Only 8 men, remain for the final showdown at the Lords of Tram GKA Big Air Kite World Cup. ready to take on the relentless Tramontane winds. Each brings their unique background to the table, and in these challenging conditions, they're digging deep to outshine their opponents. Just take Edgar Ulrich, blending his freestyle roots with big air maneuvers like a boss. And the evolution of style is off the charts, with riders pulling off blind landings, hunting for every grab, every ounce of style to impress the judges and rack up those points.
But it's down to just 4 athletes for the finals. Jamie, Edgar, Jeremy, and Lorenzo, leaving the crowd speechless as the title contender, Andrea Principi, gets knocked out in the semis. Even Mike, the keeper of the spot, has left his post to witness the action firsthand.
The final was an absolute banger, with winds raging between 25 to 30 knots. Unfortunately, Lorenzo Casati couldn't quite find his rhythm and settled for fourth place. But here comes the French hero. Edgar Ulrich! Despite a rollercoaster heat of ups and downs. he pulled off a big final trick, securing the third spot on the podium.
Jeremy Burlando was on fire, blazing through the final rounds with unmatched intensity. Yet, in the end, he narrowly missed the top spot. taking home the runner-up position. And then there's the Dutch sensation. Jamie Overbeek, exuding confidence from the get-go. He dominated his heat, finishing strong with two massive 9-point plus tricks. sealing the deal for his first-ever World Cup victory.
The women's heats delivered some of the most jaw-dropping riding we've ever seen in competition. You can tell that winter training really paid off! Nathalie Lambrecht soared to the top with an impressive 9.10 score for a kite-loop board-off. while Zara Hoogenraad stunned with one of the biggest double kite-loops ever seen in competition.
As the women's final kicked off, it was a showdown like no other. Four fierce competitors ready to battle it out. And here's where the action really heats up. Pippa van Iersel, returning from a two-year injury hiatus, came back with a vengeance. Her determination was palpable in every move, her tricks soaring above the competition. It was a Dutch domination as Pippa clinched the victory in Barcarès, earning her third Lords of Tram title in epic style.
The tone is set for the season.
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