The event is unique in its own rights because in addition to being the only venue for this year’s tour on a lake, not to mention being the coldest competition area this season, Argentina is also home to Martin Vari – PKRA’s first ever crowned world champion.
Freestyle and Course Racing are the two official disciplines for this Tour stop and the organizers are expecting to have a lot of the upcoming kiteboard riders from South American countries to participate, including from Venezuela, Brazil and Colombia in addition to the expected contingent from Argentina.
The Argentinian Tour stop also plays a crucial role with regards to the current World Ranking in the men’s Freestyle division as the top three world title contenders, Andy Yates (AUS), Alex Pastor (ESP) and Youri Zoon (NED) are just a few points from each other. Kevin Langeree (NED) currently sits in number 2 spot at the moment but being unable to attend the last three stops because of injury means he will be slipping down the rankings soon. In the women’s Freestyle division, the championship title is likewise a three-way battle between Gisela Pulido (ESP), Karolina Winkowska (POL) and 2009 world champion Bruna Kajiya (BRA).
With Martin Vari helping the organizers setup the event area, preparations are going very well and the PKRA staff and crew, including the ExtremeElements TV production team are already excited to head off to Bariloche. Meet us there if you’re going to the event or if you are from Bariloche.
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