2 TTR Comps for the price of 1 in Davos

Thu 13 November 08

a 5*TTR slopestyle is added to the 6* Quarterpipe competition this season at the O'Neill Evolution in Davos

05 January, 2009 – 10 January, 2009
Jakobshorn, Davos, Switzerland

The O’Neill Evolution is living up to its name more than ever for 2009, with the 6-star TTR event evolving to push the boundaries of freestyle snowboarding in a way never seen before.

Inspired by the heights to which the riders fly in the world-class quarterpipe at The O’Neill Evolution every year, the idea of playing with and defying gravity has paved the way for its advancement.

Ice sculptures will adorn the kickers and start gates of the new slopestyle course, live music from top bands will be integrated into the heights of the actual course, and its original evening-time format attracting thousands of spectators, ensure that as well as being one of the most challenging and creative events on the TTR World Tour, it is also about getting out there and enjoying the experience.

One of the most obvious developments within the O’Neill Evolution is the introduction of a world-class 5Star slopestyle course, which will replace the halfpipe format and sit next to the world-renowned 6Star quarterpipe at the base of the Jakobshorn in Davos.

O’Neill is excited to welcome back Claes Hoegstrom who will once again lend his expertise to the shaping and construction of the quarterpipe as well as to a slopestyle concept, focusing on flair and originality.

O’Neill event manager Bernhard Ritzer said: “This year the O’Neill Evolution will live up to everything that we believe in here at O’Neill. It’s about the riders and spectators enjoying a unique and fun experience, while at the same time we explore new ground in freestyle snowboarding through creativity and innovation.

With the addition of an extraordinary new 4-feature slopestyle course, the riders will be encouraged to play in their surroundings more than ever.”

As one of only six 6-star TTR World tour events this year, and with one of the most inspiring setups on the tour as well as an impressive $100,000 prize purse and highly coveted TTR ranking points, the O’Neill Evolution continues attract the best riders in the world as one of the leading snowboard freestyle events on the planet.

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O'Neill Evolution 2009
5-10 January 09

No longer just a 6*TTR quarterpipe contest, but now also a 5* slopestyle comp, still in Davos though

Davos, Switzerland
The best overall resort in Switzerland offering something for everyone. Huge pisted area and excellent freeriding spread across 5 mountains, and not to mention the terrain park and 2 halpipes. Direct train services and good local services complete the package, but go mid-week to avoid the masses.
Freeriding: 90% - Trees and excellent off-piste
Freestyle: 80% - Good pipes and parks
Pistes: 85% - Huge and varied run selection
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