Thredbo Snow Series Big Air 2016

Big Air Flare

The final stop on the Thredbo Snow Series train was the Big Air on the Q5 jump in Antons Park. As the final event, overall winners in the series would be crowned increasing the potential pay off for the competitors. Blue skies and no wind ensured the stage was set for the riders to rip.

Tucked away in the natural amphitheater of the Q5 bowl, the surrounding slopes were lined with eager spectators ready for a show. The jump is approximately 50 foot to the knuckle with a long steep landing meaning the guys and girls could really send it. A smaller jump was pushed up beside it for the groms so all abilities were covered. Open division riders had 3 jumps with the other divisions having 2… best jump counted allowing the riders to really go for it.

After warm ups and some serious slush maintenance from the Thredbo Parks crew it was game on. The level of riding throughout the Snow Series has increased through the roof and the Big Air was no exception. The Japanese shredders returned and a surprise entry from Markus Kleveland raised eyebrows and inevitably the standard of riding. The tricks were technical and the snow stunts stylish. An amazing amount of doubles went down from the skiers and boarders giving the judges plenty to think about. After careful deliberation winners were announced, prizes received and high fives exchanged on the podium.

Full wrap up of the entire Thredbo Snow Series coming soon.

Open Men Ski Winner: Jamie Melton
Junior Men Ski Winner: Cade Robinson
Groms Men Ski Winner: Oskar Shulz
Groms Women Ski Winner: Abi Harigan
Open Men Snowboard Winner: Marcus Kleveland
Junior Men Snowboard Winner: James Findlay
Groms Men Snowboard Winner: Alex Brookes
Open Women Snowboard Winner: Yuka Fujimora
Junior Women Snowboard Winner: Tara Jones

For full results click here.