LATEST: We have had the new board production through from JN, and are really pleased with both new boards. Check out the board section for more information on the wakestyle carbon clad Chit Chat, and the the all around freestyle and freeride tool, the Circus Vyvey Pro model.
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See our recent article in IKsurf magazine featuring kite spots in South Africa. |
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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 2nd place in the BKSA Pro girls fleet on her first attempt in 2008 aged just 16. Pete Whiteley also managed a fantastic 1st place in the seniors in 2008. We expect big things from them in the 2009 season. Sarah Sylvester achieved an excellent 2nd overall in the BKSA Course racing event in 2008. John Bleiker got a well deserved 3rd place in the student kitesurfing competition and hopes to compete in the BKSA amateurs this year.
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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