said ‘ When you get involved in a market you need to
immerse yourselves fully to understand the needs of the customers. I
think that if I was involved in a hobby and someone was trying to sell
me something I would be suspicious - I think you need to put your
money where your mouth is to prove yourself. PWC are becoming more
sophisticated and the need to be safe with a reliable VHF is
important. This training course has backed up this belief.
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Thanks John for an exciting
but a very safe introduction to operating a personal watercraft.'
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From www.icomuk.co.uk
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| 11th
October : 2005 World Finals. |
| Today sees the
start of the biggest event of the year in the Jetsport calendar.
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| The IJSBA 2005
World Finals in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
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| Signing in is
over, preparations are complete.
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Competition for Team GB
begins!
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UK Rider Schedule.
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| Wednesday
October 12th |
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| James
Goodchild |
GB
6 |
Expert
Ski Limited |
Heats,
LCQ's |
| James
Bushell |
GB
158 |
Expert
Runabout 1200 Limited |
Heats,
LCQ's |
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| Thursday
October 13th |
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| James
Goodchild |
GB
6 |
Expert
Ski Limited |
Moto
1&2 |
| James
Bushell |
GB
158 |
Expert
Runabout 1200 Limited |
Moto
1&2 |
| Luke
Brooks |
GB
121 |
Junior
Ski 13-15 Limited |
Heats,
LCQ's |
| Anya
Richardson |
GB
52 |
Junior
Ski 13-15 Limited |
Heats,
LCQ's |
| Chris
Wilkinson |
GB
777 |
Junior
Ski 13-15 Limited |
Heats,
LCQ's |
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| Friday
October 14th |
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| Luke
Brooks |
GB
121 |
Junior
Ski 13-15 Limited |
Moto
1&2 |
| Anya
Richardson |
GB
52 |
Junior
Ski 13-15 Limited |
Moto
1&2 |
| Chris
Wilkinson |
GB
777 |
Junior
Ski 13-15 Limited |
Moto
1&2 |
| Lee
Stone |
|
Amateur
Freestyle |
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| Saturday
October 15th |
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| Luke
Brooks |
GB
121 |
Junior
Ski 13-15 Stock |
Heats,
LCQ's |
| Anya
Richardson |
GB
52 |
Junior
Ski 13-15 Stock |
Heats,
LCQ's |
| Chris
Wilkinson |
GB
777 |
Junior
Ski 13-15 Stock |
Heats,
LCQ's |
| Lisa
Barsby |
GB
6 |
Pro-Am
Women Ski |
Heats,
LCQ's |
| Vicky
Beale |
GB
56 |
Pro-Am
Women Ski |
Heats,
LCQ's |
| Sam
Clifton |
GB
171 |
Junior
Ski 10-12 Stock |
Heats,
LCQ's |
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| Sunday
October 16th |
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| Ria
Pickard |
GB
100 |
Women
Runabout |
Moto
1&2 |
| Luke
Brooks |
GB
121 |
Junior
Ski 13-15 Stock |
Moto
1&2 |
| Anya
Richardson |
GB
52 |
Junior
Ski 13-15 Stock |
Moto
1&2 |
| Chris
Wilkinson |
GB
777 |
Junior
Ski 13-15 Stock |
Moto
1&2 |
| Phil
Pope |
GB
1 |
Pro
Runabout 1200 Open |
Moto
1, 2&3 |
| Lisa
Barsby |
GB
6 |
Pro-Am
Women Ski |
Moto
1&2 |
| Vicky
Beale |
GB
56 |
Pro-Am
Women Ski |
Moto
1&2 |
| Sam
Clifton |
GB171 |
Junior
Ski 10-12 Stock |
Moto
1&2 |
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GO GET EM!!
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| 5th
October : VP and Klotz. |
| Do you know that
VP and Klotz Racing Fuels and lubricants are now available in the UK!
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| MotorShack.com, The
UK’s leading distributor of Race Fuels and performance products have
been appointed the sole UK Importers and Distributors of VP Racing
Fuels including quality racing fuels for PWC, Powerboats, ATV and
Snowmobile.
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MotorShack were delighted
with their successful launch in 2004 of Klotz Race Fuels in the UK
and with the support and demand generated by supplying quality,
specialised race fuels at major events and via the MotorShack
on-line Superstore.
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Klotz fuels and lubricants
proved to be a winner’s choice.
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MotorShack are dedicated to
providing quality, specialised racing fuels. The addition of VP racing
fuels to the MotorShack portfolio will broaden its scope to provide a
specialised fuel for every Motorsport and Marine application.
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For a
brochure or more information please telephone 01926 633379 or visit
the Motorshack website at
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www.motorshack.com
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| 5th
October : Freestyler In The News. |
| Nantwich
youngster Ant Burgess is jumping for joy after a fabulous season on
the British freestyle Jetski circuit.
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The acrobatic 15-year-old
finished second in the JSRA British Championships and was crowned
overall champion of the Freestyle National Tour.
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But the secret to his
success, he admits, was a rather special trick he learnt from former
jetski world champion Marc Sickerling which has been wowing judges and
fans up and down the country all summer.
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After attending a special 'jetski
clinic' hosted by the German ace, Ant started to pull off a stunt
never before performed by a skier in the UK.
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With the help of two
motorboats steaming towards him to create an extra large wave in the
water, Ant has been able to perfect the art of the 'Invert', or 360°
back-flip, to leave fellow competitors trailing in his wake.
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The trick helped him win five
of the six meetings in the FNT series, slipping to second in the other
contest after his own trusted ski developed an electrical fault and he
had to borrow one from another competitor.
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In the British Championship,
he finished third in four of the six events, won one and finished
second in the other two.
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Dad Pete said: 'Ant would
like to say a huge thank you to this year's sponsors for helping him
go so far this season.
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'Chris Giles and Lisa at Air Time
Products have kept the ski in tiptop condition and supplied him with
all the parts, and Gecko Headgear gave him the helmet he used in
practice while trying to perfect the back-flip.
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'Finally, Oxygen Clothing
have kept him in sports gear off the water, and Dean Shelfer at THC
Industries has supplied the MX gloves he needs to use for all that
time on the water.'
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The end of the season proper
does not mean Ant will be putting his feet up for long.
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He is off to Ibiza next week
to do a series of displays at the annual Jet Bou event, and there will
be more of the same at the Wight Air 05 extreme sports extravaganza on
the Isle of Wight at the end of the month.
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Then it will be a hard
winter's training as Ant goes in hunt of the British Championships
next summer, hopefully booking a place at the World Finals at Lake
Havau, USA, in October 2006.
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From icChesterOnline
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| 4th
October : White Air XSF Extreme Sports
Festival. |
| King
of Shaves Announce Sponsorship of White Air XSF Extreme Sports
Festival 2005 October 27-30, Isle of Wight, UK.
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Created by Nigel Howells in
1997 as a Wind and Surf based event, the White Air Extreme Sports
Festival has grown enormously, attracting competitors and spectators
from all over Europe.
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The event is particularly
successful due to it's spectator friendly location and is now regarded
as one of the most prestigious International Extreme Sports festivals
on the calendar.
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King of Shaves, the
UK's #2 men's high performance shaving and skincare brand are
delighted to be sole event sponsor. The event also forms part of
Fosters Surf Tour.
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Held at Yaverland, near
Sandown, IoW between October 27th and 30th 2005, the King of Shaves
White Air XSF (Extreme Sports Festival) is this year's extreme sports
highlight for competitors and spectators alike. Although it has its
roots firmly in the watersport competitions the event has now expanded
to breath-taking, awe-inspring land based XS disciplines too, much to
the spectators' delight.
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On the water, competitions
and events involve Windsurfing, Wavesailing, Slalom Windsurfing,
Kitesurfing, Surfing, Thundercats, Surf Kayak Racing and Jet Ski
Freestyle.
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Whilst on-land (or in-air),
BMX, Inline, Skateboarding, Mountain Boarding, Indoor Climbing and
Mountain Biking have added greatly to this huge extreme sports
competition enabling top action not only on the water but now just as
much on the land as well.
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White Air XSF has built its
reputation around top class competition combined with a friendly
competitor and spectator atmosphere. The variety of live music every
night and the huge marquee party on the weekend are all part of this
unique event.
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The event now attracts some
500 world-class competitors and 20,000 spectators over the 4 days!
Whatever the weather there will be action either on the land, on the
water, or both!
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Special events are also
planned including hair raising 'Extreme Shaving 'stunts both afloat
and ashore, a slew of great British bands, Miss White Air 2005 and a
whole lot more!
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King of Shaves founder Will
King said "I've got a great feeling about this relationship with
White Air and am looking forward to some serious fun! Plus, it's half
term holidays too, so we're expecting lots of families, kids and Big
Crowds, as well as Big Air!"
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For information on King of
Shaves White Air XSF please visit www.whiteair.co.uk
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For information King of
Shaves please visit www.shave.com
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Interested in Extreme
Shaving? Visit www.extremeshaving.com
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