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After an agonising wait the first Round of ‘The 2009 Nomad Shark Island Challenge’ finally got underway in what some are claiming to be suicidal conditions. The anticipated Easterly swell delivered waves in the 2m range with its direction causing some major headaches for some of the riders.
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The first two heats saw some incredible action and commitment with competitors copping the full fury of an angry Shark Island. With the swell hitting the reef straight on wave knowledge was the leading edge to success.
To open up proceedings Heat 1 saw a massive wipe out from Glen Thurston. Arguably un-makeable, Thurston lined himself up for a date with the reef which resulted in … Details
This year the KPWT will stop in North America, the first time in the KPWT history, a new stop on the tour 2009.
The event, held in Shippagan, Canada will take place over an action packed week, starting with registration on the 23rd August 2009. Total Prize money on offer is 30.000 euro over the five disciplines being, Freestyle Wave Masters Kiteloop Course Racing Pro Am – Sliders.
Shippagan lies in the province of New Brunswick on the Acadian Peninsula. Home to …Â Details
Meet Alex Perelson, son of a San Diego heart surgeon and new star of a vert-skateboarding universe long dominated by aging veterans.
He’s 18, humble and polite, not powerfully built, and on a sweltering Sunday afternoon at the Maloof Money Cup in Costa Mesa, he became only the fourth person ever to land a 900-degree rotation at a major competition.
The 900, which is 2 1/2 spins above a vertical wall with skateboard underfoot, was one of many tricks Perelson stuck while en route to an unlikely triumph over established superstars Pierre Luc-Gagnon (second) and Bob Burnquist (third)…Â Details
The amazingly talented Philip Köster (Starboard/NeilPryde/Dakine) has shown that he has what it takes to become one of the best wave sailors in windsurfing’s history, whilst a brilliant Daida Ruano Moreno (North Sails) stays true to form to lead the women’s wave fleet. Ross Williams (Tabou/Gaastra) has blasted into the lead in the men’s slalom after an epic opening battle, as the punishing Pozo Izquierdo delivers once again.
The flags that line beach’s promenade groaned under immense strain from the wind this morning; their detailed branding whipped to shreds as the fleets prepared for a grueling ordeal. The breathtaking action opened with the men’s slalom that kicked off in 30-knot gusts. It was clear from the outset that today would prove to be an epic display of attrition in every discipline… Details