The mystery of why Yatsey has been skating so fast has been solved. And also why I have been unable to find him in the photos. He has a new helmet. Yatsey has himself a Risch helmet. Day Four photos – we’ll start with Yatsey and his new helmet

Steve Daddow

Jackson Shapiera – does Jacko have a new helmet too? I swear they are changing helmets to confuse me!!!

Ben from Grombiz – looking very Mad Max

Big headwinds today that caused slower times, about 4 to 5 seconds slower for the Aussies

Yatsey’s time was 3:18
Jacko and Steve times were around 3:23

Fastest time of the day was Canadian Patrick Switzer on 3:13

No word on Nathan’s times, he could be in trouble as he was sitting outside the top 90 which is where the finals cut off is. He really needed a big time today to knock off 30 places and make the finals. Ben from Grombiz shoud be ok, he was close to the cut off.

Partial race report is up on IGSA World Cup . Full report with final qualifying times and list of racers that made the finals will be up soon.

Tomorrow is finals day! There should be four Aussies competing. And a new World Champion in 24 hours !!!

Here are the Aussie times. 1st qualifying timed runs was Friday afternoon. Second timed run will be Saturday (US time – Australian Sunday)

Downhill Skateboarding

P No. Surname Name Nat Qual 1

34 548 Daddow Steve AUS 3:16.331

41 539 Yates Adam AUS 3:17.614

44 569 Shapiera Jackson AUS 3:18.058

97 559 Lukoszek Ben AUS 3:27.219
(Anyone know what colour leathers Ben is in? What board is he using?)

125 545 Aveyard Nathan AUS 3:38.343
(Got some work to do today)

Women’s Downhill Skateboarding
No Australians, come on girls – get practising !!!!! And if you dont have a board to practcise on – give Hop a call or email.

Junior Downhill Skateboarding (17 and Under)
No Australians

Street Luge / Classic Luge / Inline Skating
no Australians

Gravity Bike

P No. Surname Name Nat Qual 1
1 25 Phillips Brett AUS 3:11.557

GO YOU GOOD THING

All the qualifying times are here

http://www.igsaworldcup.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=169&Itemid=9

Leeso replied to my question, here is Ben’s board. I wonder how those trucks are going?

I’m going out to Downhill In The Park tomorrow. It be good to see lots of skaters out there. There will be heaps of longboards for people to try, so there is no excuse !!!

The word from the Australians is that Maryhill is a “sik hill”. That’s Yatesy speak!

Surface is super smooth, corners are tight and long. Legs are burning at the end of the run. Add to that mix a burning sun and heat, it is all taking its toll, making Maryhill one of the most challenging races of the year.

The free riding has been getting more intense as the days progress. What started as easy hill bombs is turning into competitive race lines, with draughting and bump runs.

The Australians have been flying the flag, showing the Americans some good ole Aussie “bring it”. Before qualifying, the Australians did two film runs, flying the Australian flag, 7 man train, tight. So look out for those photos on silverfish tonight!!!

First qualifying run started with calm conditions but ended with a major tail wind. Those at the end of the run got a major bonus. It looks like the wind will be the major factor this year in qualifying. Unfortunately most of the Australians were at the start of the qualifying.

Daddo’s 1st qualifying time 316.6
Yatsey’s 1st qualifying time 317.3 – after tripping at the start and losing his board!!!!
Jacko 1st qualifying 318.6

Martin Siegrist fastest today on 308.9

Second qualifying scheduled now for tomorrow.

No word on how the other Australians are going. They are all in there with great times, anything can happen in racing.

The 2008 World Championships has started at Maryhill Festival of Speed.

Maryhill is located at the historical Loops Rd, Washington State.

There are two and half days of freeriding for racers to dial in the course. Timing and qualifying starts on Friday afternoon (Saturday morning Sydney time).
There are plenty of websites with updated news reports.
www.igsaworldcup.com
www.silverfishlongboarding.com
Official website is

http://www.maryhillfestivalofspeed.com/

Day Two
Hopkin Racing Team racer Jackson Shapiera behind Steve Daddow in his new leathers and Rad Bull helmet.

We have so much new stock coming in, from so many amazing suppliers. Some of it is here already. Be patient, it will all be online soon. If you desire it, if you need it, must have it, call or email me to reserve the stock. A lot of this stuff disappears before it hits the shelves!!!!
Rayne
Demonseeds (two left)
Hellcats (one left)
Avengers (two left)
Nemesis (sold)
Loaded Longboards
Orangatangs are now IN STOCK
70mm 4President – bright orange – 80a
75mm inHeat – bright orange – 80a
Skaterbuilt Ride what Haggy rides !!!!
Timewarp
Conekillers
Mike Maysey models
12 inch wide griptape
Airflow
New s-camber
New Ramon Tight Slalom
New speedwings 39″ and 42″
110mm offset rear trucks back in stock
New 95mm offset rear trucks
New airflow downhill bushings!!!
More Biltins on the way
Sk8kings
New Super GS racing deck Maximus
The AXE is back – AXE 1 and AXE 2
Amoeba Invasion 8″ art deck
Skandal rear racing truck (modified slalom truck under $100 shipped !!!!)
Skandal front racing truck (modified slalom truck under $100 shipped !!!!)

I think I’ll go lie down now. Bugs can you count all this stuff?

Giant slalom Pro Best Time
1. KOWALSKI, Dominik (GER) 25,082 ( World Champion)
2. WADSTEN, Henrik (SWE) 25,274
3. PAPPAS, George (USA) 25,574
4. SEYFFARTH, Marcus (SWE) 25,679
5. HADESTRAND, Mikael (SWE) 25,768
6. GOTHBERG, Hans (SWE) 25,935
7. KÖNIGSHAUSEN, Ramón (SUI) 26,157
8. STROBEL, Maurus (SUI) 26,333
9. GIAMMARCO, Luca (ITA) 26,341
10. CARRASCO, Richy (USA) 26,362

Giant slalom Am Best Time
1. HADESTRAND, Viking (SWE) 26,454 ( World Champion)
2. SALUENA, Antonio (SWE) 26,850
3. HADESTRAND, Viktor (SWE) 27,003
4. THIELE, Robert (GER) 27,011
5. SHAPIERA, Jackson (AUS) 27,147
6. THIEL, Johan (SWE) 27,274
7. BESTE, Frank (GER) 27,288
8. LARSSON, Emrik (SWE) 27,602
9. JACKMAN, Brad (USA) 27,627
10. WIKSTRÖM, Jonas (SWE) 27,749

Giant slalom Women Best Time
1. KRAMER, Lynn (USA) 28,049 ( World Champion)
2. ROGGERO, Ella (UK) 28,970
3. SEHL, Kathrin (GER) 29,174
4. EISENRING, Eveline (SUI) 29,278
5. REICHEL, Noemi (SUI) 29,485
6. YOUNG, Cat (USA) 29,504
7. SPEARING, Joy (SUI) 30,096
8. WOLFENSBERGER, Nastasja (SUI) 30,416
9. SANDRINE, Ferreira (FRA) 30,901
10. BERGLUND, Marie (SWE) 33,998

Giant slalom Juniors Best Time
1. HADESTRAND, Viktor (SWE) 27,238 ( World Champion)
2. BAUER, Olle (SWE) 27,861
3. FORSMAN, Sebastian (SWE) 28,162
4. FALK, Simon (SWE) 28,566
5. ALTWEGG, Nico (SUI) 29,436
6. DUPONT, Christopher (FRA) 31,021
7. BULLING, Petter (SWE) 31,941
8. GRUNDULIS, Juris (LAT) 32,180
9. FREME, Peter (SWE) 32,987
10. KARLINS, Iaivar (LAT) 34,139