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Day 2 US Open: Slopestyle Practice Day and Halfpipe Qualis

March 19th, 2008 by Nugg

US Open Slopestyle course

Men’s Halfpipe Pre-Qualification and Qualification were held today, but my eyes were on the slopestyle course as both big dogs and little ones got a chance to check out the 2008 course.

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Burton US Open - day1 ish

March 18th, 2008 by Nugg

USO poster

After 10 months and 25 countries the swatch TTR world tour has landed in Stratton, Vermont for the final Stop on the mens 07/08 calender. Blue skies were out for the first day of halfpipe practice. Riders were checking things out and getting to know the transition that layed ahead.
The Open which draws over 40,000 fans, big name sponsors and international media, is free of charge to spectators. This years medieval theme “Fields of Destiny” sums up the conclusion of the men’s tour perfectly. Read the rest of this entry »

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The Oakley Arctic Challenge - in the belly of the beast with head shaper Claes Högström

February 18th, 2008 by Nugg

Belly of the beast

I slapped myself silly 10 times over , before I realized I was awake and was glaring at what seemed to be the most dreamy quarter pipe setup that anyone could imagine.

Looking over the Oslo township and beautiful harbour the Holmenkollen Arena has an all new inspiring view, it’s called the Oakley Arctic Challenge. 10.2 metres of pure transition perfection. The SIX(6) STAR Swatch TTR event is shaping up to be a highlight on the tour once again.

After 16 days of construction, we caught up with the man in charge Claes Högström as he nears completion of the quarter pipe where we may just see that magic 10m mark broken if not smashed out of the ball park.

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