Jake VanderZee

Jake VanderZee

"The Original" Jake VanderZee

jacob-vanderzee.jpgWeight - 275 lbs

Riding Style - Gangnam

Instructor - In the good ole' days

Quiver -

  • Kites:Slingshot
  • Boards: Something big...
  • Wetsuit: NP armorskin
  • Harness: Ride Engine waist & Mystic Foil seat

Favorite spot to ride - I don't alway ride but when I do it is sunny, windy and warm in Ferrysburg! Avon NC soundside is a close second!

When did you start kiting - Winter 2003

"An Intimate Look"

  1. Slicks or waves: Slicks
  2. Boots or straps: Straps since I am a sissy and boot scare me...
  3. Burger or Burrito: Sushi
  4. Warm or windy: The warmer the better!
  5. Big board or big kite: Both are you kidding me I weigh over 270LBS.
  6. Sleep in or shred: Stil trying to figure this one out.
  7. Big air or big trick: Mowin' Da lawn
  8. Front zip or back: back zip wet, I am to fluffy to get into a frontzip...
  9. Towel trick or car change: Depends on the temp outside
  10. Hug or Hi five: Brothers got to Hug but only after a wicked High 5!
  11. Van or Truck: F150 Super Crew. But I do miss my van!
  12. Cable or Boat: I'm on a Boat! I'm wearing flippy floppies... oh wait what was the question?

 

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    Slingshot Learn 2 Kite Foil Package Slingshot Learn 2 Kite Foil Package
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    Slingshot Learn 2 Kite Foil Package

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    Slingshot Learn 2 Kite Foil Package  Includes Slingshot WF-2 4'6" Foilboard Slingshot FKite Complete Foil  Optional Upgrades & Accessories Our Slingshot Learn 2 Kite Foil Package balances performance and value with a tried-and-true...
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    Slingshot Learn 2 Kite Foil Package - Carbon Includes Slingshot WF-2 4'6" Foilboard Slingshot Phantasm Complete Foil Track and Mounting Hardware Optional Upgrades & Accessories Our Slingshot Learn 2 Kite Foil Packages combines the...
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  • MAC x Duotone Collab T-Shirt MAC x Duotone Collab T-Shirt
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    MAC x Duotone Collab T-Shirt

    MACkite

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    MAC x Duotone Collab T-Shirt This special t-shirt pays homage to our local riding spot - Grand Haven. It perfectly caprtures a normal season, with a Great Lakes salmon even making a special appearance!  Duotone Kiteboarding X MACkiteboarding...
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    2023 Eleveight RS V6 Kiteboarding Kite - Blue 2023 Eleveight RS V6 Kiteboarding Kite - Red
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    2023 Eleveight RS V6 Kiteboarding Kite

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    2023 Eleveight RS V6 Kiteboarding Kite SIZES 07 / 08 / 09 / 10 / 12 / 14 / 17m Crossover Freeride A highly versatile delta-hybrid powerhouse, the RS is designed for limitless freeride performance with distinctive surf and freestyle characteristics...
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    2024 Eleveight RS V7 Kiteboarding Kite 2024 Eleveight RS V7 Kiteboarding Kite
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    2024 Eleveight RS V7 Kiteboarding Kite

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    2024 Eleveight RS V7 Kiteboarding Kite Sizes: 5m / 6m / 7m / 8m / 9m / 10m / 12m / 14m / 17m 2024 Eleveight RS V7 Overview, with Kevin Wade THE RS IS OUR SIGNATURE POWERHOUSE, DESIGNED WITH ‘ONE-KITE-FITS-ALL’ VERSATILITY FOR...
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    Send the Crew a Brew! (Dogs Too)

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    Send the Crew a Brew!  When you think back on your online shopping experiences throughout the year, do you find yourself suddenly and inexplicably daydreaming about those hours you spent on the phone with Aaron, phrases like "stoke", "you know...
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  • Save the Date: Sept 22-24, 2023
    KOGL Test Fest 2024 KOGL Test Fest 2024
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    KOGL Test Fest 2024

    MACkite

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    KoGL Test Fest 2024 - Sept 27-29 Always the Last Full Weekend in September!   KoGL Test Fest Schedule of Events** Friday, September 27, 2024 Noon: Registration Opens 1-6 p.m. Gear Demo (longer if it is windy) Saturday,...
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