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Name: Jason McGrugan (Jase)

Location: Belfast

Age: I was 36 in April (don't ask)

How long have you been kitesurfing for?

will be 2 years this October 2009

What spot can you be found kitesurfing the most?

Ballyholme Beach or Tyrella Beach, County Down in Northern Ireland

Roughly, how many days a year do you get out kitesurfing?

loads, as many as I can. During the week more than weekends

Favorite Kitesurfing Spot / Trip?

Hard to say ... Rossnowlagh in Donegal and Belmullet in Mayo

What was your worst ever Kitemare?

When I was out on my 7m at Tyrella, it was blowing over 35mph, In the middle of a boost I accidently looped the kite, threw me like a ragdoll and I cracked one rib and bruised two. In May there depower rope ripped and kite flew high in the sky, I was left with a donkey dick and chicken loop ... cool lol

What Kite equipment are you currently using?

Ozone Instinct Edge RX 2009

North Cesar Pro 09

6'2" surfboard 100% hancrafted in Ireland by westbaysurfboards.co.uk

(please support a local shaper to help you create your own design, imagination can become a reality)

What is your favorite move?

boost, just getting as much hangtime as possible throwing the auld legs up over the head

What move are you currently working on?

tail grabs and cut back turns on surf board