The Icelandic Challenge Sponsors

Flexifoil International Ltd

Since inventing the first power kite in 1972, Flexifoil has grown in 39 years to world leader in the field of research, development, design and manufacturing of performance kites. An expert in the field of kite sports, Flexifoil has attracted a whole host of World Champions, the most famous being Kitesurfer Aaron Hadlow who has five consecutive world titles under his belt. All our kites and accessories are designed and built to the highest standards to deliver the best possible performance. We're equally committed to growing the sport by spreading the word and encouraging as many people as possible to join the growing kite community worldwide. We love supporting challenges and breaking world records. Some might say it’s what we do best. We have three world records of our own, including fastest kite in the world (193kph), the most number of power kites stacked on two lines (236) and the fastest kite powered crossing of the English Channel. We live to fly and love sharing that passion with people across the world.

www.flexifoil.com

Above and Beyond

Comprised of Jono Grant, Tony McGuinness and Paavo Siljamäki, Above & Beyond have been at the cutting-edge of melodic dance music for over 10 years now. Owners of the renowned Anjunabeats label, the trio have been responsible for producing hits like 'Alone Tonight', 'Good For Me' and the recent BBC Radio 1 playlisted 'Sun & Moon'. Other accolades include remixing Madonna and Radiohead, playing to 1 million people on Barra Beach in Brazil and soundtracking the launch of Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic SpaceShipTwo. A contemporary blend of classic song-writing values, cinematic influences and electronic grooves, their second album "Group Therapy" is out now and was recently described by Mixmag as "the biggest artist album of the year".

www.aboveandbeyond.nu

Vango

Established in west Scotland in 1967, the Vango brand is synonymous with designing and producing products that suit the needs of those wanting to spend time in the outdoors from recreational users through to the more adventurous traveller. Every tent, rucsac, sleeping bag and accessory designed is packed full of experience, reliability, quality, innovation, design and usability created by people who know and love the great outdoors.

Vango is a brand with true heritage and the Force Ten range is recognised for durable and high performance expedition mountaineering tents including cutting edge designs to meet the extreme needs of mountaineers, climbers, adventurers and explorers.

Vango would like to wish Sean and his Icelandic Challenge team the very best of luck with this ambitious challenge and are looking forward to helping the team prepare for the expedition.

www.vango.co.uk

Karol Marketing

Established in 1992, Karol Marketing has become one of the most awarded PR & Marketing consultancies in the North East of England. Based in the heart of Newcastle we are a team of dedicated professionals able to creatively produce effective PR & Marketing strategies across all sectors but with a passion for the outdoors.

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside these inspirational individuals by supporting their Icelandic journey and look forward to following them through their journey.

www.karolmarketing.com

DQC

DQC source and manufacture a range of products primarily in China and Eastern Europe. We have been doing this for more than a decade. You tell us what you need and we will supply it to you at prices to beat local manufacturers. We can offer a complete turnkey service from inception of your project, giving design and planning consultancy, right through to manufacture, quality control, shipping and final delivery. DQC is your reliable product sourcing partner.

www.dqc.uk.com

Anjunabeats

Hailed by Mixmag as "the blueprint of how a trance label should be", Above & Beyond's Anjunabeats label has been at the forefront of the electronic music scene for over 10 years now - responsible for nurturing talents like Mat Zo, Arty, Michael Cassette and many more. The label's annual "Anjunabeats Volume" series are regarded as the cutting-edge of the trance and progressive sound, while its sub-label Anjunadeep has been supported by DJs such as Sasha, Laurent Garnier and Eric Prydz.

www.anjunabeats.com

Snowkiter – Snowkiting Adventure Holidays in Iceland

Why not do something different for your next holiday? Book a trip with Snowkiter and you could be enjoying your own snowkiting adventure in Iceland, with all the untracked powder you could wish for and only your friends to share it with, on a remote glacier in the Icelandic highlands.

The guys at Snowkiter have been running Snowkiting trips for seven years now and they have got the whole experience pretty much sorted: hot-tubs, home cooked Icelandic cuisine, jacked up 4x4’s, nights out downtown, and a comprehensive knowledge of the glacier and its terrain.

What are you waiting for? Just book it!

www.snowkiter.co.uk