Streetsurf and kitewing pros visit the Sault

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Sault Ste. Marie to host a streetsurfing and kitewing riding demonstration

Sault Ste. Marie will be a playground for sports lovers and kids of all ages this September as the city will be invaded by the latest trends in street sports.

Streetsurfing, kitewing riding will be introduced as Canadian pros demonstrate their skills and guide bystanders who want to try the hottest sports in the country.

Invented in California and getting more and more fans throughout America and Europe, streetsurfing is a mix of snowboarding and skateboarding.

It is now available to Ontarians and Sault Ste. Marie is the first city to host such an event.

Kitewing riding is a mix of kite surfing and wind surfing.

The wing shaped kite can be used to ride any boards such as skis, snowboards, adapted skateboards, longboards and many more.

What: Professional streetsurfing and kite wing riding demonstration and free riding

When: Saturday, September 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

11 a.m. - Professional streetsurfer demonstration and free riding 12 p.m. - Professional kitewing demonstration and free riding 1 p.m. - Open to the public: Streetsurfing demonstration and free riding

Where: Prouse Pontiac Buik GMC Ltd., 851 Great Northern Road

Who: Michel Panagis, importer of alternative sporting equipment, Vertigo HV; JM Sicotte, streetsurfing and kitewing professional; Mad Mike Hachkowski, streetsurfing and kitewing professional; Jeremy Bresciani, streetsurfing and kitewing professional; Nick Kaiser, president and owner, Buttermilk Mountain Resort

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