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Reschen, 31.01.2010:

More than 70 people was snowkiting in this weekend in South Reschensee. It was Snowkite World Cup. It was athletes from Germany and top riders from Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Canada, Norway and the Czech Republic had come to the Reschenpass. 

For three days, the huge colorful kites of the riders were circling above the snow Reschensee.When snowkiting can be the athletes of giant kites fly across the snow. They are available either on skis or a snowboard. Courses are offered in the disciplines of Freestyle and Race. Race must be completed when a multi-kilometer triangular course. On the other hand, can the freestyle rider from his dragon take some several feet into the air before a jury, and shows different twists and characters. Despite not always optimal wind could be carried out in all disciplines championship rounds. 

After three days on the frozen and snowed Reschensee all parties are satisfied with the information frozen but 1.Snowkite Championships at Reschensee. "We've seen all weekend sporting achievements of the world's best snowkiting,". "More than 1,000 spectators watched this weekend at the competitions. For many it was their first contact with the snow kiting. And the visitors were impressed. " Tourism is also smitten boss Uli Stampfer of the holiday region Reschenpass: "We are delighted to have one of the best Snowkitereviere in the Alps. This fascinating sport is a fantastic addition to the many other sporting opportunities offered by the holiday region Reschenpass. 

Snowkite World Championship Freestyle

Snowboard Women 
1.Iris Tonak
2.Caroline Onarheim Moelgaard
3.Astrid Berz
4.Ulrike Hodits

Ski Women 
1.Kari Schibevaag
2.Kathrin Fischer

3.Ginette Pearson