Bridge of the Gods Results

G.Reed · Since 30 Jul 2006 51 Posts

Here's the official results of the Bridge of the Gods Festival - 2006.

Thanks to everyone for the help, positive vibes, and throwing it down on the water. What's the word on our only known injury - Tucker?

BEST OVERALL
MENS
1. Ben Chambers
2. Brian Wheeler
3. Brad Whitting

WOMENS
1. Laura Maher
2. Karen Bureker
3. Shannon Gormely

JUNIORS
1. Reed Brady
2. Eddie Hal
3. Josh Brady

MASTERS
1. Tony Bolstad
2. Ken Lucas
3. Tom Sapere

KITELOOP
MENS
1. Brian Wheeler- most technical
2. Ben Chambers- most technical
3. Josh Solbach- biggest

Womens
1. Laura Maher

JUNIORS
1. Reed Brady

MASTERS
1. Tony Bolstad

BIG AIR/BIGGEST DEADMAN BONUS
MENS
1. Brad Whitting- biggest air
2. Ben Chambers- biggest deadman

WOMENS
1. Laura Maher- biggest air
2. Karen Bureker- biggest deadwoman

JUNIORS
1. Reed Brady- biggest air
2. Eddie Hal- biggest deadman

MASTERS
1. Tony Bolstad- biggest air
2. Ken Lucas- biggest deadman

BEST TRICK
MENS
1. Dylan Thompson
2. Paul Shommer
3. Eric Rienstra

WOMENS
1. Laura Maher
2. Karen Bureker

JUNIORS
1. Reed Brady
2. Josh Brady

MASTERS
1. TONY BOLSTAD

BEST WIPEOUT
Eric Rienstra

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6548 Posts Couve / Hood Site Lackey

Thanks G! Big congrats to all the winners!

Hey does anyone know what the Best Tricks were? I didn't see the finals for that...

blowhard · Since 26 Dec 2005 2025 Posts Windward

Way to go Josh,Reed ,
what a couple of great kids, parents and friends

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

The comp was fun, and went well.

But all i have to say is YALL GOT IT TWISTED with the results.

You might just say im saying all this cause these 2 ppl are my homies but

Eddie Hall was clearly a better rider in the Junior category then either of the brady kids, not saying that they dont shred, but Eddie does shred harder.

And best overall rider? uhhhhh I was shocked that Dylan didnt win this category, he was throwing the biggest harderst tricks out there.

But I guess those categories were voted on by the riders, so cmon people!!!!!!!!!

But it was definately a fun day!

Congrats to all the winners as well.

pkh · Since 27 Feb 2005 6548 Posts Couve / Hood Site Lackey

So Ian you should know - What trick did Dylan throw that one him 1st in best trick?

bambam · Since 15 Mar 2005 760 Posts Hood River Photographer

Ian,

Lesson here... Look at the top three overall mens riders... Probably three of the nicest guys in the Gorge, and they are all very very good riders... Sometimes you guys at Inept can be a little too gangster for your own good, and this was a fun event where attitude counted...

Dyan does pretty much rule in terms of throwing the most technical tricks around, and he was rightly rewarded by the judges in the event that he should have, and did, win...

Not sure what happened with Eddie, but man after watching him ride for an extended period that kid has my respect. He threw some crazy twisted up high aerial passes that made my shoulders cringe.

Jon

Best trick had to be that super high blind judge spinny thing that had me dizzy just watching from the boat.

J.P. · Since 10 Mar 2005 638 Posts Addicted

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

Dylan was doing 313's and blind judges in best trick, he also landed a double sbend to blind.

J.P. · Since 10 Mar 2005 638 Posts Addicted

bambam · Since 15 Mar 2005 760 Posts Hood River Photographer

Yes John there was a "niceness" element incorporated into the overall expression session. More commonly known as "respect from your fellow riders"...

Dylan got his fair result in the judged event... He was far and beyond the most technical rider there and has my full respect for that. You just love to get on your computer and try to stir stuff man...

kiteboard117 · Since 02 Mar 2005 450 Posts PDX McLovin

now i want to know how i didnt manage to score biggest wipout. i was poorly compesated for my time in the ER Laughing

lb · Since 08 Aug 2006 31 Posts Floras Lake

Hey all,

Thanks once more to Renee, Gary, photogs and all responsible for putting on such a great festival. Was meant to be all about fun and that's what Reed and Josh had, that's for sure. First event of any kind for both and was really fun for them to kite with and watch other kids their age ~ there are no other kids even close to their age into it here on the coast. This was a great way to expose them to some others obsessed with kb just as much as they are....

Thanks again,

Liz Brady

J.P. · Since 10 Mar 2005 638 Posts Addicted

bambam · Since 15 Mar 2005 760 Posts Hood River Photographer

John,

Ahhh, that's what I luv about ya man... Likes to create some confrontation, but a friendly teddy bear underneath it all.

Ian,

My apologies, I did not mean to dis you on the gansta thang... You guys at Inept gotta cool thing going, just becareful with over doing the steeze if you wanna market your product to the masses and get rich.

Liz,

Your boys rip... Keep putting whatever your putting in their Wheaties, and it was a pleasure to watch the next generation of rippers being showcased by all the groms in the juniors...

Kite on, Jon

J.P. · Since 10 Mar 2005 638 Posts Addicted

Inept_Fun · Since 14 Apr 2005 1417 Posts Hood River XTreme Poster

We at inept films arent trying to appeal to other kiters, we are just trying to make other kiters see what we think is missing from the sport. A lot of what is missing is STYLE and CONSEQUENCE. We are just doing our own thing, wheter other kiters like it our not. The end of august is going to be big things for us at inept, be sure to keep up to date.

What we are doing is getting us known by the big name wakestyle pros, you will be sure to start seeing our names in more places then just around the gorge.

INEPT BIATCH!!!!!!

Rollo Tomasi · Since 17 Mar 2005 983 Posts Attractive