So the X-Games bandwagon has finally rolled into Europe. Whether it’s to spread the freestyle message to a whole new audience or simply to generate a whole load more cash, you can’t argue with the quality of the park the peeps at ESPN construct – or the caliber of the rider names on the startlist.
The high French resort of Tignes was the lucky resort chosen to host this inaugural event, and I doubt the locals have seen anything like it. Pulling into Val Claret (the top end of town) you couldn’t help but be open mouthed at the whoppercock halfpipe – illuminated beneath an Olympic-esque set of arc lights – which dominates the … Details & Pictures
The inaugural European X Games continued this evening in Tignes, France with men’s ski superpipe finals.
After last night’s heated elimination round that saw 16 of the best pipe skiers in the world narrowed down to eight, among them French superstars and local favorites Xavier Bertoni and Kevin Rolland, and a massive crowd congregated at the base cheering them on, the stage was set tonight for a monumental contest in the shadow of the Grand Motte … Details & Pictures
Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Seth Morrison, and Erik Roner meet up in Mazama, WA at North Cascade Heli. The Gash is a super narrow, highly technical chute that Sage and Seth have previously conquered. Roner isn’t so sure…
The European X Games is full of surprises. Tonight marked the first event for the skiers in the form of Men’s Superpipe Qualifiers. Culling 16 of the world’s best pipe skiers down to 8 is no easy task and today, the challenge proved to be almost insurmountable. Windy and icy and cold conditions prevailed tonight, making things even harder for the skiers.
Justin Dorey took the big win in quals today with a double flip, and a switch 900 to switch right 720. Bam. Domination. Coming in 2nd was Xavier Bertoni, whose large and smooth and technical hits, right and left, were on point tonight … Details