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The very first Triple S Invitational in 2006 was the first time I ever saw kiteboarding. That year I made it my personal goal to one day be invited. Well this year was my year. Getting invited to the 2010 Triple S was pretty much amazing. I got to ride with the very same people I first saw kiting in 2006.

The wind wasn’t ideal, but we still managed to hit every discipline. When the wind did decide to come, it didn’t hold back. One evening slider session had the boys riding 6m kites and the girls on 4’s and 5’s. Pretty insane, but really fun.

The final results had Brandon Scheid taking 1st for the men and Bruna Kajiya getting 1st for the women. I managed to walk away with 2 trophies (which was pretty cool): 1st in Sliders and 2nd Overall.

I was lucky enough to score the “Tools of the Trade” section in the latest issue of SBC Kiteboard Magazine. If you ever wanted to know what a 5′ girl usually kites on, then make sure to check it out.

Thanks to Bryan Elkus for the awesome shot!

…and of course to REAL Watersports and Liquid Force for all of the support!

I’ll admit, I’m not one for change, especially when it comes to my gear. So when Julien Fillion asked me to try out the 2010 Envy last year, I was a little skeptical. Why would I want to try something new when the Havoc has always been so good?

Well, clearly Julien knows what he’s doing. I was very impressed with the stability of the kite (it only has 3 struts), and the fact that it still turns quickly and has great depower.

Bottom line: It’s good. Everyone should try it. Because you’ll love it.

To get one of your own check out:
LiquidForceKites.com
REALKiteboarding.com

Check out the REAL Watersports Envy review here: 2010 Liquid Force Envy Review

Two pictures Bryan Elkus snapped of me were recently used in the Outer Beaches Realty 2010 catalog.

For all your mini-mansion needs check out OuterBeaches.com
Looking for something smaller? Check out Watermen’s Retreat.

Just got the new 2010 Liquid Force Aura last week. The board construction is the same as last years, but the graphics are awesome.

I went up a size this year to the 131 and am finding that popping and landing is much easier with a little bit larger board. Can’t wait to get some 2010 Melissa’s on it and hit some sliders.

For more information, or to get your own, check out REALWatersports.com