Kitesoul Magazine #16 English Edition

Susi May: "once in a lifetime"
Over the years, many world champions and outstanding
athletes from kitesurfing and snowkiting
took part to this competition. Everyone keeps
a strong memory of that experience and a great
source of inspiration whether it was a victory or
a withdrawal. The German champion Susi May,
at the end of the 2016 edition said: "No matter
how frustrated you feel, when you push yourself
to the limits you always learn something about
kitesurfing. It's one of those "once in a lifetime"
experiences in one of the wildest and most fascinating
places in the world".
On the other hand, the three time world champion
Steph Bridge who was able to win the Red
Bull Ragnarok race warns those who are about
to do this extreme race: "Choose the right equipment.
Before the start eat carbohydrates and be
well hydrated. You must persist and be positive.
I wasn't able to finish the race twice, but at the
third time, I won it". The Canadian champion
Peter Martel, a regular in Haugastøl, echoes her:
"Nothing will go as planned. But trust yourself
and don't give up".