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1 2011 OFFICIAL GUIDE TM DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDING & STREET LUGE KEVIN REIMER LOOKING TO DOMINATE AGAIN EVENT SCHEDULE TOP COMPETITORS RECORDS AND STATISTICS TRACK MAPS 2010 SEASON REVIEW Reimer, Switzer, Kelly and Chapman battle in the rain soaked 2010 Newton s Nation Final. Photo Pierre Gamby OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES GUIDE

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4 2011 OFFICIAL GUIDE Photo Dean McNeill Publisher / Editor Associate Publisher Art Director Copy Writer Photographers Advertising Marcus Rietema rietema_m@yahoo.com Michael Brooke mbrooke@interlog.com Marcus Rietema Gravity Sports Marketing Marcus Rietema Pierre Gamby Liz Kinnish Marcus Rietema David Bauckham Travis Conklin Pierre van der Spuy Dawn Moisanen Sven von Schlachta Alex Frischauf Winsport Canada Angie M. Rangle Barbara Britvin Francisco Urbistondo Sharon La Grange Bob Ozman Gravity Sports Marketing James Kelly at the 2010 IGSA World Championships. Photo Pierre Gamby Head Office 509 2nd Street Petluma, CA, United States 2011 IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Jun 29-Jul 3 Maryhill Festival of Speed Goldendale, WA, United States Jul Kozakov Challenge Kozakov, Czech Republic Jul Insul Cup 2011 Insul, Germany Aug 5-Aug 7 Padova Grand Prix Teolo, Italy Sep 2-4 Winsport Canada Cup Calgary, Canada Oct Copa de los Andes Tarma Tarma, Peru Nov 4-6 Malarrara Pro Teutonia Teutonia, Brazil Nov Mt Keira Challenge Wollongong, NSW, Australia Dec 9-11 Hot Heels Africa Kogelberg, South Africa For detailed coverage from each round of the 2011 IGSA World Cup Series along with articles about your favorite racers and the latest technical innovations, detailed statistics and everything gravity racing related, visit the Offiicial website of the IGSA OFFICIAL IGSA IGSA WORLD CUP CUP SERIES GUIDE

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6 TOP DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDING CONTENDERS TM 1 Birthday: December 25, 1988 Citizenship: Canadian Resides: Vancouver, BC, Canada World Cup Victories: 6 2 Birthday: July 14, 1987 Citizenship: Canadian Resides: Vancouver, BC, Canada World Cup Victories: 2 3 Birthday: April 7, 1981 Citizenship: Swiss Resides: Brugg Switzerland World Cup Victories: 1 4 Birthday: March 11, 1983 Citizenship: Brazilian Resides: Sao Leopoldo, Brazil World Cup Victories: 2 5 Birthday: February 11, 1987 Citizenship: Canadian Resides: Madeira Park, BC, Canada World Cup Victories: 5 6 Birthday: March 18, 1990 Citizenship: American Resides: Los Angeles, CA USA World Cup Victories: 0 7 Birthday: May 17, 1988 Citizenship: Swiss Resides: Samstagern, Switzerland World Cup Victories: 0 8 Birthday: September 28, 1983 Citizenship: Canadian/Czech Resides: Vernon, BC, Canada World Cup Victories: 6 KEVIN REIMER PATRICK SWITZER CHRISTOPH BATT DOUGLAS SILVA SCOOT SMITH JAMES KELLY RAMÓN KÖNIGSHAUSEN MISCHO ERBAN K-rimes had the dream season in 2010 winning his second World Championship and his first World Cup Series title. He went into 2011 as the favorite to repeat but a severe leg injury sustained in a pre-season race could sideline him for the season. Switzer always races with speed and style. The likeable skater from Canada is always a contender. P-Swiss earned his second career World Cup victory in Padova last year. With Reimer on the sidelines, he could dominate. Christoph just seems to get better with age. Last year he earned his first World Cup victory in Kozakov with a lightning fast qualifying run. The big rider from Switzerland was a contender at each World Cup he entered. Expect the same in Dalua has proven himself as South America s top downhill skater. In the past he was always fast on the straight, fast courses but recently he s also been a contender in the technical races. Silva is focused on the World Championship in Teutonia. Scoot had his first ever winless season in The 2008 World Cup Series Champion and World Champion is hoping to get back to his winning ways. He made some key equipment changes during the off season in an effort to bolster his chances. The American Dream only competed in four World Cup events in 2010 yet he was always a contender. He finished second in Australia and in the top 10 at all the rest. Kelly is still looking for his first World Cup win. A win could definitely happen in Ramon is another of those skaters still looking for their first World Cup victory. The 2008 slalom World Champ came close qualifying number one in Italy and making it to the finals only to crash out. A victory could come for him in Germany or Italy. After winning the 2009 Cup Series, Mischo had a disasterous 2010 start averaging 28th place in his first four races. He came roaring back in the final three races with two podiums and the top qualifying spot in Australia. He s hungry for success in OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES GUIDE

7 9 Birthday: September 16, 1988 Citizenship: Canadian Resides: Vancouver, BC, Canada World Cup Victories: 0 10 Birthday: March 23, 1989 Citizenship: Australian Resides: Sydney, Australia World Cup Victories: 0 11 Birthday: January 8, 1982 Citizenship: Swiss Resides: Grenchen, Switzerland World Cup Victories : 0 12 Birthday: April 8, 1987 Citizenship: Swedish Resides: Stockholm, Sweden World Cup Victories: 3 13 Birthday: January 3, 1991 Citizenship: Swiss Resides: Delémont, Switzerland World Cup Victories: 0 14 ANDREW CHAPMAN Andrew is amongst the fastest and most aggressive riders in the world. He has multiple podium finishes and a thirst to taste the top spot. Expect to see Chapman charging off the start line with a vengeance. He s always quick. JACKSON SHAPIERA STEFAN RÜEFLI Jacko has consistently been Australia s number one racer over the past three seasons. His win or crash attitude makes him a crowd favorite was plagued by injuries. If he can stay healthy, Shapiera could earn his first World Cup victory. Stefan Rüefli tends to go about his racing quietly and has a way of sneaking up on his competitors when they least expect it. He s a solid performer who always seems to be in the thick of things when the race is on the line. ERIK LUNDBERG Erik had his best year in 2007 winning the World Cup Series Championship. He s had a number of solid podium finishes but winless at the World Cup level since Always popular, everyone would be happy to see Lundberg winning again. NICOLAS ROBERT Nicolas shocked the estblishment at the Graveyard Call in 2009 when he seemingly came out of nowhere to finish 3rd. In 2010 he proved his performance was no fluke with a number of solid finishes. He could be the next Swiss World Cup star. COREY LEESON Birthday: December 21, 1979 Citizenship: Australian Resides: Mermaid Beach, Australia World Cup Victories: 0 15 Birthday: April 9, 1985 Citizenship: Swedish Resides: Oslo, Norway World Cup Victories: 0 16 Leeso first made a name for himself at Newton s in 2008 as the fastest Aussie and subsequently getting knocked out cold in a viscious crash during the race. He s improved steadily over the past few seasons and is always a consistent performer. ROBIN SANDBERG Birthday: February 25, 1993 Citizenship: Australian Resides: Tweed Heads, Australia World Cup Victories: 0 Robin has been making steady progress over the past few seasons. He broke into the top 16 of the World Rankings in Sandberg lives and breathes downhill skateboarding. Don t be surprised if you see him in final or two this year. MERRICK WILDASH Merrick has skills and a keen racing sense well beyond his years. He finished 2010 as the World s Top ranked Junior (under 18) and had a number of strong Open class finish as well. Could he be Australia s first World Champion? TOP DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDING CONTENDERS TM OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES GUIDE

8 TOP DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDING CONTENDERS TM MARTIN SIEGRIST Birthday: November 19, 1980 Citizenship: Swiss Resides: Liestal, Switzerland World Cup Victories: 5 MIKE ZIETSMAN Birthday: October 21, 1986 Citizenship: South African Resides: Hout Bay, South Africa World Cup Victories: 2 ZAK MAYTUM Birthday: May 21, 1991 Citizenship: American Resides: Boulder, CO, USA World Cup Victories: 1 CHRIS CHAPUT Birthday: April 11, 1961 Citizenship: American Resides: Huntington Beach, CA, USA World Cup Victories: 1 SPENCER SMITH Birthday: June 1994 Citizenship: American Resides: Seattle, WA, USA World Cup Victories: 0 WOLFGANG COLEMAN Birthday: January 1, 1994 Citizenship: Canadian Resides: Vancouver, Canada World Cup Victories: 0 DILLON STEPHENS Birthday: September 17, 1988 Citizenship: Canadian Resides: Summerland, Canada World Cup Victories: 0 KYLE MARTIN Birthday: January 20, 1984 Citizenship: Canadian Resides: Rosedale, Canada World Cup Victories: 0 Siegrist is a verteran racer who knows how to hang it out and push when a big race is on the line. His three World Championships (2004, 2006, 2007) are proof of that. He s still looking to win that elusive World Cup Series Championship. It s hard to believe how long Zietsman s been racing. He finsihed 2nd at Red Bull DHX way back in Mike rarely travels outside of South Africa anymore but he s still very fast. He won Hot Heels Africa in 2010 against a strong field of IGSA regulars. If Zak ever decided to travel, he d certainly make a strong run for the Series Championship. Instead he concentrates on the North American rounds where he s always a contender. Maytum is the defending Maryhill Champ and a Calgary victory is in his sights. Chaput is a skateboarding legend who was a freestyle World Champ in the 70 s and the IGSA s 1st DH Skateboarding World Cup Series Champ in His Abec 11 wheels are the performance benchmark for the industry. Can he win one more? Spencer is one of the World s best Junior racers who will be making his presence known in the Open ranks for years to come. His first big international victory came last summer in Argonnay, France in the Junior II class. Keep an eye on Spencer! At just 17 years old, Wolfgang is the Eh-Teams go-to guy when it comes to the Junior II Category. Coleman will be the youngest rider on the circuit with a pro model under his feet as he races all season in the fastest growing class in the World. If last year s performance is any sort of warning, this season is set to be a strong year for The Prince. Dillon s calculated skill on the race track will surely cause insecurity for those lined up beside him as he travels in search of the World Cup Title in Kyle Martin is an absolute shredder who s humble skills on the race track are no match for his globally recognized freeride skills. If you re lucky enough to see him in action, sit back, relax and be inspired by what he s discovered is possible on a skateboard. TM 8 OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES GUIDE

9 1 Brianne Davies has decided to retire from racing at the end of the 2010 season. She went out on top by winning her third consecutive IGSA World Championship (2008, 2009, 2010) and her second IGSA World Cup Series Championship (2008, 2010). During Brianne s career she continually broke down barriers in the male dominated sport. She pushed downhill skateboarding to the limit, often competing in the Open Class and beating many well known male competitors in head to head action. With a total of 10 World Cup race wins, Brianne holds the IGSA record for most downhill skateboarding victories male or female. Brianne still intends on doing lots of freeriding while pursuing a career in firefighting. She will be missed at the race track by many. 2 Birthday: August 1, 1986 Citizenship: Canadian Resides: Vancouver, BC, Canada World Cup Victories: 0 3 Birthday: May 8, 1987 Citizenship: French Resides: Lyon, France World Cup Victories: 2 4 Birthday: February 5, 1988 Citizenship: Czech Resides: Vrchlabí, Czech Republic World Cup Victories: 0 5 Birthday: June 5, 1987 Citizenship: Canadian Resides: Vancouver BC, Canada World Cup Victories: 1 6 Birthday: April 5, 1986 Citizenship: Canadian/Ukranian Resides: Auckland, New Zealand World Cup Victories: 3 BRIANNE DAVIES RETIRES FROM RACING DOMINIQUE VUKOREP MARIE BOUGOURD LENKA SALAČOVÁ KATIE NIELSON Dominique had a strong season in 2010 highlighted by a second place finish in Brazil. At that event she also set the Official IGSA Women s Downhill Skateboarding Speed Record at km/h (62.39 mph). Expect a great year from Dominique. Marie burst onto the scene last year by scoring World Cup victories in Italy and the Czech Republic last year. She follows in the foot steps of pioneering French downhill racer Angelina Nobre. She ll be looking for more victories in Lenka s best finish in 2010 was a second at the Padova Grand Prix. She made steady progress last season and will be looking for more podium finishes and her first win in Lenka s most at home on the tight, technical tracks. Entering her 5th race season, Skatie Katie will undoubtedly be a crowd favorite as she makes her first attempt at capturing an IGSA World Cup Title in Katie favors fast, technical courses where her light weight is an advantage. DASHA KORNIENKO After winning the World Cup Series title in 2009, Dasha only ran a limited schedule last year. Dasha is equally at home on the tight tecnhical courses and the fast, straight ones. Born in the Ukraine, Dasha will be battling for victory in every race she enteres. OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES GUIDE TOP WOMEN S DH SKATEBOARDING CONTENDERS TM

10 Mischo Erban Sets a New Official IGSA World Speed Record! km/h On September 30, 2010, Mischo Erban shattered his own IGSA Downhill Skateboarding World Speed Record. He reached a velocity of km/h (80.83 mph) at a secret location in northern Colorado. This speed shattered the previous IGSA record of km/h (70.23 mph), which Erban set in year old Erban, who lives in Vernon, BC, Canada, was the 2009 IGSA World Cup Series Champion, and he has won six World Cup races in his career. That leaves him tied for first place on the all-time victory list with Kevin Reimer, who was the IGSA World Cup Series Champion in 2010 and the IGSA World Champion in 2009 and Erban set the new Speed Record while testing wheel compounds and hubs for his sponsor, Seismic Skate Systems. In attendance were representatives from Seismic and AEND Industries (which manufactures Seismic wheels), along with a group of Engineering students from Colorado State University and Gary Fluitt, who served as the Official IGSA Representative. The IGSA s state-of-the-art Tag Heuer timing system was used to record Erban s speed through a 100-foot speed trap. IGSA Official Gary Fluitt verified (and filmed) the record. Honestly, we never thought we would hit 130 km/hr. said Erban. It was an exploratory effort that surprised us all! The location has been kept secret to discourage others from riding the road in uncontrolled conditions without proper safety precautions in place OFFICIAL IGSA IGSA WORLD CUP CUP SERIES GUIDE Photo by Travis Conklin

11 MARYHILL FESTIVAL OF SPEED 1st IGSA Jr. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS June 29-July 3, Winner Zak Maytum sandwiched between Kevin Reimer and Patrick Switzer through Cowzer Corner. Photo Dawn Moisanen Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: 2010 Kevin Reimer (CAN) 3: Women s DH Skateboard: 2009 Brianne Davies (CAN) 3: Street Luge: 2009 Andy Lally (USA) 3: Classic Luge: 2009 Andy Lally (USA) 3: Winners DH Skateboard: Zak Maytum (USA) Women s Skateboard: Brianne Davies (CAN) Street Luge: Andy Lally (USA) Classic Teolo, Italy Luge: is the Andy host Lally city of (USA) the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km The west Maryhill of Venice. Festival The of track Speed has returns two distinctly for its different fifth running parts in with a straight, The race fast course upper half, always and encourages a tight, twisty close, lower hard half. racing. Skaters Zak Maytum with slalom won racing the 2010 experience event in have a close figured duel out over that Kevin they Reimer. can pump With their Reimer boards out to of generate action due more to speed an injury, when it will exiting be interesting the tight hairpins. to see who Last will year, be putting former the slalom pressure World on Maytum. Two-time winner Scoot Smith will definitely be a contender. Champion Ramon Konigshausen dominated qualifying and the race by Mischo Erban and James Kelly have both finished second here previously using the pump to his perfection. Unfortunately for Ramon, he let victory and will be looking to win North America s most prestigious downhill race. Abec slip from 11 has his grasp stepped when up he as crashed the title sponsor in the final. and Patrick the total Switzer prize took purse full increased advantage to of $10,000. Konigshausen s Maryhill isn t mistake the most to earn difficult his course second in the career world World to ride, Cup but win. finding Ramon a fast will be line, seeking posessing redemption good drafting skills strong physical endurance are the keys to success. TRACK FACTS Course Length: 3.5 km (2.2 mi) Top Speed: 75 km/h (47 mph) Maryhill Festival of Speed Goldendale, WA, USA ww.igsaworldcup.com OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP CUP SERIES GUIDE START

12 KOZAKOV CHALLENGE July 20-23, 2011 Round 5 Mischo Erban will be focused on winning in his native Czech Republic. Photo Sven von Schlachta Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: 2010 Christoph Batt (SUI) 2: Women s DH Skateboard: 2009 Dasha Kornienko (CAN) 2: Street Luge: 2010 Luca Santolamazza 2: Classic Luge: 2010 Michael Serek 2: Winners DH Skateboard: Christoph Batt (SUI) Women s Skateboard: Marie Bougourd (FRA) Street Luge: Luca Santolamazza (ITA) Classic Luge: Michael Serek (AUT) START KOZAKOV CHALLENGE Kozakov, Czech Republic Kozakov has quickly gained the reputation as the best race in Europe. The track is a supreme test for even the most accomplished riders with its incredible combination of both tight, technical corners, fast sweepers and high-speed straights. Christoph Batt earned his first World Cup victory last year by setting the fastest qualifying time and then watching the rain wash out the rest of the weekend. Batt will go into the race as the favorite but expect strong challenges from Switzer, Shapiera, Chapman, Siegrist and especially Erban who would like nothing more than to win a World Cup in his native Czech Republic. TRACK FACTS Course Length: 3.4 km (2.1 mi) Top Speed: 97 km/h (60 mph) OFFICIAL IGSA IGSA WORLD CUP CUP SERIES GUIDE

13 TM INSUL CUP 2011 July 29-31, 2011 Martin Siegrist headed to victory at Insul Cup Photo: Alex Frischauf Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: 2010 Christoph Batt (SUI) 2: Women s DH Skateboard: 2010 Brianne Davies (CAN) 2: Street Luge: 2010 Yvon Labarthe 2: Classic Luge: 2010 Michael Serek 2: TM European Championship Winners DH Skateboard: Martin Siegrist (SUI) Women s Skateboard: Brianne Davies (CAN) Street Luge: Yvon Labarthe (SUI) Classic Luge: Michael Serek (AUT) Insul Cup 2011 Insul, Germany START After hosting a very successful 2010 European Championship, the Insul Cup is back as a World Cup in The track is located in the Eifel Mountains of Western Germany not far from the famed Nurburgring. It features five hairpin corners that challenge even the most technically savvy riders. Martin Siegrist won a hard fought Final over Christoph Batt, Ramon Konigshausen and Mischo Erban last year. Expect another dog fight between those four and many others in This is a race that is very difficult to pick a favorite. One of the local German skaters like Boris Schinke or Alex Dietz could easily make it to the finals and pull off a surprise victory. TRACK FACTS Course Length: 2.1 km (1.3 mi) Top Speed: 70 km/h (45 mph) ww.igsaworldcup.com OFFICIAL IGSA IGSA WORLD CUP CUP SERIES GUIDE GUIDE

14 PADOVA GRAND PRIX August 5-7, 2011 Patrick Switzer leads Douglas Silva and Christoph Batt in last years Padova Grand Prix final. Photo Pierre Gamby Qualifying Records RT 2010 Winners STA DH Skateboard: 2009 Martin Siegrist (SUI) 1: Women s DH Skateboard: 2009 Dasha Kornienko (CAN) 2: Street Luge: 2009 Peter Eliot (GBR) 1: Classic Luge: 2009 Michael Serek (AUT) 2: PADOVA GRAND PRIX Teolo, Italy DH Skateboard: Patrick Switzer (CAN) Women s Skateboard: Marie (FRA) Street Luge: Yvon Labarthe (SUI) Classic Luge: Craig Deltour (FRA) Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km west of Venice. The track has two distinctly different parts with a straight, fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing experience have figured out that they can pump their boards to generate more speed when exiting the tight hairpins. Last year, former slalom World Champion Ramon Konigshausen dominated qualifying and the race by using the pump to his perfection. Unfortunately for Ramon, he let victory slip from his grasp when he crashed in the final. Patrick Switzer took full advantage of Konigshausen s mistake to earn his second career World Cup win. Ramon will be seeking redemption in TRACK FACTS Course Length: 1.6 km (1.0 mi) Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph) OFFICIAL OFFICIALIGSA IGSAWORLD WORLDCUP CUPSERIES SERIESGUIDE GUIDE

15 TM Records As of January 1, 2011 Kevin Reimer (pictured) and Mischo Erban are tied for first on the all-time win list. Photo Pierre Gamby Michael Serek has the most Series Championships & race wins in any catagory. Photo Alex Frischauf The IGSA was the sanctioning body and sport organizer of the X Games Street Luge competitions. X Games III June 18-23, 1997 Oceanside, California, United States Super Mass Luge (6-Man) Gold Chris Ponseti United States Silver Biker Sherlock United States Bronze Rat Sult United States Mass Luge (4-man) Gold Biker Sherlock United States Gold Dennis Derammelaere United States Bronze Lee Dansie United States Dual Luge (2-Man) Gold Biker Sherlock United States Gold Dennis Derammelaere United States Bronze Darren Lott United States X Games IV June 17-21, 1998 San Diego, California, United States Super Mass Luge (6-Man) Gold Rat Sult United States Silver Bob Pereyra United States Bronze Todd Lehr United States Mass Luge (4-Man) Gold Rat Sult United States Silver Sean Slate United States Bronze Steve Fernando United States Dual Luge (2-Man) Gold Biker Sherlock United States Silver Stefan Wagner United States Bronze Dave Auld United States X Games V June 25-27, 1999 San Francisco, California, United States Super Mass Luge (6-Man) Gold Dave Rogers United States Silver Biker Sherlock United States Bronze Sean Slate United States Dual Luge (2-Man) Gold Dennis Derammelaere United States Silver Lee Dansie United States Bronze Biker Sherlock United States X Games VI August 11-13, 2000 San Francisco, CA, United States Super Mass Luge (6-Man) Gold Bob Pereyra United States Silver Lee Dansie United States Bronze John Rogers United States Dual Luge (2-Man) Gold Bob Ozman United States Silver Wade Sokol United States Bronze Bob Pereyra United States King of the Hill Gold Dennis Derammelaere United States X Games VII August 10-12, 2001 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Super Mass Luge (6-Man) Gold Brent DeKeyser United States Silver Dave Rogers United States Bronze Dave Auld United States King of the Hill Gold Dennis Derammelaere United States WOMEN S DH SKATEBOARD IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES CHAMPIONS Year Name Nationality 2010 Brianne Davies Canada 2009 Dasha Kornienko Canada 2008 Brianne Davies Canada 2007 Sarah Hodel Switzerland 2006 Bettina Luginbuhl Switzerland 2005 Bettina Luginbuhl Switzerland IGSA WORLD CHAMPIONS Year Name Nationality 2010 Brianne Davies Canada 2009 Brianne Davies Canada 2008 Brianne Davies Canada 2007 Jolanda Vogler Switzerland 2006 Jolanda Vogler Switzerland 2005 Angelina Nobre France 2004 Angelina Nobre France 2003 Anne Semay France IGSA WORLD CUP RACE WINNERS Name Nationality Wins Brianne Davies Canada 10 Angelina Nobre France 4 Dasha Kornienko Canada 3 Marie Bougourd France 2 Bettina Luginbuhl Switzerland 2 Jolanda Vogler Switzerland 2 Christie Alexio Brazil 1 Kristina Engstrand Sweden 1 Uta Hang Germany 1 Anne Harding Canada 1 Sarah Hodel Switzerland 1 Katie Neilson Canada 1 Holly Weiss United States 1 IGSA WORLD SPEED RECORD Dominique Vukorep km/h (62.39 mph) November 13, 2010 Teutonia, Brazil ww.igsaworldcup.com OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP CUP SERIES GUIDE

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18 TM Records As of January 1, 2011 DOWNHILL SKATEBOARD IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES CHAMPIONS Year Name Nationality 2010 Kevin Reimer Canada 2009 Mischo Erban Canada 2008 Scoot Smith Canada 2007 Erik Lundberg Sweden 2006 Fredrik Lindstrom Sweden 2005 Thomas Edstrand Canada 2004 Bassi Haller Germany 2003 Stuart Bradburn South Africa 2002 Werner Bucherl Austria 2001 Chris Chaput United States IGSA WORLD CHAMPIONS Year Name Nationality 2010 Kevin Reimer Canada 2009 Kevin Reimer Canada 2008 Scoot Smith Canada 2007 Martin Siegrist Switzerland 2006 Martin Siegrist Switzerland 2005 Cedric Burel Canada 2004 Martin Siegrist Switzerland 2003 Clement Cane France 2002 Yvon Labarthe Switzerland IGSA WORLD CUP RACE WINNERS Name Nationality Wins Mischo Erban Canada 6 Kevin Reimer Canada 6 Martin Siegrist Switzerland 5 Scoot Smith Canada 5 Stuart Bradburn South Africa 3 Erik Lundberg Sweden 3 Manu Antuna France 2 Cedric Burel France 2 Clement Carne France 2 Thomas Edstrand Canada 2 Fredrik Lindstrom Sweden 2 Douglas Silva Brazil 2 Patrick Switzer Canada 2 Aki Von Glasow Switzerland 2 Mike Ziestman South Africa 2 Christoph Batt Switzerland 1 Chris Chaput United States 1 Brent DeKeyser United States 1 Niko Desmarais Canada 1 Darryl Freeman United States 1 Matthias Goransson Sweden 1 Bassi Haller Germany 1 Gary Hardwick United States 1 Rick Kludy United States 1 Yvon Labarthe Switzerland 1 Zak Maytum United States 1 Andreas Pfander Switzerland 1 Louis Pilloni United States 1 Noah Sakamoto United States 1 Raffael Schaffner Switzerland 1 IGSA WORLD SPEED RECORD Mischo Erban km/h (80.83 mph) September 30, 2010 Colorado, United States STREET LUGE IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES CHAMPIONS Year Name Nationality 2010 Peter Eliot Great Britain 2009 Yvon Labarthe Switzerland 2008 Leander Lacey South Africa 2007 Sebastian Tournissac France 2006 Beni Weber Switzerland 2005 David Dean United States 2004 Rian James United States 2003 Richard Knaggs South Africa 2002 Peter Eliot Great Britain 2001 Dave Rogers United States IGSA WORLD CHAMPIONS Year Name Nationality 2010 Luca Santolamazza Italy 2009 Nick Duffield Australia 2008 Matthias Lang Germany 2007 Gauthier DeKyndt France 2006 Loic Zaccaro France 2005 David Dean United States 2004 Leander Lacey South Africa 2003 Brent DeKeyser United States 2002 Olivier Wagner Switzerland IGSA WORLD CUP RACE WINNERS Name Nationality Wins Leander Lacey South Africa 9 Brent DeKeyser United States 4 Peter Eliot Great Britain 4 David Dean United States 3 Nick Duffield Australia 3 Yvon Labarthe Switzerland 3 Andy Lally United States 3 Dave Rogers United States 3 Eugen Forschner Germany 2 John Fryer United States 2 Matthias Lang Germany 2 Mike McIntyre United States 2 John Rogers United States 2 Luca Santolamazza Italy 2 Sebastian Tournissac France 2 Olivier Wagner Switzerland 2 Loic Zaccaro France 2 Denis Araujo Brazil 1 Gauthier DeKyndt France 1 Edgar DeWit Netherlands 1 Kurtis Head United States 1 Richard Hodkinson Great Britain 1 Rian James United States 1 Jeremy Kahn United States 1 Richerd Knaggs Great Britain 1 Russel Naude South Africa 1 William Stephenson Great Britain 1 IGSA WORLD SPEED RECORD Walter Ribeiro km/h (83.15 mph) November 13, 2010 Teutonia, Brazil CLASSIC LUGE IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES CHAMPIONS Year Name Nationality 2010 Michael Serek Austria 2009 Michael Serek Austria 2008 Michael Serek Austria 2007 Michael Serek Austria 2006 Beni Weber Switzerland 2005 David Dean United States 2004 Rian James United States 2003 Jeremy Gilder Great Britain 2002 Jeremy Gilder Great Britain 2001 Dave Rogers United States IGSA WORLD CHAMPIONS Year Name Nationality 2010 Michael Serek Austria 2009 Andy Lally United States 2008 Michael Serek Austria 2007 Jonathan Blottier France 2006 Loic Zaccaro France 2005 David Dean United States 2004 Gregory Martin France 2003 Michael Serek Austria 2002 Leander Lacey South Africa IGSA WORLD CUP RACE WINNERS Name Nationality Wins Michael Serek Austria 13 Andy Lally United States 6 Leander Lacey South Africa 4 John Fryer United States 3 David Dean United States 2 Jeremy Gilder Great Britain 2 Chris McBride United States 2 Riley Meehan United States 2 Russel Naude South Africa 2 Dave Rogers United States 2 Sebastian Tournissac France 2 Beni Weber Switzerland 2 Jonathan Blottier France 1 Kevin Bouaich Switzerland 1 Craig Deltour France 1 John Fritz Canada 1 Robert Huber Switzerland 1 Yvon Labarthe Switzerland 1 Darren Lott United States 1 Alexandre Machado Brazil 1 Abdil Mahdzan Malaysia 1 Gregory Martin France 1 Konstantin Weigl Austria 1 Loic Zaccaro France 1 IGSA WORLD SPEED RECORD Chris McBride km/h (76.41 mph) October 24, 2010 Teutonia, Brazil OFFICIAL IGSA IGSA WORLD CUP CUP SERIES GUIDE GUIDE

19 Winsport Canada Cup September 2-4, 2011 Casey Morrow, Dillon Stephens and David Price race down the Canada Olympic Park track. Photo Winsport Canada Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: Not established Women s DH Skateboard:Not established Street Luge: Not established Classic Luge: Not established WinSport Canada Cup Calgary, Canada START 2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Not Contested Women s Skateboard: Not Contested Street Luge: Not Contested Classic Luge: Not Contested Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km west of Venice. The track has two distinctly different parts with a straight, The Winsport Canada Cup is an all new event being run on the access road fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing of the bobsled run at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary. The track itself is experience have figured out that they can pump their boards to generate wide smooth and challenging with a series of sweeping and hairpin corners linked more speed by short when straights. exiting A the chairlift tight hairpins. will whisk Last the year, riders former to the top slalom efficiently World so Champion no transport Ramon buses Konigshausen will be required. dominated The competitors qualifying and will be the racing race for by their using share the pump of a $12,000 to his perfection. purse making Unfortunately the Canada for Cup Ramon, one of the let richest victory of the slip year. from his Spectators grasp when will he be crashed able to catch in the all final. the action Patrick up Switzer and down took the full course on a series of big screens ensuring non-stop action. The whole advantage of Konigshausen s mistake to earn his second career World event will have a festival atmosphere with live bands, DJ s, beer gardens Cup win. Ramon will be seeking redemption in and a demo village making it one of the world s best gravity sports events. TRACK FACTS Course Length: 1.5 km (.9mi) Top Speed: 90 km/h (56mph) ww.igsaworldcup.com OFFICIAL IGSA IGSA WORLD CUP CUP SERIES GUIDE

20 Copa de los Andes Tarma October 28-30, 2011 Douglas Silva out in the lead on his way to winning last years South American Championship in Tarma, Peru. Photo Barbara Britvin Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: 2010 Douglas Silva (BRA) 3: Women s DH Skateboard: 2010 Mariza Nunes (PER) 3: Street Luge: Not established Classic Luge: Not established COPA DE LOS ANDES TARMA, PERU START 2010 Winners (South American Championship) DH Skateboard: Douglas Silva (BRA) Women s Skateboard: Mariza Nunes (PER) Street Luge: Not Contested Classic Luge: Not Contested Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km west Prior of to Venice. 2010, the The only track IGSA has sanctioned two distinctly events different held parts in South with America a straight, took fast place upper in Brazil. half, and That a tight, all changed twisty lower last year half. with Skaters the debut with slalom of the Hotel racing los experience Portales Tarma have figured South American out that they Championship can pump their held boards in the to city generate of Tarma, more Peru. speed Located when high exiting in the the Andes tight hairpins. Mountains Last at an year, elevation former of slalom approximately World 3000m (9850 ), the track and the event were an immediate hit with over 60 Champion Ramon Konigshausen dominated qualifying and the race by competitors racing in the inaugural event. For 2011 the event the has gained using the pump to his perfection. Unfortunately for Ramon, he let victory World Cup status and the name has been changed to the Copa de los Andes. slip With from a year his grasp of experience, when he the crashed organizers in the are final. ready Patrick for the Switzer world to took descend full advantage on the Pearl of Konigshausen s of the Andes. Last mistake year Douglas to earn Silva his second won a tough career battle World over Cup Kevin win. Reimer Ramon in the will final. be seeking Expect redemption more of the in same when most of the IGSA s top competitors race it out in the final event before the World Championships. TRACK FACTS Course Length: 2.9 km (1.8 mi) Top Speed: 85 km/h (53 mph) OFFICIAL IGSA IGSA WORLD CUP CUP SERIES GUIDE GUIDE

21 Malarrara Pro Teutonia 10th IGSA World Championships November 4-6, 2011 Kevin Reimer leads Douglas Silva through the high speed sweeper in the 2010 Finals. Photo Francisco Urbistondo Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: 2009 Douglas Silva (BRA) 1: Women s DH Skateboard: 2010 Brianne Davies (CAN) 1: Street Luge: 2010 Jades Wolverine (BRA) 1: Classic Luge: 2010 Alexandre Machado (BRA) 1: MALARRARA PRO TEUTONIA Teutonia, Brazil START 2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Kevin Reimer (CAN) Women s Skateboard: Brianne Davies (CAN) Street Luge: Jades Wolverine (BRA) Classic Luge: Alexandre Machado (BRA) Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km Teutonia west of Venice. is the fastest The track gravity has sports two distinctly race track different in the parts world with and a one straight, that instills fear in competitors unlike any other. The track has gradual corners in fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing the upper section where the competitors continually accelerate. At the big experience have figured out that they can pump their boards to generate mid track sweeper, they re doing about 90km/h (53 mph). From this point, the bottom more speed drops out when as exiting the grade the increses tight hairpins. to over Last 10%. year, The former skateboards slalom accelerate Champion to speeds Ramon in excess Konigshausen of 115 km/h dominated (72 mph) and qualifying the luges and 130 the km/h race (81 by World mph) using heading the pump to the to finish. his perfection. The pavement Unfortunately has slight for ripples Ramon, which he are let victory amplified slip by from the his high grasp speeds when adding he crashed to the craziness the final. that Patrick is Teutonia. Switzer Three-time took full winner advantage Kevin of Reimer Konigshausen s describes mistake it as a straight, to earn his technical second hill. career All the World top competitors will be converging on Teutonia for the 10th IGSA World Championships. It promises to be a high speed duel from start to Cup win. Ramon will be seeking redemption in finish. TRACK FACTS Course Length: 2.0 km (1.2 mi) Top Speed: 113 km/h (70 mph) ww.igsaworldcup.com OFFICIAL IGSA IGSA WORLD CUP CUP SERIES GUIDE GUIDE

22 Mount Keira Challe n g e TM Mount Keira Challenge November 25-27, 2011 ASRA After finishing third overall in 2010 WCS Points, Christoph Batt will be a top contender for victory in Australia. Photo Pierre Gamby Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: Not Established Women s DH Skateboard: Not Established Street Luge: Not established Classic Luge: Not established START MOUNT KEIRA CHALLENGE Wollongong, NSW, Australia 2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Not Contested Women s Skateboard: Not Contested Street Luge: Not Contested Classic Luge: Not Contested Teolo, Italy is the host city of the Padova Grand Prix located about 100 km west Newton s of Venice. Nation The in track Bathurst has had two originally distinctly been different slated parts to host with an a IGSA straight, World Cup event for the fourth time in The mega festival in Bathurst was hurt fast upper half, and a tight, twisty lower half. Skaters with slalom racing by poor attendance due to less than ideal scheduling. The organizers feel a experience have figured out that they can pump their boards to generate Fall date will prove to be much more attractive so students from the nearby more university speed will when be exiting able to the attend. tight hairpins. The organizers Last year, have former decided slalom to World take a Champion one-year Ramon hiatus with Konigshausen Newton s Nation dominated returning qualifying in April and the The race Australian by using Skateboard the pump Racing to his Association perfection. (ASRA) Unfortunately has stepped for Ramon, in to he save let victory the day. slip Wollongong, from his grasp which when is a coastal he crashed city 1.5 in the hrs final. south Patrick of Sydney Switzer will play took host full to the Mount Keira Challenge. It's a twisty course with fast sweeping corners advantage of Konigshausen s mistake to earn his second career World and enough gradient and natural obstacles to keep it interesting for everyone. This event is still awaiting final confirmation as we go to Cup win. Ramon will be seeking redemption in press. TRACK FACTS Course Length: 1.8 km (1.1 mi) Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph) OFFICIAL IGSA IGSA WORLD CUP CUP SERIES GUIDE GUIDE

23 HOT HEELS AFRICA December 9-11, 2011 Mischo Erban leads Ramon Konigshausen and Stefan Ruefli at Hot Heels Africa Photo Sharon La Grange Qualifying Records DH Skateboard: 2009 Mischo Erban (CAN) 1: Women s DH Skateboard: 2009 Dasha Kornienko (CAN) 2: Street Luge: 2008 Russel Naude (RSA) 1: Classic Luge: 2010 Russel Naude (RSA) 1: START HOT HEELS AFRICA Kogelberg, South Africa 2010 Winners DH Skateboard: Mike Zietsman (RSA) Women s Skateboard: Not Contested Street Luge: Peter Eliot (GBR) Classic Teolo, Italy Luge: is the Russel host city Naude of the Padova (RSA) Grand Prix located about 100 km west of Venice. The track has two distinctly different parts with a straight, Hot Heels Africa returns for the eighth consecutive year as the IGSA World Cup fast Series upper half, Finale. and The a tight, event twisty is held lower in the half. Kogelberg Skaters Biosphere with slalom Reserve racing near experience Cape Town. have figured Summer out is that just they beginning can pump in the their Southern boards Hemisphere to generate during more speed early December when exiting so the those tight who hairpins. live in Last colder year, climates former always slalom enjoy World the trip to Cape Town. Throughout the years many championships have been Champion decided Ramon in Kogelberg. Konigshausen Local Mike dominated Zietsman qualifying showed and he still the knows race by how using to the reach pump the top his of perfection. the podium Unfortunately by winning last for year. Ramon, Ramon he let Konigshausen equaled his career best performance by finishing second while victory slip from his grasp when he crashed in the final. Patrick Switzer took full Mischo Erban continued his late season surge by finishing third. With the addition advantage of the of fifth Konigshausen s race to each mistake racers points to earn total, his expect second the career 2011 World Cup win. Series Ramon to be will decided be seeking South redemption Africa. in The South African Gravity Sports Association (SAGRA) always puts on a great show in Kogelberg. TRACK FACTS Course Length: 1.9 km (1.2 mi) Top Speed: 80 km/h (50 mph) ww.igsaworldcup.com OFFICIAL IGSA IGSA WORLD CUP CUP SERIES GUIDE GUIDE

24 GRAVITY SPORTS EXPLAINED DOWNHILL SKATEBOARDING Competitors stand upright on longboards and ride in an aerodynamic tuck position at speeds in excess of 110 km/h (68 mph). Downhill Skateboarding is also known as Speedboarding and Stand up. The skater s hands are used as outriggers to help maintain balance and stability. Hard plastic pucks are attached to the gloves so the hands can be placed on the pavement incurring only minimal friction. Braking is accomplished by either dragging a foot on the ground, or pitching the skateboard sideways in a controlled slide. Decks are typically in length and constructed from materials including wood, carbon fiber, Kevlar, fiberglass, lightnweight metals and structural foam. Racing trucks are typically machined or cast aluminum. Wheels are typically 70-90mm in diameter and made from polyurethane to provide low rolling resistance, vibration dampening and traction. Photo Bob Ozman STREET LUGE After first being pioneered in the 1970 s at the Signal Hill Downhill skateboard race, Laydown remained underground for nearly two decades, ESPN adopted the sport for the inaugural 1995 X Games and renamed it Street Luge. Competitors lay in the supine position and control the oversize skateboard by leaning their bodies. Braking is accomplished by dragging the shoe soles on the pavement. Street luge s are highly sophisticated vehicles constructed from a variety of materials including carbon fiber, Kevlar, fiberglass, aluminum, titanium, steel, structural foam, and other exotic materials. Between two and four trucks are typically used. Four to eight polyurethane wheels that are typically 70-90mm in diameter provide low rolling resistance, vibration dampening and traction. Photo: Francisco Urbistondo CLASSIC LUGE In the late 80 s a group of Austrian snowboarding enthusiasts began sitting on their skateboards and riding down from the Kaurnatal Resort after a day of snowboarding. Over time their hobby grew into a fully organized race known as Hot Heels Kaurnatal. This is how Classic Luge or Buttboarding got its start. To maintain the spirit of those early days, Classic Luge is the most restricted IGSA racing category. Boards must be constructed of wood and wheels cannot exceed 70mm in diameter. The trucks must be commercially available. The idea behind Classic Luge is to keep technology minimal so that the rider skill is the determining factor. Top speeds in Classic Luge tend to be only marginally slower than those achieved in Street Luge. Photo: Alex Frischauf 24 OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES GUIDE

25 TM 2010 Season Review K-Rimes Photo: Pierre Gamby P-Swiss Photo: Pierre Gamby Dalua Photo: Francisco Urbistondo Reimer s Dominant Year Scoot by Marcus Rietema Kevin K-Rimes Reimer dominated the IGSA s 10th World Cup season unlike anyone before him. Out of the eight races, each competitors four best finishes were counted toward their final points tally. Of the six World Cup races Reimer competed in, he had four victories in Germany, France, Brazil and Australia giving him a perfect score of 1800 points. In the other two races he finished second (USA, Czech Republic). He also won his second World Championship in a row. For Reimer, 2010 will be remembered as a dream year. Finishing second overall was Patrick P-Swiss Switzer. He was victorious in Italy, finished second in France and had third place finishes in both Germany and Australia giving him points for the season. It was a solid year for Switzer who was always pushing Reimer but seemingly unable to beat him. Expect him to come back even hungrier this year. Christoph Batt had a breakthrough season earning his maiden World Cup victory in the Czech Republic, finishing second in Italy and scoring two fifth place finishes in Germany and South Africa. He was always fast and a contender in every race he entered. In the two races where he finished fifth, he had crashes in the Semi-Finals and then came back to win in the Consolation-Final. Batt will be a force to reckon with in IGSA World Cup Series Final Standings Batt 1. Kevin Reimer, CAN pts 2. Patrick Switzer, CAN pts 3. Christoph Batt, SUI pts 4. Douglas Silva, BRA pts 5. Scoot Smith, CAN pts 6. James Kelley, USA pts 7. Ramón Konigshausen, SUI pts 8. Mischo Erban, CAN pts 9. Andrew Chapman, CAN pts 10. Jackson Shapiera, AUS pts 11. Stefan Rufli, SUI pts 12. Erik Lundberg, SWE pts 13. Nicolas Robert, SUI pts 14. Corey Leeson, AUS pts 15. Robin Sandberg, SWE pts 16. Merrick Wildash, AUS pts 17. Bruno Fuchs, SUI pts 18. Danky Dean Ovalhe, BRA pts 19. Matthew Ardeme, RSA pts 20. Dominik Kowalski, GER pts ww.igsaworldcup.com OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP CUP SERIES GUIDE Photo: Sharon La Grange Photo: Pierre Gamby

26 TOP STREET LUGE & CLASSIC LUGE CONTENDERS TM MICHAEL SEREK Birthday: April 1, 1974 Citizenship: Austrian Resides: Vienna, Austria World Cup Victories: 13 PETER ELIOT Birthday: June Citizenship: British Resides: London, England World Cup Victories: 4 YVON LABARTHE Birthday: January 11, 1974 Citizenship: Swiss Resides: Geneva, Switzerland World Cup Victories: 4 LUCA SANTOLAMAZZA Birthday: June 15, 1984 Citizenship: Italian Resides: Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy World Cup Victories: 2 ADBIL MAHDZAN Birthday: January 22, 1982 Citizenship: Malaysian Resides: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia World Cup Victories: 1 KEVIN BOUAICH Birthday: May 22, 1990 Citizenship: Swiss Resides: Courrendin, Switzerland World Cup Victories: 1 WILL STEPHENSON Birthday: October 14, 1987 Citizenship: British Resides: Worcester, England World Cup Victories: 1 FABIEN PRUAL Birthday: October 22, 1979 Citizenship: French Resides: Lon, France World Cup Victories: 0 Serek is the winningest competitor in IGSA history. He won his first World Championship in 2003 and then went away to dental school. Since coming back in 2007 he s been nearly unstoppable winning four consecutive Classic Luge World Cup Series titles Eliot has been competing in street luge since the mid 90 s. He earned his first World Cup Series title back in Pete proved that he s not lost any speed by winning his second Series title in Eliot is the favorite to win a third title in Yvon is the only compeitor in history to win IGSA Championships in both downhill skateboarding and street luge. He s a fierce competitor who never gives up. There is no love lost between Eliot and Labarthe. Look for fireworks on and off the track! Luca had a breakout year in 2010 winning both the Street Luge World Championship and Kozakov Challenge. He excells on the courses that combine high speeds and technical prowess boost his confidence and he could be unstoppable in Abdil is a fierce competitor who was first introduced to luge while attending university in America. Since moving back to Malaysia, Furlong has become a sport ambassador bringing new competitors into the sport and organizing informal races in Malaysia. Kevin Bouaich burst on the Classic Luge scene in 2009 by winning Peyragudes in his World Cup debut! Since then he s shown that he is a consistent performer who can never be discounted. Bouaich will likely be adding to his victory tally this year. Will Stephenson has been getting faster over the past few seasons as his experience level has grown. His lone Street Luge World Cup victory came at Teutonia in 2009, site of this years World Championships. Can he win the big one in 2011? Fabien continues to improve as his experience level increases. He went from 16th in the 2009 Classic Luge rankings to sixth last year. Prual has become a consistent top five finisher and is aiming for his first World Cup victory this year.. TM 26 OFFICIAL IGSA WORLD CUP SERIES GUIDE

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