Skullcandy Big Air Series - Auckland: 5 June 2011

Aucklanders were treated to an amazing spectacle of ski, snowboard and FMX action on Sunday 5th June. The postponement of the event to a day later, due to torrential rain, did little to dampen the spirits of these keen snow and sport enthusiasts.

A 17 metre high ramp made from 30 tonnes of scaffold was constructed at the Viaduct Harbour for the event, with additional snow brought in from Snowplanet.

Athletes demonstrated their skiing and snowboarding talents on the huge ramp throughout the afternoon. Wanaka skier Byron Wells won the men’s ski category and Christy Prior and Liam Peter Ryan won the women’s and men’s snowboarding retrospectively. For the first time ever in a NZ Big Air street competition, the women’s category leader took out the overall title, stunning spectators and fellow competitors with her frontside corked 720.

The action didn’t end there, FMX riders took to the ramp performing stunts similar to Crusty Demon shows. Jumping a 75-foot gap propelled the riders into a series of aerial flips and tricks which wowed the crowd.

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The event organisers were thrilled to have Skullcandy onboard this year as the naming rights sponsor for the series, which includes both events in Auckland and Methven. Other major sponsors include Air New Zealand, NZSki.com, Snowplanet and The Rock.

The second Skullcandy NZ Big Air Series event will be held in Methven on 27th August to mark the close of the 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games.

Results:

Men’s Snowboard:		Men’s Ski:		Women’s:
1st:	Liam Peter Ryan	1st:	Byron Wells	1st:	Christy Prior
2nd:	James Hamilton	2nd:	Taylor King	2nd:	Natalie Good
3rd:	Nick Brown	3rd:	Harry Pettit	3rd:	Katie Scott

Overall best: Christy Prior

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Air New Zealand Holidays Auckland Snow Show: 3 - 5 June 2011

After five years the Snow Show returned to Auckland. Both local and international exhibitors showed the latest products available in winter action sports.

Holiday Destinations, Rental Vehicles, Clothing, Skis, Snowboards, Sport and Leisure Equipment, Package Deals, local and International Resorts, and Retailers. This was not just a trade show but a consumer experience; everything was for sale with great deals offered.

HOURS:

Friday 3 June
Saturday 4 June
Sunday 5 June

ADMISSION:

12:00pm – 9.00pm
10:00am – 6:00pm
10:00am – 4:00pm