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International Flow Champs Come to a Thrilling Close

posted on 19th October 2009

Earlier, the Singaporeans gave the internationals a taste of where the future of the sport lies. These local rippers have only been riding for a few short weeks and could honestly take out some of the veterans who have been at it for years. It's inspiring to say the least.

The Expert Bodyboarding semis saw Chilean Claudio Calderon Cafati took a commendable third place in a tough heat. Given more time on the wave this power-house rider is going to blow minds. That left Mr Tyler Danek and Billy Buster Tennant to duel it out for king of Prone on the barrel. Let's just begin by saying that currently no one in the event comes close to these two riding prone. They obliterated the wave, trading front flips, hubbs, roll spins and monster inverts. The two were separated by 0.1 of a point showing how hotly contested the final was. What proved to be the decider was an error by Tyler - he fell and with that Billy was crowned king! It's an awesome rivalry that will be a battle royale for seasons to come - but with the fight to be at the top comes incredible progression, and that's gotta be good for business!

Last but certainly not least the Expert Men's Strapped gladiators took to the wave for a climax to an unforgettable week. And coming down to the wire was the team ranking. The results of this contest would determine who would be crowned king.

The top four were red-hot all week - Wesley Fischer and Matt Lammers from South Africa were pumped to make the semi's, while Greg Lazarus and Eric Silverman were only thinking that they both needed to make the finals to have any realistic dream of capturing the IFC Team Title.

Wesley making the semi's meant that regardless of who came where, he was the IFC Men's Overall Champion. He beamed from start to finish. He couldn't drill his run but he still went big and took fourth in the heat. Greg Laz was luke warm on the day and although he rode insanely well and linked great tricks but fell once too often and humbly claimed third, gutted with his own performance.

The final two saw Matt "The Hammer" Lammers hold the lead after two runs, sticking the move of the contest - a Nuclear 540 Backflip. Advantage Lammers. Eric Silverman rode like a man possessed. Going HUGE. Going tech. Going all out. He needed a near perfect score on his final run - and he nailed it. He eclipsed Matt's score by the smallest of margins and took the title. He's only sixteen years old... where will he take flowboarding? On to an Olympic scale, that's where.

An awesome end to a simply outstanding week in this great sport. The riders were rewarded with insane prizes from sponsors Billabong and Sony as well as cash and epic trophies. The trophies they get to keep forever but the bragging rights only last till next years event.

Final Team Standings:

1. South Africa
2. USA
3. Chile
4. Wild Cards

Internationals Expert:

Expert Men's Strapped:
1. Eric Silverman
2. Matt Lammers
3. Greg Lazarus
4. Wesley Fischer

Expert Men's Strapless:
1. Wesley Fischer
2. Eric Silverman
3. Greg Lazarus
4. Sean Silveiro

Expert Women's Strapless:
1. Heather Savant
2. Marta Jeckot
3. Kristen Barney
4. Nicole Buraschi

Expert Women's Strapped:
1. Heather Savant
2. Kristen Barney
3. Marta Jeckot
4. Nicole Buraschi

Expert Bodyboarding Dropknee:
1. Nick Nguyen
2. Billy Tennant
3. Tyler Danek
4. Claudio Calderon Cafati

Expert Men's Prone Bodyboard:
1. Billy Tennant
2. Tyler Danek
3. Claudio Calderon Cafati
4. Nick Nguyen

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