The ELIAS GO PRO SHOW documents the life of the snowboard pro Elias Elhardt on his trips around the world! Elias is riding the finest spots from Japan to Alaska and you get a view through the eyes of an outstanding rider. Enjoy the this edit showing a incredible line in Kashmir – 4000m above sea level.
This year, we limited the number of competitors to facilitate the performances of each rider, in total – 34 riders (Windsurfers & Kite Surfers) representing 17 different nationalities.
2014 RESULTS OVERVIEW
No less than 38 times, new RECORDS were set and then re-broken, ending the event with; 11 x New National Records and 1 x World Record!
NEW NATIONAL/COUNTRY RECORDS
Andrew Redfern (Fiji) with 40.87 kts (75.5 kph average speed over 500m)
Roger Ornvang (Sweden) improved his national record – Kite Surfing – with 43.19 kts (80kph)
Remo Diethelm (Switzerland) with 48.31 kts (90 kph)
Franz Grabner (Austria) smashed the National record with 47.88 kts (88.5 kph)
Martin Tóth (Czech Republic) broke his country’s record often and finally ending with 46.73 kts (86.5 kph)
Mark Grinnell (South Africa) set a new South Africa and all Africa record in Windsurfing with a truly impressive 49.92 kts (92.5 kph) – just short of the magical 50 knots
Alain de Gendt (Belgium) – new Production Board Record of 46.66 kts
Christian Bornemann (Germany) – new record in Windsurfing of 48.82 kts (90.4 kph)
Zoran Jovanovic (Serbia) – new national record (Kitesurfing) of 40.31kts (74.5 kph)
Patrik Diethelm (Italy) achieved the TOP windsurfing performance at the 2014 event by improving the Italian National Record with a very impressive 51.18 kts (94.7 kph) just 0.8 knots of the World Windsurfing Record!
Christophe Ballois (France) set a brand new Disabled World Record (Kitesurf) with a superb and inspiring performance of 42.94 kts (80 kph)
The Quiksilver In Memory of Eddie Aikau is a one-day big wave riding event that only takes place if and when waves meet a 20-foot minimum height, during the holding period of December 1 through February 28, each Hawaiian winter. The official Opening Ceremony with the Aikau Family will be held on Thursday, December 4th, 3pm, at Waimea Bay.
This winter, big wave riding celebrates a special milestone with the 30th annual Quiksilver in Memory of Eddie Aikau at Waimea Bay, on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Quiksilver is pleased to announce the list of official 2014/15 Invitees and Alternates on this very special occasion.
The event honors Hawaiian hero Eddie Aikau, whose legacy is the respect he held for the ocean; his concern for the safety of all who entered it on his watch; and the way with which he rode Waimea Bay on its most giant and memorable days.