Kiteboarding.eu just posted an interview with Ruben Lenten:

Ruben Lenten in Interview

The KitePunk justifies itself
Ruben Lenten is 21 years old and a professional Kitesurfer. He lives in the Netherlands (city of green gold) at the moment and he prefers a live on the edge. His Style to Kite is radical and has a huge recognition value. During an exclusive interview he tells us where he spends the winter months, what pushes him forward and what his plans for the next season look like. Furthermore he talks about his love life.
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Kb.eu: What do you think about Kevin Langeree as the new PKRA world champion?
Ruben: Kevin is my cousin and we grew up on the same beach. We totally kite different and he’s working/training really hard to get where he wants to be. So I’m happy for him that he’s stoked. But for me, riding wise…There’s definitely other riders I enjoy more and I think are pushing the sport in a better direction. Also this year there has been only four events with the points being different, I thought that was a bit of a joke and not so fair…But what do I care, hahaha…I’m cruising and enjoying!!

Kb.eu: Did Aaron talk to you? Is he disappointed or motivated to train harder after being the second?
Ruben: No Aaron doesn’t talk to me anymore… ;) Haha just kidding, we’ve been travelling together for the past month and I don’t think he cares too much about being second. He knows what he’s doing and where he’s at. For sure that he will be really motivated to show his skills to the world but maybe in a different way. We won’t sit still that’s for sure…

Kb.eu: How does a normal day of Ruben Lenten look like?
Ruben: A normal day, never have a normal day…Everyday is a new day and brings something to enjoy or learn from. But what I do in a day most of the times is eating healthy, going to the gym, dj some tracks, go kiteboarding, deal with some internet, drink some beer, have some laughs and fun. That sounds about right… J

Kb.eu: What are your plans for future?
Ruben: I’ll focus on my ankle injury for now but also keep strongly involved with all the gear that comes out from my sponsors and LEN10. So developing products and shooting film and photo is what you’ll be seeing from my side. Ontheloose.tv is where you’ll be able to see more.

Kb.eu: What`s with you and the girls? Do you have a girlfriend?
Ruben: Me and the girls, that’s just gonna be epic!! ;) Don’t you worry, I’m happy.

Kb.eu: If yes, how do you handle your lots of travelling with a relationship?
Ruben: Take it or leave it…

read the rest of the interview here: http://kiteboarding.eu/interview-ruben-lenten

'I don’t think he cares too much about being second.'

He's third

Blijkbaar is niet iedereen hier al op een wedstrijd geweest. Een wedstrijd bijwonen is even veel fun als het deelnemen eraan. Al de sfeer die er rond hangt,... Als je dan ff een rondje kan knallen moet je dat gewoon doen.

Ik denk niet dat Ruben zomaar op het NK of bij de Pkra tour in Spo het water opging zonder toestemming. Of misschien waren de organisatoren wel aan het wachten op een show van Ruben tussen de heats door? Zou jij niets liever doen dan die kerel met die wind door de lucht zien vliegen?

Natuurlijk zijn de filmpjes niet heel vernieuwend. Of blijft zijn mening ongewijzigd over de manier waarop de Pkra de jurering doet. Maar het blijft gewoon vet wat hij doet en op welke manier hij dit kan doen.

En om te zeggen dat Ruben niet meer meekan met Kevin, Hadlow, Pastor,..? Daar ben ik nog niet zo zeker van.
Ruben wilt fun hebben en dat heeft hij ook.

Rock on dude!