Perfect wind conditions for the first two days lent a great competition atmosphere to the PKRA Championship on the main bay of Cabarete.

Riders from all over the world, including those in the top 5, came to Cabarete to compete in the PKRA event.

Kevin Langeree and Youri Zoon were favorites to take the Title, but they figured without the still amazing talent of the Dominican Republic’s own Ariel Corniel, winner of the Title two years ago.

In heats, Langeree looked very strong; complicated and stylish tricks were well-executed and perfectly landed on the whole. Youri Zoon also looked as though he was definitely in the front running. From the first entrance of Ariel however, it was apparent that his demeanor was purposeful and there was not a move or trick that looked as though he might not pull it off. It was like watching someone who simply knew that his performance would be perfect and you could not help but feel that same confidence whilst watching.

Kevin and Ariel were head to head. Ariel landed trick after trick perfectly; one of his tricks bringing him perilously over the edge of the beach; racing towards the sand at break-neck speed, his kite was down in the crowd for a second or two before being quickly relaunched; this is typical of the Dominican riders and is what makes them so formidable; no sense of fear seems to exist.

Kevin, normally someone who pulls off more complicated tricks with ease, was unable to land much and for everyone it was clear Ariel deserved the victory. When the result came, it was no surprise.

Congratulations Ariel; you truly deserve your victory for yourself and the pride of the Dominican riders.

Kevin Langeree handle-passes

Susi Mai enjoys the spectacle

all the colors of the rainbow

Kevin makes the turn whilst Youri Zoon pulls a trick behind.

Ariel Corniel doing what he does best (in the World )

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