Videos that cover specific events worry me..and here's why (producers take note): In order for an event video to be successful it has to be on some significant contest, not some local hoedown - significant enough to where the results carry some meaning. It also has to attract many of the top competitors in the sport, not just one or two. It also has to be held in a location that has world-class conditions. And, when the contest rolls into town the conditions have to deliver. It can't be normal Ho'okipa or something. It has to be special...extraordinary. And then, the film crew has to be competent and knowledgeable enough to not only capture all the action but be able to put it together in such a way that everyone can enjoy it. If you don't meet all those criteria then you'll just end up with a video that satisfies the locals and the contestants, but will never be successful to everyone in the sport. And flat out - I've never seen anyone pull it off...until now.
Cabo Verde PWA Worldcup 2007:
Great Location - Check
Top Riders - Check
Great Film Crew - Check
Epic Conditions - Double Check