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JUUSO LAIVISTO GRABS FIRST PLACE AT CHINA’S 8TH RED BULL NANSHAN OPEN

Beijing, CHINA – January 10th, 2010 – Cloudy yet wind-free conditions in the Quiksilver Nanshan Mellow Park created a moody backdrop as yesterday’s 12 qualified riders stepped up to do battle at day two of the 8^th Red Bull Nanshan Open, Asia’s largest stop on the Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour.

As the morning’s final session of this 4Star TTR event got underway, the judges would be forced to slice the field of 12 down to just four – a task easier said than done! By the time lunchtime rolled through, Juuso Laivisto (FIN), David Bertschinger Karg (SUI), Sergey Lapushkin (RUS), and Nick Hyne (NZ) had impressed when it counted and secured their place in the afternoon’s Super Finals!

Showing some of the best flow throughout the weekend, Sergey Lapushkin was obviously proud to improve on his 10^th place at last year’s event. “I was happy to stomp my first two runs, so decided to go for a ten (1080) on the third – not quite, but am so stoked on everything!” Sergey’s highest scoring run consisted of a perfect BS900 mute, switch BS540 stalefish, backflip nose-grab off the up-cannon and was good enough for second place. Third place would go to David Bertschinger Karg, unfortunately not able to stomp the clean runs that had him placed first going into the finals. A ridiculously huge FS1080 stomped halfway down the landing left him struggling for speed on the second kicker, yet he managed to finish off his run in style with a smooth boardslide to 270-off the up-cannon and a 50-50 to back 180 off of the wallride.

None of these, however, could stop a certain dedicated Finn! Wowing both judges and crowd with a clean and technical run, Juuso Laivisto rose victorious with a switch BS900 mute followed by a FS720 melon, finished off with a BS to FS boardslide on the up-down, and a 50-50 to FS180 out of the downpipe. “I’m really happy! It’s my first time in China and the resort reminds me of my home mountain, so it was kinda special to win here! This trip is so well organized and we’re all having so much fun… now where’s the beer!?”

Taking fourth place, Nick Hyne (NZ) was pleasantly surprised on his result considering his luck leading up to the competition – “I’m stoked, my boardbag only just arrived yesterday morning and I had to do the practice day on a borrowed board. The park here is great with some good variety, and the whole trip has just been super fun!” Honorable mention goes to Chinese rider Wang Lei. The highest placed local rider, Wang Lei represented strongly on his home turf, securing a solid 9^th place. “Everyone threw down some of their best tricks and it was a really sick contest. I hope the riders enjoy the rest of their time in China!”

And with the competition side of the trip over, we’re sure they will! The riders now get to enjoy a trek at the Great Wall, icebiking on Houhai lake, fake handbag shopping for their girlfriends and perhaps, just maybe, one or two after parties. Zaijian!

8^th Red Bull Nanshan Open Results

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8th Red Bull Nanshan Open – Day 1 Comes to a Close as 12+1 Finalists Announced

Beijing, CHINA – January 9th, 2010 – With the surrounding hills dusted in snow, the stage was beautifully set as the first day of the 8th Red Bull Nanshan Open came to a close with an incredible day’s worth of riding!

Despite wind conditions forcing the morning runs to be delayed until the afternoon, when they eventually died the riders threw down like there was no tomorrow in the perfectly shaped Quiksilver Nanshan Mellow Park. A big slam on Tobias Karlsson’s (SWE) third run, however, would cause some serious judge deliberations! Due to uncertainties regarding the severity of the 8th placed rider’s injuries and whether he could compete the following day, the decision was made to allow the 13th placed rider through on a wildcard. Much to the excitement of the local crowd this would be Chinese rider Wang Lei, who was obviously stoked on this surprise result!

David Bertschinger Karg would deservedly qualify first, with an impressive line that left both the judges and crowd cheering for more! The Swiss rider’s winning run consisted of a huge FS900 tailgrab followed by a switch BS540 melon, a steezy boardslide to FS270 out on the up-cannon finished off with a boardslide to fakie over the top of the wallride. Finnish rider Juuso Laivisto would qualify second, stomping some super smooth back-to-back 720s (BS and FS) and getting technical on the rails with a 360 off the up-cannon. Nick Brown (NZ) secured third with a crowd-pleasing Cab900 nose to FS540 melon, finishing off with a switch BS180 off the up-cannon and FS boardslide on the wallride.

Riders to watch tomorrow include Nick Hyne (NZ), stomping an impressive run that included a switch 50-50 to switch BS360 off the up-cannon, Erik Botner (NOR) who was throwing down hard off both the larger kickers and rails and of course last year’s second place taker Atushi Ishikawa (JAP). We’re praying that the wind demons take the day off tomorrow and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for us in the finals!

8th Red Bull Nanshan Open Finalists

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8th Red Bull Nanshan Open Qualifier Results

Beijing, CHINA (December 26, 2009) – It was smiles all around for Andrew Wilde, He Wei, Li Jie, Ming Ming, Li Penghuan and Jokey Tong as it was announced they had qualified for the 8th Red Bull Nanshan Open today! Over 50 riders took to the Quiksilver Nanshan Mellow Park on an unseasonably cold Saturday to battle it out for the six remaining six spots in the 8th Red Bull Nanshan Open, a 4Star Swatch Ticket To Ride World Snowboard Tour competition.

While a freak Thursday night sandstorm left the snow park covered in a 1cm layer of dirt on Friday, the park crew worked furiously to clear the mess, and with a fresh coat of nice, white man-made snow the park was once again shreddable come Saturday.

After a quick morning warm-up session, the pressure was on as riders took to the park for two runs, with only their highest scoring run counted. The tension was definitely visible as riders put their all into stomping their runs when it mattered the most!

Surprisingly some of the competition favourites would miss the cut this year, including last year’s winners Zhang Wei and Xfox. However those that made it through did so deservedly. “While it was a pity that some of the bigger names didn’t qualify, it’s definitely cool to see some of the up-and-comers pushing themselves and surprising us! We’re stoked on the lineup and happy to see some fresh faces out there,” said Head Parkshaper and Judge Marco Huang.

Absent from last year’s event, comeback kid Andrew Wilde would take home top honors this year, stomping his stylish winning run on his first attempt. Starting it off on the big kicker with a huge floating backside 180 followed by a steezed-out Cab 360, he then hit the boxes with a switch combo on the up-down and a back 180 on, Cab 360 off on the butter box. Second place went to young-gun He Wei, stomping a FS540 and Cab 360 on the kicker line finished off with a solid jib-run. After finishing both runs he then wowed the crowd with a huge FS900 guaranteeing he will be one to watch come January! Li Jie snatched 3rd place with an effortless BS360 on the big kicker, and while just scrubbing his FS540 on the second he made up for it with a super steezy jib run. Ming Ming, Li Penghuan, and Jokey would grab the last three remaining spots with some solid runs through the park.

With the full 8th Red Bull Nanshan Open riders list now complete, the locally qualified riders are sure to be in the park practicing non-stop over the next two weeks, ensuring they have their tricks perfected and hopefully dialling in some new ones! We can’t wait to see what’s in store for Chinese snowboarding coming January.

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8th Red Bull Nanshan Open National Qualifier Rundown

Beijing, China (December 15, 2009) – Despite snowboard season having only just begun here in China’s capital, preparations are already well underway for the first major event of the Chinese snowboarding calendar. This December 26th local riders will be pushing their limits in an attempt to qualify for the 8th Red Bull Nanshan Open!

The Quiksilver Nanshan Mellow Park will play host to the 8th Red Bull Nanshan Open National Qualifier this Boxing Day, drawing in snowboarders from all over the country as the six remaining spots in the 4Star TTR 8th Red Bull Nanshan Open (Jan 9-10) are put up for grabs. The qualifier is free to enter and open to anyone, so no matter your nationality, age, or riding ability we encourage you to participate! A wide range of spot prizes from Quiksilver, Dakine and Nike 6.0 will be given out in all sorts of categories from Brightest Outfit to Oldest Rider, as well as (small) suitcases filled with cash to the first four rankings.

With sweet prizes, a fun-and-friendly vibe and free Red Bull, come and support the locals as China’s first snowboard event kicks off the winter season with a bang! Check the full rundown below:

Rundown:
09:00 - 11:00 Sign up
11:00 - 12:00 Training
12:00 - 13:00 Lunch break and park maintenance
13:00 - 13:30 Warm-up (13:15 - Press Conference)
13:30 - 15:00 Qualification: 3 runs, best 1 run counts
15:10 Prize giving ceremony

Judging Criteria: Slopestyle (choose your line), best 1 of 3 runs counted. Judges will be looking at technical difficulty, execution, amplitude, style and landing. Any trick not landed is not counted, so work on stomping your tricks this month!
The top six Chinese* riders will advance to the 8th Red Bull Nanshan Open on January 9th and 10th to compete with 22 invited professional snowboarders for US$25,000 prize money and precious TTR points.
*Must be Chinese National with valid Chinese ID/Passport



Cash prize list:
1st – 1000RMB
2nd – 500RMB
3rd – 300RMB
4th – 200RMB


Spot Prizes
- Youngest Rider
- Oldest Rider
- Best Slam
- Brightest Outfit
- ‘Spinner to Winner’
- Mr. Flip
- Double Grabber
- Loudest run
- A for Effort
- and more!
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8th Red Bull Nanshan Open Rider List Confirmed

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8th Red Bull Nanshan Open to Hit China This January
　

Beijing, CHINA (November 19, 2009) - Hot off the press comes news that Red Bull and mellowparks.cn have confirmed they will be working together once again to bring you the 8th Red Bull Nanshan Open, held in Beijing, China. The largest Asian competition confirmed on the Swatch Ticket to Ride World Snowboard Tour so far this season, the event promises to continue its legacy as one of the most rider-friendly and well-organized events around.

A 4Star TTR World Snowboard Tour Slopestyle event, the competition offers up US$25,000 in prize money and 500 TTR points, and is held in China’s largest and finest snowpark - the Quiksilver Nanshan Mellow Park at Nanshan Ski Resort. The competition is the only TTR event taking place in China and will see 24 invited international riders compete with 6 locally qualified riders.

In recent years the Red Bull Nanshan Open has earned itself a reputation with riders as one of the most enjoyable competition trips in existence. A perfectly shaped snowpark and a full week’s worth of 5-star hotels, foot massages, fine dining and sightseeing await competitors that are lucky enough to be invited – and the inside word is that the parties get pretty wild as well!

With budget cuts and scheduling conflicts plaguing many events this season in Asia, Chinese snowboarding fans will be thrilled to have such a prominent event held on their home turf. Judging by it's successful past, the event’s eighth incarnation is guaranteed to be its best yet!

Stay tuned for the full event rundown on China’s hottest snowboard event as the team starts preparations on this project in a country where nothing is easy!

“One of my TOP events – always so stoked to get an invite and would never say no. It is just an awesome time.. You get together with all your buddies from around the world and the snowboard industry, meet in China and have the best seven days that will be in your memories forever…” – Peter König – 2008 & 2009

“It was my first time in China.. it was a really good experience! We all had a really good time … and were looked after so well – it’s all so well organised” – Tyler Chorlton, 2009

 “As soon as I got the chance to come I didn’t even have to think about it - such a nice trip! You don’t get the chance to go to China everyday!” – Filippo Kratter, 2009

“Best trip: China” – Hampus Mosesson, 2007

7th Red Bull Nanshan Open, Best of: http://vimeo.com/4474130

Pirate Movie Productions, 7th Red Bull Nanshan Open Video Log: http://vimeo.com/4485781

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