does anyone have any idea why koster isnt performing to his best in the last few events????

changed to Severne a few months back

imagine how incredibly radical boujma would be if he did the opposite!

flame suit on

Considering he spent last summer in West Oz, he'd probably be finding very hard to get motivated sailing in the conditions PWA have to offer

maybe everyone else just got better

I'm confident it's not the gear. The level has gone up this year. Ricardo is sailing the best I've seen him. Ricardo sailed the heat of his life in Pozo to knock Koster out in the semis and Koster was a bit unlucky to crash the stalled double that would have won him that heat. I imagine he could have won Pozo if he survived that heat. He dominated Tenerife.

As soon as he goes to his other tack (La Torche, Maui) he's not as strong. I think this year whoever wins the world title (I assume Traversa) would have really proved himself the best as we've had onshore and sideshore on both tacks and now some down the line ... pretty wide ranging.

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SeanAUS120 said..
I'm confident it's not the gear. The level has gone up this year. Ricardo is sailing the best I've seen him. Ricardo sailed the heat of his life in Pozo to knock Koster out in the semis and Koster was a bit unlucky to crash the stalled double that would have won him that heat. I imagine he could have won Pozo if he survived that heat. He dominated Tenerife.

As soon as he goes to his other tack (La Torche, Maui) he's not as strong. I think this year whoever wins the world title (I assume Traversa) would have really proved himself the best as we've had onshore and sideshore on both tacks and now some down the line ... pretty wide ranging.

sean looking back at the previous years i guess you're right, mostly port tack events.

i didn't think Koster was lacking so much in his repertoire, like really badly. the years hes been world champ is all because hes a killer port tack sailor??

there must be a mental side to his performance too.

if i'm weak in something ,thats what i focus on, to get better.to close the gap.

i just dont get it.

That's true...

I think he even said himself he was caught offguard in La Torche with more onshore starboard tack waves, which wasn't expected there. I have seen him in videos he is a pretty radical sailor on starboard tack (if you remember, he was basically landing double forwards off the lip at the starboard photoshoot in Maui earlier this year). Maybe just confidence.... who knows. I know in Maui the locals slaughter everyone because of wave selection. I don't see the Euros finding the right waves unless they are guys who've spent many winters training there... I guess they are impatient to wait for the right wave.

Definitely now there's events with both tacks it's opened it up ... but the level has gone CRAZAY at the top end. Brawzinho, Traversa and Victor are on another level... Campello as well. We didn't have events this year that were as 'jump' focused. I dont believe anyone can beat Koster in the air.

yep, go Traversa !! (and we might have two froggies world champ in 2014:! )

Ricardo is really ripping, amazing to watch !

just to clarify it was definitely in jest, nothing to do with gear. Having seen him sail here last season, and share one wave with him, to see him up sail close is insane. The sections he hits are beyond belief.

I think at that age, if anyone goes off form, it is result of a chick.

Hey boys, where do you get to see these events? is there a checky online stream im missing or something??

www.pwaworldtour.com/index.php?id=920

livestream.com/

I've always struggled to rig the 5.7

wonder if he could do a rigging video?

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Mark _australia said..
I think at that age, if anyone goes off form, it is result of a chick.

He has been posting lots of gf selfies this month ... http://instagram.com/p/t0imoNBaW_/ haha
I'm fairly sure he's the only guy who can land doubles on a 5.7m. Those Pro versions are SUPER light!

Reduction to 2 battens next year will help.

Most of the competition he did when he won was quite similar to Pozo Style, where he is unbeatable.


On the other hand, with only 5 events? You have to be lucky as well, if you have a bad competiton..you are screwed!!!

He is the best sailor on the planet, overall impression he blows my mind...how he is in control of his rotation....maybe not the best surfer however, but he is young!!!! To win in a 5 events(what a shame) calendar, you have be always on the top of your game...you need a super focused athlete..like Dunkerbeck who was a robot!!!! Programmed to win, rest was detailed.

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NordRoi said..
Most of the competition he did when he won was quite similar to Pozo Style, where he is unbeatable.


On the other hand, with only 5 events? You have to be lucky as well, if you have a bad competiton..you are screwed!!!

He is the best sailor on the planet, overall impression he blows my mind...how he is in control of his rotation....maybe not the best surfer however, but he is young!!!! To win in a 5 events(what a shame) calendar, you have be always on the top of your game...you need a super focused athlete..like Dunkerbeck who was a robot!!!! Programmed to win, rest was detailed.

Firstly,
I agree he's a RAD sailor. super powerful and can rotate and double rotate cleanly off next to nothing.. but "best sailor on the planet" ???? ....on port tack.. when its windy.. in only a few comfortable directions... (eg. la torche wasn't comfortable enough for him, on shore starboard tack. hence 17th)

im not hating on the guy, just thinking maybe we have sensationalized the guy on his dominance of a port tack world tour.

but to be the best in the world you need to have the a full,well rounded skill set not just insanely good at one tack... eg thomas traversa..

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SeanAUS120 said..
That's true...

I think he even said himself he was caught offguard in La Torche with more onshore starboard tack waves, which wasn't expected there. I have seen him in videos he is a pretty radical sailor on starboard tack (if you remember, he was basically landing double forwards off the lip at the starboard photoshoot in Maui earlier this year). Maybe just confidence.... who knows. I know in Maui the locals slaughter everyone because of wave selection. I don't see the Euros finding the right waves unless they are guys who've spent many winters training there... I guess they are impatient to wait for the right wave.

Definitely now there's events with both tacks it's opened it up ... but the level has gone CRAZAY at the top end. Brawzinho, Traversa and Victor are on another level... Campello as well. We didn't have events this year that were as 'jump' focused. I dont believe anyone can beat Koster in the air.

"(if you remember, he was basically landing double forwards off the lip at the starboard photoshoot in Maui earlier this year)." again port tack jumping coming back in......im not saying just saying...

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Stuthepirate said..
www.pwaworldtour.com/index.php?id=920

new.livestream.com/

Nice:

Well i was going to say about it being a bit light the last few contests and how the big k loves it full power.
But i reckon Mark has nailed this one. Yeah, remember Lleyton
Firstly much respect and all to K. Ok now...to the news headlines
" Koster no1 in and out of the water..photos revealed" and
" Koster lacking energy on the water?"
Ok how bout just " Koster loves p____"

hahaha, this is why I was saying...you have to be a robot to win...programmed to win!!!

So he spent last summer in West Oz, he probably learned how to go BIGGGGG on moves and on party!! ;-)
He is young, just hope he keeps the energy and the motivation to practice more in both tack, he can bring the sport to another level!