Halfpipe On Schedule For TTR Six(6)Star Top Event The Burton European Open
Laax, Switzerland - Having taken the difficult decision to cancel the Slopestyle earlier in the week due to inclement weather, Burton European Open organizers and top snowboard resort partner, Laax, have made sure their perfectly shaped pipe meets the standards of the world’s best riders. Top performances have already taken place at the Crap Sogn Gion pipe as an impressive two-day boys’ and girls’ Junior Halfpipe Contest crowned Olivier Gittler (FRA) & Thovex Mirabelle (FRA) champions of the Junior category; and Ben Watts (USA) & Silje Norendal (NOR) winners of the Youth group.
Looking to positively impact the TTR Top 10 presented by Swatch and add 1000 TTR Ranking Points to their ranking tally includes current TTR World Nr 14, Laax local rider Iouri Podladtchikov (RUS) who could move to 7th position if he finishes with his average TTR SIX(6)STAR halfpipe result of 2nd place. Swiss young-blood Christian Haller (SUI) is also in with a chance to jump up from his current TTR World Nr 20 position and take 8th position with a win.
Serious changes in the Men’s TTR Top 20 could take place from any number of strong halfpipe riders such as local Swiss heroes Gian Simmen (SUI) & Markus Keller (SUI) -who recently finished 7th at TTR SIX(6)STAR Davos Evolution. Scandinavian hot shot Janne Korpi (FIN) also looks good to move up the ranks from his current TTR World Nr 25 position – with a title win he could land into the TTR Top 10; finishing with his average TTR SIX(6)STAR halfpipe result of 13th, Korpi could take the Nr 13 position.
The absence of Jamie Anderson (USA) makes no difference to her standing as the current Women’s TTR World Nr 1: she enjoys an unshakeable lead, due to six TTR results, from her nearest rival TTR World Nr 2 Cheryl Maas (NED). Maas, reigning TTR World Snowboard Tour Champion will maintain her 2nd position with a win. However, significantly hot on Maas’ heels is current TTR World Nr 3 Sina Candrian (SUI).
Candrian could displace Maas of her current position with a victory -unless Maas achieves a 3rd result or higher – tricky when Candrian’s average finish at TTR SIX(6)STAR halfpipe result is 1st .
Burton European Open 07 Current Invited Riders Men Halfpipe
1- Christophe Schmidt (Ger) Salomon
2- Frederik Kalbermatten (Sui) Burton
3- Gian Simmen (Sui) Santacruz
4- Iker Fernandez (Spa) Burton
5- Christian Haller (Sui) Burton
6- Janne Korpi (Fin) Nitro
7- Markus Keller (Sui) Nitro
8- Peetu Piiroinen (Fin) Burton
9- Vinzenz Lueps (Ger) Scott
10- Iouri Podladtchikov (Rus) Santa Cruz
Burton European Open 07 Current Invited Riders Women Halfpipe
1- Cheryl Maas (Ned) Volcom
2- Sina Candrian (Sui) Burton
3- Ellery Hollingsworth (Usa) Burton
4- Lesley Mckenna (Gbr) Roxy
Men’s TTR World Snowboard Tour Ranking List Week 03 (as of 24/01/07)
Rank Name Nationality Sponsors Score
1 Autti, Antti Fin Billabong Flow 672.68
2 Lago, Scotty Usa Flow Billabong Smith Saucony 613.11
3 Davis, Danny Usa Burton Anon Redbull 605.84
4 Rice, Travis Usa Oakley Libtech Dc 598.39
5 Mueller, Nicolas Sui Burton 538.16
6 Crepel, Mathieu Fra Quiksilver Rossignol Nokia 517.55
7 Mattila, Risto Fin Flow Billabong Giro Gomobile 463.4
8 Brown, Mitchell Nze Burton Oakley 405.63
9 Koski, Markku Fin Quiksilver 32 Libtech 404.45
10 Pearce, Kevin Usa Burton Scott Windells 403.33
Women’s TTR World Snowboard Tour Ranking List Week 03 (as of 24/01/07)
Rank Name Nation Sponsors Score
1 Anderson, Jamie Usa Grenade, Salomon 763.1
2 Maas, Cheryl Ned Volcom 437.85
3 Candrian, Sina Sui Burton 417.14
4 Bray, Juliane Nze Burton 417.02
5 Buaas, Kjersti Nor Roxy 387.81
6 Mittermueller, Silvia Ger Oakley, Santacruz, Vans 385.53
7 Hollingsworth, Ellery Usa Burton, Oakley 381.42
8 Rodriguez, Sophie Fra Salomon 368.13
9 Haller, Ursina Sui Palmer 357.52
10 Filzmoser, Lisa Aut Elan 356.9
Danny Davis is TTR World Nr 3, here at the 06 Burton New Zealand Open