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The 4Star TTR Poney Session celebrated it’s 10th year anniversary with the seasonal theme being, hunting and fishing.
Amazing level of riding was shown by all, with riders coming from all across Europe. But it was Jonas Steen from Norway who took the victory with an incredible run of a Double Cork 12 and Cab 10.

The TTR Poney Session ended in style with a party on Saturday night : 800 guests, 7 DJ and 100 % electric evening…… a delighted crowd enjoyed the party until early morning and everyone agreed to say that it had been an EPIC TTR Poney Session and a awesome 10th year anniversary !

Check out the results from the TTR Poney Session below

 

Just 18 years old, Martin Mikyska from Prague was the only one to win the battle against the bad weather at this years 3Star TTR Quiksilver Snowjam. Although Friday was sunnier, his run on Saturday was still flawless, finishing with a Frontside 900 on the kicker at the end of course. Throughout the year, Martin showed excellent form at all competitions in which he took part. He was able to use those experiences throughout the year to dominate the TTR Quiksilver Snowjam.

Martin said: “It was amazing, there were tonnes of amazing tricks, though it’s too bad the weather was less than ideal. But the atmosphere overall was great like every year at Quiksilver Snowjam. I got first prize thanks to the combination of all the features of the course. I got a really strong half pipe score, a pretty good score on the jib, and one of the best tricks on the kicker. It’s one of the most amazing feelings to win. It’s hard to find the words. Thank you.”

Young Finnish rider Ville Paumola took second place at Spindleruv Mlyn. Third place was seasoned TTR Quiksilver Snowjam rider Thomas Franz from Switzerland. Although there were bad weather conditions, 3,000 spectators came to the slopes at Svaty Petr to witness world class snowboarding.

Martin Černík said on the competition, “I’m happy that we organized another great competition this year and although the weather wasn’t ideal, a lot of spectators still attended and the riders showed their best on the course.”

Snickers Nutcase Best Trick – saving the best show for last

The evening program for the TTR Quiksilver Snojwam started with a Sunshine concert on the outdoor stage right at the bottom of the slope. After that was the spectators favorite show “Snickers Nutcase Best Trick” at the Big Air under the flood lights. This is where the riders showed the best tricks they have to offer. Jan Nečas won best trick with a frontside  360 stalefish and the winner of the technical category style was Petr Horák with a switch frontside 1080 double cork.

Results of Quiksilver Snowjam 2012:

1. Martin Mikyska, CZE
2. Ville Paumola, FIN
3. Thomas Franc, SUI
4. Martin Černík, CZE
5. Dušan Kříž, CZE
6. Jan Nečas, CZE
7. Marius Otterstad, NOR
8. Petr Horák, CZE
9. Pepe Samek, CZE
10. Pavel Vyroubal, CZE

Results of Nutcase Best Trick 2012:

Style: Jan Nečas, CZE
Technical: Petr Horák, CZE

 

The shapers at the Kingspark in Hochkönig, Austria worked tirelessly to prepare the Chosen Series kicker after overnight snow threatened the 8^th and penultimate stop of Nike Chosen Series. The 15m step-over style jump proved challenging to all the riders and their efforts were compounded with bad visibility from the start.

A previous winner of Best Style from the German stop, Jonel Fricke, worked the mic to keep the riders and crowd stoked whilst retail partner Blue Tomato kept spirits up with warm snacks and drinks as the 24 riders braved the snow, cold and cross winds in a bid to take the MVP and a ticket to the Nike Chosen Sessions.

Ultimately the weather ruled the comp and with Finals unable to take place riders were judged on their performance in the Qualis. Peter Walchhofer took Best Style following his inverted FS7 Tailgrab, Most Creative went to Markus Bernhard by laying out a powder run to knuckle line, but handling the tough conditions by sticking everything with style and composure was Stephan Wimmer from Innsbruck – BS5s, 7s and 9s – who claimed MVP and booked his spot at The Nike Chosen Sessions in April.

BEST TRICK WILDCARD

3 competing riders from each stop will also have the opportunity to gain a wildcard entry into the finals ‘Nike Chosen Sessions’. Watch the tricks and vote for which rider you think should make the finals @ www.nikechosenseries.com

Check out the edit from Austria | Next stop on the Nike Chosen Series was NORWAY. HOCHKONIG 03.03.12

For more more info go to www.nikechosenseries.com.

The 6Star TTR Burton European Open 2012 Slopestyle went down yesterday with a bluebird day, spring temperatures and an epic course. Jamie Anderson (USA) successfully defended her title and won the BEO Slopestyle for the second year in a row, while Aleksander Ostreng (NOR) won his first international title today. Both winners took home $15,000 and a world-class title to add to their snowboarding resumes.

Jamie’s winning run included a backside tailslide on the rail, a frontside 360 to backside 180 on the step-up/step-down combo, a Cab 720 nose grab and switch backside 540 Indy grab on the kickers, finishing off with a backside lipslide to frontside 360 melon. Enni Rukajärvi (FIN) managed to get close to Jamie with a top score of 81.80, ending up in second place followed by a new face on the BEO podium, Swiss rider Isabel Derungs, who took third.

Aleksander Ostreng claimed the top spot for the mens final with an incredible third run, including a switch frontside 180 on to 360 out on the rail, a super stylish backside rodeo to Cab rodeo 540 on the step-up/step-down combo, followed by a frontside 1080 nosebone and a huge and super clean backside 1260 melon grab, ending with a Cab 180 on to 270 out to tailblunt 270 out on the MINI Creative Use of Space feature.

The MINI Creative Use of Space (CUOS) Awards went to Jamie Anderson and Emil Ulsletten (NOR). Both of them won $5,000 each with the most creative tricks of the day. Jamie earned the award with a backside lipslide to frontside 360 Melon on the MINI CUOS feature, while Emil secured the award with a frontside Alley Oop 360 to Cab 180 on 360 out.

Check out the Men and Women Slopestyle Results below:

Aleksander Ostreng’s run giving him the top spot.

Jamie Anderson’s winning run @ BEO 2012

Be sure to tune in to the live webcast @www.facebook.com/ttrworldtour | Halfpipe Finals 03/03/2012

The 4Star TTR Sony Ericsson Snowboard Fest went down on the 18th Febuary 2012. The podium was made up with Jorn Siemen Aaboe from Norway who stole the show with a Switch Backside Double Cork 1080 Mute Nose Bone and massive Backside Double Backflip 180. Second went to Slovenian rider Aljosa Krivec with the sweet Frontside 10 Indy and Backside 1260 Mute. Third rider was from Austria. Mario Wagner pulled Frontside 10 Melon and ended his show with the huge Backside 7 Double Grab. Check out all the results below.

The 3Star TTR Billabong Flaunt It 2012 hit up Lake Louise, Alberta on Sat 11th February. The course consisted of a “cliff” drop, 2 jumps and 3 rail options and there was great weather for the event.

Christy Prior from New Zealand dominated the course by taking 1st place Slopestyle, 1st place Rail Jam and the Dakine Best trick with a cork front 540 on the 50ft jump. Her first place Slopestyle run included a half cab off the cliff drop, to a backside 360 melon, to backside 180 mute, and a backlip on the down rail, all executed with extraordinary style. She will be one to watch at the Flaunt It finals at Sierra‐at‐Tahoe in March. Jennifer Englot, a local Lake Louise rider was not far behind Prior in second place, and prairie rider Jennifer Bernier took home third.

The rail jam had 3 rail options for the ladies to showcase their skills: a c‐rail, handrail, and a flat box. Prior made the most of the 3 features and it was her Front blunt 270 out on the down rail that wooed the judges. Jennifer Englot took the Nixon Style Award and Megan McCallum was awarded the VZ Ragdoll award for her solid face plant, where she managed to walk away with a smile!

Slopestyle :
1st: Christy Prior $700 + Flight and Accommodation to Finals in Tahoe (Mountain Dew NZ, Electric, Thirtytwo, Candygrind)
2nd: Jennifer Englot $500 (Unlimited Skate & Snow, Long Collective, Burton)

3rd: Jennifer Bernier $300 (Union, Capita, Airblaster, Freedom Skate & Snow)

4th: Zoe Kostuchuk (Dougs Spoke N’ Sport)
5th: Jessica King

Rail Jam:
1st: Christy Prior $250 (Mountain Dew NZ, Electric, Thirtytwo, Candygrind)
2nd: Nicole Oben $100
3rd: CJ Derpak $50 (Bataleon, Westbeach, District Shop, Spy)
Dakine Best Trick: Christy Prior $100 (Mountain Dew NZ, Electric, Thirtytwo, Candygrind)
Nixon Style Award: Jennifer Englot (Unlimited Skate & Snow, Long Collective, Burton)
VZ Rag Doll Award: Megan McCallum

Series Schedule:
Blue Mountain, ON: Jan. 21st

Lake Louise, AB: Feb. 11th

Big White, BC: Feb. 18th

Mount Seymour, BC: Feb. 25th

Mont Saint‐Sauveur, QC: March 10th

Waterville Valley, NH: March 17th

FINALS with Jamie Anderson: Sierra‐at‐Tahoe: March 31st

 

Check out the pics below of the Billabong Flaunt It – Lake Louise 2012 | Next stop Big White, BC

TTR Billabing Flaunt It 2012 – Teaser

For all tour information, including registration, visit www.billabong.com/flauntit or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/billabongflauntit

For more info on the event go to the TTR event page.

The 5 Star TTR Roxy Snow Pro starts today at the Saalbach Hinterglemm in Austria. This TTR slopestyle event will showcase the women’s world snowboarding talent and skills in front of an inspired crowd. Top level riders like Torah Bright (AUS), Kjersti Buaas (NOR), Aimee Fuller (GBR) or Cheryl Maas (NED) and TTR leader Jamie Anderson (US) will fight in the Nightpark. The finals of this thrilling competition is around 8:00 pm under a floodlit course.

Friday, February 10, 2012
09:00 am – 10:00 am Practice

10:00 am – 11:30 am Qualifications

12:30pm – 02:00 pm Main session
08:00pm – 09:00 pm Final
After 10:00 pm After party

More information on www.roxylive.com.

Check out the preview pics below of the riders in practice

Stayed tuned for more info

Last week we asked you if the red bull supernatural event will be the future of competitive snowboarding or perhaps even create a new discipline in its image. Well, we had some interesting opinions from you all but the consensus was that you’d have to see it before making a call. A wise decision which we at TTR also share. So in light of that here is the first footage to drop … thoughts?

One of a kind snowboard competition

The TTR 5Star Burton Canadian Open 2012 presented by MINI is all over. Again the Canadian Open played host to some of the best riding in North America. The vibe, scene and the riding were pretty much next-level in both the Slopestyle and Halfpipe.  Check out below to see the results from both!

Slopestyle Results

Mens
1 Chas Guldemond USA $10,000
2 Justin Morgan USA $5,000
3 Brandon Reis USA $2,500

Womens
1 Jamie Anderson USA $10,000
2 Sina Candrian SUI $5,000
3 Stefi Luxton NZL $2,500

As usual, Chas Gludemond and Jamie Anderson were unstoppable at the TTR Burton Canadian Open 2012 at COP in Calgary.

The course of the Slopestyle Canadian open consisted of three rails, three jumps and the MINI Creative Use of Space feature where there was $2,500 cash prize for the finalist who landed the most creative tick on this feature. As well as winning the Slopestyle Womens, Jamie Anderson was the one to take home this cash prize, meaning she walked away with $12,500 in total.

Though the girls gave Anderson a run for her money, Jamie’s run consisted of a Cab five, Backside five, and Switch Backside five, as well as rad rail trickery and walked away with the win by about fifteen points.

For the men, Chas Guldemond took home the win, although he had a tough competition with Justin Morgan from upstate New york who give him a serious run for his money. Chas held a commanding lead through the first two runs, but Justin–who dropped before him in the second run–landed a Switch Backside nine, a Front ten, and a Double Backside Rodeo to take the lead. Chas dropped in and regained the lead, making Morgan’s victory hopes short lived. Chas’s run consisted of a Switch Back nine, a Back Ten Double Cork, and a Double Backside Rodeo, and he deserved to take the number one spot. Third place went to New Hampshire native Brandon Reis who put down a run of Sevens and Nines that wowed both the crowd and the judges.

Halfpipe Results

Women
1 Queralt Castellet ESP $10,000
2 Gretchen Bleiler USA $5,000
3 Ellery Hollingsworth USA $2,500

Men
1 Ryo Aono JPN $10,000
2 Markus Malin FIN $5,000
3 Janne Korpi FIN $2,500

Riding in the women’s there was Gretchen Bleiler, Cilka Sadar, Hannah Teter, Queralt Castellet, Ellery Hollingsworth, Sarah Conrad, and Ursina Haller battling it out under the lights. Surprisingly, Kelly Clark was absent from the final despite qualifying second in semifinals. Rumour has it she got a little jacked in practice and decided to play it safe due to the amount of events still left on her plate this winter. The cold kept the pipe from getting too rutted out, and the ladies rode insanely well. In the end though, the underdog finally had her day. Queralt Castellet not only took home first, but she also became the second woman ever to land a 1080 in competition (behind none other than Kelly Clark). Queralt killed it and earned herself $10,000, while Gretchen grabbed second and Ellery third.

In the mens field the top three spots went to Finnish riders Janne Korpi and Markus Malin who locked down third and second respectively, and the man of the night was Ryo Aono. Ryo went big and came away with the win and $10,000 in his pocket.

Stay tuned for more action as there is two 6Star TTR Burton Open events still to come. The Burton European Open and The Burton US Open. For more info check out the TTR event page.

An awesome Slopestyle Snowboard final in one of the biggest Snowparks in Europe on Mount Corvatsch, Silvaplana Switzerland. The perfectly shaped Slopestyle gave all the 30 finalist a challenge but they all presented top level riding.

The final of the 4Star TTR event at the Engadinsnow was won by Nuutti Niemelä from Finland with a run of : On the first jump, the biggest kicker of the Slopestyle, with a gap of 18 meters Nuutti showed a backside 1080° Indy Grab. On the second obstacle a Frontside 540° Indy Nosebone and on the third kicker he showed a Frontside 1080° Mute Grab. On the last obstacle before the finish, a spine, he showed a Backside 360° Stalefish Grab. With a score of 96.8 points he won the competition well-deserved and with a big lead of 12.6 points ahead of runner-up Matthias Vogt from Germany, who also showed a spectacular run: starting with a Switch Frontside 900° Indy Grab on the first kicker, followed by a Backside 720° Backside Grab and a Frontside 900° Nute Grab on the following obstacles. Matthias finished his run with a high and stylish backside air.

The third place was taken by the upcoming Swiss youngster David Hablützel from Zurich. He started his run with a Switch Backside 900° Mute Grab. On the next two impressive kickers he stood out with a Backside 720° Indy Grab, a Frontside 360° Stalefish Grab and on the spine he showed a Frontside Rodeo 540° Backside Grab. The winner of the ladies was Abby Lockhart from New Zealand who managed to collect important points at the 4 star TTR event for the World Tour ranking. She showed the jury a good run and won ahead of the best swiss rider Tina Ramholt on second place.

Check out the pictures below of the winners. Congratulations to all from TTR!

Check out the TTR event page or visit the Engadinsnow web-site.