Dear Subscribers,

I am sending out this email in plain text without images to see if it gets past the spam filters better.
A lot of Windows users (not me I'm on a MAC) will find many emails sent from friends and family automatically end up in the junk bin just because photos are attached.
So this weeks News letter is image free as a trial. A bit dull I know but lets wait a week and see who got  the email ok.
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This week in NZ Kiting...
A couple of monster storms lashed NZ in the past two weeks as I'm sure you are aware.
There were several unlucky  Kiters who in a good 30knots of wind took a beating beyond what they expected.
There were a few injuries and we wish the riders well and a speedy recovery.
But lets not forget, the bow kite as safe as it is can not make up for misadventure. Ride hard but be careful out there, especially in those rare +30 knot days. As it can all go wrong so fast.
As usual I played it safe and stuck to my self imposed kiting limits of 30-35knots and not crazy stuff. This ensured one exceptional wave riding session chasing big waves from one end of Orewa beach to the other.
I did get washed up on the beach at one point and had to re rig so I didn't get off without a warning from mother nature myself.
But a couple of others had wrenched their backs and ribs pretty bad so I felt pretty good compared to that.
The nuclear winds that arrived the following day were only good for riders seeking Bragging Rights, and that's not my style plus I have a healthy respect for my own safety too. So I let the 35-40 knot winds blow by without even heading to the beach to watch and wait for someone to screw up. The news of guys going into trees or getting messes up in mangroves spreads pretty fast anyway.
The easterlies are forecast to return for this weekend so it might be another good weekend to explore the east coast.
Orewa, Mangawahi, Te Ari, Snells and Omaha would all be worth a look.
If your staying south of the bridge check out Eastern Beach and duders peninsula in the far East of Auckland.

Given the recession is biting into your Kite allowance a bit I have a few Specials to share this week.

I have put together a list of Used or Ex Demo kites that we have available.
Purely first in first served for these. So call me if you are interested.
They are all the latest 2009 models. Enjoy the massive savings and grab what you need today.

Things are also progressing well with my new business Listed Online (http://www.listedonline.co.nz)
Where kiwi's connect with smart classifieds.
I am exploring the capabilities for Networking this site into larger platforms and also marketing it with Social Media web sites like Blogger, FaceBook and Linkedin.
Feel free to join up to the Network and try it out. There is a Video tour of the site available online now too.

Used or Ex Demo

2009 Kite Only prices:
Nemesis HP 2009
(One available) RETAIL $2459 - Nemesis 2009 12m Colour RED our price $1950
(One available) RETAIL $2250 - Nemesis 2009 10m Colour RED our price $1550
(One available) RETAIL $2059 - Nemesis 2009  8m Colour Blue our price $1550

Waroo 2009
(One available) RETAIL $2459 - Waroo 2009 13m Colour White our price $1750

Kiteboards
(One available) RETAIL $1050 - Crazy-Fly Wave Board our price $550!
(Last Two available) RETAIL $1050 - Crazy-Fly Skim Board our price $make an offer!
(Last Two available) RETAIL $1050 - BEST Spark twintip 135cm Board our price $899!

Boards are all set up and ready to ride, Kites are supplied as Kite Only, bag and pump included.

First in First Served!

And don' forget I also have 1 x 9m Takoon bow kite complete, avaiable for $850 cash. (real cash - private sale)
And 1 x BEST 2008 Nemesis HP Kite only in awesome condition for $850 cash. (real cash - private sale)

Here we have some secondary content:

BUSINESS OWNERS
If you are into business have a look at a great offer we have for you....

Free Kitesurfing Gear for all Business Owners!

Here is how all Business owners and Sole traders can get Kite Gear for FREE!
Want a FREE Nemesis or Crazy-Fly Kiteboard?
Check out this awesome offer.

You can't buy kite gear as a business expense and claim back the GST or have it fully tax deductible. But you can buy advertising from Xstore.co.nz for your business and get Kite Gear for Free.
Oh, and as it's advertising you are buying, you can claim back the GST and treat it as a business expense. Now that's great use of pre-tax revenue and the ListedOnline networking system is amazing to boot, so it's Win Win Win!
This offer is only available to GST registered businesses who's intention is to buy and run advertising on ListedOnline.

Just Order your ListedOnline advertising credits online at (Xstore%20Online%20Shop/Service/Engine/PrCategoryLink/20/Category/FREE_Kite_Gear.html)
or in store at Anabatic and we will give you free Kite gear to an equivalent value of your Advertising Credits order.
The Credits do not expire and you have total control of your adverts.

Now that's pretty cool eh!


ListedOnline.co.nz



Have a great weekend!

Lee McClelland
http://www.anabatickiteboarding.com