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Words & Photos: Robin Taylor
Houwteq Downhill Extreme
Photo credit: Robin Taylor
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Feet are glued to the board as riders apex the tight, right corner. Blink and you'll miss them.
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Riders tuck as soon as they begin the decline on the straight, before hitting the corner at about 70 kmph.
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Riders manoeuvre the chicane as a headwind howls.
Photo credit: Robin Taylor
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The long straight overlooks some eye candy, which few of the riders notice while racing.
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Richard Dweza tucks low and hugs the corner in his final run.
