JUPITER KITE INVASION - DAY 1 First Look

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JUPITER KITEBOARDING

Day I presented a challenging set of conditions for riders, gusty winds shifting frequently to onshore, lulling at one point during the womens heat, waves and a pretty nasty current. Still, the riders pulled it off and put on a great show. It was a bit overcast so sorry for the poorer image quality. Only some of the images have been processed and appear in the following writeup, more to come!


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Neil and the other judges hold the riders meeting to get things kicked off.


Francisco taking on the Bashido code with Clinton heading out


Andrea sporting her stylee OR neoprene beanie gives Irma a launch.


Bryan moves out




Damien flys as Ben shreds by


Mikey is on a barrel quest


Damien floats along


Irma




Francisco and GK


Making the event happen and looking good!


Andy flys, frequently!


Stacey hucks one


Francisco looking for some barrels too


Bri moves


Clinton inverts


Still up there


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So, the winners of DAY I included:

Womens:

1. Irma
2. Melissa
3. Stacey
4. Bri

Mens:

1. Andy
2. Mike B.
3. Bryan
4. Francisco
5. Clinton
6. Ben

This is just a first look as there are lots of images to still be processed AND DAY II is about to start.

A BIG THANKS to Jeremy of Jupiter Kiteboarding, the Judges, all the competitors, Sponsors and spectators that created this great event.

Stay tuned ...

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