Spectacular jumps and youthful winners at the GSI-Berg Battle!

Spectacular jumps and youthful winners at the GSI-Berg Battle!

On September 24, 2025, the Harder inland pool turned into an arena for spectacular wakeboard action. At the GSI-Berg Battle, numerous riders competed to present their impressive tricks and aerial acrobatics in front of an enthusiastic audience. The participants were pulled off the boat at speeds of up to 35 km/h, which caused exciting moments and a lot of excitement. The event, which was described as the festival of the wakeboarding, moved numerous spectators to the banks of Lake Constance, who watched the competitions. Vol.at reports that the event is a highlight of the European Wakeboard scene.

In the men's class, Tino Ullsperger from Germany prevailed and secured first place. Nico Juritsch from Carinthia followed second and became a state champion at the same time. Florian Brunner from Vorarlberg completed the podium and was not only the third national winner, but also Vice-State Champion. The young drivers were just as impressive, especially the brothers Finn, Nils and Kimi Lechner and Bruno Ferrai, who drew attention to themselves through their outstanding achievements.

Successes of the young talents

Particularly noteworthy is Finn Lechner (17), who won the title of the U18 state champion. His brother Nils Lechner (13) not only won the GSI-Berg Battle, but also became the U14 state champion and Austrian U14 champion. Kimi Lechner (11) and Bruno Ferrai (13) shared third place at the GSI-Berg Battle and took second place in the national championship. In the Austrian U14 championship, they drove second and third place, which demonstrates their versatility and talent in the wakeboard.

Steven Schneider also successfully defended his state championship title in the Ü30 category. Mara Salmina from Carinthia, followed by Sabrina Hafen from Switzerland and Emily Riemer from Germany, won. These placements show the high performance density and the talent that can be found in the different categories.

Wakeboard training in Vorarlberg

The Wake and Surf association also offers professional training for prospective wakeboarders. Both beginners and advanced users are trained in small groups of a maximum of four people. Coached is over radio helmets, which makes communication easier during the exercises. In addition to individual lessons, regular training courses can also be booked, and special camps for children are organized in cooperation with the WakeAholics association. These camps are aimed at promoting the enthusiasm for water sports and conveying the children a feeling for wakeboarding.

The training also extends in the winter months, whereby the Olympic Center in Dornbirn serves as a location for jumping and strength training. A cooperation with the Vorarlberg Snowboard Association also enables joint training sessions in winter. Skateboard training will also be considered in the future. Associations such as Wakehaolics, which consist of passionate wakeboarders, promote the competition spirit and successfully participate in national and international competitions. vorarlberg.at emphasizes that the GSI-Berg-Battle is considered a seasonal highlight and traditionally takes place in Hard.

For more information on wakeboard events and training in Vorarlberg, interested water sports enthusiasts can wakelifeclub.at visit.