Such a great program on thursday :
Wavemasters in the morning at Pico das Almas, that’s a total of 4 days of wave competition, with 56 wave riders and pre-qualifications needed. Jose Luengo, Double Wave World Champion went through as long as Abel Lago, the challenger. Also we find a lot of Brazilian local riders that are doing good on waves. Kristin Boese and Kirsty Jones are already qualified for Wavemasters final.
Wind and wave conditions are just perfect!
In the afternoon were completed Freestyle men’s first bracket (as riders will have a second chance tomorrow). The semi-finals were very disputed: Ariel Corniel vs Alex Soto and Tom Hebert vs Randy Hereman. It was a real Mobe show, and we could see an incredible “one hand slim chance†from Ariel. On women’s side, Ainhoa Garcia faced Kristin Boese on final heat.
Ranking for Freestyle’s 1st bracket :
MEN
1 Ariel CORNIEL DOM REP EH KITEBOARDING, PANADERIA LA CAMPANA, GRUPO CONSOLIDADO,
2 Tom HEBERT NC AIRUSH, OXBOW
3 Alex SOTO DOM REP CABRINHA, BALANS, GREENISH, DARE2FLY
4 Randy HEREMAN NED F-ONE, GO FAST SPORTS, SKULLCANDY, REEF, STOCK07.COM
WOMEN
1 Kristin BOESE GER BEST, LTU, MAUI MAGIC, ANTON BOARDS
2 Ainhoa GARCIA SPA AIRUSH, AYUNTAMIENTO DE CADIZ, LIMIT WAVES
3 Pauline BOUSSARD FRA F-ONE, ROXY, QUIKSILVER, SKULL CANDY, WELEDA
4 Audrey MEYER FRA EH KITEBOARDING, DAKINE, DARE2FLY-CABARETE
groeten Tijn en Annie