Slopestyle back to Winter Fury...

Yesterday was a day of intense slopestyle conditions. With slightly more severe than expected weather, the riders were put through a real challenge to see who could grip the title. After low visibility, fresh snow (20cm), and slow conditions we got through the lot.

1st open men and overall Ben Comber. 2nd Jan Hurka, and 3rd place Tj Josayama. Under 18 men in 1st place was Angus Gray. Open ski male was Joe Dole. Under 18 ski male in 1st place was Kenji Boekholt. The female contenders were in one devision due to numbers and were in the following order. 1st Georgina Allen, 2nd Jess Comber, and in 3rd place Fiona Brunton.

Considering the conditions and delays we have had trying to get the comp going these competitors have done exceptionally well. Congratulations and thank you to all who attended. A great day and fun all round. Until next year enjoy the last week on the mountain (the park is still open and running), and have an epic summer away for those who can do it.

Thanks again to all the sponsors of the event whom without their support we cannot hold such events. Thanks to Mt Hutt, Porters, Burton, Quest Store Christchurch, Dom's Pizza Methven, Yeboi Apparel and Shifty Bandanas.

The Canterbury Slopestyle will return in 2011, bigger and better so we will see you there!

TOMORROW

Setting up the course in order to try and get the comp going. Hoping that this weather does not sting us again although things are looking a lot more positive than last time. It should go off with no troubles.

Stitched

So just over a week ago i had an operation on my elbow. Restitched tricep tendon means i cannot do a whole heap. Movies with time indoors and struggling to grip reality. However a whole lotta faith in the crew and all they are doing. Boys have it sussed. So if you can get the chance to be there for spring slush fest do it. Its a great time to get into riding the park and pushing some boundries.

For me i will still be a part in the slopestyle. Get in there to help construct the course and enjoy the day with judging. It is going to be a fun time on the 9th of October. Again if you have not yet signed up it is easy as! www.canterburyslopestyle.co.nz

Following pics of getting a new cast. Yes this is awesome. Wish you were in my shoes? Ha Ha.