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Dragon Mystery Tour Video |
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Written by Josh Scheuerman
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Wednesday, 21 February 2007 |
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http://www.naptimefilms.com/vids/dragon.mov
Making snowboard history does not happen every day. There are certain events that come happen that progressively moves the sport into a direction of acceptance. On February 17, Arkade Magazine along with Dragon Optics and Milosport made just such a step forward with the first ever organized event at the famous "Rail Garden".
Two years in the making and a lot of red tape was sifted through before the final ok was given and the event was given the green light. Over the years there has been press from all over the world that has covered the garden both in video and print. Mother nature on the other hand was not ready or willing to lend her support for the event. Having cool temperatures but little snow in the last month, only days before the event rain fell from the sky and washed all the snow away. Organizing an emergency response team, two dump trucks of snow from Brighton were bought down, clearing room for the Presidents Weekend crowd that would be there over the weekend.
After shoveling for hours, the decision was made to limit the event to just one feature instead of the proposed double line as well. The morning hours of Saturday saw snowboarders tentatively moving in and inspecting the course set up and competitors. Invites had been mailed out a few weeks before, while local shops had the chance to enter a few of their own riders to round out the 30 slots there were available.
The tricks that were being handed out for the day were nothing short of Grade A, killing it status. Scott Vine had an impressive tricks ranging from switch 50-50 180 out and another front board, 180 50-50 out. Seth Huot was there representing Dragon and pulled out an impressive list as well; nose press, front board, 180 50-50 and was also front running of multiple triple drop-ins. Phil Daminakes pulled the only one footed 50-50's of the day. Desiree Melancon was the only girl representing and charged the full day along with the guys present. But when the judges (riders and spectators) totaled their own score sheets in their heads the collective agreed on two names. Harrison Gordon and Cameron Pierce. Harrison had every stock trick and some I haven't seen before. Hard way 180 50-50, 180 on 50-50 180 out, plus some I'm not sure what to call. He was awarded $500 for over all impression, which he spit with Cameron who also won best trick. 180 tail press 180 out 270, hard way front board tail tap 180 out. Complicated? The winning trick I'm not sure anyone saw coming or has even seen. A super clean B/S 360 50-50 stuck on the first attempt.
Over the three hours of the event, families came by to record and watch the action in addition to dog walkers and amateur photographers. After awards were given out and $2000 in cash was delivered, the warm February sun started to melt the traces that the event had happened at all. That is until two days later Mother Nature once again delivered fresh snow for anyone who wanted to have his or her own private contest.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 22 February 2007 )
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