Freestyle participation got better this year and more riders made it to the top class. Though competition was at a reasonable level and most riders pulled out maneuvers and tricks that were all ready shown in the past. Malones protégée Burgess made a big step ahead from last year and Lenzi showed up quite confident but with nothing new to reveal. On the other hand Japanese rider Fumikazu Bun Watanabe made a flawless routine with great aerial tricks. As a result he climbed to the highest level of the podium winning his first ever World Title in Pro Freestyle.
