THE WINNERS ARE CROWNED IN VALLNORD-ARCALÍS, Andorra (Pyrenees)
ANDORRA FOR THE FIRST STOP ON THE 2016 SWATCH
FREERIDE WORLD TOUR
ТОP -3 SKI MEN:
1- Kristofer Trudell, SWE – 90.50 pts
2- Jérémie Heitz, SUI – 87.50 pts
3- Ivan Malakhov, Rus – 86.63 pts
ТОP-3 SKI WOMEN:
1- Jaclyn Paaso, USA – 70.00 pts
2- Eva Walkner, AUT – 68.50 pts
3- Evelina Nilsson, SWE – 66.75 pts
ТОP-3 SNOWBOARD MEN:
1- Sascha Hamm, GBR – 81.75 pts
2- Christoffer Granbom, SWE – 80.00 pts
3- Camille Armand, FRA – 78.25 pts
ТОP-3 SNOWBOARD WOMEN:
1- Estelle Balet, SUI – 70 pts
2 – Marion Haerty, FRA – 65.00 pts
3- Mikaela Hollsten – 53.25 pts
Snowboard Men
It was tough to keep an eye on Londoner Sascha Hamm (GBR) as he hammered a powerful line with big airs right off the summit to take the top spot. Christoffer Granbom (SWE) followed suite with a powerful run and airs that showed mastery of the difficult conditions bringing him into second place. Young Chamoniard Camille Armand (FRA) came in third with a strong run that featured a smoothly stomped backflip mid-venue.
Snowboard Women
Reigning champ Estelle Balet (SUI) once again took the top spot as her creative line choice demonstrated this young rider’s experienced skillset. Marion Haetry (FRA) took an impressive line in the same zone as Sascha Hamm, but unfortunately had some loose riding near the finish that pushed her into the second place. Mikaela Hollsten (FIN) held a strong run together that nudged former Olympian Kjersti Buaas (NOR) off the podium.
Ski Women
Jaclyn Paaso (USA) always sends it big and today was no exception. With some huge airs up high on the venue, Passo was able to once again emerge victorious in today’s event. Former champion Eva Walkner (AUT) put together a solid run skiing a creative line on the skier’s left of the venue for a second place finish. Third on the podium was rookie Evelina Nilsson (SWE) who demonstrated excellent control and solid riding.
Ski Men
The level of competition was incredibly high today as riders were able to combine creative freestyle tricks with full-throttle runs. Jérémie Heitz (SUI) had a screaming fast run but once again saw the first place spot slip away as Kirstoffer Turdell (SWE) hammered an incredibly impressive line down the face with a huge air, taking the top spot. With a risky but technically difficult line with big airs, Ivan Malahkov came in very close behind Heitz. Unfortunately, local favorite Dani Fornell-Prat (AND) sustained a leg injury along with Kiwi crusher Sam Smoothy (NZL).
After the incredible performances by these top freeriders, their fate will be determined during the upcoming four stops as they make their way to the finals in Verbier, Switzerland. Don’t miss out on the next stop on February 6, 2016 in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, where riders will prove themselves at the fabled freeride Mecca.
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