Where: Flachauwinkl, Austria

The Absolut Park is usually reason enough to make the drive (or flight) to the resort of Flachauwinkl/Austria. Nonetheless, the Absolut Park crew came up with the annual “Spring in the Park” event that pretty much works like a shred magnet. And here’s why:

For the eighth time international snowboard pros like Ville Uotila, Matti Kinnunen, Ludwik Lejkner, Seppe Smiths, Kevin Backström, Absolut Park rider Marc Swoboda and Air & Style youngster Werni Stock will get together and enjoy the unique spring feeling in the resort of Flachauwinkl. Also part of this 4Star TTR contest: Absolut Park´s local heroes Herby Thaler, Flo Mauser, Michi `Stani` Stanschitz and Phips Gruber.

High level snowboarding combined with spring-like temperatures will create a unique atmosphere for both riders and crowd. Head shaper Seppi Harml and his motivated crew have once again spent countless hours building an extraordinary end section and a perfect set up. The Spring Battle is a real challenge for shredding cowboys. No other TTR contest offers promising amateurs the chance to compete against the pros: through events like the Pop ‚n’ Drop and other Austrian contests, these young talents had the chance to earn their ticket for the Spring Battle 2010.

Coming to Flachauwinkl will be worth it: 20.000 US dollar prize money is waiting for the cowboys and guaranteeing a first-class contest.

Friday evening will be all about the legendary Big Spring Break Party in Ema’s Pub in downtown Flachau with Mortal Kombat Sound making riders and fans shake their hips to the finest reggae and dancehall beats… Don’t forget your dancing boots!!!

More information on the park’s website: www.absolutpark.com

Two weeks Stubai Zoo presented the replica of the Billabong Air & Style kicker. German parkdesigners Schneestern made a great opportunity for riders to familiarize with the conditions. Almost the same kicker and perfect weather conditions gave riders opportunity to start with even more self-confidence into the Billabong Air & Style.

Riders like Seppe Smiths, Marko Grilc, Sani Alibabic, Gigi Ruf, Marc Swoboda, Eero Ettala, Peter Konig and Co. showed that no matter how big is the kicker they can throw any trick the crowd wants to see it. Going switch, making double flip, doble rodeos or corks, even big spins with double grabs, all that and even more was just a piece of cake for the present riders. The whole Stubai glaicer was holding breathe while riders were having fun.

Check the the video HERE or HERE.

Yesterday Stubai glaicer entertained a real madness. Stubai Zoo presented the replica of the Billabong Air & Style kicker. The almost similar takeoff, table and landing. We are talking about perfect conditions to warm-up runs and check the last tricks before Billabong Air & Style at the Bergisel Stadium on 05.12.09.

German parkdesigners Schneestern made a great opportunity for riders to familiarize with the conditions. Almost the same kicker and perfect weather conditions gave riders opportunity to start with even more self-confidence into the contest on Saturday.

Everything went great! But a day before on Teusday Schneestern confronted with major impediment. 70 cm of fresh snow. While some of us were having fun in pow pow, Schneestern shapers were sweating and trying to rebuild the kicker. And they made it! Big up to bros from Schneestern!

Riders like Seppe Smiths, Marko Grilc, Sani Alibabic, Gigi Ruf, Marc Swoboda, Eero Ettala, Peter Konig and Co. showed that no matter how big is the kicker they can throw any trick the crowd wants to see it. Going switch, making double flip, doble rodeos or corks, even big spins with double grabs, all that and even more was just a piece of cake for the present riders. The whole Stubai glaicer was holding breathe while riders were having fun.

We were also delivering LIVE streaming over these two days, but don’t worry, if you missed any it is still possible to rewatch our videos. Check what was going on and join our SnowBroader community. And don’t forget to come back, because a short movie is also coming in few days. First you will be able to see it on Saturday at The Soundclash Party in Innsbruck after the legendary Air & Style. So be there!

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