The Oakley Arctic Challenge
| star accreditation | 6STR TTRM | date of event | 16.02.2009 - 21.02.2009 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Format(s) | QP | location | Oslo, NOR |
| entry criteria | Riders invited by organizer, TTR Rider Protocol applies | ||
| Prize Money | US$ 100.000 | ||
| Number of riders | 24 Riders | ||
| Ranking Information | 1000 Winners Points, 6Star TTR Men only | ||
| web address | www.thearcticchallenge.com | ||
| Online Registration | - | ||
Event Sponsors
Event History
Established in 1999, The Oakley Arctic Challenge was created as an independent alternative to more established snowboarding events. The Oakley Arctic Challenge is owned by the legendary snowboarder Terje Haakonsen. Having developed and invested in The Oakley Arctic Challenge, Terje fulfils the childhood dream of all snowboarders and paves the way for the upcoming talents and progression of the sport. The event protects some key values; independence, creativity, progression, borderless, playfulness, social and environmental responsibilities.
The first full on competition was held in 2000 in the North of Norway, since then it has gathered the best snowboarders on the planet to come together for this very special event. It has also seen global TV and media coverage explode (TV distribution to more approx 200 countries), there are over 100 journalists and photographers on site every year and the event gets more than 300 news stories in Norway alone annually . TV-channels as BBC, Nippon TV, MTV, Eurosport, CNN and Fox Sports have visited and/or covered the event. The Arctic Challenge was ranked as the best snowboard event in the world in Onboard Magazine's reader poll 2004 and got highest score in the TTR World Tour rider survey in 2008 together with German event Air&Style.
Oakley, HQ in Orange County, CA, has backed the event since 1999, and have stepped up their commitment by becoming the title sponsor from 2007. In 2008 they entered a 3 year agreement with TAC; backing their plans to expand with more competition formats in line with the modern arena development in Holmenkollen and Tryvann in Oslo.
Event videos
Men's Results
| Rank | Name | Sponsors | Nation | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arthur Longo | Volcom, Electric, Vans | FRA | 1000.00 |
| 2 | Matt Ladley |   Bonfire, Salomon |
USA | 942.30 |
| 3 | Antti Autti | Nidecker, Billabong, Giro, Rockstar, Dakine, Kostum Shoes | FIN | 900.00 |
| 4 | Risto Mattila | Drake, Northwave, Billabong, Giro, GoMobile, GSM-Suomi, Kostum Shoes, Volvo | FIN | 868.06 |
| 5 | Terje Haakonsen |   Volcom, Sweet |
NOR | 842.41 |
| 6 | Henning Marthinsen | Dragon, Level, NikeACG | NOR | 820.00 |
| 7 | Paal Soerensen | NOR | 798.79 | |
| 8 | Yasuaki Momose |  |
JPN | 780.00 |
| 9 | Gian Simmen | ONeill, Santa Cruz, Drake, Smith, Northwave, Rockstar | SUI | 763.35 |
| 10 | Olivier Gittler | Speed City, Volcom |
FRA | 746.89 |
| 11 | Ulrik Badertscher | New Era, NikeACG, Skullcandy, Smith, Sweet | NOR | 730.60 |
| 12 | Kevin Pearce | Volcom, Red, Frends |
USA | 714.50 |
| 13 | Stale Sandbech | 32 Snowboard Boots, Rome |
NOR | 698.58 |
| 14 | Trym Nordgaard | Quiksilver | NOR | 682.84 |
| 15 | Niki Korpela | Forum, Foursquare, DVS |
FIN | 667.28 |
| 16 | Sindre Iversen | NOR | 651.91 | |
| 17 | Len Roald Jorgensen | NOR | 636.72 | |
| 18 | Colin Frei |  K2 |
SUI | 621.71 |
| 19 | Christopher Kvaernberg | Head | NOR | 606.88 |
| 20 | Daniel Josefsen | NOR | 592.23 | |
| 21 | Shayne Pospisil | Billabong, Dakine, Head, Smith, Valsurf | USA | 577.77 |
- TTR TOP 10 MEN
World No. 1
FIN 963.81 
2 Podladtchikov, I SUI 802.50 3 Braaten, G NOR 
738.03 4 Grilc, M SLO 731.43 5 Willett, E USA 727.10 6 Malin, M FIN 719.40 7 Tonteri, R FIN 706.64 8 Korpi, J FIN 702.79 9 Haller, C SUI 
696.08 10 Smits, S BEL 689.26 All results » - TTR TOP 5 WOMEN
World No. 1
NOR 798.91
2 Pancochova, S CZE 
796.79 3 Candrian, S SUI 793.00 4 Rukajärvi, E FIN 762.75 5 Sadar, C SLO 741.50 All results » - Brand Ranking
- Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers Men 1049 
Taylor, J USA +2124 1865 McNamara, R USA +1638 924 Lona, A NOR +1497 1903 Pardini, G ITA +1464 1021 Reznicek, J CZE +1434 Movers & Shakers Women 232 Appleton, A USA +589 310 Johnsen, S NOR +560 292 Vedvik, C NOR +415 296 Hilde, M NOR +364 299 Denne, Y NOR +360 - Top Nations
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