The final day of the 2014 VÖLKL WORLD ROOKIE FINALS (WST 3 star) proved that the future of snowboarding is in good hands. The world’s best young snowboarders presented an amazing show at the snowpark Ischgl showcasing an impressive level of riding. For the first time in the history of the tour, the title of the World Rookie Champion is going to Japan conquered by Keita Inamura. 16-years old Katie Ormerod from Great Britain topped the podium in first as best Rookie girl. The contest format was judged in an overall impression – the best of three runs counts for the final ranking.
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With a long period of contests, injuries and intense trainings, Arthur doesn’t really reach his goal at the Olympics. After spending so much time riding the pipe, all he really needs was to be “out there” in the back country. Snow was pretty good at his home spot so he invited his good fellow “all montains ripper” Markus Keller for a little journey in the French Alps.That’s what they did in a week. It seems like Arthur’s batteries are definitely reloaded.
The Arbor team heads to the land of 10,000 rope tows for some good old-fashioned high speed fun. Featuring Brandon Hammid, Scotty Vine, Sammy Spiteri, Sean Black, Austin Young, Mike Liddle, Tony Wagner, and Kayli Hendricks.