NZO Update 2

Yesterday was slopestyle practice and halfpipe qualifications. The weather turned it on with an inversion so that you were riding above the clouds like some sci-fi film.

8am kick off.

The pipe in perfect shape.

The top 2 kickers of the slopestyle course.

Charles Reid

Charles Reid again.

The bottom feature of the slopestyle course.


Mitch Allan with a front 7 on the bottom kicker.

NZO Slopestyle Webcast Today

Today's live webcast for Australian time zone for the NZO on go211.com

Morning Show 7:20 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. (EDT)
Slopestyle Semi-finals: Women 7:40 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. (EDT)
Slopestyle Semi-finals: Men 9:20 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
Slopestyle Finals 11:50 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. (EDT)
End Show 1:20 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. (EDT)

(NOTE: webcast times subject to change based on weather or other unforeseeable incidents.)

I Heart Winter - NZ Open Slopestyle Qualifications

Here is the I Heart Winter episode that follows the guys during slopestyle qualification for the NZ Open.

MTV Snow Jam 2009 Video

To get you ready for the T.V show that will hit MTV this Saturday August 15th at 5pm we have a little teaser video for you.

NZO Update

By now you know Jye Kearney qualified yesterday for the semi finals of slopestyle at the NZ Open. Chris Boadle is over there keeping us in the loop and here are a collection of photos from yesterdays slopestyle qualifying.

Jye's qualifying run was a cab 270 on the flat down, 50 50 front one on the up bar, cab five, back 7, front 7.

Mitch Allan just missed out on qualifying however if they open up a couple more spots in the semi finals he is in so fingers crossed.

Chris Decampo unfortunately fell on both his runs but who cares when you can throw a tweaked out back 7 japan like this.

Chris Mc Alpine editor of Australian and New Zealand Snowboarding is over there covering all the action.

What event is complete with out Pistol these days.

I Heart Winter NZ Open Fun Day

I HEART WNTR - NZ Open Fun Day from Mountainwatch.com on Vimeo.

Keeping with the NZ Open theme here is the latest I Heart Winter episode which shows you the fun and games the guys got up to before the Open kicked off.

Jye Qualifies For Slopestyle Semi Finals

Limited visibility and snow didn't stop Jye Kearney from qualifying for the NZ Open slopestyle semi finals which takes place on Friday.

In this photo of Jye spinning to win please notice team manager Chris Boadle getting snappy with his camera. Did you get the shot Boadle?

NZO Webcast Schedule

So you can plan your day here is the go211.com webcast schedule for the NZ Open.

LIVE WEBCASTS: Australian Time Zone

Friday, August 14th 2009
Morning Show 7:20 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. (EDT)
Slopestyle Semi-finals: Women 7:40 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. (EDT)
Slopestyle Semi-finals: Men 9:20 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (EDT)
Slopestyle Finals 11:50 a.m. – 1:20 p.m. (EDT)
End Show 1:20 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. (EDT)

Saturday, August 15th 2009
Morning Show 7:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. (EDT)
Halfpipe Semi-finals: Women 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (EDT)
Halfpipe Semi-finals: Men 9:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. (EDT)
Halfpipe Finals 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (EDT)
End Show 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. (EDT)

(NOTE: webcast times subject to change based on weather or other unforeseeable incidents.)

www.go211.com

MTV Snow Jam 2009 Photos

We finally found our digital camera after the fun and games that was the MTV Snow Jam at Falls Creek. Here are a few photos of the event so that you are in the know before the MTV Snow Jam show on August 15th on you guessed it MTV.

The stage in the background and bottom of the rail set up.

Mark Sollors one of the international riders for the event and Burton Brand Manager Shane Carter.

Chris Decampo and Jye Kearney.

Tom Pelley rocking his new AG wears.

Mark Sollors and the custom built hand rail for the event.

Winner, Canadian and all round good guy Charles Reid

Mark and Charles doing a quick post event interview.

What event is complete without an after party here is Pistol and friend rocking out.

Second place in the event but king of the D floor Robbie Walker.

Hands up who is going to have a hang over?

Does not take long to make ourselves at home.

Burton NZ Open Starts Tuesday

Now you might be able to jump on a last minute plane, train or automobile and make the kick off tomorrow of the Burton NZ Open. However if you can't make it then don't stress the event will be webcast for the finals with slopestyle on the 14th and the halfpipe on the 15th of August all on www.go211.com.

Tom Pelley In Dragon Team Video From Falls Creek

Dragon Junior Rail Jam: Day 2 from Mountainwatch.com on Vimeo.

The weather did not look the best but Tom still has a few tricks (including a method) to show Falls Creek.

I Heart Winter - Battle For Supremacy

I HEART WNTR - Battle for Supermacy from Mountainwatch.com on Vimeo.

Want to see Jye and Tom's best team trick from the Dew Battle For Supremacy? Well check out the latest I Heart Winter episode.

Pistol

Keep an eye out for Pistol at all the A list parties, he is currently in New Zealand so be warned paparazzi.

I Heart Winter - No Boarding

I HEART WNTR - No Boarding from Mountainwatch.com on Vimeo.

The latest I Heart Winter episode features Nick Gregory, Mitch Allan and Shiro riding No Boards (snowboards without bindings) in the Perisher backcountry.

Snowboarder Issue 3

In the third and final issue for this season of Australian and New Zealand Snowboarder (The Travel Issue) you will find a story on Tom Pelley and photographer Liam Kaska hunting rails and pow in Poland. While Nick Gregory and Mitch Allan hit up the north island of Japan to ride Hokkaido's hidden secret.

Pelley in Poland

Mitch and Nick in Japan.