The EventFollowing last years fantastic turnout and success at Boat Harbour 4WD Park our location for this years event has been upgraded to the prime position of Wanda Beach Cronulla. This will be a huge advantage to attract even more spectators. Approximately 80 freestyle riders, from the newest rookies to the best Australia has to offer, will be hitting the surf for an action packed day of competitions, clinics and a chance for all who would normally shy away from competing to gauge their skills against the whos who of freestyle riding. Format: The riders will take part in scheduled events throughout the day such as:- 1. Clinic- Professional riders teaching the skills to perform new maneuvers.2. Open freeride- sessions for people who want to try the skills they have been taught without entering a competition format.3. Cherry popper- for riders to attempt their first Arial backflip.4. Biggest air:- the highest jump from a wave5. Best trick6. Set A New World TBA7. Backflip champion of champions. And many more . Event HistoryThe Rip and Ride was brought to life by OZFREERIDE.COM and the Cronulla Freeride Crew in 2008, with the idea of promoting our sport to Rookies entailing a fun filled day with prizes, without the added pressure of a freeride competition. This was proven last year for the inaugural Rip and Ride when, from an expected 25 entrants, we signed up 42. To date, 2009 has attracted over 45 international and local riders and we anticipate these numbers may double. Prizes allocated for - Best trick- Biggest/ highest jump- Cherry Popper (first time Backflip)- Most effort award - First to sink- Back flip champion of champions- World record attempt- Furthest traveled- First to enter- Riders raffle- Best overall ski- Best contraption: For more information contact Gunther Pfrengle 0414 544 141Chris Campbell 0408 613 140Jay Aslamatzis 0411 882 464or email:- info@ozfreeride.com AND http://ozfreeride.com/web/cronulla09.html
