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28th March 2014
End of an Era for HADLOW by Flexifoil
End Of An Era For Hadlow by Flexifoil
by Anthony Van Dort and Aaron Hadlow
Flexifoil was founded in 1972 when made famous by the Stacker 6 power kite which still to this day holds the record for the fastest kite. In 2001, Aaron Hadlow teamed up with Flexifoil to develop our first water kite which was the starting block of kites which would eventually power Aaron on to winning five consecutive world titles. In 2009, Flexifoil and Aaron teamed up to create the first Hadlow signature water kite and by 2013, Hadlow products populated half of the Flexifoil water kite product range.
It is with a heavy heart that Flexifoil has made the decision to focus on one brand rather than two and thus it is now time for Aaron and Flexifoil to venture forth on their separate paths. Flexifoil is going to move forward focussing on its core land & water kiting products as well as introducing some exciting new offerings and Aaron will continue to focus on his vision of developing the ultimate equipment to help both himself and others push the limits of the sport.
We would both like to thank each and every customer who has believed and invested in our products over the years and to reassure you that all water kite spare parts and accessories will continue to be supported so your existing purchases remain unaffected. Hadlow kites and boards are now available directly from Flexifoil.com while stocks last.
Aaron, ?I would like to thank Flexifoil for all their support over the years, it has been a long journey and it is sad to leave the family but I am happy with the experience I have gained and the achievements I have won with their help. It has truly been a memorable stage in my life?
To follow Aaron?s progress and what is next in store for HADLOW take a look at www.aaronhadlow.com, alternatively follow him on Facebook.com/AaronHadlowOfficialPage and Twitter @aaronhadlow
Anthony, ?I would like to thank Aaron for his unwavering commitment, determination and contribution over the years. Our business relationship has now come to a conclusion but we remain great friends and the Van Dort family and I are honoured to have shared so many good and fun times with Aaron?
Keep track of Flexifoil?s developments at www.flexifoil.com, buy online at shop.flexifoil.com or follow on Facebook.com/Flexifoilkites
Thank you for choosing Flexifoil and Hadlow
Rumored to be moving to north interesting to see what happens.
Speculation will be rife on this move. I heard the rumours of Hadlow x North Kiteboarding also. Is he going to ride a Vegas? or will he release a signiture series? Who knows but it will make for interesting gossip!
The rumour has been around since January
Hadlow with a 6 line vegas
kitemovement.com/general/aaron-hadlow-and-the-2015-north-vegas/
be interesting to see what the package ends up looking like boards, boots, bar, kite with Hadlow having input.
Select to expand quoteCharl dv said...
the only flexifoil water kit worth buying has just disappeared.. bye bye flexi
Flexi will continue , they have a huge following in the uk, they've been around long before hadlow, lflexifoil also have a huge following of land boarders , sure it'll hit them but replace him with another high profile rider and it's business as usual, Kevin langree maybe
Kevin who?
I meant that the only water kites and gear they had worth buying was the hadlow range, you don't see any of their other gear around very often. I know they got a big land kiting base but in terms of kitesurfing/boarding i'm not sure if this is going to work in their favour.
Select to expand quoteCharl dv said..
Kevin who?
I meant that the only water kites and gear they had worth buying was the hadlow range, you don't see any of their other gear around very often. I know they got a big land kiting base but in terms of kitesurfing/boarding i'm not sure if this is going to work in their favour.
I agree charl,not here maybe but os they are very popular, just because some sheep don't follow the flock doesn't make them a bad kite, so what didn't you like about the rest of the range if you have ridden them
They weren't c kites or performance freestyle SLE's... to be honest as good as they are i would not purchase a hadlow because i don't like the idea of a signature kite, it seems a bit cheesy. If it just had a nice name it would appeal more. The rest of their range seems like it's more for cruising and general freeriding, I never see that side marketed or advertised with video or images nearly as much as I saw the hadlow branding. Maybe they'll keep the HP and ID in their line just renamed?
he's auctioning his gear quite cheap on fleabay
www.ebay.co.uk/sch/aaronhadlow04/m.html?_nkw&_armrs=1&_ipg&_from
Select to expand quotesir ROWDY said..
Hadlow will be riding North. No signature line.
True story.
Hadlow: Invented By North 
My kites the fastest... It's a 7 but it pulls like a nine an turns like a five...
Select to expand quoteBennyB12 said..
My kites the fastest... It's a 7 but it pulls like a nine an turns like a five...
with the hangtime of a 17 and pumps up like a 4
Select to expand quoteDrewm said..sir ROWDY said..
Hadlow will be riding North. No signature line.
True story.
Hadlow: Invented By North
Hadlow will be invented.
Here is the first interview with Arron since the split
kitesista.com/kitesista-meets-the-aaron-hadlow-interview/
Lets hope Arron can fulfil his goals with North if this is where he has gone.
A huge opportunity for North to improve their products, hope they run with it.
