Competition
Kite,
Quiksilver Saint Martin Challenge
(May 2006)
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Competition Kite Saint Martin took place on May 06.
The Quiksilver SXM challenge is a windsurf
and kitesurf competition which take place on Orient Beach.
Organised since 2001, it has now become a traditional kitesurf
and windsurf event of the Caribbean. The level and the reputation
of the competition increase each year since its creation and
we now have Professional Racers coming from France, Argentina
and even Hawaii.
Quiksilver SXM Windsurfing Kitesurfing
Challenge May 2006, click
here
See more events:
Quiksilver SXM Windsurfing Kitesurfing
Challenge March 2005, click
here
It is organised since the beginning by the Wind Adventures Center of Saint Martin.
For the 2006 edition, this event gather more than 200 international
windsurfeurs, kitsurfeurs and sailiers. All ridersinto pushing
their race schedule to Saint Martin and compete for the 3
000 € of prize money.
The Competition Kite Poster
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Red Bull Event Competition kite at Saint-Martin
As the name implies, Red Bull King of the
Air is about air. With that in mind, BIG AIR will be the primary
focus again for this year's event. In addition, top scorers
will need to integrate multiple maneuvers and technical trick
performed in an arena of waves and wind to give the best overall
impression.
As kiteboarding grows and evolves, the sport's progression
is going in a variety of directions. What distinguishes kiteboarding
from other self propelled sports is the incredible height,
distance and creative maneuvers performed in the air. Some
kiteboarding events focus on more technical tricks derived
from wakeboarding and wakeboard style maneuvers, while other
events focus more on wave riding.
The platform for Red Bull King Competition
kite of the Air is about proving who can do it all; who can
impress the spectators and judges with awe-inspiring height
and distance, while at the same time mixing in the most impressive
maneuvers and technical tricks in the wave-rich venue. It's
not a wave riding event, nor is it a wakeboarding event, Red
Bull King of the Air encompasses all aspects of the sport.
Qualifying for the main event
Only 32 men and 8 women riders will qualify
for the main event. This year a series of international qualifiers,
aptly named "Fly To… Red Bull King of the Air,"
has been taking place in such places as Mexico, Italy, New
Zealand and Belgium to allow worldwide participation in the
Maui event. The winner of each regional event will be given
airfare, accommodations and a spot in the Red Bull King of
the Air main event this September.
The last "Fly to..." qualifier will be held on Maui
days before the main event. Anyone can enter any of these
qualifying events.
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