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Sometimes sponsoring may turn things upside down…

Ricardo Campello throws a goyta on a tri-fin Quatro while testing a prototype sail at Ho’okipa.

The first time I saw it I felt something not capable of being expressed by words.

the second time I realized that the film is about a different sport… 

the third time I felt depressed knowing I couldn’t ride these…

…

Now I ‘m in love with the movie.

A movie showcasing amazing moments, featuring unique riders in elite locations.

God knows how this man produced such a movie while having the hardest time in his life.

Thanks André! 

Want to get an inside view of what’s what about judging the superfinal between the super stars Philip & Ricardo?

Then watch this video where Robby Swift & PWA head judge Duncan Coombs analyze move after move and comment on the technical difficulty, the style and the performance of each rider.

We have been watching the most of the live internet broadcasts from the PWA world cups the past two years. But PWA @coldhawaii broadcast was in a different level mainly due to the excellent commentation.

Have to admit that we can’t decide whether we prefer Robby Swift competing or commenting. He is definitely on of the biggest riders (ripping everywhere, from the onshorish Pozo to gigantic Jaws) and having him explaining and giving that extra technical point of view was really great for the viewers.

Big big thanks Robby, get well soon!!!

(We also have to mention Klaas Voget and Ben Proffitt for their contribution in the commentary as well). 

To be totally honest I wanted Ricardo to win. I fully respect all the riders but every time that Ricardo heads downwind at full speed ready to hit the ramp you know that’s something massive is about to happen. A stall double or a huge bail out, whatever.

He is the MR STEEL BALLS!!!

Watch the second part of the video! Minds Wide Open crew at Cabo Verde!

Video by Nikola Renfer. Spotted at http://www.surfspots.ch

Windsurfers pray for wind, waves and the Minds Wide Open movie to come out!

Great news! Andre is back on the water!!!

Some days ago we announced here that there is an amazing video from umipictures.com documenting the Ho’okipa experiences of three truly gifted riders. Watch Kauli Seadi, Marcilio Browne & Ricardo Campello at windsurfer international magazine issue#21 sharing their love & hates on the most talked wave spot in the windsurfing world.