One very popular sport in Vienna is wakeboarding. Although it is kind of weird to perform such an extreme sport in the Austrian capital, since Vienna has no sea around or even near, wakeboarding is being practiced in Neue Danub (New Danube). There is a Rixen cableway system with a 4 pole system that has a length of 832 m /2729 ft long and lately since 2010 at a staggering height of 11 m /36 ft above the ground.
At Neue Danub, there are also wake-boarding courses taking place so there are small and large ramp units that provide the courses with the right variation. There are more obstacles to come at the next years. The weather conditions at the site are suitable for wake-boarding. Average wind blows from the west, west-northwest and southeast with an average speed of 8 knots (≤ 14 kph).
The air temperature varies depending on the season and ranges between averages of 8 – 20 °C/46.4 – 68°F. The river is very long and the width varies so you may come along a lot of other wake-boarders and many other athletes. Around and on the lift you will find schools and shops that with their experienced and friendly staff are ready to serve you. Don’t miss the opportunity to try wake-boarding at Neue Danub.
Hamburg (Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg) is the second largest city in Germany, the thirteenth largest German state and the sixth largest city in the European Union. It is situated on the river Elbe while its port is the second largest port in Europe and tenth worldwide. Hamburg is known for its big sporting activity among others.
Damp is a municipality in the district of Rendsburg-Eckernförde, in Schleswig-Holstein, north Germany. Due to the area's geographical particularities, Damp provides some basic essentials even to the most adventurous fellows. Well known for its wakeboard park, it attracts a great amount of visitors each year.
Miami is a gifted with tropical climate cosmopolitan city, located on the Atlantic coast. As it is considered to be America's top class resort city, with vibrant nightlife and endless international cultural happenings as well as top sport activities and events, Miami is a global destination for the outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels.
Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet is an artificial water reservoir, serving the Électricité de France power station of Drac Station. The reservoir is bounded by the canyons of Ebron and Drac and belongs to the Isère department. It was created in 1961 after the built of a 145 m / 476 ft dam. The reservoir is up to 10 km / 6.3 mi long and in some places it reaches at 300 m / 984 ft wide. On the lake, it is often windy and wavy, something that makes it one of the best places to practice water sports.
Port Hacking is located in southern Sydney, at about 30 km/19 mi south of Sydney's CBD (Central Business District). The area to the north of Port Hacking is more developed than the area to the south, which forms the northern boundary of the Royal National Park. It is south of Cronulla and northeast of Bundeena.
Sintra is located near Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. It has become a major tourist center, visited by people from all around the world. Sintra has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its 19th-century ravishing architecture and landscapes.
Soon after the 1st Q Parks Tour stop Battle ROJal in Snowpark Schöneben, Italy, Blue Tomato Plan P in Superpark Planai Austria is coming up on January 13th. Get ready to show off your style, win amazing goodies, a huge cash prize and worthy points for the tour.
With the first three QParks Tour Stops leading the way of the Tour around the Alpine area, we can't wait for the 4th QParks Tour Stop and the Blue Tomato Plan P on the 28th of January 2017. What riders have to look forward to is a super sophisticated slopestyle course, plenty of airtime and even more creative jib elements. Ready or not, the Blue Tomato Plan P will transform Austria's Superpark Planai into a shred area!
Wiener Neustadt is a town which is situated in the south of Vienna, within the state of Lower Austria in the northeastern Austria. The city is self-governed and is the seat of the district administration in Wiener Neustadt Land. Wiener Neustadt and its surroundings are famous due to their sporting activity.
Wiener Neustadt is a town which is situated in the south of Vienna, within the state of Lower Austria in the northeastern Austria. The city is self-governed and is the seat of the district administration in Wiener Neustadt Land. Wiener Neustadt and its surroundings are famous due to their sporting activity.
Pleasure Jam returns again this year, opening the winter season, with the 1st QParks Snowboard Tour Stop on the 28th & 29th of November! The International snowboarding elite will get together at Superpark Planai to compete not only for TTR points, but also for the prize money of 20,000 USD. The spectacle is expected to be filled with outstanding performances and tricks that only few in the world can pull.
On March 19 and for one day only in Austria, one of the most successful European Extreme Sports Film productions, Nuit de la Glisse, presents the new film "Addicted to Life". An amazing screening on the best of extreme sports around the world in perfect HD screens and crystal clear 5.1 sound.
It's time for the 5th QParks Tour Stop of the 2016/17 season and for the ones gathering at the Snowpark Turracher Höhe on the 11th of February, only means one thing : It's Time to Nock'n'Rock!
Austria's capital city Vienna, is famous for its imperial history, contemporary museums, cultural festivals, vibrant nightlife and coffee houses. However, on the 21st and 22nd of November, one of the biggest international extreme sports winter festivals will take place on the „Donauinsel" in Vienna and will attract all the action enthusiasts to celebrate the upcoming winter season.
