stevenson stoke

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1738 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

some images from saturday's big event at the stevenson BOTG kitefest
great to see so many faces both riders and in the crowds.
I sure look forward to catching the action every year
great job to drew overall winner and hood river's brendan nipping right at his heels, both rode hard all day.
canada's bille kipling takes the masters

JeffT · Since 07 Jul 2012 238 Posts Deep Southern Portland Stoked

Awesome pics!

KCM · Since 30 Jun 2013 53 Posts Woodland WA.

Amazing! (you still need to sneak an occasional photo of the "digging it" dog) Great stuff.

BeerKite · Since 29 Mar 2011 471 Posts Obsessed

Not quite Stringy standards but here are a few more.

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JeffT · Since 07 Jul 2012 238 Posts Deep Southern Portland Stoked

Here's a couple from me. I even got Stringy in one!

stringy · Since 23 Jun 2006 1738 Posts vancouver XTreme Poster

you know when you dress up your dog and he looks at you like "I am so humiliated".
that's what I felt like with that gopro on my head. figured if I was going to bob in the water for that money shot, I'd at least throw a telletubby on my helmet Laughing

anyhow sunday was just as entertaining as saturday, but jesse does put on a spectacular show.
thanks to those that helped bring the BOTG to the forefront of pro/am kiteboarding and keeping it as grass roots as they do. the event went off very well, tony and carol did a great job as well as grom and shannon announcing all day. not to mention shannons kiteloops are pretty legit
just a couple from the final heat yesterday.

tonyb · Tue Jul 30, 13 5:12 pm

Thanks for taking the time to take and share your pictures you guys. I really appreciate it!

Stringy's shot at the top of this post and Rachel down near the bottom is what it's all about for me. I love to see the smiles on everyone's face. It's not about who wins the heat, it's about who is having fun and enjoying their time on the water.

This event started and exists first for the amateurs, especially the kids. We are already working on ideas for improving it for next year and getting more of the groms and girls on the water.

Thanks again to everyone who came out to watch and support the riders. Getting big crowds on game day makes it that much easier to get sponsor involvement for next year.

Looking forward to the Blowout!

Tony

Kraemer · Since 24 Apr 2006 1736 Posts Sky Pilot Unicorn Captain

Great work Bolstad Crew!
What a couple of great fun days!
Great Shotz Stringy! Very Happy

dantmurphy · Since 15 Dec 2010 39 Posts

Tony, it was good to see Lady Groms this year! Is that a first? We've got one for next year she'll be 13.

Dan

boardrider · Since 05 Apr 2006 1034 Posts Ventura, CA XTreme Poster

great photos

Rollo Tomasi · Since 17 Mar 2005 983 Posts Attractive

Awesome event.
Great shots!! wow
funny... I have that same shot of Rachel and agree w Tony... the smile says it all.