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Compression – A Performance Action Gallery from Mauritius

Published 26th September 2019 by Andrea Susanne Opielka

 

NEVER SURF SOLID 

Words: Jim Gaunt
Photos: Ydwer van der Heide 

The GKA Kite World Cup Mauritius delivered mind-blowing action in both the Freestyle and Kite-Surf wave disciplines that ran at the Heritage Bel Ombre lagoon and reef just a couple of weeks ago.

More than 90 riders competed throughout ten action-packed days and the performance levels were incredible. In this gallery, we’ve zoomed in closer to the action, taking advantage of photographer Ydwer van der Heide’s high resolution action shots to bring you an extra perspective on just how fluid and flexible the top level kite-surfers are. 

(Click on an image to open the gallery and see the captions)

Compression Gallery

  • Mitu Monteiro, tucked up for the tunnel
  • Charlie Wise - racing suspension kicking in
  • James Carew - speed management
  • Pedro Matos - compressed for impact
  • Airton - perfect balance
  • Oswald Smith - hunters know to get low
  • Ninja Ricot - guiding the tail round and re-pressuring the nose to retain flow
  • Jalou - just for jols
  • Simon Joosten gliding across the coping
  • Charlie Wise - using his youthful teenage knees to maximum effect
  • Willow-River Tonkin-Shakes, bracing for the barrel
  • Sebastian Ribeiro returns his weight to front, ready to drop back in
  • Mitu Monteiro - morphing into the wave
  • Airton - hitting the gas with his back foot and blowing the exhaust out
  • James Carew - sometimes the fight against compression matters more
  • Jalou Langeree - dynamic disco

Have a look at some of the body positions that the GKA’s top Kite-Surf riders use to maintain speed and motion, which also helps them remain in the critical part of the wave. 

Do you bend and flex your legs as much when you ride? Next time you’re on the water, keep these shots in mind and really try to exaggerate your leg movement; get low and go with the flow! Your balance will improve and you’ll find that you have way more power to exert over your board… 

The GKA Kite World Cup Mauritius was hosted by the Heritage C-Beach Club and Kite Globing. 

 

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We asked our riders to describe Cape Town in one word! We are so excited to be hosting our Qatar Airways GKA Awards in Cape Town this January!

Don’t forget to submit your entries now!

🏅 Categories:
* Men’s Freestyle Move of the Year
* Women’s Freestyle Move of the Year
* Men’s Strapless Freestyle Move of the Year
* Women’s Strapless Freestyle Move of the Year
* Men’s Wave of the Year
* Women’s Wave of the Year
* Men’s Big Air Move of the Year
* Women’s Big Air Move of the Year
* Hydrofoil Big Air Move of the Year (both genders)

🗓️ Submission deadline: October 6th, 2024.

🔗 Head to www.gkakiteworldtour.com/awards-2024 for details and to submit.

@qatarairways #gkakiteworldtour #gkaawards #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #qatarairways #gkaxqa #capetown

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We asked our riders to describe Cape Town in one word! We are so excited to be hosting our Qatar Airways GKA Awards in Cape Town this January! Don’t forget to submit your entries now! 🏅 Categories: * Men’s Freestyle Move of the Year * Women’s Freestyle Move of the Year * Men’s Strapless Freestyle Move of the Year * Women’s Strapless Freestyle Move of the Year * Men’s Wave of the Year * Women’s Wave of the Year * Men’s Big Air Move of the Year * Women’s Big Air Move of the Year * Hydrofoil Big Air Move of the Year (both genders) 🗓️ Submission deadline: October 6th, 2024. 🔗 Head to www.gkakiteworldtour.com/awards-2024 for details and to submit. @qatarairways #gkakiteworldtour #gkaawards #kitesurfing #kiteboarding #qatarairways #gkaxqa #capetown
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The race for the Qatar Airways GKA Kite-Surf World Championship title is set to hot up when the tour returns to Morocco for a mid-season showdown in Dakhla’s long right-hand point-break.

When? From the 29 September to 6 October

👉🏼 www.gkakiteworldtour.com/live

Get ready 🔥

#gkadakhla #gkakiteworldtour #gkakitesurf #kitesurfing

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The race for the Qatar Airways GKA Kite-Surf World Championship title is set to hot up when the tour returns to Morocco for a mid-season showdown in Dakhla’s long right-hand point-break. When? From the 29 September to 6 October 👉🏼 www.gkakiteworldtour.com/live Get ready 🔥 #gkadakhla #gkakiteworldtour #gkakitesurf #kitesurfing
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We brought together 57 of the most talented young kiteboarders in Tarifa for the GKA Youth Kite World Championships. Far more than just a sporting event, head to our YouTube channel and watch the full highlights to see what we got up to!

📸 @sundown_entertainment

#gkakiteworldtour #gkayouth #kiteboarding #kitesurfing #Tarifa #gkatarifa
#SKL2024 #TumbaoTarifa #DiputacionDeCadiz #Tarifa #ION
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We brought together 57 of the most talented young kiteboarders in Tarifa for the GKA Youth Kite World Championships. Far more than just a sporting event, head to our YouTube channel and watch the full highlights to see what we got up to! 📸 @sundown_entertainment #gkakiteworldtour #gkayouth #kiteboarding #kitesurfing #Tarifa #gkatarifa #SKL2024 #TumbaoTarifa #DiputacionDeCadiz #Tarifa #ION @spainkiteboardingleague
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