Shred Fest NW - August 20th at Duthie Hill in Issaquah, WA US

This isn’t your typical competition, we’re doing it up NW style challenging you in some fun and diverse ways! A truly trail / feature inspired “King of the Mountain” style competition barking at the soul of our favorite sport. It will be super fun and friendly and open to anyone who wants to come out and jam. All the info you need is below. It’s our honor to host this event for Mountainboarding.

 We’ll use a total of 5 different trails to compete on:

Trails:

1)     2 HI - *challenger run - whole trail* A single-line trail with hard switch-backs and a table top at the end. This trail starts behind the kids’ run and spits out at the same spot as the Voodoo trail does. Riders will be judged primarily on their time running the trail.

     

2)     DEUCES WILD – *whole trail* a two lane downhill rollercoaster run that we’ll have head-to-head races on. Competitors will race the entire trail and be judged on who comes in first at the finish. The trail spits out right in the Central Clearing.

3)     HLC LINE – *challenger run - top section features only* This run is a series of features at the top section of the trail which will be judged. It’s start is at the other end of the Central Clearing from where Deuces spits out. Competitors will be judged on three features in quick rapid-fire succession: a bridge-drop drop in onto the trail, a hop onto what we call “The Whale Tail” which is a wide platform with a step-down, then you’re shooting fast into a serious S-turn first Left then Right.

4)     VOODOO - *challenger run(s) - two separate sections* We’ll use the upper section and also, but independently, the lower section.  

a. The upper part has plank-bridge drops to riders will ride off, land downhill, and go back up right into a step-up jump where you stop. This part is really compact and in a valley with great viewing.

 b. The lower part basically is just the rest of the trail beyond the point where you stop after the step-up. So, there’s a plank bridge to downhill drop, some berms and rollers, then you come to a wall-ride and then into 3 table-tops.

5)   LUNA LINE - *KIDS TRAIL* This is the trail the kids will compete on. It is a short stretch and has simple table tops and rollers which kids can totally go for. It has a wood plank start with no drop and it spits you out right into the clearing. If you enter the clearing from the truck path or just ended from Deuces Wild you’ll turn to the left and find it.

Divisions

Little Ripper Division: will compete only on the Luna Line and there will be a first, second and third place overall. (Designed with Kids 12 and under in mind)

Shredder Division:  will compete in their Head-to-head racing on Deuces Wild and then Pick their favorite out of the 4 challenger runs to be participate in and be judged on. There will be 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place. (Designed to accommodate those of lesser experience – riders’ choice / judges discretion)

Sasquatch Division: will compete in their Head-to-head races on Deuces Wild and then pick 2 Challenger runs. The winners will get: Sweepstakes for 3^rd, Grand Sweepstakes for 2^nd and the winner is The King. (Guys, Gals, Pro’s, Legends…whoever’s down)

The plan

Check in is at 10am at the Shred Life table in the Central Clearing and the racing will start between 10:30 and 11. Mountainboards NW will have extra boards and safety gear to loan to competitors as needed at the Shred Life table. If you have no board it’s no biggie. We will start the competition with the Head-to-head races which is an automatic must-enter for everyone except the kids, then we’ll run the kids’ runs where they’ll be judged on all facets in solo runs, competitors from Shredder and Sasquatch Divisions can chill and watch and then move on to all of the Challenger runs afterward. Here’s what the Judges will be thinking while they do their stuff: How high can you ride the wall? How fast are your corners? You got the nastiest grabs? Can you clear your fear? Stuff like that. Judges will be evaluating your Speed, style, clarity, amplitude and fun level to determine who the winners will be and who will take the title as “King of the Mountain.”  

All competitors are required to wear a helmet and follow the other IMA guidelines for this event… but, most importantly, have fun and enjoy the ride!

Call Alex if you need something or have questions 360-790-9815

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Enjoy The Ride!