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The dam reached Potrerillos longboard! Nearby

The next weekend (18 and 19 September), Potrerillos be a meeting point for lovers of Longboard, reaching the mountain resort area from across the country and continent.
18 and 19 September, more than 150 competitors to reach Potrerillos compete in the third edition Longboard Championship, considered the largest in Argentina and South America, which exceeds the number of runners to U.S. and European tournaments. With a stunning landscape of snowy mountains in the department of Lujan de Cuyo in Mendoza, the Rotunda perilago Road will be the arrival of the 850 meter track, which will slide men and women at the Downhill and Freestyle.Entre professionals and amateurs, the game already has more than 150 registrants, from Canada, Brazil, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Colombia and Argentina. The activity will take place in the last round of the Paseo del perilago (compared to the dam), where there special international guests. In addition to sharing adrenaline and nature, those visiting the area will enjoy live music and DJs. Competition is organized by three specialists trained international Mendoza (Roberto Silvestrone, Adrián Ferrero and Alberto Gomez), who promoted the creation of Professional Longboard Association of our province. Prizes of $ S 1,800, in cash and $ 15,000 in products. In addition to a number of sponsoring companies, the activity has the support of the Tourism Association Potrerillos Valley, and the Government through the Ministry of Sports of Mendoza and the Ministry of Environment.

Discount

area: Several entrepreneurs and members of the Tourist Association in the area Potrerillos adhere to the activity with special discounts for participants. Accommodation and cuisine. In addition the Association of Potrerillos facilitate transportation of participants from competition with other places. Table

long: In English, Longboard Skateboard is a longer and wider than usual. The Longboards are used to lower slopes, whether racing, slalom, or simply as a means of transport. To be wider, provide greater stability, security, and comfort that a normal skateboard. Its size and weight makes them less appropriate for different tricks, but both contribute to the longboard with a fluid motion and can travel a greater distance with a single impulse. It is often compared to surfing and snowboarding. Longboarding became popular with the surf culture through the mid 1950's.

(extracted from Cuyo News)

can also enjoy fishing, rafting and beautiful days of sunshine.