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Quiksilver Natural Selection
| star accreditation | 4STR TTRM |
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| date of event | 30.01.2008 - 05.02.2008 |
| location | Jackson Hole, USA |
| web address | Click here |
| Format(s) | SS |
| Prize Money | $75,000 USD |
| Number of participating riders | 17 |
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| entry criteria | Invitational |
Event Sponsors
Event videos
Men's Results
| Rank | Name | Sponsors | Nation | Score |
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| 1 | Travis Rice |   Lib Technologies, Red Bull |
USA | 700.00 |
| 2 | Mark Carter | USA | 659.61 | |
| 3 | David carrier Porcheron |  |
CAN | 630.00 |
| 4 | Nicolas Mueller |  Adio, Arcus, Fiat, Nokia, Oakley |
SUI | 607.64 |
| 5 | David Benedek | Anon, Bonfire, Salomon |
GER | 589.68 |
| 6 | Samuel Luebke | Lib Technologies | USA | 574.00 |
| 7 | Wolle Nyvelt |  Aesthetiker, Dragon, Salomon |
AUT | 559.15 |
| 8 | J.J. Thomas | Oakley, Ride | USA | 546.00 |
| 9 | Mark Landvik | USA | 534.35 | |
| 10 | Gigi Ruef | Aesthetiker, Dragon, Nixon, Volcom |
AUT | 522.82 |
| 11 | Rob Kingwill | USA | 511.42 | |
| 12 | Kyle Clancy | USA | 500.15 | |
| 13 | Colin Langlois | Anon |
USA | 489.01 |
| 14 | Bjorn Leines | USA | 477.99 | |
| 15 | Romain De Marchi | QWST |
SUI | 467.10 |
| 16 | Bryan Iguchi | USA | 456.34 | |
| 17 | Austin Smith | Dakine, K2 |
USA | 445.70 |
| 18 | Hampus Mosesson | 32 Snowboard Boots, Gnu |
SWE | 435.19 |
Event History
Created by Travis Rice and Quiksilver. The Quiksilver Natural Selection All-Mountain Freestyle is An all-natural snowboarding event that invites the 17 best snowboarders in the world to one of the most challenging mountains in the US for a progressive competition that replaces the monotony of a pre-determined course with the expressiveness and unpredictability of free riding.
About the Event
Forget Parks, Rails and Pipes: Travis Rice To Host 17 of World’s Best Snowboarders in Test of Skill on Natural Terrain.
This innovative event is the brainchild of Quiksilver athlete and one of today’s most versatile and accomplished snowboarders, Travis Rice, who envisioned a competition that removes the constructs of snow parks and half-pipes, and instead uses a natural-terrain course to bring out the best in riders’ style and technique.
To ensure fresh, untracked snow, the event extends over a seven-day “holding period” beginning on January 30, with the two days of actual competition to be determined by natural forces. The idea is to hold out for the best possible powder conditions so riders can carve fresh tracks.
“We’ll leave the course design to Mother Nature and let riders express themselves in an unpredictable measure of true, raw talent,” said Travis. “To succeed here, riders must embrace the mountain on its own terms and get after it with respect, grace, artistry and fun. This is the return to the soul and roots of riding.” According to Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight, the event’s goal is more than to simply showcase riding.
“This competition is about stripping away anything unnecessary, and exploring the basic, instinctual and powerful balance between mountain and rider,” said McKnight. “Travis and the riders hope the Natural Selection will emphasize this aspect of the sport and return an organic, soulful approach to competition.”
17 Riders - Seven Days - One Mountain
While the event will feature an exclusive field of 17 riders handpicked by Travis coming together to test their skill in an all-natural setting, it’s also an opportunity for the leaders of snowboarding culture to congregate in the name of fun. “The event is less about ‘winning’ and more about the world’s best riders pushing each another in a setting that requires each to be at the absolute top of their game,” said Travis. “But this is also a chance to stop in the middle of the competition season, get together and have fun. Plain and simple – just like we all used to do before turning pro.”
Details of The Quiksilver Natural Selection
- Features an exclusive field of 17 riders handpicked by Travis Rice, one of the most respected top-tier competitors in the world and winner of multiple X-Games medals
- The week-long event places equal importance on the community aspect of the gathering of riders at one of the nation’s most storied mountains
- Big mountain invitational with Freestyle and Slopestyle elements
- Seven-day “holding period” to ensure fresh powder, snow quality and conditions
- Two full days of competition in two areas: Dick’s Ditch and Casper Bowl
- $75,000 in prize money with creative contest bonuses and payouts
- The event will be aired on a special webcast on Quiksilver.com
Invited Riders
Start Order | Name |
1. | Sammy Luebke |
2. | DCP |
3. | Travis Rice |
4. | Nicolas Mueller |
5. | Mark Carter |
6. | Roman De Marchi |
7. | Bjorn Leines |
8. | Hampus Mosesson |
9. | David Benedek |
10. | Gigi Ruef |
11. | J.J. Thomas |
12. | Rob Kingwell |
13. | Colin Langlois |
14. | Kyle Clancy |
15. | Bryan Iguchi |
16. | Mark Landvik |
17. | Austin Smith |
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TTR TOP 5 MEN 
World No. 1
998.72
2. Pearce, K 973.84 3. Piiroinen, P 946.75 
4. Mattila, R 896.55 
5. Finch, A 839.92 All results » TTR TOP 5 WOMEN 
World No. 1
981.62 2. Bright, T 969.77 
3. Clark, K 956.06 4. Oestgaard Buaas, K 905.81 
5. Maas, C 873.87 
All results » -
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Movers & Shakers Men 1163. 
+1474 Accola, M 
843. +1218 Reichmuth, S 776. +1186 Sprecher, A 1592. +871 Calemme, F 
563. +756 Mac whirter, M 
Movers & Shakers Women 362. +241 Przewrocka, K 
331. +236 Maczka, A 372. +227 Matusik, K 296. +211 Baumschlager, L 
312. +211 Rutanen, V -
TOP NATIONS Men 1. USA 894.16 2. FIN 835.5 3. NOR 676.63 4. SUI 633.16 5. NZE 535.14 
TOP NATIONS Women 1. USA 814.21 2. SUI 615.79 3. NOR 597.5599999999999 4. GBR 473.82 5. GER 458.64 
