Chris KightleyWho's The Daddy returned for its 5th anniversary at the SnowDome on Saturday 7th November.

Heroic contenders piled through reception, preparing for the battle that lay before them.

Kicking off the comp with Tim Sandy on the mic was the warm up session,a great opportunity to "eye-up" a partner - ready for this years Double Daddy jam comp.

Double Daddy

The aim of the game - create a "skier & boarder" combo, hit the best line, style it up for the judges and the best team wins. There was some gallant attempts but out on top had to be the duo doing back flips off the barrel jib - a deserved1st prize went to Gareth Andrews and Andrew Longley. A very close 2nd to Thomas James & Charlie Smith plus some amazing lines from the all girl team, Sissy Herrant & Natalie Silkstone.

Quarterpipe Showdown

The scene was set, skis and snowboards were waxed and what followed can only be described as the most momentous quarterpipe battle ever seen on UK soil!

Following an exciting qualifying session, 10 riders were selected for the grand finale


Skiers can be Daddies too!

Skiers

Chris Benner (defending his Who' The Daddy 2008 title)
Charlie Smith
Josh Herrant (junior)
Sissy Hearrnt (junior)
Josh Jenkins

Snowboarders

Ben Izzard
Ross Needham
Chris Kightley
Rob Lawton
Alex Wayne



Ben Izzard's winning runPreviously, only one snowboarder has taken the Who's The Daddy title and that was Dale Taylor back in 2007 so the pressure was on the snowboarders to claim back the crown. With the skiers killing it, the pressure mounted! The snowboarders certainly didn't hold back and there were some massive attempts from all the participants. However, the winner was clear after 2 attempts per rider and the Who's The Daddy crown went to Ben Izzard after he easily cleared the top of the tombstone, over 21 feet in the air!

Joint second with a huge 20.5ft went to Charlie Smith & Chris Kightley, whilst best junior went to Josh Herrant and best female to Sissy Herrant

A big huge thank you and well done to all the riders on the night. Same time next year but until then - Ben Izzard - he's the Daddy now!


Sissy Herrant and Natalie Silkstone

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