pictures from Miami Kitemasters 2009 May 18/19
Are there any photos from this event? I saw a post that there would be some, but nothing so far...
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Yes, have quite a few good ones too. Too many projects Todd with still more on the way. The write up for this one is coming.
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Hi Rick - anything yet? I just wanted to follow up.
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Sorry Todd, thanks for the reminder. SOOO many projects, yours just moved to the top. I figured it might be a good thing to look at outside of wind season. Sort of like checking out alpine skiing shots in July. Just checked, doesn't look like we're due for a snow dump today in Ft. Lauderdale either, damn.
Got so many great shots from that event too (7.7 Gigs worth). It's coming ... really! |
Hi Guys,
yes a bunch of pictures from races, riders, spectators and several videos were posted on Miamikiteboarding website right after the event, and even more were uploaded within the last 2 weeks of May. A nice video is also running on our website home page ; the music is a bit agressive but the images are top. Thanks to Mike Hirooka for the shootage and editing. here are all the links to check them out : www.miamikiteboarding.com for the video http://www.miamikiteboarding.com/pho...s/video_1.html for tons of fotos enjoy. |
Is there anything from Sunday? The strapless contest?
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Hey Todd,
I was working on shots from Saturday first. Went ahead and grabbed some from Sunday's strapless show as a teaser. Good stuff! http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/day_IMG_1466.jpg Nice sky and a good turnout http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/setup_IMG_1622.jpg Mike sets up http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/...arefoots_s.jpg I've wondered for years about barefooting while kiting. Thanks to Damo's prowess, have my answer and the shot to prove it! Amazing athlete. He wrapped up with a "one-footer!" http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/Jump.jpg Katrina catches a strapless aerial http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/Todd_up.jpg Todd pops a nice one, sans straps http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/Damo_spins_s.jpg What is this called, strapless-footless?! Damo does a rotation on his finger tips. Has to be a name for this aside from real hard. Lots more to come, stay tuned for full coverage of each day. |
Here are some more, from the contest on Saturday ...
http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/105_G.jpg Damo comes down looking focused http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/107_G.jpg Melissa rips by with Damian in the background as Christophe shift position of the boat http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/101_G.jpg Tom throws an aggressive move that comes undone at the end. The folks were throwing hard moves one after the other. Not everything works out but that is the way of things. They keep on hitting it. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/106_G.jpg Alex and Justice go up http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/109_G.jpg http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/102_G.jpg Jon throws one looking good in his NPX rigout http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/103_G.jpg Ian likes his bindings, looking good too http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/108_G.jpg Stacey goes off, a bit too close to shore but pulls it off anyway http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/104_IMG_2026.jpg Alex inverted http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/110_G.jpg Ian looks intent http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/114_IMG_2337.jpg Melissa and the ships work out to sea http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/112_G.jpg Tommy's up http://www.fksa.org/albums/album429/111_G.jpg Damo lands one More to come ... |
Great photos Rick. I posted a link from the SBC Kiteboard news wire. Looking forward to seeing the second batch too.
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Returning to the Kiteboard Masters for another look ...
http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/...VR_1.sized.jpg A 180 degree view of the launch CLICK PHOTO FOR FULL SIZED IMAGE http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/...h_IMG_1115.jpg Nice turnout http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/...VR_2.sized.jpg Getting into position for one of three course races CLICK PHOTO FOR FULL SIZED IMAGE http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/...VR_4.sized.jpg They're off! CLICK PHOTO FOR FULL SIZED IMAGE http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/race.jpg http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/group_IMG_1238.jpg Ripping all over the place http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/t_n_m.jpg Well guess chivalry is dead for real. The race degrades to a water fight?! Melissa copes bravely as Tom directs some board wash aft trying to squirt her out of the running. http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/...VR_5.sized.jpg Folks are driving hard, fun for all comers CLICK PHOTO FOR FULL SIZED IMAGE http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/Stacey.jpg Stacey and the guys fight for position in a torrent of foam http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/Gebi_up.sized.jpg Gebi pops a victory jump after one of the finishes http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/100_G.jpg http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/h_n_m_IMG_1574.jpg Hamish and Matt take in Stacey's impressive kite loop! http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/Stacey_Loops.jpg http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/jm_IMG_1644.jpg Jon takes a seat on his board and flys along http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/tf_IMG_1700.jpg Tom pops one up http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/...uall.sized.jpg Had a few squalls pass by and in a couple of cases, over the event http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/...VR_3.sized.jpg Sweeping out to sea CLICK PHOTO FOR FULL SIZED IMAGE Still more to come ... . |
BUMP! Come on Rick! Let's see some of those strapless photos!
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The strapless session was the last thing scheduled, course racing, free style and then ... It's up now. Here's one out of the lot, rest are coming out of the cooker.
http://www.fksa.org/albums/album440/...ks_s.sized.jpg Damo walks on water, neat trick! CLICK PHOTO FOR FULL SIZED IMAGE |
Heading back over to Crandon to checkout the action, this time ... strapless.
http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...0_mvmLm-XL.jpg Winds were a bit lighter on Sunday than Saturday. Could time to pull out the light wind/strapless gear and push the envelope a bit. http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...9_ToDpj-XL.jpg http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...2_4i6Eu-XL.jpg Lonny, the strapless marvel and aficionado himself cruises out http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...7_X9KrJ-XL.jpg Damo and Todd launch into their synchronized strapless routine, impressive stuff. http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...55_tDMN9-L.jpg Melissa sets up http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...2_Pdw9M-XL.jpg Ultralight overflight http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...1_KBtyb-XL.jpg Think kiting is hard, sheez, try levitation! http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...5_QCThR-XL.jpg Later on the wind eased a bit more, no problem http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...8_EpepE-XL.jpg Damo barefoots with a kite, amazing moves http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...3_h4MmM-XL.jpg Garry rips along http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...2_NhTZm-XL.jpg Todd pops one up http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...4_DcS4m-XL.jpg Jean Marie and his daughter move into action http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...6_Q4Kmb-XL.jpg Think Stewie has some straps behind that direction, still looking good http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...7_TWGjV-XL.jpg Jon spells Neil at the mike, calling the blow by blow on the water http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...7_oKcCD-XL.jpg http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...8_TmfPK-XL.jpg Damo pushing the envelop on barefooting a bit too high up? http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...5_MogbH-XL.jpg Melissa putting on the dog, (right there on the board) and looking mighty fine! http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...8_PUAMZ-XL.jpg Mike demonstrates his world famous sand waltz and the crowd goes wild. http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...42_4aGXM-L.jpg Damo shows off his signature hand spinning trick, called ... ??? http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...3_gMp5Y-XL.jpg http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...0_QSDiz-XL.jpg Todd rolls along, the guy with the stogie gives me the willies. 'Fraid he might burn a hole in my kite or something. http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...6_3U4Yo-XL.jpg Christophe and troops of Miami Kiteboarding, the event organizers http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...7_97vQe-XL.jpg Launching, any truth to the rumor of a color coordinated line of Cabrinha bikinis to match kites? http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...8_E3A2t-XL.jpg Heard damo might be going strapless ... AND boardless next year. Who needs 'em? http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...4_vwr6J-XL.jpg http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...6_WrHDG-XL.jpg Awards, to the victors go the hugs. http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...4_VDU5w-XL.jpg http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...5_57Fqh-XL.jpg Katrina intercedes on her hubby's behalf. Oh, well didn't look like that much fun Lonny. http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...0_d4Dyq-XL.jpg Remember, no straps allowed http://flkitesurfer.smugmug.com/phot...7_A7sF7-XL.jpg Sea of Dreams Bye bye for now, more events to come. |
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