Relentless BIGAIR Stuttgart presented by Quiksilver returns – now upgraded to a 5Star TTR snowboard competition.

After the storming success of its January 2011 debut, Germany’s Relentless BIGAIR Stuttgart returns for its second edition in association with Quiksilver, bigger and better than before. Taking place 16-17 December 2011, it’s now been upgraded from a 4 to 5Star TTR event, elevating it to the elite of snowboard competitions worldwide.

Relentless BIGAIR Stuttgart brings world-class snowboarding to the heart of Stuttgart, in the impressive Neckarpark situated between Cannstatter Wasen and the Mercedes-Benz Arena. 250 tons of metal will be used to construct the huge 130-metre long, 36-metre high snow-filled run.The contest is held on a big-air jump and a staircase obstacle with rails and slidebars, guaranteeing gripping action throughout.

The prizes on offer are huge this year. Aside from the $50,000 purse, the world’s best riders will compete for 850 TTR points and for a place at the 2012 World Championships in Oslo in February.

Tickets are on sale from 2 November 2011 – more infos on www.bigair-stuttgart.com / www.facebook.com/BigAirStuttgartAdd text here