Ischgl banked air
The task is to negotiate a 700m long set-up with 4 hips/corners and 5 half bowls. Crews from all over the world have the opportunity to compete against each other and prove their mettle in exciting knockout matches. The BANKED AIR combines quick and expressive riding with high and stylish airs.
SPEED, AIRTIME & STYLE:
It's a matter of negotiating the course in a minimum of time and both airtime and style can get you time credits! 2 international judges will rate the style as overall impression.
04 - 06 April 2018: INVITATIONAL BANKED AIR
- The top snowboarding legends of the 90s will battle their way into the final in NATIONAL CREWS during exciting knockout sessions
07 - 08 April 2018: OPEN CREWS BANKED AIR
OPEN TO ALL SNOWBOARDERS
- Crews consist of 3 boys and 1 girl
- Entry fees: € 100.00 per crew
- ONLINE REGISTRATION STARTS ON 1 December 2017 onwww.bankedair.com
THE BANKED AIR SET-UP
The course begins with 4 BANKED HIPS followed by 5 HALF BOWLS with included Step Up & Step Down kickers ending in a KICKER SNOW BOX.
MORE INFORMATION & PROGRAMME: https://bankedair.com/
THE CONTEST & TECH FACTS & SET-UP
ISCHGL BANKED AIR 3-8 April 2018
From the start at 2,580m to the finish at 2,500m numerous obstacles have to be negotiated on a 700m long run:
BANKED AIR COURSE:
- Length: 700m
- Start: 2,580m
- Finish: 2,500m
Elevation difference: 80m
- 4 BANKED HIPS
- 5 VERT HALF BOWLS
- 1 STEP UP KICKER
HOW TO GET THERE?
- Ascent from Ischgl with the Silvrettabahn A2 or the Fimbabahn A3 to the upper terminus on the IDALP (2,320m)
- Velillbahn B1
- The BANKED AIR Set-Up is located behind the upper Velill Park of the JEEP® SNOWPARK ISCHGL nestled among the natural terrain