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The results are in from the Asian X Games!  Shanghai is home to one of the biggest skateparks in the world. This is a good reason to go to Shanghai if you've never been. Another good reason is to compete in the Asian XGames. It is truly an international competition with riders from all over the world. Just to qualify for this event is a big deal for all of the invited skaters. Only a select few from each country were allowed to compete. While watching practice sessions I noticed lots of new talented riders. On the Vert was Marcelo Bastos from Brazil, Seiya Sano from Japan and Josh Stafford from So. Cal. US. All going for 540's and stylish flip tricks. During Fridays comp it was no surprise as Andy MacDonald put together solid runs all day. In the Finals his first run was solid, which allowed him to go harder each run after for 3 great runs, the best score of 95.00 grabbed the Gold. It was 17 year old Josh Stafford's first trip overseas, and he enjoyed a well deserved Silver medal and some fun sessions at the concrete park! Auzzie Renton Millar ripped hard for the Bronze. Well done guys! In the park event the early standouts included last years winner Mohd Firdaus who was ripping the whole course, (bmx tranny zone also). Auzzie Ben Bodnar was ripping the whole course as well. Also I got a chance to see and meet alot of great riders whose names I had trouble pronouncing properly. Some riders showed up for practice a day or two late, and stole the show! Dayne, Tyler, and Tomas Vintr from Prague (Air France lost all of his gear for days!). In the finals Tomas still ripped with a no falls street tech run, rockin' the rails and flip tricks on a borrowed board and clothes. (Now that is a true Pro!) The crowds were pleased to see lots of solid skating going down all week long. Thanks for the great comp guys! Congratulations to all who rode! The complete results for both comps are posted below! Saturday night was the official after party at club Attica! Drinks were flowing and everybody was celebrating a great week with old and new friends. Sunday Sasha hooked up some MotoGP tickets and WOW! FAST!! That was fun to see live! Let the good times keep on Rollin', D.D. Check the Gallery for pics... |
