Men’s Race 5 recorded live from the PKRA Kitesurf World Cup Argentina at Lago Potrerillos, Argentina.
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Professional kiteboarder Hannah Whiteley goes to Pro Kite Brasil in Uruau, Brazil to train for the 2014 season.
Amanda Boxtel Learns to Kitesurf – A short video documenting the progression and positivity of “Team Possible” as they challenged themselves and the norms.
Paraplegic kitesurfing superstar, Amanda Boxtel shows how to take a positive approach and ask “why not” rather than why. She can swim, snow ski and waterski, so why not kitesurf?
Kitethrills took on the challenge and adapted some standard gear to give it a go. Amanda showed us she can do it and we are very much looking forward to the next time she visits her home shores and gets back out there to ride in stronger winds.
Huge thanks to Amanda, Kitethrills team, Mike, Lisa, Robbie and Glen for getting in there and going for it.
In what may only be described as an electrifying, wild, and windy day, the sixth and final day of the PKRA Kitesurf World Cup Argentina was one for the record books. To the surprise of many, the light and variable winds that were forecast, gave way to up and down conditions ranging from 5-25 knots, lending to an amazing final day.
With 22 heats still left in order to finish the single elimination, riders and crew were unsure of whether the wind would last long enough to finish – but it was worth a try. For the riders, this day held the last opportunity for them to improve their overall tour ranking as well as battle for the podium of this prestigious finale tour stop, where the 2013 World Champions were to be crowned … Pictures and more