Stage 1 of the 4th Annual Ultimate Boarder snow, surf, skate triathlon wrapped up under blue skies at Mammoth Mountain on Saturday, April 2, 2011 with Chas Guldemond edging Mammoth loc and defending snowboard champ Trevor Jacob for the title. Shayne Pospisill finished third.
On his final run, Guldemond connected a 900 and switch double cork 1080 to beat out Jacob by 1.6 points. “At all my events I have entered this year, it keeps coming down to my last run,” said Guldemond smiling over his big win. “Overall it was a great day with spring conditions, and it was really fun to watch surfers and skaters all ride together,” he added.
Former pro snowboader Todd Richards had a rough time in the competition according to his Twitter feed and was not too happy with his 30th place finish. “What a time to have 3 bad slope style runs ! F word,” he Tweeted following the competition.
The Ultimate Boarder continues this week with surf (April 6 or April 7, 2011) and skateboarding April 9 at Seaside Reef Parking lot in Cardiff, California. Follow the jump for full results and more info.
CHAS GULDEMOND TAKES THE PODIUM IN A NAIL-BITING FINISH AT STAGE 1 OF 4th ANNUAL ULTIMATE BOARDER® AT MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN
Guldemond beats out Trevor Jacob by a few tenths of a point in his final run. Stage 2 Surf will be announced Monday.
Mammoth, California (April 2, 2011) – Stage 1 of the 4th Annual Ultimate Boarder® Championship came down to the final two runs of the day at Mammoth Mountain, California. Chas Guldemond, favored to win the event, was in second place behind Trevor Jacob, needing just 0.3 points to take the leading podium spot.
On his final run, Guldemond connected a 900 and switch double cork 1080 to beat out Jacob by 1.6 points. “At all my events I have entered this year, it keeps coming down to my last run,” said Guldemond smiling over his big win. “Overall it was a great day with spring conditions, and it was really fun to watch surfers and skaters all ride together,” he added.
Besides Guldemond, there were impressive performances by all 58 riders, and strong camaraderie amongst the surfers, skaters and snowboarders who all cheered and egged each other on at the slopestyle course. “The environment was much more relaxed than a lot other competitions,” said Garrett Warnick who took first in the team division for Team Encrypted beating out Team Revolt and Team Lost who took second and third place, respectively.
This year’s Grom (15 and under) Division was as impressive as ever. “These kids are our future so it’s great to have them here now because these are the kids who will be on the podium at Ultimate Boarder® 2020 and years to come,” said announcer Brad J Lilley.
Three snowboarders may have taken the podium at stage one at Mammoth today, but surfing is up next, and waves are a whole different riding platform than snow. Chas Guldemond, who will be wearing the blue leader jersey going into stage 2 surf, said surfing is his weakest board sport.
Two-time Ultimate Boarder® Champion Chad Shetler took tenth place in the snow today, leaving him in prime position to three-peat as the UB Champ. Veteran UB competitor Shayne Pospisil who finished is 3rd is also a contender for the top spot.
The surf forecast is calling for swell all next week, so stage 2 Surf will be announced this Monday, scheduled for either Wednesday, April 6th or Thursday, April 7th starting at 8am at Seaside Reef in Cardiff, California. The final stage will take place this coming Saturday April 9th, with skateboarding and an awards ceremony starting at 10am from the Seaside Reef Parking lot. It’s the first time there has ever been a skate contest held at a California State Park. The event is free and open to the public. Fans and spectators are urged to bring beach chairs and blankets.
Today’s event featured a live webcast. You can check out the action or tune into surf or skate live at www.ultimateboarder.com
Ultimate Boarder® is sponsored by San Disk, Flexfit, Kona Brewing Company and Mammoth Mountain. The event benefits Free Wheelchair Mission http://www.freewheelchairmission.org, a non-profit that transforms lives through the gift of mobility.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PICTURES, FINAL RESULTS AND ATHLETE BIOS:
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OFFICIAL DATES:
Snowboarding – Mammoth Mountain, CA (April 2, 2011)
Surfing – Seaside Reef, Cardiff, CA (*April 6 or April 7, 2011 starting at 8:30am)
Skateboarding & Awards – Seaside Reef Parking Lot, Cardiff, CA (April 9, 2011 starting at 8:30am)
LIVEWEBCAST HOSTS (webcast at www.ultimateboarder.com):
Snowboarding: BRAD J & KEVIN PEARCE w/ TAWNYA SCHULTZ
Surfing: BRAD J & CHRIS COTE w/ MARY OSBORNE
Skateboarding: BRAD J & JESSE FRITSCH w/ HOLLY LYONS
Skate Announcer: SERGIE VENTURA
