kiteboardertjeVraagstellerlid sinds 2002 · 8.303 berichten7 okt 2005 08:49
With a big build up to the games all athletes were busting to get out on the water and perform. With an early seabreeze forecast the location of the event was changed to Dutch Inn, Cottesloe.
Twenty male and, for the first time four female kiters represented countries such as France, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Brazil and across Australia, in a battle for AUD$38,500 in prize money, plus valuable competition points and rankings in the KPWT (Kiteboard Pro World Tour) World Cup.
However the wind decided not to blow as forecast and the event was delayed till 13
0 when a steady 15-20 knot seabreeze arrived. The swell was up, providing riders with some awesome natural kickers to use.
Twenty male and, for the first time four female kiters represented countries such as France, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, New Caledonia, Brazil and across Australia, in a battle for AUD$38,500 in prize money, plus valuable competition points and rankings in the KPWT (Kiteboard Pro World Tour) World Cup.
However the wind decided not to blow as forecast and the event was delayed till 13
0 when a steady 15-20 knot seabreeze arrived. The swell was up, providing riders with some awesome natural kickers to use. 