Author: silvia

It was a true clash of the titans today at the Swatch TTR 6Star Burton European Open in Laax where the top TTR snowboarders fought it out on the Slopestyle course in hope of rising up the world rankings. 1000 TTR ranking points and part of the total prize purse of

125 000 USD were up for grabs and it was Danny Davis (USA) who took the incentive to step it up and win his first 6Star event.

Laax, Switzerland – January 15th, 2009: Another spectacular battle ensued today in the Halfpipe at the 6Star Burton European Open. Again, 1000 Swatch TTR ranking points were on offer as well a big part of the total prize purse of

125,000 USD, motivating riders to up the ante. As in 2008, Kevin Pearce (USA) narrowly snatched victory from Shaun White (USA) moving him up to World No.4 on the Swatch TTR Ranking. White finished the competition in second, the Swiss local and fan’s favourite Iouri Podladtchikov in third. Also Kelly Clark (USA) repeated her victory from 2008 and claimed first place in the women’s Halfpipe battle. She now sits in World No. 9. Kjersti Oestgaard Buaas (NOR) and Paulina Ligocka (POL) took second and third place.

Falls Creek Resort, Australia – 25th August, 2008: The 4Star Oakley Stylewars did not only push snowboarding to another level but also had a major impact on the 08/09 Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour Rankings with tour veterans, young guns, and south-hemi up and comers all throwing down enormous maneuvers, staking their claims for the title early on. Chas Guldemond (USA), who recently lost the Tour Lead in New Zealand, claimed back the World No. 1 spot, followed closely by the two Kiwi rivals James Hamilton (NZE) in World No. 2 and Stef Zeestraten (NZE) in World No. 3.

GULDEMOND NEW TTR TOUR LEADER

The final day of snowboarding at Stylewars was held under perfect Australian skies without a breath of wind. The riding standard was beyond ridiculous, the course was softening in the hot sun and tricks were getting thrown that have never before been seen on snow down under.

Leading the charge today was a man on a mission, last year’s grand master Torstein Horgmo (NOR) who was sending massive smooth tricks with rarely a hand out of place. He took out best trick with an insane switch backside 1260 melon deep into the landing of the first jump and climbed 22 positions up the Swatch TTR rankings into World No. 30.

The overall winner of the event was Canadian Charles Reid who dominated for the entire three days of the grueling event that included today. With his victory and 500 Swatch TTR ranking points, Charles moves up 9 ranks to World No. 7. A slew of 1080’s, rodeos and a consistent style had him pushing out fellow Canadian Matts Kulisek for the win. In the end, Kulisek finished 3rd behind Horgmo.

Chas Guldemond after knocking himself out heavily in NZ flew into Stylewars at the last minute to compete and take 5th overall which was enough to regain the Tour Lead.

“It’s only the second comp of the year so I’m sure Charles Reid will be biting at my heals after this contest… I wanted to come in to Stylewars and check out the contest, slow it all down a bit and enjoy the contest and focus on my style. I’m going to take this as a good base for practice for the start of the season.”

In the coveted Bledisnow Cup competition between Australian and New Zealand, the Australian team stood strong today with incredible riding from Ryan Tiene, Robbie Walker, the Allan brothers and 15 year old Jye Kearney who was whiskers away from stomping 90-foot front ten tails. One to look out for from Down Under.

For more information and video coverage from the 4Star Oakley Stylewars check out www.ttrworldtour.com or www.stylewars.com.au and stay tuned as the 5Star Burton Australian Open is up ahead from 1st – 5th September, 2008 in Perisher Blue, Australia.

2008 STYLEWARS presented by Oakley
FINAL OVERALL RESULTS

RANK NAME
1 Charles Reid (CAN)

Snow Park, New Zealand – July 22nd, 2008: It’s always snowing somewhere, and while some riders are taking advantage of the skate and surf in the northern hemisphere, dedicated snowboarders will soon be trekking down south for the first stop of the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour’s 08/09 season, the 5Star Burton New Zealand Open kicking off on July 29th 2008.

The first slew of 850 Swatch TTR Ranking points and a

Are, Sweden – April 11th, 2008: Sweden is taking the Swatch TTR 3-Star Burton Halfpipe Invitational to the next level on April 12th, 2008. A global collection of elite snowboarders have been invited to compete in Are, Sweden for Halfpipe glory,

80 000 SEK and 550 TTR Ranking points. Big names set to duke it out include TTR World No. 2 Peetu Piiroinen (FIN), TTR No. 18 Kim Rune Hansen (NOR), Olivier Gittler (FRA), Freddy Austbo (NOR) and local Swedish rider Jakob Wilhelmson.

Saas-Fee, Switzerland, April 11th, 2008: What a season it’s been. The actionbegan all the way back in July of 2007 and the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tourhas finally reached it’s final stop of the 07/08 season with the 4-Star Snickers Classicand Popcorn Wallride. Riders have been shreddin’ hard all season long but it’s notover yet with Saas-Fee, Switzerland in store for some tasty treats from April 17th to20th 2008. Up for the taking is a

25 000 USD prize purse and 700 TTR Rankingpoints for the victor.

Grouse Mountain welcomed big crowds and the best professional and amateur Canadian riders this past weekend for the Swatch TTR 3-Star Quiksilver Showdown Over the City. Up for the taking were cash and prizes totaling

20 000 CDN along with 550 TTR ranking points. Canadian shredder Kevin Griffen claimed the Men’s Title, with fellow rippers Matt Belzile and Charles Reid taking second and third respectively. Terri Dreger also grabbed hold of women’s first place followed by Robin Van Gyn in second, and Stephanie Just in third.