CONTESTS

Woodward West Brings Back Mano a Mano

Published

11 months ago

June 1, 2023

Skate Newswire

Woodward West brings back the Mano A Mano tournament, bringing together 32 of the finest transition skaters from across the globe. The Mano a Mano 2023 thrilling single-elimination competition promises an exhilarating display of skill and talent on the iconic Mini Ramp.

In an exciting update for this year’s event, eight additional skilled skaters have been invited to join the women’s, elevating the total number of participants to 16.

Fans can look forward to witnessing intense head-to-head battles between the world’s best transition skaters. The S.K.A.T.E. format guarantees electrifying moments as competitors go trick-for-trick, pushing the boundaries of their abilities while showcasing their signature styles.

To heighten the excitement even further, organizers have introduced more bonus challenges, offering participants the opportunity to compete for cash prizes.

Mano A Mano 2023 promises to be an unforgettable spectacle, with Woodward West serving as the perfect backdrop for this extraordinary gathering of skateboarding talent.

Round 1 kicks off on June 5. Mark your calendars and get ready to witness the evolution of transition skateboarding at its finest.

Watch the bracket selection below to learn more about the Mano a Mano 2023 participants.

CONTESTS

Giovanni Vianna’s Top 5 SLS Scores of 2023

Published

3 months ago

January 30, 2024

Skate Newswire

Giovanni Vianna earned his first Street League Skateboarding Super Crown title last year. Will he be able to defend his crown in the 2024 SLS Tour?

Let’s rewind to how Giovanni was able to push his way up to get the Super Crown.

In the Chicago and Sydney stops, he managed to land in the nine club in the knockout rounds, but they weren’t enough to get him to the finals.

But come the Super Crown Championships, he was able to land three nine-club scores, with 9.4 being the highest, enough to snatch the crown from his closest rival, Vincent Milou.

Watch how it all went down in the video above.

CONTESTS

The 2024 SLS Tour: Bigger and Better

Published

3 months ago

January 29, 2024

Skate Newswire

The SLS Tour will return bigger and better in 2024. Up to $1.8 million prize purse is at stake, with $100,000 to go to the Super Crown Champions.

The tour is also adding more stops for a total of eight, including three SLS “Apex” spot-based events. Regular stops include Paris, San Diego, Australia (TBA), and Tokyo.

The SLS Super Crown Championships 2024 will be again held in São Paulo, Brazil, on December 14-15.

The SLS Tour 2024 will kick off at Adidas Arena, Paris, France, on February 24. Tickets are now available on the SLS website.