There should be big numbers of competitors this year with the event operated differently.
out yourself groms, boys and girls! 
were having a special segment in the program this year its called "rowdy re defines wake style kiteboarding" just for those who dont know what it is attend the nationals as rowdy will be giving a full demonstration on whats lunch time and whats dinner time proudly sponsord by eleventh hour kiteboarding....... ha ha cant wait to see you dude should be awesome
p.s he has confirmed that he is competing this year.
Just taking the piss mainly (well sorta...)
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But seriously you said it's "operated differently" so you obviously know something... How the hell could I tell you if I know nothing.
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was talking with george yesterday and the format agreed on is the IKO one for the comp side of things, and i've also heard a little rumour that some big names like Aaronn, Ruben, susi, will be attending slider jam this year and then making there way over for the nationals pro rider shoot out.
