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One Fin, No Leash

October 14, 2009 | Words By:

opener-one-fin-no-leashCome to Zarautz this weekend… but leave your air tricks at home!

Provided the conditions are right –and it looks like they will be–  the Zarautz Noseriding Festibal will take place this weekend (October 17 & 18). It’s a first …and we hope it’s not a last. It’s going to be all about noseriding, cross stepping and gliding. Bring your log and leave your air tricks –and your leash- at home.

one-fin-no-leashNiegà



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