DC Rider Chas Guldemond handles biz for a Roll of hard cash and the win at the 3rd annual Jibassic Pro Invitational at Boreal!
photo: Dalton Paley
Words: Gary Hansen
Action Photos Courtesy: Dalton Paley, Abe Blair
Jake Divine
Last Saturday, Oct. 13th marked the rebirth of Boreal resort's JIBASSIC PARK as NOR CAL's only All Mountain Terrain Park. Just 1 hour from Sacramento and less than an hour from Reno, Boreal invites you to experience a full service all mountain terrain park for the best value in the North Lake area. Season Passes are still available for $399.00 for unlimited pass and $129.00 for a student pass!
Chas Tail to 360 off the Short bus. photo: Abe Blair
Local talent Ben Bogart!
Scotty Vine 50-50
Casanove switch nosepress
Riders from as far as Colorado swarmed the invite only venue at Boreal to express themselves on the new SNOWBOARD Magazine X Boreal Signature Stairmaster.
A 28 custom-built stair set featuring 4 rail options including a DFD, a 30ft. single barrel, and two 30 ft. ledges for your jibbing pleasure.
The day started perfect with sponsors rolling in ....
and park staff putting the finishing touches on the SNOWBOARD Mag X Boreal Signature Stairmaster set-up.
The plan was simple- invite the West Coast's best rail riders out for a season kickoff Invitational Pro rail jam with over $8000.00 in total cash prizes.
Invite the entire Sacramento and Tahoe basin to come jib the free public jib features, and give the locals a last chance to get the discounted season pass.
The event was produced by Boreal in association with Fuel TV and SNOWBOARDMagazine, Red Bull, and other major sponsors including Liberty Skis, Da Kine, 32 Boots, Burton, Ride Snowboards, Flow Snowboarding, Grenade, Nomis, Porters Tahoe, Von Zipper, Vans, Dragon, Planet Earth, Rome SDS, Smith, and many more.
This event was powered entirely by renewable energy credits in conjunction with Boreal and there Green initiaves. Over the past three years Boreal has always strived to set a Green example for others to follow!
Chas Nose presses for the loot!
Nick Visconti
Style was a huge centerpoint on this particular day as riders showcased there skill in front of thousands of jib hungry fans!
Jed Hoffman switch board
With hitters like Mike Casanova, Chas Guldemond, Jake Divine, Brett Butcher, Chad Tarbell, Zak Hale, Johnny Lazz, Cameron Pierce, and Jed Hoffman in the mix, it was not going to be easy to grab the loot here. Consistency and variation of tricks was the tone of the evening.
When it finally came down to it, Casanova, and Guldemond put down sw FS boards, kinked FS boards, swith nose presses, and cab over 270s, FS pretzels and almost every combo to impress the industry judges Lane Knaack, Eric Rosenwald, and Curtis Woodman.
The 40 minute jam final was incredible to watch! Other standouts was local Ben Bogart and his nose presses. Jed Hoffman riding solid, Brett Butcher and his FS hand plant on the Red Bull short bus.
Chad Tarbells smooth style.
Zak Hale FS boards.
and the antics of stylist Nick Visconti on the DFD box.
Nick Visconti FS board again.
Well respected industry icon and handplant afficionado - MC Pat Bridges from Snowboarder Magazine...
.. was joined by Jason Borgestede to announce the malay!
Eric Rosenwald tossed crisp Benjamins to the best tricks of the night and even a few to some hard bails!
The event was awesome with a full bar upstairs for 21 and over, hamburgers and nachos, and......
Free SNOWBOARD Mags for everyone, and tons of free swag.
A huge bonfire as an homage to the Snow Gods. David Benedek's Blank Paper Studios' "In Short" premiere was welcomed with enthusiasm, topped off with a crowd of over 3500 spectators to celebrate Boreals all mountain terrain park opening here shortly for the 2007-2008 season.
If you haven't ridden Boreal, dont sleep! The mountain packs a perfectly sculpted full Superpipe, tree jibs, multiple terrain features for all levels of riding, ski/snowboard instruction, and signature features in there Pro park this year! The pass is one of the best values in the country for your dollar with riding from 9 am - 9 pm every day - all the way thru the end of May ...you can't go wrong!
Of course Snowboard Mag was in the house tossing out mags and tons of free limited edition M-Sport logo tee shirts...
...custom NEW ERA Fitters, NEW ERA for the ladies...
...and the very Limited SB MAG X NOMIS collabo Hoodies to anxious and fired up jibbers in the crowd.
Yeah Girl Bust that hoody out !
Binky was pretty baked so I got him to help out!
Here are more images of the action....
Beer Smuggler!
Red Bull Short bus.
Meticulous maintenance crew hooks up the drop in..(Eric trains them well)
SNOWBOARD Mag check 1 2..!
Machines for Draplin!
Jeremy Thompson getting some! Photo: Dalton Paley
Crowd shot...
Chad Tarbell all smiles.. yeah JB...!
Nova representin' all the way from CO.
Snowboard rev in the hizznouse!!
Lane Knack Knack! Extra Blazed!
Skier encroachment Nick Visconti holds on...! Photo: Abe Blair
Zak Shelhammer photo: Dalton Paley
Respect from the homies!!!
Brett Butcher fast plant. Photo: Abe Blair
All in all, the event was a huge success. Big props to Boreal, Red Bull, Fuel TV, Liberty, Ride, Da Kine, 32 boots, the Boreal park crew, Eric Rosenwald, and of course Jon Slaughter for all of the hard work, planning, and execution!
Make sure to check out Boreal website to check opening dates!
www.RideBoreal.com
Log on now to get your season pass before prices go up!
Make Sure to make the trip up to Boreal this year and ride the SNOWBOARD Mag X Boreal Signature Stairmaster set up! We are very grateful to be a part of the event and look forward to a great partnership with Boreal in the future!
Also for more coverage of the 3rd annual JPI Invitaional
check out -
www.rideboreal.com
www.fuel.tv
www.snowboard-revolution.com
www.thesnowlife.com
www.snowboardermag.com
Until next Time...
SNOWBOARD Magazine is out! Now go Riding!
