Alexandre Sampaio, called ''Xan'', 29 , from Florianópolis/SC, played in Free Ride Nation Cup, in September 2nd e 3rd 2006, in Bali-Indonésia. Know the pilot's experience in world championship

He only knew Bali for photos, television and friend's commentaries. What most called your attention was the way like riders was receive and treat. ''The hospitality was grade 1000!'', affirm.

On Friday and Saturday the waves were perfects and the weathers help a lot the riders. But on Sunday the waves became stronger and weren't perfects, anyway were a show. For him the best was visit Bali and get more knowledge for your life. He says, ''culture don't have price!''

The union between riders was perfect. Xan tells that all pilots have a good relationship and it's fundamental to sport's growth. Over there, he thinks that the technical level of riders was very good, need more perfomance.

This round, he was play by Blowsion Team. It's the first time that they worked together. He thinks the partner was very good for both, he comments that already plan to future and a big potential.

Your training was a little different. Nothing of physical training and with jet ski. This time he search work more the mental and body equilibrium. His counscience let he knows that the state of mind influence the result.

About the organization he evaluated that Tchelo is indispensable. ''He and Fragoso, from Portugal, was part fundamental for the event '', says.

Bali received the event from open arms for Xan. Posters, banners and flags were spread for all city making a wonderful scenery that he never had seen before.

He believes that event was very promissory to sport. About your participated, he tells that despite your injury, he got the difficulties with a positive way. ''I did a good job before and during the event, now with this injury on my foot, I have a lot of job after the event'', affims. He wil be there in the next round, in Brazil.

Equipe INEMA