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Old 09-02-2005, 05:17 PM
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Default Katrina ... A Sea Story, A Submarine And A MOVIE PREMIER!



Hurricane Katrina first ripped through Florida as a "minimal" Catagory I hurricane before moving on to rage unbridled devastation in the Gulf of Mexico. It was Cat. I in Florida unless you were in Key West, FL. Due to a weather interaction with a system over Cuba winds bumped to Catagory II. At least 98 mph sustained winds is what a NOAA vessel that sought safe harbor in Key West recorded. It went on for HOURS. The hurricane was never predicted to hit the Keys and it came as a surprise ... a big one! At one point they just shut down the only road into the island and said good luck.

Key West is the home of the KiteHouse. Paul Menta has a nice setup including a houseboat base out on the flats.


Let's call this shot "before" Katrina, and some views in past times Here

and this one ...


"after" Katrina.



Sun used to come in here ...



but today ... GRUNT SNAPPER!? Permission to come aboard?



Anybody seen Paul ... uh, Got Wind?


Ah, found him along with Nick.

There she lies in ten feet of water a total loss. With advanced warning, the vessel was secured and weathered Hurricane Dennis in July with no problems, not so this time around. They say the South will rise again. I have to believe it is true, particularly this small piece of it. Paul is working to buy another even larger platform for riding in the flats of Key West soon. Stay tuned!


Katrina has done unimaginable damage as we see on a daily basis. It is a challenge to human endurance, ability to carry on under crushing circumstances and compassion for our fellow man. With hard work, faith, help from the rest of us, this calamity to shall pass. If you can help it would be sincerely appreciated MORE HERE ANOTHER IDEA APPEARS BELOW, READ ON!



I mentioned a prize after the Sea Story and you've seen the submarine, here it comes ...

A PARTY AND PREMIER OF
“Into The Air: A Kiteboarding Experience”



"Into the Air; A Kiteboarding Experience" was shot on location at Paul Menta's Kitehouse in Puerto Rico. This isn't your normal video DVD but a 75 minute full 35 mm Cine production, this first of its kind in the world to my knowlege. The Party and Premier are scheduled during Surf Expo 2005 in Orlando, FL, USA.

The Party kicks off at The Social in Downtown Orlando, FL, USA at 9 pm on September 17, 2005. Live music to be provided by "Need To Breathe".

The movie focuses on how kiteboarding has changed the lives of the people in the story. It examines the evolution of kiting, where it can take you both the good and the bad. It looks at our sport through the eyes and actions of newer and more long term riders without focus or bias on kite brand. It was entire shot on location throughout Puerto Rico.

The film features an incredibly talented and diverse group of riders including Damien LeRoy, Bri Chmel, Andy Hurdman, Renee
Hanks, Jason Slezak, Julie Simsar, Sam Bell, Laurel Eastman, Antoine Jaubert, Cameron Dietrich, Nina Johansson, Scott Harwood, Top Hat, with their host and rider Paul Menta.

The movie is going to tour film festivals both at home and abroad with no near term plans to release a DVD. So, if you want to see it and will be in the Orlando area, here's your chance.

You can checkout a trailer from the flick at The Kitehouse

Some still photos from the shoot appear below:


Bri Chimel goes to it.


Whars the down button on this thang? Andy Hurdman gets ready to go ballistic miles offshore in La Parguera, PR.


Wait a sec, that's Paul at the office doing business. Actually I think he was ordering a pizza delivery.


The stars do a "walkoff" to see who is ready to ride after all the drinks during lunch.


Julie Simsar just glides along.


Top Hat the diplomat, looking diplomatic in his Flight Topper.


Damien Leroy sends it.


Antoine Jaubert flys along.


Nina Johansson styles through those calm La Parguera waters.


Rene Hanks, easy riding.


Is that Kung Fu's "Quai Chang Kane?" Nope, that's "Glasshopper!"


Good times, Sam Bell and Damien.

and a great deal more! For more still scene shots checkout Cineforce Films


and remember ...

"If i am involved ,something really wierd will happen, and it did. Twice!!!"
Quote from Paul Menta




FKA, Inc.

transcribed by:
Rick Iossi
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