Elliot Sloan claimed victory in the recently held X Games Chiba 2023 Vert Best Trick competition.
During the 20-minute controlled jam session, Sloan made multiple attempts without success. He seemed already resigned to losing, but everyone was given another run after the 20-minute mark.
He finally came through on his last try with his fast-spinning Cab heelflip Indy 720. The trick brought the house down and earned him the gold medal. Sloan now has a total of 16 X Games medals!
Tony Hawk’s X Games comeback is another highlight of the event. The legendary Birdman put down technical tricks, including Madonna switch crooked grind and Half Cab body varial to backside blunt.
Meanwhile, Moto Shibata successfully landed his kickflip McTwist early in the competition and earned him a silver medal.
The youngest participant, Gui Khury, executed a nollie indie 900 in his second attempt earning him a bronze medal.
Edouard Damestoy and Clay Kreiner also successfully landed a trick during the jam.
Skateboard Vert
Edouard Damestoy landed first place in Men’s Skateboard Vert with a score of 90. Tom Schaar and Jimmy Wilkins joined him at the podium for second and third place, respectively.
Watch how the X Games Chiba 2023 Skateboard Best Trick went down in the video below.
