2.PHOTORAMA... SHREDDING IN PARADISE!!! (SLOWER connections)

[RickI]

CONTINUED FROM PART 1!

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Mark Doyle, riding for Slingshot, WON the Pro Men's for the event.

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Jason Stone, Pro rider for Bestkiteboarding.com.

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Cabrinha Kent (?) glides by overhead ...

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Go time ...

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Is that a "Bill Seeking Missle (board)???" OUCH!

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Pro Riders Bri Chimel (RRD) and Damien Leroy (Cabrinha) hookup for the camera.

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Down, Up & On ...

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Jon Modica, one of the winners of the Men's Outlaw class looks up before splash down. The kite-powered Hobie Cat tools along in the background.

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The kite-powered HMS Hamish Minnow flounders on a kayak reef. Hamish and crew charged up to get some big air off the kayak but were seized & held by the Sirens of the Barkie.

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Fluid Play ...

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Loading up & unhooked ...

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Pass up and on ...

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Sometimes things just go SPLASH!!!

So that is a quick look at the Islamorada Invitational. Many thanks to Brad Lange/Sevensports.com, BestKiteboarding.com and all the other sponsors and volunteers that made this event not only possible but an outstanding competition! A complete listing of sponsors and links will be included as soon as I obtain the complete list. Lots more action shots to come so stay tuned ...



NOTE: If there are missing or incorrect rider or sponsor names please send the photo number and information by PM to Ricki.

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