Day 3 of the Ultimate Waterman Competition brings the athletes to the rugged coastline of Purakanui, for a stand-up paddleboarding event. As Cyclone Pam fills in, the point break lights up with the perfect right hand wave, ripe for big turns, long rides, and the occasional barrel. Kai Lenny started off with a commanding lead, but was edged out in the last few minutes by the New Zealand local, Daniel Kereopa, who snuck under the lip for some tube time to seal 1st place for the event. Check out the best action from the day.
Today’s best riders have transformed this discipline of mountain biking into a sport of best tricks judged for style and difficulty. Flatspins, can-cans, flips and Supermans wow the twilight crowd and the High Jump bonus round gives all the riders one more chance to walk away with a little more cash by one-upping the competition in height and style points.
Check out these world-class riders as they “step it up” on the jumps at the Ballarat Street car park for the Veolia Slopestyle and Best trick Comp
While Jackson Hole is known as being a natural playground of terrain, the mountain is complemented by two terrain parks, four Burton Stash Parks and a halfpipe. Regardless of your style (or level) of riding or skiing, there is a park for you, from beginner to advanced. Here the crew crushes it in the Bronco Park.