Posted by George Dufty on Monday, December 21, 2015,
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So it’s
been a while since I last posted here but my latest video has dropped....Check
it out from my Vids page…
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Posted by George Dufty on Tuesday, December 30, 2014,
I am pleased to announce that my Brazil
Vid has just gone live.
Check it out from the link on my Vids page....
Big thanks have to go to Craig and Ron Smith for
the footage and the edit....
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Posted by George Dufty on Wednesday, November 5, 2014,
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So, having lost my title as British Pro Freestyle Champion
in October its time to get some serious training in in Brazil.
On my way now and I'll post some updates here and on
my Face Book pages....
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Posted by George Dufty on Saturday, September 6, 2014,
Really Stoked to have been promoted to
the Liquid Force Global Team. Its been a
great year so far so long may it continue.
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Posted by George Dufty on Thursday, July 10, 2014,
Trip to Gokova in Turkey fully under way. A month of
Big tricks and Serious training !!
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Posted by George Dufty on Thursday, May 29, 2014,
Well, Leucate did not go to plan. Nearly knocked myself out
in the first trick in my first heat and in a state of concussion
missed out on the chance to progress into the main event.
So Back to more TRAINING !!
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Posted by George Dufty on Sunday, April 20, 2014,
Oh well, 6th place was not the result that I wanted as I
really had a good chance to get on the podium this year.
So for now, there's more training for Leucate at the end
of this week !!
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Posted by George Dufty on Tuesday, April 15, 2014,
Had a great time in Cape Town at Cape Town Kite Club.
You can check them out at
www.capetownkiteclub.comYou can see my pics of the trip on my gallery page.
Now off to France for the 2014 EJKC at St Pierre La Mer and
then the PKRA event in Leucate...
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Posted by George Dufty on Tuesday, January 28, 2014,
Arrived safely in Cape Town. Staying at Cape Town Kite Club.
Beautiful place in a fantastic setting right on Big Bay.....
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Posted by George Dufty on Friday, January 24, 2014,
So only a few more days and I fly out to Big Bay Cape Town
Can't wait !! I fly from Heathrow on 27 January........
My new travel bags and a few extra bits of kit have arrived too...
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Posted by George Dufty on Thursday, January 16, 2014,
Sunset sesh at my local spot this evening....
Looking forward to a warmer climate in Cape Town later this month.
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Posted by George Dufty on Saturday, November 16, 2013,
Posted by George Dufty on Monday, November 11, 2013,
So, I am busy with coaching clinics with the autumn winds blowing through right up until Christmas.
So with that in mind why not think about kitesurfing gift vouchers with Hampshire Kitesurf Centre ??
http://hampshirekitesurfing.com/Kitesurfing_Gift_Vouchers_England_UK_Christmas_Birthdays.html Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Thursday, October 3, 2013,
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So, three rounds of the four KTE events done and still standing
just outside the TOP 10 in 13th place....Barcelona next week..
Oh and check out my new vid !!
https://vimeo.com/75753147 Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Monday, September 16, 2013,
What a busy weekend !
The finals of the British Kitesports Association Championships
in Troon took place over the weekend and after two days of little
or no wind the third day brought the winds that the competitors
had been waiting for.
After battling through the early heats I found myself in the final against
old hands Richard Flindall and current 2012 vice champion, Jon Bleiker.
In very strong winds I managed to land most of the tricks in my armoury,
except my 5's and after nearly a 2 hour wait...
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Posted by George Dufty on Thursday, August 22, 2013,
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Just lining up some coaching clinics with my sponsors, Hampshire Kitesurf Centre. Check out their Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Wednesday, August 21, 2013,
Stoked with the new article in the August edition of Hampshire
Life ! Only available in the bigger shops, post offices and
news agents. There is also an article on one of my sponsors,
Hampshire Kitesurf Centre at
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Posted by George Dufty on Thursday, August 15, 2013,
Looking forward to getting some more filming done over
the next few days to get my next vid out and uploaded !!
www.hampshirekitesurfingcentre.com
www.liquidforcekites.com
www.tikisurf.co.uk
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Posted by George Dufty on Wednesday, July 31, 2013,
Getting some footage at my local spot for my next Vid
with Andy Dixon of LSA Photography.
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Posted by George Dufty on Saturday, July 6, 2013,
So, registered and been through the opening ceremony.
Problem now is there's not been enough wind.
Started my heats yesterday but black flagged three times..
Forecast is not looking good for the last two days...
Still it's now turned sunny and warm....
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Posted by George Dufty on Monday, July 1, 2013,
A quick grabbed one handed raley to toeside....... Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Saturday, June 29, 2013,
Just confirmed for the National Watersports Festival weekend
at Hayling Island for 30 August to 1 September. If you are in the area,
seek me out at the Liquid Force Tent !
Check out the event details at the event website http://nationalwatersportsfestival.com/
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Posted by George Dufty on Sunday, June 23, 2013,
Another great sesh this evening. Slims, Slim 5's, Shifty 3's and 5's, S 3's, stomping backmobes and I finally locked down Hintenbergers ! STOKED all in good time for the 2nd KTE stop in Sylt, Germany next week.....
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Posted by George Dufty on Sunday, June 2, 2013,
Singles and doubles all done and after a good run through
the double elimination I managed to come 14th in amongst
the best freestyle kitesurfers in Europe. Happy with that !!
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Posted by George Dufty on Sunday, May 5, 2013,
Stoked to get 6th in the European Junior Kitesurf Cup in St Pierre.Presentation and closing ceremony is at 4:00 today..... Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Friday, April 26, 2013,
Stoked to get awarded the best newcomer award at Leucate !!
Read more on my calendar page and see some pics in my gallery.....
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Posted by George Dufty on Saturday, April 20, 2013,
So 1st heat was against Schitzhofer, Madson an Nunes
came 3rd. 2nd heat was against Spiessberger and Alcazar, Won ! Boom !!3rd Heat against Valentin Garat. Lost. Game over but hey what a great day...Was great to see Aaron Hadlow's return to the PKRA and all the other UK riders,Aaron, Sam Light and Lewis Crathern all got through to the main event. Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Monday, April 1, 2013,
Just uploaded my Sharm vid.
Training for the PKRA event in Leucate in April and then
The EJKC in St Pierre La Mer.. ....Check out my vids page for the link....
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Posted by George Dufty on Friday, March 29, 2013,
Back in the UK and trying to get used to the COLD !!Just going through some vids and pics taken.
Will get them uploaded soon but here is a nice one !!Thanks to everyone who got behind the lens for me...
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Posted by George Dufty on Tuesday, March 26, 2013,
Having a blast training here in Sharm El Sheikh.......
Preparing for the PKRA in Leucate in down in the south
of France in April and then the EJKC also in France in May.Landing some new tricks including Slim 5's, Shifty 5'sand some new toeside tricks...
Toeside 3's and Slims.............Boom !!
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Posted by George Dufty on Friday, March 15, 2013,
Just settling in, will get some pics up here soon..
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Posted by George Dufty on Tuesday, March 5, 2013,
Looking forward to some warm water training in Sharm, Egypt. Looking forward to hooking up with the team at KiteJunkies.... Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Saturday, March 2, 2013,
New Year, New deal, New STICKERS !!
Thanks Liquid Force Kiteboarding.
Thanks Hampshire Kitesurfing Centre.
Thanks Tiki Wetsuits.
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Posted by George Dufty on Saturday, February 23, 2013,
New Vantage bindings have arrived....
Now fitted on my new 139 Element board. Nice ! Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Monday, February 18, 2013,
Pushing the LF Element in straps.. Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Wednesday, February 13, 2013,
So thanks to Tiki for my new 2013 suit, plus boots, gloves and hood !! Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Sunday, January 27, 2013,
If you get the chance, look up your local Liquid Force dealer.If you're near me in Southampton, e-mail me to organise a test ride.. Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Tuesday, January 15, 2013,
Check out my new vid.... https://vimeo.com/56719936
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Posted by George Dufty on Tuesday, January 1, 2013,
Just loving the new 2013 Element board...
Tried it out with boots yesterday..... Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Friday, December 28, 2012,
Loving my new 2013 HiFi X's....
HAPPY CHRISTMAS !! Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Sunday, November 4, 2012,
30 Knots windchill and is was COLD ! Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Monday, October 22, 2012,
So, what a year. The finals at Westward Ho! in Devon sees me win the Championship ahead of my good friend Jordan Hurst. Morgan Tinsley who finished 3rd in the Championships could not attend so is not in the picture...
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Posted by George Dufty on Monday, October 8, 2012,
No wind to run my event but the Pros got their results in. So the points are shared and I am still in first place going into the last round at Westward Ho in two weeks time...
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Posted by George Dufty on Friday, September 28, 2012,
Stoked to get a win at the third round of the BKSA championships at Troon, Scotland at the Scottish Windfest ! Boom !!
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Posted by George Dufty on Thursday, September 13, 2012,
Great weekend in Rhosneiger...vid to come soon...
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Posted by George Dufty on Thursday, August 16, 2012,
Just back from Gokova in Turkey training with Jordan Hurst. .
.....Video to follow so whatch this space........ Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Thursday, July 12, 2012,
Posted by George Dufty on Sunday, July 1, 2012,
I was stoked to meet and talk to Youri in Poole today.He's a real cool guy...... Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Monday, June 25, 2012,
So, did some filming for the BBC which was broadcast on Friday...
Check out the links to YouTube and Vimeo on my Vids page....
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Posted by George Dufty on Tuesday, June 19, 2012,
Had a blast at the weekend in storm force winds on my 7m Nirvana. Video on its way.......
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Posted by George Dufty on Friday, June 15, 2012,
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Just put together a video for Hampshire Kitesurfing Centre. Check it out from the link...
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Posted by George Dufty on Saturday, May 19, 2012,
So day one of the tour meant wishing for some wind and meeting up with some of the retailers. It was great also to meet up again with International rider James Boulding, to meet another International Brandon Scheid and to meet Gary Siskar from Liquid Force HQ in the states. More pics will follow from day two today...
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Posted by George Dufty on Friday, May 11, 2012,
Just got back from the European Junior Championships in St Pierre La Mer on the French Mediterranean coast.
I'll be uploading a video soon so be sure to come back and check that out.....
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Posted by George Dufty on Friday, April 27, 2012,
I'm stoked to announce that I have been signed up for 2012 as a UK team rider for Liquid Force.
After the European Championships in France between 5 to 8 May I'll be at the Pure Fun Tour demo days at Poole on the 18th and 19th May.....
Check it out and come along...
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Posted by George Dufty on Friday, April 27, 2012,
Took delivery of my new kites yesterday. Four 2012 Nirvana's
First session last night was brill. Thanks Liquid Force !! Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Friday, April 20, 2012,
Managed to get through to the finals at the first BKSA event at Clacton in the U19's and got second place.
Now preparing for the Europeans in between 5 and 8 May before the next BKSA event in Hunstanton in the first weekend of June. Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Wednesday, March 14, 2012,
Had a sweet sesh with the new team at South Coast H20
They are to be up and running in April. Check them out at http://southcoastwakeboarding.co.uk
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Posted by George Dufty on Thursday, March 1, 2012,
Check out the first in a new series of Trick Tips.
http://vimeo.com/37763525 Learn how to Raley.... Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Monday, February 27, 2012,
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Great day at Thorpe Park Cable Park over the weekend.... Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Saturday, February 11, 2012,
Posted by George Dufty on Monday, February 6, 2012,
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Posted by George Dufty on Monday, February 6, 2012,
Check out my rider profile on Kiteworld.com at
http://www.kiteworldmag.com/riders/george-dufty/Really stoked to be up with all the pros Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Wednesday, December 21, 2011,
Good sesh at the Haven this afternoon. Much warmer that at the weekend, nailed some shifty 3's....landed some more backmobes...Boom
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Posted by George Dufty on Wednesday, December 7, 2011,
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I am pleased to announce a new sponsor, Tiki wetsuits. I have just taken delivery of the new "Zepha" winter wetsuit and I'll be trying it out this weekend.
You can check out their website at www.tikisurf.co.uk and Airtime will be able to line you up with the new range.Big thanks to Rick at Airtime for brokering the deal. Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Sunday, November 13, 2011,
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Met up with 5 times world champion Aaron Hadlow at Portland today. Wind was a bit light but got out on the latest Hadlow prototypes.Me and my Dad are off to Par in Cornwall over this weekend for the SKA slider event. News to follow.......
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Posted by George Dufty on Sunday, October 16, 2011,
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Just got this from my win!
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Posted by George Dufty on Sunday, October 16, 2011,
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Good session on the water at my local beach at Hill Head on Monday, landed a backmobe, boom !! Continue reading ...
Posted by George Dufty on Tuesday, October 11, 2011,
First win on the BKSA tour, won the Blackpool BKSA event. Boom ! Result !!
Ended up equal second on points in the BKSA Championships but on count back on the results over the whole year was finally placed third.
Will post some pics later..
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Posted by George Dufty on Wednesday, October 5, 2011,
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Wednesday I am heading to the last BKSA event in Blackpool. Check back for the results after Saturday!
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Posted by George Dufty on Thursday, September 22, 2011,
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Welcome to my new site everyone! Even if the winter might be coming in, I will continue to kite surf in the UK and push my riding into next season. Please check back for regular updates from events, pictures and videos.
Peace.
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