2008 Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam
Schladming-Dachstein, Austria - Going for it’s sixth sequel this autumn the Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam in the region Schladming-Dachstein on Dachstein Glacier in Ski amadé as usual takes place on the second weekend of november and is already a real institution for many snowboarders to start their season. Whether you call it a “big lifestyle event”, “an important sports competition”, or a “partylineup”, you are never wrong. The Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam has it all and that’s why everybody likes it. This time, QParks, Europe’s leading Snowpark–agency and the organizers of this event, did a big step forward by making the Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam the European Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour kick–off. A price money purse of 20.000 USD awaits the winners of the slopestyle competition!
From the 7th to the 9th of November 2008, all snowboard maniacs should get ready for the sixth edition of the Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam in the Atomic Superpark on the Dachstein Glacier. This year the Contest is going to be upgraded to a Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour 4 Star Event, which shows it’s importance in the european snowboard scene. Apart from the 20.000 Dollars price money the participants will also compete for some special awards like a 3-week-surftrip to Bali, which includes the flight and a stay at the famous Balicamp!
Over the past few years, the Dachstein Glacier with its famous Atomic Superpark in the region Schladming-Dachstein in Ski amadé became a mecca for the domestic and international freestylescene. It is considered as one of the best and most innovative snowparks all over Europe, and has its doors open in spring, summer and autumn. Like always, QParks - parkdesigner Bernd Mandlberger and his shape crew will get the best out of the Setup for this special happening. From channel gaps and tree bonks up to wallrides and various boxes the set up offers lots of premium-obstacles for all riding levels. So look forward to ride with international snowboard professionals and enjoy an unique Lifestyle-Event that marks the end of the summer and the beginning of the new winter season.
Check out the attractive 1-3 days packages for the Horsefeathers Pleasure Jam, including lifttickets and accomodation for a cheaper package price. Raiffeisen Clubmembers get an additional discount of 5 Euros on each package! Riders Invitations:
Rider List:
This riders will be starting at the finals on Saturday:
Men
Alibabic Sani Aut
Ettala Eero Fin
Gimpl Stefan Aut
Grilc Marco Slo
Keller Markus Ch
König Peter Aut
Koski Markku Fin
Kröll Chris Aut
Kröll Rudi Aut
Maurer Stephan Ch
Piiroinen Pettu Fin
Rüf Gigi Aut
Saarenpää Sami Fin
Schmidt Christophe D
Solberg Stian Swe
Sörman Chris Swe
Uotila Ville Fin
Valentan Tadej Slo
Wiig Andreas Nor
Zajic Honza Cz
Women
Maas Cherryl Nl
Mittermüller Silli D
Janssen Vera D
Riders Qualification:
This riders have the chance to start on Friday in the two qualification groups and the best 15 are going to compete with the invited riders on Saturday:
Men
Ben Thomas-Javid
Bergmann Darek
Bernert Manuel
Botner Erik
Bronkaers Kevin
Brunner Dominic
Cavigelli Gian-Luca
Eliasson Knut
Evenson Frederik
Feuerstein Thomas
Franc Thomas
Galler Florian
Greenshields Gary
Gruber Phips
Gruber Simon
Grumser Stefan
Handle Philipp
Käppeli Mario
Karlsson Tobias
Klocker Tom
Korpela Niki
Krivec Aljosa
Lapushkin Sergey
Lejkner Ludwig
Loken Per
Longo Arthur
Malis Jirka
Matevz Petek
May Friedl
Merten Florian
Morgan Ethan
Mösl Benjamin
Mösl Daniel
Nudds Andy
Paumola Ville
Paunonen Valttteri
Percival Chris
Pfaffenberger Philipp
Ruiter Richard De
Scharmer Roland
Schatz Michi
Stampfl Max
Stanschitz Michael
Schnöller Rene
Stock Werni
Taskinen Tomi
Thaler Herbert
Wagner Thomas
Wanger Mario
Weber Christian
Wetscher Benny
Wiget Kilian
Wimmer Stefan
Women
Ramholt Tina
Szumovski Christine
Rukajarvi Enni
Pancochova Sarka
Bleicher Conny
Schlereth Silvia
Hoffman Miriam
Hamann Steffi
Konioka Ai
Waldenhofer Vanessa
Holst Atti
Gappmeier Kathi
Castellet Queralt