Some pics of serveral riders in Hua Hin Thailand by Frank mollers from Photoos.net

Have a look.

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Remember last year’s video frenzy? Stay tuned, because the second season of the RECORDED series is on its way. Six videos full of action, stunning location and laid back lifestyle will hit the net in April.

The success of last year’s episodes gave Youri a boost in popularity. “Its funny and a whole new experience for me when little kids in Cumbuco (Brazil) recognize me and are asking me for my autograph.”
This year, Youri dragged himself to horrible kitesurf spots again, like Australia and the Virgin Islands. In Oz he explored the West Coast to find flat water spots ideal for demonstrating his powered and styleful way of riding.
“I had never been in West Australia before and I heard the conditions were really good there. Last few years I spent in Brazil and South Africa to train, but this year I needed a change of scenery” The change of scenery included some well known spots like Woodman’s point and Safety Bay, but also some less discovered spots.

After doing a photo shoot for Brunotti in Fuerteventura, the video shoot continued. A catamaran was waiting for Youri in the Caribbean to depart on an epic sailing and party adventure through the British Virgin Islands. The plan was to relax, kite and get some shooting done while soaking up the Caribbean lifestyle. “The most amazing color of water I’ve ever seen! Especially around Sir Richard Branson’s Necker island, and at Anegada, an almost deserted island at the most northern tip of the Virgin islands.”

Besides his all-year round sponsors like Mystic, Brunotti, Slingshot and Koraal, Dutch chewing-gum brand Sportlife helped to produce the videos. “Sportlife is really into extreme water sports so I think the brand fits perfect in the videos. I hope this can be the first step in a long-term relationship with the Sportlife brand.”

Youri Zoon RECORDED is produced by EyEFORcE Productions, who are based in Amsterdam and focus mainly on extreme sports. “For us, following Youri is one of the most exciting things to do work wise. Youri’s style of riding is very gracious and powerful at the same take, which makes the action picture perfect.”

The first episode of Youri Zoon RECORDED will start broadcasting the 12^th of April and every two weeks a new episode will be released on the sponsor websites.

Jow,

In Holland we have a saying: Een goed begin is het halve werk’ Well i hope thats right.

I just finished first here in Hua Hin (Thailand), witch was the first PKRA of the year.

We arrived here a couple days before the comp to ride the spot and enjoy thailand.

Unfortunatly there was,t much wind to kite, last year we rented some scooter. So this year we did it again.

It,s cheap and easy to get you every where you want to go, sometime,s a little dangerous but He a little be of danger is always good hahahah.

The Comp started of with No wind, bummer but the last couple of days looked good. The wind was from the other direction, and it was a little side/side of shore. WIth al the buildings the wind was kind of gusty and up and down.

We could run a Singel and a Doubel elemination. In the singels i won against my Buddy Marc Jacobs in the final.

Both of us where struggling against the wind that was super light. Had a good heat and i could just stay a little longer inside the comp area than Marc.

In the Doubels it was Marc again who was up against me. It was a bit the same story, we started of pretty good with some powerd tricks and we where head to head. But in the end i could just stay a little longer inside the Comp area. And i the final of the doubel.

Super stoked on it 1st comp of the year and 1st place, not a bad start.

I can promise everybody it,s going to be a super interesting and hard year! There are so many good riders at the moment.

Will be exciting as well. whoehoeee.

Results:

Youri zoon

Marc jacobs

Alberto rondina

Cheers,

Youri

Jow peeps,

It has been a while from my last update, so here we go.

January and Feberuary i have been in Australia for some training and to get back in shape after my rib injury.

We did some filing as well for the upcoming video serie!  My training went alright there but i had to take it easy with my rib.

at the moment my rib is totaly good again! I just spent 10 days in the virgin islands , for the BVI kite jam.

What a amazing place is it down here, everything is so beautiful. Chek out some of the shots and als on www.bvikitejam.com, thanks guys for having me over there.

there was a little freestyle competion organised as well for Pro,s and Amateurs. I had a good day and was training and having fun at the same time we rode the comp to that was all good for me and in the end i won it as well .sweeet!

Pics by:http://chris-hafer-photography.com/

tomorow i am of to home again for about 4 days and than i am on my way to thailand.

I will try to keep it more up to date hahha.

Cheers

Youri