The victory |
intro:
As if we had foreseen it. In our September-issue we had featured her ("German Soul"). And now she won her first competition. Against the men: Babsy Strasser.
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idea:
Local events like the "King of the Lake" on Lake Garda, the "Gorge Games" in the US or now even the "Pannonia Soul Classic" are intended to bring this freestyle- and party- spirit closer to the basis. And to bring local talents closer to competitive windsurfing. The men's freestyle ranking is already filled with examples for the success of this idea...
location: Lake Neusiedl, Austria, is a great spot for bump-and-jump-freestyling and recreational windsurfing. The PWA-freestyle worldcup at Lake Neusiedl is a big success in bringing the sport back to it's roots and showing the crowds what kind of radical action is possible on a lake. The Pannonia Soul Classic is intended to become the second big highlight for freestyle sailing there. And it is the home spot of your beloved chief editor!!! |
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competitors:
four girls |
about 20 boys, among them
action: Althought the wind was something around force 4 only (some of the photos were taken the day after the competition) the action was great including air jibes, incredible willy-skipper-combinations, spocks..., and all the new transitions and tricks. Babsy made her way to the Semi-Finals with a performance, that has never been shown here by a girl and that impressed the judges (e.g. perfect, high air jibes). Babsy eliminated boys like freestle-worldcuper Norbert Latter and worldcup-organiser Gerhard Polak. Unluckily the wind failed at the end of the competition and Babsy had to share the title and the money (ATS 30.000.-) with five of the world's best freestylers. The other girls said good bye in the first round. winners:
party: sex and drugs and local wine... summary: Babsy Strasser was THE heroine of the event, respected by the crowds and the other competitors. And it was a good idea from your windgirls-editor to invite Babsy and Tanja to come to the Pannonia... |
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