In-between our competition laps last Sunday, a few of us headed out for the afternoon to surf Storm Lake… We took Lee’s new boat which is A-mazing. With the flick of a switch it goes from being a wake boat to surf boat. With another flick of a switch the wake changes sides to suit you whether you’re a lefty or a righty! Such a fun way to spend a sunny afternoon.
After the Nationals (and the big air comp on Saturday), I headed over to Liquid on Sunday morning for my first heat in the Plastic Playground Qualifier. This was an open event so I had to ride with the boys. I had absolutely no chance of going through to the main event which is being held later on this month, as I was riding against all of the UK’s finest riders – but it was a rail comp and I wanted to ride. As it turned out, I was nearly sick with nerves! It was a much quieter event than the one I’d competed in just the day before and coupled with going up against the boys made me feel nauseous! But I did it anyway. I had my second heat eight hours later on that same day. Both laps were ok, not my best and definitely not my worst. I’m glad I rode in the end so happy days!
Thanks I Love Wake for the photos x
I loved the Nationals this year. It was a really chill event with good vibes all round. I usually get extremely nervous before my heats, but this year I was looking forward to it as I was just happy to be riding and (I shouldn’t really say this, but) I didn’t really mind where I placed… Which is a first. I could have ridden better as always, and practiced harder but I wasn’t upset with my performance and I came 6th overall. Great event this year, thanks JB!
Lex Balladon 