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The first 2011 kites will be in the country in mid August. We are getting a small initial delivery of the Prima Donna 4 and Mr Fantastic 2. If you want something from the 1st drop, tell us quick! Product images and details have been added to our website.
We have been lucky enough to be given a protoype Wild Thing 3. This is a really great bit of kit which we will publicise when it's closer to release.
The new board range is all in stock, including the new Bouddok, Chit Chat and Circus. We had our surf board delivery in the last few weeks, and are extremely happy with the new Jib and Opium.We also have the newly released Dream On snowboard and Randas snowkite available right now.
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See our recent article in IKsurf magazine featuring kite spots in South Africa. |
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Also see our video channel on Vimeo for product videos and technical information |
JN (Jochum and Nesler) have been making kites under the JN brand since 2004. Mike Nesler handles the design side of things, and his partner Bernd Jochum does the management. Before that they were designing kites for some of the big names in the industry. Their first kite, the Wild Thing was a high performance monster and also a graphic design masterpiece. This was followed by the orignial Prima Donna which performed extremely well with the change in direction to wakestyle. A mean looping and unhooking machine. Since then they have followed up these kites with a successful range of high performance C shapes and newer hybrid designs appealing to all sectors of the market.
JN are aware that they have a direct influence on work ethics in the world; that's why they work with international partners and subcontractors who maintain decent working standards as a matter or course.
JN use only the highest quality material and use cutting-edge design software and extensive prototyping to produce some of the finest kitesurfing equipment on the market. JN products have a soul. This is reflected in the excellent graphic design provided by Christa Flora and her team, so not only do the kites fly amazingly, they also look visually incredible and distinctive.
The JN team riders continue to do extremely well in international competition. Leander Vyvey and Mike Shitzhofer are currently racking up excellent results in the world tours with Leander achieving 2nd on the KPWT Freestyle in 2008 and Mike placing well in the PKRA all year. The team riders contribute to the design of the kites and boards and their feedback provides an organic approach to the R&D process.
In the UK the team riders place well in the BKSA and include the infamous Whiteley Clan. Hannah Whiteley secured 1st place in the BKSA Pro Ladies fleet in 2009 aged just 17. Pete Whiteley also managed a fantastic 1st place in the seniors in 2009. Hannah will be competing internationally during 2010. Sarah Sylvester achieved an excellent 2nd overall in the BKSA Course racing event in 2008, and ranked 5th overall in the Pro Ladies fleet in 2009. James Thorne is back from injury, and managed a 2nd place at the 2009 BKSA at Bridlington in the mens amateurs.
We import JN kites in the UK, selling directly to customers as well as to trade. Prices fluctuate with the Euro, so look in the orders section of this site for prices and email us for a quote. We can offer substantial discounts on package deals. We are always on the look out for new local stockists so give us a shout for trade pricelsits.
JN International website: www.jn-kites.com
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