The world’s top riders covet a 1st place title at the US Open presented by MINI above all other contests. This is the halfpipe that defined competitive snowboarding, and the riders give it their all to show the judges and the world halfpipe snowboarding at its best.
Women's Podium: 1st Kelly Clark, 2nd Chloe Kim, 2nd Arielle Gold Men's Podium: 1st Taku Hiraoka, 2nd Arthur Longo, 3rd Ayumu Hirano
The competition in Laax for the 2015 Burton European Open presented by MINI really heated up this year. Even with some snowy conditions, the aloha vibes were strong from both the riders and spectators alike. If you weren’t able to catch the live webcast, we’ve compiled all of the top highlights from the entire week right here.
The 2015 Burton European Open presented by MINI is a wrap. Congratulations to Kelly Clark, Chloe Kim and Nadja Purtschert for taking the women's podium and Iouri Podladtchikov, Ayumu Hirano and David Habluetzel for rounding out the men's podium. Watch the video for all of today's best action!
Sunny skies arrived just in time for the slopestyle finals here at the Burton European Open presented by MINI. Both the ladies and the men threw down their heaviest runs in hopes of making the podium. Check out all the highlights right here and don't forget to tune in to the halfpipe finals tomorrow on Burton.com/BEO.
Burton is happy to announce the 16th annual Burton European Open presented by MINI, which will take place at LAAX, Switzerland from January 29th – February 1st, 2015. Riders can look forward to a brand new superpipe and innovative slopestyle course up on Crap Sogn Gion mountain. The 2015 BEO will also have a fun Hawaiian theme so spectators and competitors can expect even more good times at the four-day event. For more details check out the event website: http://bit.ly/1wZzlA1
Mike Rav Vinny Andrew Aldridge Jordan Morse Colin Wilson Johnny Brady Cole Navin Parker Szumowski jesse gouveia Durell Williams Zander Blackmon ... and friends
Burton Presents showcases snowboarding through the eyes of Burton’s team riders. Two of the current generation’s most adept street riders join forces for this segment. Ethan Deiss honed his skills in the icy flatlands of Wisconsin, and has become one of the heaviest hitters in the jib game. His partner in crime, Zak Hale brings absolute style to the streets with proper, fluid tricks on hair-raising features. Check out their exploits from the streets of Norway to Montreal and Minneapolis.
Series Directed / Edited by Burton Snowboards
Riders: Zak Hale, Ethan Deiss, Tommy Gesme
Music: Holograms "Monolith" Courtesy of Downtown Music www.holograms.se
There's a party in your park, and you're invited. Burton stopped by Powder Mountain, Utah, for one of the stops on the Party in Your Park tour, joined by Alex Andrews and a handful of locals for a jam format contest. All the kids threw down and walked away with some good prizes. Keep your eyes open for a stop at your local mountain.