King of S.N.O.W News

A heart-felt SCUK congratulations to Colin Andrews who was the highest placed UK ripper in this year's King of Snow.

The overall winner was Martin Kalliola out of Finland, who after 15 hard rounds was crowned the Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W and showered with 5,000USD cash and one hell of a lot of coverage.

Playercode Switch BS 900° Martin Kalliola



FINAL RANKING HORSEFEATHERS KING OF S.N.O.W
Martin Kalliola, Lapua, Finland 204,31
Matthias Vogt, Freiburg, Germany 192,96
Michael Macho, Pfunds, Austria 190,59
Luis Gärttner, Innsbruck, Austria 158,85
Tuomas Pohjonen, Helsinki, Finland 147,24

HORSEFEATHERS QUEEN OF S.N.O.W
Kristine Bezbaile, Latvia 68,05

BLUE TOMATO ROOKIE AWARD
Tuomas Pohjonen, Helsinki, Finland 147,24

BEST NATIONAL RIDERS
Austria: Michael Macho 190,59
Czech Republic: Matias Juraj 131,37
Finland: Martin Kalliola 204,31
Germany: Matthias Vogt 192,96
Italy: Stefan Innerhofer 90,06
Slovakia: Filip Hrkl 134,05
Slovenia: Rene Strgar 144,93
Switzerland: Joaquín Boldó 69,36
UK: Colin Andrews 97,02


HORSEFEATHERS KING OF S.N.O.W – THE GRANDE FINALE
Friday, Warmin Up: Horsefeathers teamrider Ville Uotila, Darek Bergmann and Jan „Honza“ Zajic as well as the photographer David Blazek and cameraman Vit Kratochvile already arrived one day before the final in the Horsefeathers Superpark Planai. The attendants turned in a good session and warmed up for the upcoming final at sunset. Due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland, only four of the ten invited riders could come – for the rest a special arrangement has been made: They could film and upload their tricks at home and hence could participate at the judging.

Saturday, Final: The motivation of Matthis Vogt (GER), Luis Gärttner (AUT), Matias Jurai (CZE) and Filip Hrkel (SVK) rose already at the collective breakfast. From 11.30 am the sun pushed its way through the clouds. Thanks to the low temperatures during the night, not only the atmosphere but also the snow conditions were ideal and provided a dignified closure of the Horsefeathers Superpark Planai.

Just having arrived on the mountain, the pro line became immediately the center of the happening. At the riders meeting we decided to hold the final at the third kicker of the triple line. Already at the second run, the Finnish Ville Uotila showed the final trick – a Switch Backside 9 – and set the bar very high for the finalists of the Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W. The final’s on! There wasn’t a time limit for the riders: After the riders acquainted themselves with the kicker, they gradually approached the 900 degree rotation. The setup inspired the participants to a real trick-flush that came to an end almost 3 hours and some reshapes later.

And it became even thicker! Afterwards, the finalists and Horsefeathers pro team riders didn’t rest, but lively showed their 9s, 10s and double backflips! To the delight of the cameraman and the photographer who could collect plenty of material! Also QFilmer Clemens Prankl has been on site and was obviously enthusiastic: „In my opinion the last weekend was the best of the season: Many popular faces, good moods and the small but nice session at the third kicker of the pro line.“

In the chill area the tunes of SUBLIME were played in the meantime; here and there the smell of barbecue ascended and thanks to the spring weather, the numerous deck chairs were occupied by the visitors.

So contest- and farewell-atmosphere dominated the weekend, as on Sunday the boxes, rails and kickers of the Horsefeathers Superpark Planai have been shredded for the last time in this season. Despite the bar-tour alias „After Contest Party“ in the evening Clemens Prankl, QPhotographer Roland Haschka and the riders came together again on Sunday in the park to capture some good shots!
But the freestyle-depravation won’t last long: In about a month, on the 29th of May, the Horsefeathers Superpark Dachstein is opening its gates and guarantees for some legendary summer-shred sessions 2010!

For more information go to King of Snow

Playercode Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W Finale Movie

If the forth-coming General Election hasn't convince you to run to the polling station, perhaps the King of Snow Grand Finale can, as they ask YOU to vote for your favour competitor.

Typically the level of competition has stepped up as Horsefeathers Teamrider Ville Uotila showed the finalists how to stomp a switch BS 900°. After which, in true Generation Game styley (those born after 1980 won't have a clue), the 10 finalists have redone their switch BS 900° at the Horsefeathers Superpark in Planai (AUT), and now everybody is invited to vote for their winner until Saturday 10:00pm (cet).

Register at King of Snow to vote.

In a couple of days we will know, who becomes Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W and gets the crown, 5.000,- USD cash and a lot of coverage. This is the ranking after 14 rounds:

Martin Kalliola (FIN), 182,49 pts
Matthias Vogt (GER), 170,36 pts
Michael Macho (AUT), 169,16 pts
Rene Strgar (SLO), 144,93 pts
Christoph Weberhofer (AUT), 143,86 pts
Ziga Erlac (SLO), 143,29 pts
Luis Gärttner (AUT), 138,54 pts
Filip Hrkel (SLO), 134,05 pts
Juraj Matias (CZE), 131,37 pts
Tuomas Pohjonen (FIN), 128,82 pts

Blue Tomato Best Rookie Award: Tuomas Pohjonen (FIN)
Horsefeathers Queen of S.N.O.W: Kristine Bezbaile (LTV)

Playercode switch BS 900° Ville Uotila

It´s done. After 14 hard rounds of the Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W they now have the ten finalists who will be fighting it out from 16th to 18th April at the Horsefeathers SuperPark for 5.000USD, coverage and tons of Horsefeathers stuff. Sadly, there are no UK representatives, but we think it's only a matter of time.

The 10 finalsists heading to Schladming, Austria:
1st: Martin Kalliola (FIN), 182,49 pts
2nd: Matthias Vogt (GER), 170,36 pts
3rd: Michael Macho (AUT), 169,16 pts
4th: Rene Strgar (SLO), 144,93 pts
5th: Christoph Weberhofer (AUT), 143,86 pts
6th: Ziga Erlac (SLO), 143,29 pts
7th: Luis Gärttner (AUT), 138,54 pts
8th: Filip Hrkel (SLO), 134,05 pts
9th: Juraj Matias (CZE), 131,37 pts
10th: Tuomas Pohjonen (FIN), 128,82 pts

Blue Tomato Best Rookie Award: Tuomas Pohjonen (FIN)
Horsefeathers Queen of S.N.O.W: Kristine Bezbaile (LTV)

Horsefeathers teamrider Ville Uotila shows the final trick the ten finalists have to redo with as much style as possible. Of course they will be filmed from our camera guys. Afterwards the best trick from each finalist will be uploaded at www.king-of-snow.com and will be voted by public from 19th to 24th of april. The finalist who earned the most points after the voting is the new Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W and win 5.000USD cash and a lot of coverage.

Playercode Final Teaser


Gewinner Runde 14: Martin Kalliola aus Finnland


King of Snow

In round 12 Horsefeathers teamrider Michi Zirngibl is showing you how to do a nice BS Rodeo!
Copy your BS Rodeo on every similar obstacle (any kind of kicker, corner, drop or what ever you find you can do your BS Rodeo) on mother earth with as much style and power as possible. Don´t forget to show your face right into the cam right after sticking your trick! This round’s winner will get a nice Horsefeathers stuff-package including the Horsefeathers Bullet Jacket, Crimson T-Shirt, Root Jeans and Thriller Belt worth about £250.

Find out more about King of Snow including rules and how to upload videos at King of Snow


Playercode Round 12: BS Rodeo


Winner round 11: Matthias Vogt out of Germany



ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE UPCOMING TRICKS
Every three consecutive tricks of the current round will be announced in advance. This means that you can stick and film the tricks for the next 4 rounds on one single day in the snow. The upload and user voting will be in the corresponding week of the particular trick. Here we go:

UPCOMING ROUND 13: FS 720° from Tadej Valentan (SLO)
Playercode Round 13: FS 720°


UPCOMING ROUND 14: Cab 900° from Tadej Valentan (SLO)
Playercode Round 14: Cab 900°





GENERAL INFOS:
This winter is going to be one giant worldwide session!
Every week one of your favourite Horsefeathers-Pros will present a trick you have to imitate within one week and on a similar obstacle. Once you have sticked and filmed the trick you have to upload it as video file to the King of S.N.O.W platform. Needless to say that you should try to copy the trick with as much style as possible in order to get as many judging points as possible in the worldwide ranking. Because in every single round the most gnarly and styled trick will be rewarded with a massive Horsefeathers stuff package.

We will make you rich and famous!
The final of this year’s Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W will take place from 16th – 18th of April in the Horsefeathers Superpark in Planai (AUT). After round 14 the 10 leaders in the global ranking will be invited to Austria (including free accommodation, catering and lift tickets) to rock the final. The winner receive 5.000,- USD prizemoney + worldwide coverage!
On top, you will get a professional photo shooting in the Horsefeathers Superpark built and shaped by Q-Parks and have the chance to shoot some sick shots for the upcoming interviews.

King of Snow

OK then KOSers, Horsefeathers teamrider Kilian Wiget is showing you how to perform a delightful little Handplant and he cordially invites you to get stuck in and try one yourself. Of course, make sure you film it and don´t forget to show your face right into the camera right after stomping your trick! This round’s winner will get a nice little package including the Horsefeathers Chapter Down Jacket and the Horsefeathers Leader Hoody worth about £250.

Find out more about King of Snow including rules and how to upload videos at King of Snow

Playercode Round 09: Handplant


Winner round 08: Marek Rauba out of Poland




ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE UPCOMING TRICKS
Every three consecutive tricks of the current round will be announced in advance. This means that you can stick and film the tricks for the next 4 rounds on one single day in the snow. The upload and user voting will be in the corresponding week of the particular trick. Here we go:

UPCOMING ROUND 10: BS Lipslide from Michi Zirngibl (GER)
Playercode Round 10: BS Lipslide


UPCOMING ROUND 11: BS 720° from Honza Zajic (CZE)
Playercode Round 11: BS 720°


UPCOMING ROUND 12: BS Rodeo from Michi Zirngibl (GER)
Playercode Round 12: BS Rodeo





GENERAL INFOS:
This winter is going to be one giant worldwide session!
Every week one of your favourite Horsefeathers-Pros will present a trick you have to imitate within one week and on a similar obstacle. Once you have sticked and filmed the trick you have to upload it as video file to the King of S.N.O.W platform. Needless to say that you should try to copy the trick with as much style as possible in order to get as many judging points as possible in the worldwide ranking. Because in every single round the most gnarly and styled trick will be rewarded with a massive Horsefeathers stuff package.

We will make you rich and famous!
The final of this year’s Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W will take place from 16th – 18th of April in the Horsefeathers Superpark in Planai (AUT). After round 14 the 10 leaders in the global ranking will be invited to Austria (including free accommodation, catering and lift tickets) to rock the final. The winner receive 5.000,- USD prizemoney + worldwide coverage!
On top, you will get a professional photo shooting in the Horsefeathers Superpark built and shaped by Q-Parks and have the chance to shoot some sick shots for the upcoming interviews.

King of Snow

OK then KOSers, now it's time to hit the wall rides. Horsefeathers teamrider Derek Bergmannis showing you a textbook BS Wallride and invites you to try it on any similar obstacle (any kind of a wall in your snowpark or in the city). Don´t forget to show your face right into the cam right after sticking your trick! This round’s winner will get a nice little package including the Horsefeathers Typhoon Jacket and the Horsefeathers Neo T-Shirt worth about £250.

Find out more about King of Snow including rules and how to upload videos at King of Snow

Playercode Round 08: BS Wallride


Winner round 07: Seppi Sachenbacher out of Germany




ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE UPCOMING TRICKS
Every three consecutive tricks of the current round will be announced in advance. This means that you can stick and film the tricks for the next 4 rounds on one single day in the snow. The upload and user voting will be in the corresponding week of the particular trick. Here we go:

UPCOMING ROUND 09: Handplant from Kilian Wiget (SUI)
Playercode Round 09: Handplant


UPCOMING ROUND 10: BS Lipslide from Michi Zirngibl (GER)
Playercode Round 10: BS Lipslide


UPCOMING ROUND 11: BS 720° from Honza Zajic (CZE)


GENERAL INFOS:
This winter is going to be one giant worldwide session!
Every week one of your favourite Horsefeathers-Pros will present a trick you have to imitate within one week and on a similar obstacle. Once you have sticked and filmed the trick you have to upload it as video file to the King of S.N.O.W platform. Needless to say that you should try to copy the trick with as much style as possible in order to get as many judging points as possible in the worldwide ranking. Because in every single round the most gnarly and styled trick will be rewarded with a massive Horsefeathers stuff package.

We will make you rich and famous!
The final of this year’s Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W will take place from 16th – 18th of April in the Horsefeathers Superpark in Planai (AUT). After round 14 the 10 leaders in the global ranking will be invited to Austria (including free accommodation, catering and lift tickets) to rock the final. The winner receive 5.000,- USD prizemoney + worldwide coverage!
On top, you will get a professional photo shooting in the Horsefeathers Superpark built and shaped by Q-Parks and have the chance to shoot some sick shots for the upcoming interviews.

King of Snow

This week King of Snow want you to copy Horsefeathers teamrider Tadej Valentan and have a pop at a BS 540. Most of you know the drill by now, but if not, simply grab a mate or mates, a camera or cameraphone and take it in turns to bosh out the trick and film one another and then upload and let the King of Snow crew deem who is the greatest.

Find out more including how to upload videos at King of Snow

And remember, don´t forget to show your face right into the cam right after sticking your trick!
This round’s winner will get a nice Horsefeathers stuff-package including the Horsefeathers Zeke Jacket – total value about 250,- EUR!

Playercode Round 07: BS 540°


Winner round 06: Ville Hietalahti out of Finland



ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE UPCOMING TRICKS
Every three consecutive tricks of the current round will be announced in advance. This means that you can stick and film the tricks for the next 4 rounds on one single day in the snow. The upload and user voting will be in the corresponding week of the particular trick. Here we go:

UPCOMING ROUND 08: BS Wallride from Darek Bergmann (CZE)
Playercode Round 08: BS Wallride


UPCOMING ROUND 09: Handplant from Kilian Wiget (SUI)
Playercode Round 09: Handplant


UPCOMING ROUND 10: BS Lipslide from Michi Zirngibl (GER)


GENERAL INFOS:
This winter is going to be one giant worldwide session!
Every week one of your favourite Horsefeathers-Pros will present a trick you have to imitate within one week and on a similar obstacle. Once you have sticked and filmed the trick you have to upload it as video file to the King of S.N.O.W platform. Needless to say that you should try to copy the trick with as much style as possible in order to get as many judging points as possible in the worldwide ranking. Because in every single round the most gnarly and styled trick will be rewarded with a massive Horsefeathers stuff package.

We will make you rich and famous!
The final of this year’s Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W will take place from 16th – 18th of April in the Horsefeathers Superpark in Planai (AUT). After round 14 the 10 leaders in the global ranking will be invited to Austria (including free accommodation, catering and lift tickets) to rock the final. The winner receive 5.000,- USD prizemoney + worldwide coverage!
On top, you will get a professional photo shooting in the Horsefeathers Superpark built and shaped by Q-Parks and have the chance to shoot some sick shots for the upcoming interviews.
Sign up now for free!

King of Snow

Calling all jibbers, this week King of Snow want you to copy Horsefeathers teamrider Tomas Tuzar and perform your bestest Boardslide/Noseslide. If this is your first time, simply grab a mate or mates, a camera or cameraphone and take it in turns to bosh out the trick and film one another and then upload and let the King of Snow crew deem who is the greatest.

Find out more including how to upload videos at King of Snow

ROUND 06: BS Noseslide from Tomas Tuzar (CZE)
Round 6 is on. Horsefeathers teamrider Tomas Tuzar out of Czech Republic is submitting a Boardslide/Noseslide and you are pleased to copy it!
You should copy this trick on every similar obstacle (rail, box, ledge or whatever you can do a boardslide/noseslide) on mother earth with as much style and power as possible. Don´t forget to show your face right into the cam after you sticked your Boardslide/Noseslide!
This round’s winner will get a nice Horsefeathers stuff-package including the Horsefeathers Fargo Jacket and the Horsefeathers Minor T-Shirt – total value about 250,- EUR!

Playercode Round 06: BS Noseslide


Winner round 05: Martin Kalliola out of Finland




ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE UPCOMING TRICKS
Every three consecutive tricks of the current round will be announced in advance. This means that you can stick and film the tricks for the next 4 rounds on one single day in the snow. The upload and user voting will be in the corresponding week of the particular trick. Here we go:

UPCOMING ROUND 07: BS 540° from Tadej Valentan (SLO)
Playercode Round 07: BS 540°



UPCOMING ROUND 08: BS Wallride from Darek Bergmann (CZE)
Playercode Round 08: BS Wallride



UPCOMING ROUND 09: Handplant from Kilian Wiget (SUI)
Playercode Round 09: Handplant
Sorry, coming soon.


GENERAL INFOS:
This winter is going to be one giant worldwide session!
Every week one of your favourite Horsefeathers-Pros will present a trick you have to imitate within one week and on a similar obstacle. Once you have sticked and filmed the trick you have to upload it as video file to the King of S.N.O.W platform. Needless to say that you should try to copy the trick with as much style as possible in order to get as many judging points as possible in the worldwide ranking. Because in every single round the most gnarly and styled trick will be rewarded with a massive Horsefeathers stuff package.

We will make you rich and famous!
The final of this year’s Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W will take place from 16th – 18th of April in the Horsefeathers Superpark in Planai (AUT). After round 14 the 10 leaders in the global ranking will be invited to Austria (including free accommodation, catering and lift tickets) to rock the final. The winner receive 5.000,- USD prizemoney + worldwide coverage!
On top, you will get a professional photo shooting in the Horsefeathers Superpark built and shaped by Q-Parks and have the chance to shoot some sick shots for the upcoming interviews.
Sign up now for free!
King of Snow

It doesn't matter how good you are, King of Snow want you to get involved and copy the exploits of Horsefeathers teamrider Tomas Tuzar by trying a backside 180 of the switch variety. As always, we want you guys to have a go, film and upload it and do Britain proud!.. good luck y'all.

Find out more including how to upload videos at King of Snow

ROUND 05: SWITCH BS 180° from Tomas Tuzar (CZE)
In round 5 you have to show us your “switch-skills”. Horsefeathers teamrider Tomas Tuzar out of Czech Republic is submitting the fifth trick and you are pleased to copy it!
Switch BS 180° is the call which you should copy on every similar obstacle (kicker, cliff, drop or whatever you can do a Switch BS 180° on/off) on mother earth and with as much style and power as possible. Don´t forget to show your face right into the cam after you did your Switch BS 180°!
This round’s winner will get a nice Horsefeathers stuff-package including the Horsefeathers Polaris Jacket and the Horsefeathers R2D2 Beanie – total value about 250,- EUR!

Playercode Round 05: SWITCH BS 180°


Winner round 04: Martin Kalliola out of Finland




ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE UPCOMING TRICKS
Every three consecutive tricks of the current round will be announced in advance. This means that you can stick and film the tricks for the next 4 rounds on one single day in the snow. The upload and user voting will be in the corresponding week of the particular trick. Here we go:

UPCOMING ROUND 06: BS Noseslide from Tomas Tuzar (CZE)
Playercode Round 06: BS Noseslide


UPCOMING ROUND 07: BS 540° from Tadej Valentan (SLO)
Playercode Round 07: BS 540°


UPCOMING ROUND 08: BS Wallride from Darek Bergmann (CZE)
Playercode Round 08: BS Wallride
SORRY, YOU WILL RECEIVE IT SOON!



GENERAL INFOS:
This winter is going to be one giant worldwide session!
Every week one of your favourite Horsefeathers-Pros will present a trick you have to imitate within one week and on a similar obstacle. Once you have sticked and filmed the trick you have to upload it as video file to the King of S.N.O.W platform. Needless to say that you should try to copy the trick with as much style as possible in order to get as many judging points as possible in the worldwide ranking. Because in every single round the most gnarly and styled trick will be rewarded with a massive Horsefeathers stuff package.

We will make you rich and famous!
The final of this year’s Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W will take place from 16th – 18th of April in the Horsefeathers Superpark in Planai (AUT). After round 14 the 10 leaders in the global ranking will be invited to Austria (including free accommodation, catering and lift tickets) to rock the final. The winner receive 5.000,- USD prizemoney + worldwide coverage!
On top, you will get a professional photo shooting in the Horsefeathers Superpark built and shaped by Q-Parks and have the chance to shoot some sick shots for the upcoming interviews.
Sign up now for free!
King of Snow

OK gang, in round 4 of King of Snow, Horsefeathers teamrider and Isenseven member Michi Zirngibl is showing you how to rock a FS 540° and as always, we want you guys to have a go, film and upload it for muchos prizes and bragging rights... good luck people.

Find out more including how to upload videos at King of Snow

ROUND 04: FS 540° from Michael Zirngibl (GER)
Now it´s getting a bit more difficult. Horsefeathers teamrider and Isenseven member Michi Zirngibl out of Germany is showing you how to do deal with a FS 540° and you are pleased to copy it!
After you already landed your FS 1 and FS 3 the FS 540° should be really easy for you. Please copy this weeks trick on every similar obstacle (kicker, cliff, drop or whatever you can do a FS 540° on/off) on mother earth and with as much style and power as possible. Don´t forget to show your proud face right into the cam after you did your FS 540°!
This round’s winner will get a nice Horsefeathers stuff-package including the Horsefeathers Typhoon Jacket and the Horsefeathers Tower T-Shirt – total value about 250,- EUR!

Playercode Round 04: FS 540°


Winner round 03: Sami Luhtanen out of Finland




ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE UPCOMING TRICKS
Every three consecutive tricks of the current round will be announced in advance. This means that you can stick and film the tricks for the next 4 rounds on one single day in the snow. The upload and user voting will be in the corresponding week of the particular trick. Here we go:

UPCOMING ROUNDE 05: SWITCH BS 180° from Tomas Tuzar (CZE)
Playercode Round 05: SWITCH BS 180°


UPCOMING ROUNDE 06: BS Noseslide from Tomas Tuzar (CZE)
Playercode Round 06: BS Noseslide


UPCOMING ROUNDE 07: BS 540° from Tadej Valentan (SLO)
Playercode Round 07: BS 540°





GENERAL INFOS:
This winter is going to be one giant worldwide session!
Every week one of your favourite Horsefeathers-Pros will present a trick you have to imitate within one week and on a similar obstacle. Once you have sticked and filmed the trick you have to upload it as video file to the King of S.N.O.W platform. Needless to say that you should try to copy the trick with as much style as possible in order to get as many judging points as possible in the worldwide ranking. Because in every single round the most gnarly and styled trick will be rewarded with a massive Horsefeathers stuff package.

We will make you rich and famous!
The final of this year’s Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W will take place from 16th – 18th of April in the Horsefeathers Superpark in Planai (AUT). After round 14 the 10 leaders in the global ranking will be invited to Austria (including free accommodation, catering and lift tickets) to rock the final. The winner receive 5.000,- USD prizemoney + worldwide coverage!
On top, you will get a professional photo shooting in the Horsefeathers Superpark built and shaped by Q-Parks and have the chance to shoot some sick shots for the upcoming interviews.
All rules and more infos you will find at www.king-of-snow.com.
Sign up now for free!

www.king-of-snow.com

Greetings folks, in round 3 of King of Snow, Horsefeathers teamrider Honza Zajic out of Czech Republic is showing you how to do a lovely FS 360° and as always, we welcome you to copy, film and upload it for muchos prizes and bragging rights... good luck all!

Find out more including how to upload videos at King of Snow

ROUND 03: FS 360° from Honza Zajic (CZE)
FS 360° is the trick of this week which you should copy on every similar obstacle (kicker, cliff, drop or whatever you can do a FS 360° on/off) on mother earth and with as much style and power as possible. Don´t forget to show your face right into the cam after you did your FS 360°! This round’s winner will get a nice Horsefeathers Zeke Jacket – total value about 250,- EUR!

Playercode Round 03: FS 360°


Winner round 02: Stefan Falkeis out of Austria



ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE UPCOMING TRICKS
Every three consecutive tricks of the current round will be announced in advance. This means that you can stick and film the tricks for the next 4 rounds on one single day in the snow. The upload and user voting will be in the corresponding week of the particular trick. Here we go:

UPCOMING ROUND 04: FS 540° from Michael Zirngibl (GER)
Playercode Round 04: FS 540°


UPCOMING ROUNDE 05: Switch BS 180° from Tomas Tuzar (CZE)
Playercode Round 05: Switch BS 180°


UPCOMING ROUNDE 06: Boardslide/Noseslide from Tomas Tuzar (CZE)
Playercode Round 06: Boardslide/Noseslide
SORRY, YOU WILL RECEIVE IT ASAP!!!

GENERAL INFOS:
This winter is going to be one giant worldwide session!
Every week one of your favourite Horsefeathers-Pros will present a trick you have to imitate within one week and on a similar obstacle. Once you have sticked and filmed the trick you have to upload it as video file to the King of S.N.O.W platform. Needless to say that you should try to copy the trick with as much style as possible in order to get as many judging points as possible in the worldwide ranking. Because in every single round the most gnarly and styled trick will be rewarded with a massive Horsefeathers stuff package.

We will make you rich and famous!
The final of this year’s Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W will take place from 16th – 18th of April in the Horsefeathers Superpark in Planai (AUT). After round 14 the 10 leaders in the global ranking will be invited to Austria (including free accommodation, catering and lift tickets) to rock the final. The winner receive 5.000,- USD prizemoney + worldwide coverage!
On top, you will get a professional photo shooting in the Horsefeathers Superpark built and shaped by Q-Parks and have the chance to shoot some sick shots for the upcoming interviews.

Sign up now for free!
King of Snow

Following long discussions with the King of Snow organisers last year, SCUK convinced them to create a national league to encourage all-comers to take part in this truly global, yet open-standard competition.

As you'll notice, one Colin Andrews from Glasgow has taken full advantage and is currently out in front on the UK League Table (one ran), but it's very early days with another 13 rounds to go and shredders can enter whenever they please and still stand a chance of winning or simply taking part - it costs nothing after all.

So, if you're off to the dryslope or indoor slopes this week, why not add a bit of spice to proceedings by getting the camera phone out, reeling off a backside 180, uploading the sucker and get yourself a mini-league going between mates or otherwise. What a doddle, and you get your trick judged by an international panel.

Well, good luck shredders and look forward to giving Colin Andrews a little competition.

Round 02: BS 180° from Tomas Tuzar (CZE)

Round 2 is online. Horsefeathers teamrider Tomas Tuzar out of Czech Republic is submitting the second trick and you are pleased to copy it!

BS 180° is the call which you should copy on every similar obstacle (kicker, cliff, drop or whatever you can do a BS 180° on/off) on mother earth and with as much style and power as possible. Don´t forget to show your face right into the cam after you did your BS 180°!

This round’s winner will get a nice Horsefeathers stuff-package including the Horsefeathers Fargo Jacket and the Horsefeathers Beep T-Shirt – total value about 250,- EUR!

Winner round 01: Markus Ingo out of Finland

Forthcoming Tricks

From now on, every three consecutive tricks of the current round will be announced in advance. This means that you can stick and film the tricks for the next 4 rounds on one single day in the snow. The upload and user voting will be in the corresponding week of the particular trick. Here we go:

Round 03: FS 360° from Honza Zajic (CZE)

Round 04: FS 540° from Michael Zirngibl (GER)

Round 05: SWITCH BS 180° from Tomas Tuzar (CZE)

Coming soon!

General Info

This winter is going to be one giant worldwide session!

Every week one of your favourite Horsefeathers-Pros will present a trick you have to imitate within one week and on a similar obstacle. Once you have sticked and filmed the trick you have to upload it as video file to the King of S.N.O.W platform. Needless to say that you should try to copy the trick with as much style as possible in order to get as many judging points as possible in the worldwide ranking. Because in every single round the most gnarly and styled trick will be rewarded with a massive Horsefeathers stuff package.

We will make you rich and famous!

The final of this year’s Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W will take place from 16th – 18th of April in the Horsefeathers Superpark in Planai (AUT). After round 14 the 10 leaders in the global ranking will be invited to Austria (including free accommodation, catering and lift tickets) to rock the final. The winner receive 5.000,- USD prize money + worldwide coverage!

On top, you will get a professional photo shooting in the Horsefeathers Superpark built and shaped by Q-Parks and have the chance to shoot some sick shots for the upcoming interviews.
All rules and more infos you will find at www.king-of-snow.com.

Sign up now for free at www.king-of-snow.com

Welcome to the Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W. Horsefeathers teamrider and Isenseven member Rene Schnoeller is submitting the first trick for you to copy.

FS 180° is the trick of the hour which you should copy on every similar obstacle (kicker, cliff, drop or whatever you can do a FS 180° off) on mother earth and with as much style and power as possible. Don´t forget to show your face right into the cam after you did your FS 180°!

This round’s winner will get a nice Horsefeathers stuff-package including the Horsefeathers Polaris Jacket and the Horsefeathers R2D2 Beanie – total value about 250EUR!

Forthcoming ticks

From now on, every three consecutive tricks of the current round will be announced in advance. This means that you can stick and film the tricks for the next 4 rounds on one single day in the snow. The upload and user voting will be in the corresponding week of the particular trick. Here we go:

Round 02: BS 180° from Tomas Tuzar (CZE)

Round 03: FS 360° from Honza Zajic (CZE)

Round 04: FS 540° from Michael Zirngibl (GER)

General Info

This winter is going to be one giant worldwide session!
Every week one of your favourite Horsefeathers-Pros will present a trick you have to imitate within one week and on a similar obstacle. Once you have sticked and filmed the trick you have to upload it as video file to the King of S.N.O.W platform. Needless to say that you should try to copy the trick with as much style as possible in order to get as many judging points as possible in the worldwide ranking. Because in every single round the most gnarly and styled trick will be rewarded with a massive Horsefeathers stuff package.

We will make you rich and famous!

The final of this year’s Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W will take place from 16th – 18th of April in the Horsefeathers Superpark in Planai (AUT). After round 14 the 10 leaders in the global ranking will be invited to Austria (including free accommodation, catering and lift tickets) to rock the final. The winner receive 5.000,- USD prizemoney + worldwide coverage!

On top, you will get a professional photo shooting in the Horsefeathers Superpark built and shaped by Q-Parks and have the chance to shoot some sick shots for the upcoming interviews.
All rules and more infos you will find at www.king-of-snow.com.
Sign up now for free!

www.king-of-snow.com

After celebrating the grand world premiere last winter which turned out to be a great success, the King of S.N.O.W will proceed on 28th of December 2009 in a slightly modified version with simplified rules. This means that everybody from all over the world now has even a better opportunity to participate in this unique snowboarding event. Once again, the winner will take $5000 of prize money, precious weekly Horsefeathers prize packages and worldwide coverage in leading print and online media platforms – the perfect start-up for your personal snowboard career!

SCUK is stoked to by the official UK partner. We've managed to persuade KOS to waive the 25 rider limit to make it easier for UK riders to shine in the event!

• COPY THE TRICKS OF HORSEFEATHERS PROS
  
• WIN $5,000 CASH + WORLDWIDE COVERAGE
  
• WEEKLY HORSEFEATHERS PRIZE PACKAGES FOR THE BEST COPIED TRICKS
  
• OPEN TO EVERYBODY, NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE

Everybody can participate no matter where you are residing. This is the deal: Every week a Horsefeathers pro rider will show his trick via a video clip at www.king-of-snow.com. You just have to redo this trick with as much style and thrill as possible on any possible obstacle of your choice, catch your action on video and upload the trick to the online platform. Whoever sticks the trick in the given space of time will get essential round points that will add up in the final ranking and show the real Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W!

What's new at www.king-of-snow.com?

1 ROUND – 1 WEEK: The period of one round will be reduced to one week. This means more tricks in a closer time span, more round prizes and more round prize winners.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE UPCOMING TRICKS: From now on, every three consecutive tricks of the current round will be announced in advance. This means that you can stick and film the tricks for the next 4 rounds on one single day in the snow. The upload and user voting will be in the corresponding week of the particular trick.

IMPROVED JUDGING SYSTEM: Besides the user voting you can gain additional round points in this year’s edition, too. The amount of round points will increase with the complexity of the tricks. You can gain 1 point in round 1 for your accomplished trick plus 1-10 points via the user voting. You can gain 2 points in round 2 for your accomplished trick plus 1-10 points via the user voting and so on. This means that you can get a total amount of 11 points in round 1 respectively 24 points in round 14. The more challenging the tricks the more points you can get. That’s fair play fellas!

REGISTRATION POSSIBLE 24/7: From now on, you can enter the contest in every single round until the very end of King of S.N.O.W. Therefore, your chances for the overall win are equal even when you enter way after round 1. If you are just eager for the particular round prize, you can participate in single rounds, too.

RANKING OF NATIONS: Premiering in this year’s edition there is a ranking of nations besides the global ranking. This means that you can directly compete with your national buddies. Everyone who is on top of his country’s ranking will receive a massive Horsefeathers package and some other useful stuff at the end. The only premise is that at least 25 buddies from your country must also compete in the King of S.N.O.W., except in the UK where SCUK have had this restriction lifted!

BLUE TOMATO ROOKIE-AWARD: Whoever is on top of the age group 6-15 years in the global ranking will win a unique Blue Tomato Sponsoring including free stuff support and massively reduced prices in the Blue Tomato shops.

HORSEFEATHERS QUEEN OF S.N.O.W: Attention girls! You can win a complete Horsefeathers Girls Outerwear and Streetwear Combo and a Blue Tomato Streetwear Package if you are the leader in the girl’s ranking and stick at least 5 tricks!

GRAND FINAL: The final of this year’s Horsefeathers King of S.N.O.W will take place from 16th – 18th of April in the Horsefeathers Superpark in Planai (AUT). After round 14 the 10 leaders in the global ranking will be invited to Austria (including free accommodation, catering and lift tickets) to rock the final. On top, you will get a professional photo shooting in the Horsefeathers Superpark built and shaped by Q-Parks and have the chance to shoot some sick shots for the upcoming interviews.

SIGN UP FOR FREE: Sign up now for the one and only global Online Game of S.N.O.W. Event and join this unique contest!



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Following a season's worth of dialling new tricks and shooting videographic evidence of your endeavours, the Quiksilver King of Snow crowns its champion Benno Postert from Austria. Though the QKOS failed to fully engage the UK freestyle contingent this year, we've had plenty of talks with the organisers on how to improve this concept for the UK rippers and believe that 2010 will be a real winner.


Benno Postert – Winner of the Quiksilver King of S.N.O.W 2009.

Interview

What to say about Benno? He´s always motivated for some action, no matter if it´s sports, partying or anything else. We’ve had the privelege to get to know him about 3 years ago and since then, Benno has not only been a great shredbuddy, but also a good friend to us. In that time, it was always amazing to see how he was pushing his snowboard skills to the maximum!
This guy from the western part of Germany was getting better and better! But not only that he’s an extremely talented snowboarder, you should see him surfing or skating, too! Furthermore, he seems to be quite smart: he is lined up right now to catch his master in biology! He likes to travel all around the world and is always keen to meet new people and see different cultures and landscapes. Right at this moment he´s travelling all around Europe with his Belgian girlfriend – damn, he knows how to enjoy life! Snowboarding is for sure a big part in his life, but he’s also aware of the fact that there are many other things to experience on earth! You rule man!
Maxi and Alex


Hey Benno, you just won the first global Game of S.N.O.W – the Quiksilver King of S.N.O.W! How are you now?
The Contest was super fun. It was an exiting challenge for me and my good friend and filmer, Matze. Straight after La Plagne I left on a trip with the La Famiglia Crew to Lake Tahoe. The day of the results, we had a long and busy day shooting untill sunset. So I totally forgot all about it. When I checked my emails at night, it was a sudden surprise – the whole house went crazy!

Originally you are out of a small village called Datteln, which is located in the western part of Germany. There are no mountains and it´s not snowing in winter. Why did you choose snowboarding?
In Datteln there are large canals, cargo ships and friendly people. No mountains, no snow. Once a year I had the opportunity to go to the Alps, with my family, or joining a youth camp. 10 days riding per year, yuhu. As a child, the whole year I was looking forward to these ten snowy days.
Although there are some indoor slopes near to where I lived, I never entered one. Only one time I saw the inside of a fake mountain, watching through the entrance from the outside. This happened during a rail trip with La Famiglia, where we were using the fake snow.

At LaPlagne you told us that you started snowboarding three years ago. How did you get that good on your snowboard?
This winter it is the 4th season I am living in the alps. As soon as I have some time off at university I get the chance to shred. I don’t know how I reached this level in such a short time. I just love to strap on my boots, shred fresh snow, jib and speed up on big kickers. I can’t really describe what snowboarding makes me feel, but the best word I can think of is something like ‘complete’. Maybe you understand what I mean...

Why didn’t you upload the Round 6 trick – a BS 180° Switch 50-50 Switch FS 360° out?
I really like to jib, but good handrail sessions are rare. It is much easier to get the kick with flying, while jumping kickers. Though on a slushy spring day I have the most fun jibbing around with my SAnE!-bros… Big up SAnE!

Was it a lot of work for you to go out and film every 14 days the new trick? Who helped you out?
From the start, we entered the competition as a team – me and Mathias “Matze“ Reif. He came up with the idea and told me: “hey, that’s our chance. You are able to do almost any trick you want and I will film everything”. We are pretty close friends and work really good together. Filming with Matze – that's a negative stress report!

How was it for you, to be invited to LaPlagne to show the final trick?
The trip was amazing. Quiksilver made sure we got treated like kings, no joke. Pick-up and drop-off at the airport, sleeping in a fancy hotel on the hill, eating crazy good food, getting a couple of drinks and so on...
And together with Mick Wallace from Quiksilver and the Finnish guys Saku, Martin and Niko, I got part of a cool crew for a couple of days. Mita vitua! Funny guys and good shredheads! It's a pity, I wasn’t able to show you a super stylish BS9, sorry guys...

What was the best on this trip?
Shit, I had such a good time. The weekend was spitting new experiences. But the few seconds, preparing to enter the pipe, were the most intense.

How was it to to ride the Quiksilver Chromatophobia Halfpipe Event with all the European bignames?
To enter this high rated pipe contest and to wait at the drop-in of this perfect shaped pipe next to these talented guys, surrounded by excited spectators and the hungry media gave me a really cool feeling! Do you know the part of a pipe competition, where the rider stomps the last trick of a perfect run and rides into the crowd? Standing there at the end of my run I asked myself how I got there!

What are you doing with the 5.000,- Bucks you earned while winning Quiksilver King of S.N.O.W?
'I' actually means 'we' – Matze and me. We gonna sit next to each other behind the wave set of the longest lefthander, in Peru. We will grin and wish each other an unforgettable ride. Before we entered the competition, we decided if we would win the money we would go there.

What are your plans for your future?
There is no big future plan. I will take life the way it comes. Discovering the world's hidden places and taking in new experiences.
Thanks to my sponsors Artec, Ziener and Adidas Eyewear, Lisa, Scharti, Blais and Dragan. Thanks to my Friends, Family and Bette. Best regards to Datteln and Innsbruck!

After four months the first Quiksilver King of S.N.O.W was selected by all participants. After eight hard rounds Benno Postert out of Innsbruck, Austria took the lead and won $5,000. His win is even more impressive, since Benno is out of the northern part of Germany and started snowboarding only three years ago! Thumbs up, Benno!

Second came Martin Kalliola out of Finland, who stuck his BS 900° at the final in La Plagne, France pretty well, but could not take the lead.

Here are Benno´s tricks.

Last weekend the four King of SNOW finalists came to Quiksilver Chromatophobia in La Plagne and had 2 hours time to stick the last tick – BS 900° shown by Freddy Austbo.

Now everybody can vote for the best BS 900° until Sunday and then we have the Quiksilver King of SNOW 2009.

Benno Postert (AUT), Martin Kalliola (FIN), Niko Lansio (FIN) and Saku Tiilikainen (FIN) are allowed to feel like a snowboard pro for a couple of days. Quiksilver paid for everything: flights, accomodation, breakfast, dinner, lift tickets and drinks. On top of that our four finalists received a wildcard for Mathieu Crepel´s Invitational "Chromatophobia", which allowed them to ride the La Plagne Superpipe with stars like Markku Koski, Oliver Gittler, Frederik Austbo, Arthur Longo and Christian Haller to name a few.

Saturday was the big day for the finalists. They had two hours time, to stick their BS 900° at the reserved Kicker at La Plagne snowpark. Saku was injured, so he couldn´t ride at all, but he told us, he´ll be back next year! Now it´s your turn to vote for the best BS 900°.

Please vote one more time for the best rider to become the first Quiksilver King of S.N.O.W at www.king-of-snow.com

BS 900° Martin Kalliola

BS 900° Benno Postert

BS 900° Niko Lansio

Round 8 – the big final will take place on April the 4th in La Plagne during the Quiksilver Chromatophobia event.

Best four riders are invited to battle for $5,000 prizemoney + coverage and interviews in all 50 of our mediapartners worldwide.

Welcome to Round 8 and the final of the Quiksilver King of S.N.O.W. The four finalists will now travel to La Plagne, France where Quiksilver Pro Freddy Austbo will set up the final Trick at the La Plagne Park on 4th of April. Also all finalists receive a wildcard for Quiksilver´s Invitational "Chromatophobia". The tricks of the competitors are online for voting from 6th to the 12th of April and you can vote and decide who will become the first Quiksilver King of S.N.O.W.

Winner of the seventh round: Benno Postert

Benno takes the lead after winning round 7 with a massive Cab 900°. Here is the videoproof:

Ranking for the final in La Plagne

1. Benno Postert | 23 | 27.98 Punkte
2. Saku Tillikainen | 18 | 25.47 Punkte
3. Martin Kalliola | 18 | 25.37 Punkte
4. Niko Lansio | 17 | 24.07 Punkte

Mathieu Crépel shows a Cab 900° Mute +++ Last round before the great final +++ Best four riders out of 7 rounds will be invited to Quiksilver “Chromatophobia” in La Plagne to battle for 5.000,- USD prizemoney + coverage and interviews at 50 of our mediapartners worldwide + a wildcard for the Quiksilver Invitational “Chromatophobia” +++ www.king-of-snow.com +++

Mathieu Crépel – Cab 900° Mute

We´re almost done! After this round the best four guys will be invited to Quiksilver Chromatophobia in La Plagne – and for sure Quiksilver is taking care on all costs incl. flight, accommodation, food, drinks and party.

To get there you have to copy this nice Cab 900° Mute from french stylemachine Mathieu Crépel with as much style and power as possible on any kicker you like – park, backcountry or whatelse you think, you can do a Cab 900. Don´t forget to show your face right into the cam after you sticked this trick!

This round’s winner will get from Quiksilver this nice snowboard outerwear combi out of Quiksilver´s Utility Line.

Roundprize: Quiksilver Outerwear Combi

Quiksilver are giving a complete outerwear combi from their Utility line – stylie function to get jiggy wit. A 5K Quiktech 550 gram down jacket – with a Herringbone Satin printed fabric, snug Tafetta lining, critically taped seams, a neck warming banana and removable Fake Fur, you'll probably want to wear this jacket to bed after your shred. A tidy 5K pant with all you need is a done deal too – ready, rock steady, GO.

www.quiksilver-europe.com

Winner of the sixth round: Matthias Vogt

Matthias out of Germany is currently on rank 5. Here is the videoproof of Matthias´s BS 180° Switch 50-50 Switch FS 360° out:

Ranking after the sixth round

1. Saku Tillikainen | 18 | 25.47 Punkte
2. Martin Kalliola | 18 | 25.37 Punkte
3. Niko Lansio | 17 | 24.07 Punkte
4. Benno Postert | 23 | 23.32 Punkte

www.king-of-snow.com

Jordan Mendenhall shows a BS 180° Switch 50-50 Switch FS 360° out.

Entry is now closed, but 78 riders out of a total of 169 participants now battle for $5000 prizemoney, plus coverage and interviews at 50 of our mediapartners worldwide. On top of that a wildcard for the Quiksilver Invitational “Chromatophobia” is open for the winner.

Jordan Mendenhall – BS 180° Switch 50-50 Switch FS 360° out

Jordan shows here a really hard move, which will definitely separate the wheat from the chaff!
BS 180° Switch 50-50 Switch FS 360° out is not an easy trick combo and will demand your skills for sure. Try to copy this move with as much style and power as possible on any box, ledge, rail or whatever you find in your local snowpark or backyard. Don´t forget to show your face right into the cam after you sticked this trick!
This round’s winner will get from K2 Snowboards this nice snowboard boot called the “Darko Access”.

BS 180° Switch 50-50 Switch FS 360° out

Roundprize: K2 „Darko Access“ Snowboard Boot

FREESTYLE MOBILITY MEETS VERSATILITY

Ride anything and stomp everything, the new Darko Access’s easy adjustment on the fly lets you loosen up for extra tweaking mobility or lock down your liners when things get critical. Perfect for destroying the park in the morning and heading up higher for tree runs and mach speeds in the afternoon, the Darko Access offers limitless adjustment and supreme comfort. New HarshMellow tech helps absorb shock and increase board feel while the Intuition liner’s provides premium heel hold and flex, keeping you confident and committed even in the sketchiest of situations.

www.k2snowboarding.com

Winner of the fifth round: Martin Kalliola

Martin out of finland just won his second round of this event. After winning a K2 Binding in round 3, he now gets the new Ride „Delta MVMNT“ Binding, too. Here is the videoproof of Martin´s FS 540° Nosegrab:



Ranking after the fourth round:
1. Saku Tillikainen | 18 | 25.47 Punkte
2. Martin Kalliola | 18 | 25.37 Punkte
3. Niko Lansio | 17 | 24.07 Punkte
4. Benno Postert | 23 | 23.32 Punkte

Here we go: Fifth round – Marco Feichtner shows a FS 540° Nosegrab. Unfortunately, new riders can no longer join the competition, but you can chart the progress of the 170 rippers still fighting it out for the money and Chromotophobia invite. In the words of Jim Bowan, "Come and have a look at what you could have won!"

Marco "Fichtl" Feichtner – Frontside 540° Nosegrab

Ride Snowboards finest Marco Feichtner is submitting the fifth trick and you are pleased to copy it!
Frontside 540° Nose is the trick of the hour which you have to copy on every similar kicker – park or backcountry – on mother earth with as much style and power as possible. Don´t forget to show your face right into the cam after you did your Frontside 5!
This round’s winner will get Ride Snowboards lovely snowboard binding called the “Delta MVMNT”.

FS 540° Nosegrab

Roundprize: Ride "Delta MVMNT" Binding

Starting off Ride’s Movement Series, the mobility-driven Delta is a super flexible performance Ride. With Ride’s FlexLite Highback and Convertible TL™ Toe Strap, the Delta provides an ultra-light binding that offers mobility and flex in every direction. Packed with features, but not weighed down, you can’t afford to miss this movement.

Winner of the fourth round: Niko Lansio

Niko is 17 yearls old, out of Finland and will have a lot of fun with his new Ride „ContraBand“ Binding. Here is the videoproof of Niko´s Frontside 180°:



Ranking after the fourth round:
1. Saku Tillikainen | 18 | 24.18 Punkte
2. Martin Kalliola | 18 | 23.84 Punkte
3. Niko Lansio | 17 | 22.37 Punkte
4. Benno Postert | 23 | 21.94 Punkte

We're now getting down to the business end of matters in the Quiksilver King of Snow, as style monger Nico Droz shows us all how we should be performing our frontside 180's. You know the score by now... get down to your local slope (or mountain, for those lucky swines doing a season) and start filming your efforts and get the footage submitted pronto... This is the LAST round where new entrants can sign into the event!

Best 4 tricks out of 8 rounds from each participant are counting for the final judging. Still 5 rounds to go!

EVERYBODY has still the same chance to win!

How to win global COVERAGE and interviews at about 50 mediapartners + 5.000,- USD + a Wildcard for the Quiksilver Invitational „Chromatophobia“.

1. Go out, find a kicker, drop, rock, wall, gap or something similar!
2. Try to stick a Frontside 180° with as much style and power as possible and shoot it!
3. Upload it at www.king-of-snow.com!
4. Tell your friends to vote for you!

GO GO GO – save the LAST chance to become first Quiksilver King of S.N.O.W


Nico Droz – Frontside 180°
Ride Snowboards finest Nico Droz is submitting the fourth trick and you are pleased to copy it!
Frontside 180° is the trick of the hour which you have to copy on every similar kicker, drop, rock or whatever you can do a 180° on/off on mother earth with as much style and power as possible. Don´t forget to show your face right into the cam after you did your Frontside 180°!
This round’s winner will get from Ride Snowboards this nice snowboard binding called the “ContraBand”.

Playercode to embed: FS 180°



Roundprize: Ride „ContraBand“ Binding
So fast, easy and light... it should be illeagal!
If you're anything like the guys on the Ride team you spend a lot of time getting in and out of your bindings while sessioning a street rail or a park jump. The ContraBand combines Ride's new revolutionary „V-Strap“ single ratchet design and new lightweight chassis to provide the performance you need with the quickness of a „one-touch“ in and out. Spend more time lapping terrain and tighten up your game!
www.ridesnowboards.com


Winner of the third round: Martin Kalliola
Martin is 18 yearls old, out of Finland and will have a lot of fun with his new K2 „Auto Ever“ Binding. Here is the videoproof of Martin´s Frontside Boardslide to Fakie:



Ranking after the third round:
1. Saku Tiilikainen | 18 | 19.12 Points
2. Martin Kalliola | 18 | 18.50 Points
3. Benno Postert | 23 | 17.89 Points
4. Niko Lansio | 17 | 15.91 Points

There's still six rounds to go and the competition format has been tweaked to give more people a better chance of winning. The best four tricks out of all six remaining rounds will now count towards the final, so you only need to complete four out of six rounds to be in with a chance.

The winner of each round also receives some cool prizes, so get down to your local drsylope or indoor slope and get filmed for the current round of the Quiksilver King of S.N.O.W - Round 3: FS Boardslide to Fakie.

The overall winner will get a huge amount of coverage from 50 media partners worldwide. It´s a huge opportunity for somebody to boost his (or her) snowboard career and even get hooked up with a top flight sponsor.

The winner also gets a fully paid trip to Quiksilver's invitational Snowboard Event “Chromatophobia” to ride as a wildcard and shred with Mathieu Crepel and a lot more snowboard stars.

Plus, $5,000 would go a long way to sorting out that season next year.

GO GO GO – a Brit still has a chance to become Quiksilver King of S.N.O.W

All information and rules at www.king-of-snow.com

The latest challenge thrown down by the Quiksilver King of Snow is to perform a Frontside Boardslide to Fakie, and with the array of UK jib talent there's a chance that a plucky Brit could feature in the running. Check out K2 Snowboard's Danny Larsen performing the third trick that you must master and submit.

Best four tricks out of eight rounds from each participant are counting for the final judging. Two more rounds for your registration and participation!

How to win 5,000USD + a Wildcard for the Quiksilvers Invitational Chromatophobia + worldwide coverage and interviews at our mediapartners.

1. Go out, find a rail, ledge or something you can slide
   
2. Try to stick a Frontside Boardslide to Fakie with as much style and power as possible and shoot it!
   
3. Upload it at www.king-of-snow.com
   
4. Tell your friends to vote for you.




Danny Larsen – Frontside Boardslide to Fakie


K2 Snowboards Rider Danny Larsen is submitting the third trick and you are welcome to copy it! Frontside Boardslide to Fakie is the trick of the hour which you have to copy on every similar rail, ledge or whatever you can slide on mother earth with as much style and power as possible. Don´t forget to show your face right into the cam after you did your Frontside Boardslide to Fakie!
This round’s winner will get from K2 Snowboards a nice snowboard binding called the “K2 Auto Ever”.



FS Boardslide to Fakie






K2 Auto Ever Binding


One move – all done. K2’s newest innovation where the toe strap automatically closes and opens with the ankle strap. In short, one ratchet, two straps. With super lightweight performance and unequalled speed, Auto technology hails a whole new generation of strap bindings.

www.k2snowboarding.com



Winner of the second round: Saku Tiilikainen


Saku is 18 yearls old, out of Finland and will have a lot of fun with his new Atomic Snowboard. Here is Saku´s Frontside 360° Tail:



Ranking after the second round:

1. Saku Tiilikainen | 18 | 13.67 Punkte
   
2. Benno Postert | 23 | 13.59 Punkte
   
3. Martin Kalliola | 17 | 12.88 Punkte
   
4. Stephan Wimmer | 22 | 11.94 Punkte

There are four days to go to copy Tadej Valentans FS 360° Tail - use one of the kickers at your local snowpark, dryslope or indoor slope. On top this round: win Tadej´s favourite gun - the Atomic Alibi Snowboard!



Two more rounds to get your ass up and register yourself at www.king-of-snow.com - everybody has the same chance to win the 5.000,- USD prizemoney plus the best four win a shred with Travis Rice and a wildcard with all travel expenses for Travis Rice´s new event “Chromotophobia”.

Best four tricks out of the eight rounds are counting for the finals! It´s not too late to register yourself immediately to become a member of this worldwide snowboard party!

Visit www.king-of-snow.com, upload your FS 360° Tail, tell your friends to vote for you, win money, kit and get famous...