Bri and Aaron rippin’ it up
Pro kiteboarder and wakeskater Bri Chmel last week payed a visit to The Kite Lounge and was acco
mpanied by another pro wakerider, Aaron Rathy. Both riders are Orlando based and spend most of their time exploring this relatively new sport.
Bri has spent the last year putting all her effort into becoming one of the best female wakeskate riders out there, and proved it well behind the Kite Lounge jetski on the River Yasica. Aaron kickflipped the dock at the rivermouth and turned some dominican heads chilling with a Coco Loco under the palmtrees at the famous La Boca restaurant. Although it’s not an uncommon site, pro riders rippin’ up the river in Cabarete, these two riders definitely impress the crowds.
Bri going for it
About a year ago Bri discovered wakeskating. It changed her focus from an already successful kiteboarding carreer, but that doesn’t mean that Bri has given up on it. During her visit to the Kite Lounge Bri tried out her brand new Liquid Force 
Havoc, her first ever experience riding a bowkite. So far, so good and Bri rips. She pulls some impressive tricks as well as slashing the waves, and as she re-enters the kite world, the public can expect more from her in the time to come. And hopefully Extreme and The Kite Lounge can welcome Bri another time too.
- Staying at Extreme hotel was the best ever! now that they have the Kite Lounge, it combines kiteboarding with the hotel a whole lot more. There are great instructors and a lot of gear for people to use. Liquid Force is also a big part of Kite Lounge, and also my sponsor, so this is very convenient. It is great to stay at a hotel that caters towards so many extreme sports and also towards nightlife and good times. I will definitely be back down very soon! Bri says to the Kite Lounge.
Mr. Railmaster
Aaron Rathy is already amongst the top wakeboarders and wakeskaters out there. This guy just turned 19 during his stay in Cabarete, but has already achieved a reputation that puts him right up in top world class level. Rathy is especially known for his exceptional skills on the rails, but masters pretty much anything that involves a board. Aaron goes big and aggressive and he doesn’t give up until he sticks it. So he sticks pretty much whatever. The Kite Lounge would love to see Aaron back in Cabarete for some more riding.
Check out Bri’s profile on her website;
www.brichmel.com
Photos: Hege Holt
