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PKRA New Caledonia 2009 Day 4 & 5

Day 4 - Teri Kite Pro 2009

A more relaxed and fun-filled morning greeted the fourth day of the Teri
Kite Pro 2009 after three straight days of intense action here in Noumea,
New Caledonia. The wind was very light but the temperature was very much the
same as in the past few days.

PKRA Events director Olaf Van Tol tried to organize a BorderCross as a fun
event but only a few people entered as many of the athletes decided to take
advantage of the situation to enjoy what New Caledonia has to offer. As a
result, Van Tol decided to wrap up the day early at 3:00 pm.

Most of the competitors either went sight-seeing, stand-up paddle boarding
or went out on the water for some kiting while the others chose to chill-out
and relaxed. Sebastien Garat and Kevin Langeree also went out kiting for a
photo shoot at sunset.A band played for the crowd at the event area while a
beauty pageant was also held where Miss Teri was crowned at around 6:00 in
the evening.

Sunday is the official awards ceremony on the beach for the winners of the
event and everyone is looking forward to it.
Teri Kite Pro 2009 – the last Tour stop of the 2009 PKRA World Tour is
organized by the Kiteboarding League of New Caledonia, LVLNC with official
partners Orangina, Ramada Plaza, Nissan, Teri and SeaDoo with special
support from NRJ, Air France, RFO Nouvelle Caledonie and Total.

For a detailed analysis of the New Caledonian Tour stop, register or logon
to http://www.extremeelements.tv for live results, photos, videos and
commentaries or visit http://www.prokitetour.com for tour schedule, rider
profiles and world rankings.

Day 5 - Teri Kite Pro 2009

Today was super nice – warm weather and windy conditions bid the last day
of the Teri Kite Pro 2009 goodbye. Air temperature peaked at 28 degrees
Celsius while the wind averaged 18 knots. The good weather condition enabled
events director Olaf Van Tol to organize an Expression Session for the huge
crowd and the media gathered on the beach.

The mandatory riders’ meeting was held at 12:00 noon with a majority of
the competitors joining the event which lasted for about an hour from 3:00
pm until 4:00 pm. After the expression session, the official awards ceremony
was held, for the winners of the New Caledonia Freestyle competition, as
well as the winners of yesterday’s three disciplines and the crowning of
the new PKRA World Tour Champions. The awarding ceremony officially ends the
Tour year. Here is a recap of all the winners:

TERI KITE PRO 2009 Winners:

FREESTYLE Men:

1st – Alex Pastor (Naish, ESP)
2nd – Kevin Langeree (Naish, NED)
3rd – Youri Zoon (Slingshot, NED)

FREESTYLE Women:

1st – Bruna Kajiya (Flexifoil, BRA)
2nd – Karolina Winkowska (Naish, POL)
3rd – Gisela Pulido (Airush, ESP)

BEST TRICK

Men:
1. Youri Zoon – (Slingshot, NED)
2. Aaron Hadlow – (Flexifoil, GBR)
3. Andy Yates – (Slingshot, AUS)

Women:
1. Gisela Pulido – (Airush, ESP)
2. Angela Peral – (North, ESP)
3. Johara Sykes-Davis (Flexifoil, GBR)

BIG AIR BEST TRICK

Men:
1. Marc Jacobs – (Airush, NZL)
2. Tom Hebert – (Airush, NCL)
3. Kevin Langere – (Naish, NED)

Women:
1. Gisela Pulido – (Airush, ESP)
2. Stephanie Aurin – (Takoon, NCL)

KITELOOP

Men:
1. Aaron Hadlow – (Flexifoil, GBR)

2. Michael Siret – (Slingshot, NCL)
3. Marc Jacobs – (Airush, NZL)

Women:
1. Gisela Pulido – (Airush, ESP)
2. Angela Peral – (North, ESP)

PKRA 2009 WORLD TOUR Official Result:

Men:
Kevin Langeree (World Champion)
Youri Zoon - 2nd overall
Aaron Hadlow – 3rd overall

Women:
Bruna Kajiya (World Champion)
Joanna Litwin – 2nd overall
Karolina Winkowska – 3rd overall

Teri Kite Pro 2009 is the last Tour stop of the 2009 PKRA World Tour,
organized by the Kiteboarding League of New Caledonia, LVLNC with official
partners Orangina, Ramada Plaza, Nissan, Teri and SeaDoo with special
support from NRJ, Air France, RFO Nouvelle Caledonie and Total.
For a detailed analysis of the New Caledonian Tour stop, register or logon
to http://www.extremeelements.tv for live results, photos, videos and
commentaries or visit http://www.prokitetour.com for tour schedule, rider
profiles and world rankings.