Electric Quarter Pipe Battle Success Under Sunshine

Snowboarders and Freeskiers converged on Snow Park NZ today for the return of the Electric Quarter Pipe Battle.

The ‘Jam’ style format allowed both skiers and snowboarders to display style and amplitude in a fun and relaxed atmosphere on the only Quarter Pipe to feature permanently in a New Zealand resort.

“We’re stoked to be back at Snow Park for the sixth year,” said Electric New Zealand’s Scott Hatton. “Hyped on the new 22ft Quarter Pipe and beautiful weather. Bring on 2012.”

13 year old Seamus O’connor, of Ireland/Park City was crowned number one snowboarder of the day in the Open Mens Division, while Snow Park NZ based Spanish girl Queralt Castellet dominated the Open Women’s Snowboard Division.

“Thanks to Snow Park and Electric for a fun comp with a great atmosphere, said O’Connor “It’s the best Quarter Pipe I’ve ever ridden!”

O’connor is a Snow Park NZ Team rider and also a member of the Irish National Snowboard Team.

13 year old Seamus O’Connor. Credit Tommy Pyatt.

Californian Sean Collin became the men’s freeski champion and Wanaka’s Amy Sheehan secured top spot against the Female skiers.

All winners walked away with an Electric Prize Pack and $500 cash each.

“It was awesome that everyone from the groms to the older guys were killing it. Thanks to my sponsors, everyone who came out today and a special shout out to my girl Cassidy. Thanks for all the support,” said Collins.

Sean Collin. Credit Fabrice Wittner

The Juniors didn’t disappoint with Ryan Read taking out first place in the Junior Ski and Lyon Farrell in the Junior Snowboard.

Japanese Snowboarder Ishizaki Tasaku, wowed the crowd taking out the snowboard biggest air, while Benji Fabrow took out the Best Trick award with a switch backside rodeo.

The free-to-enter jam style competition was open to both freeskiers and snowboarders of all ages and skill levels. Riders were judged on style, amplitude and consistency.

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Good dancing tunes at the Spectator point. Credit Fabrice Wittner.

Launching zone. Credit Fabrice Wittner

Benji Fabrow. BEST TRICK! Credit Fabrice Wittner

“Very cool experience for the start of the season. Thanks to Snow Park and Electric for putting the comp on. It was a cool atmosphere and I had heaps of fun riding with the other girls. There was a high level of riding from the girls today.”

- Queralt Castellet. Women’s Winner. Credit Fabrice Wittner.

Sean Collin – Freeski Men’s Winner. Credit Fabrice Wittner.

“Great Weather, vibe was epic, everyone was stoked and throwing down.I’m happy to be a part of that.”

-Amy Sheehan. Freeski Women’s Winner

Ryan Reed. Junior Freeski #1. Credit Fabrice Wittner.

Lyon Farrell. Junior Snowboard Winner. Credit Fabrice Wittner.

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