2010 started off brilliantly with being offered 2 sponsorship deals from Airush and ABoard which I soon followed up, I then competed in the BKSA Youths and was ranked 4th in the UK half way! But then in September disaster struck, my worst nightmare became reality... It was a very very windy day gusting up to atleast 35 - 40 knots and I was steaming on my 7 meter, I was way overpowered but was handling it well getting some serious air but when I was trying a simple pop off of toe side I lost balance and then tried to kick my board off. But it wasn't as simple as that, only one foot managed to come out so when I landed the board twisted right the was around long with my left knee!
The next day I headed off to A&E and had to stay overnight, the following week I had an MRI scan and then the week after I was told I had a small tare in my cruiser ligament which is every sportsman's or woman's nightmare. I was then told I would be off the water for 6 - 8 weeks which meant I missed the rest of the competitions including the Hi Park Jam!
I am still rather gutted about this step back but I am working on getting ready and fit for next season and will be coming back stronger than ever!
Next season I am aiming extremely high and will do everything I can to make my dream of becoming a kitesurfer a reality. I will be doing all the small competitions and events around the UK and will be looking to push boot riding by finding flat spots and slider to hit!
Stay tuned for lots of videos, stills and info on how I am doing!
Thanks,
Joe :)
The next day I headed off to A&E and had to stay overnight, the following week I had an MRI scan and then the week after I was told I had a small tare in my cruiser ligament which is every sportsman's or woman's nightmare. I was then told I would be off the water for 6 - 8 weeks which meant I missed the rest of the competitions including the Hi Park Jam!
I am still rather gutted about this step back but I am working on getting ready and fit for next season and will be coming back stronger than ever!
Next season I am aiming extremely high and will do everything I can to make my dream of becoming a kitesurfer a reality. I will be doing all the small competitions and events around the UK and will be looking to push boot riding by finding flat spots and slider to hit!
Stay tuned for lots of videos, stills and info on how I am doing!
Thanks,
Joe :)
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