Hyperlite Asian Wakeboarding Championship 2008

X Game has another successfully done wakeboarding event on 27th July 2008. Thanks to Hyperlite USA title sponsor as well as other local sponsors to make this event happen. Ken Choi from X Game pulled everybody together and planed months before this great event. It was a one day event located at Tai Po Water Front Park-Hong Kong gathered hundreds of riders and spectators on a 33 degrees Sunday. The heat went on as we had some best Asian riders from Thailand, Japan, Singapore and China. The women and men's open class was spectacular, Lota from Thailand earned the champion title and took home $5000.00, women's champion went to Miku from Japan and took home $3000.00. Only little drama before the open class started, a thunder storm hit the course and dragged everything 2 hours behind, lucky the competition went on after the storm and also completed the wakeskate class before sunset. A simple prize giving ceremony was done right away on site to wrap up the event.

2nd Hong Kong Burton Snow JAM 2008 Beijing

This years Hong Kong Snowboarding Competition was a major success, which was held from 16th ~ 20th of January 2008. The competition took place in Beijing Nanshan, supported by Burton China and Nokia Nanshan Mellow Park. Once again Burton and X Game teamed up to bring us the 2nd Hong Kong Burton Snow JAM 2008, a trip attracted some 60 snowboarders from Hong Kong, 5 year old Justin Ming was the youngest. 25 competitors took part for the Freestyle Run and the Boarder Cross session. The champion for Freestyle Run went to Wong Kwong Hung, Michael who had pulled out a backside 360 off the big kicker. As for the Champion for Boarder Cross went to Richard Forrest has won himself an Andy Warhol’s “Last Supper” Board 156cm signed by Jussi Oksanen. In addition, Burton China has given a Blunt Board 155cm to Chan Wai Cheong, Alex for winning 2nd place in both Freestyle Run and Boarder Cross. Throughout the competition 30 brand new 2008 demo snowboards were provided by Burton. A LTR (Learn To Ride) program was provided as well for beginners to try out snowboarding and ride with China’s best riders. After 3 days on the snow, there was just enough time to tour around the city of Beijing. Prizes giving ceremony turn out to be an unforgettable dinner buffet with Lucky Draw and many have a chance to win “Wang Lei’s Learn to Ride” DVD. X Game has made this trip successful thanks to our sponsor SOYJOY, All X Game Crew, Burton Team and all the Snowboarders who had participate in this event.

Billabong Hong Kong Surf Cup 2007

Billabong Hong Kong Surf Cup 2007 was the best organized surf competition ever. The event took place in an isolated beach at Tai Long Wan, Sai Kung. The scenery is superb, relatively undisturbed and is consider the most beautiful and best surfing beach in Hong Kong. Some 300 spectators showed up even the trip wasn’t an easy task. A total of 67 contestants signed up for the competition. The event highlights were Pro riders Rahtu Suargita and Made Raditya from Indonesia whom demonstrated some incredible surf tricks.

This year’s event was split into four categories; Men’s A grade, Men’s B grade, Women's and Junior. Featuring competitors from Australia, Canada, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, South Africa and UK. Prizes including of HK$10,000 in cash, Channel Island surfboards and Billabong products (wetsuits, towel, backpack and HK$500 coupon). Overall the whole event was a great success thanks to Billabong, X Game, Asahi beer, Milk and Juice that made it happen.

2nd Skimboard Jam 2007

Usually a popular getaway spot for city-dwellers, Shek O held host to X Game 2nd skimboard JAM. This much anticipated event drew in the best skimboarders from around the region, who came to showcase their skills, style and all-out athleticism. While it's still a relatively young activity out here in Hong Kong, this hybrid sport of skateboarding and surfing has definitely made its impact worldwide. Of over 20 competitors from that day, Arthur Kor, from Singapore claimed the first prize with an outstanding performance that which was the perfect balance of flashy moves and smooth style. The 1st runner up, Alfian Affandi, also from Singapore, opted for a more hard hitting approach with a superman trick of extreme power moves that left the audience and fellow competitors in awe. The 2nd runner up was Ho Ka Fai, Cofe, a native to Hong Kong, Cofe displayed amazing wave riding skills that influence on the local wave riders which will not go without notice. At the end of the day, the awards were handed out at the after-barbeque-party organized by X Game. Without out the generosity of SAMSUNG, Sprite Zero, Asahi, Indo Board, Poo Skimboards, HEY MAN, Modern Beauty, Hawaiian Tropic, O’Neill wetsuit, Milk and JUICE, this event would have not been a success.

Billabong Asian Wakeboarding Championship-Hong Kong

X Game proudly to organize the Billabong Asian Wakeboarding Championship early July in 2007, the biggest wakeboarding event of the year!! We received most Asian top riders from Thailand, Korea, Singapore, Japan and Macau. The day was hot and over 600 spectators were screaming through the event, wrap up party afterward at Times Square....was lots of fun!

Penang 1st International Skimboarding Competition

This event organized by Pearl of the Oriental Skimboards was held at Batu Ferringhi, Penang, Malaysia on 14th July 2007, the 1st international competition in Asia. A total of 39 participants from Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore went to compete. The competitions end up with dinner buffet on the beach and a beach party as a whole event. Congratulations to all the participants that took part in the competition! Check out www.pooskimboards.com for the results.

"First ever Hong Kong Snowboarding Competition!"...A competition that took place in Beijing Nanshan, supported by Nokia Nanshan Mellow Park. Burton and X Game teamed up to bring us the first annual installation of the Hong Kong Burton Snow Jam 2007, an event that attracted some 100 snowboarders from Hong Kong, the youngest of whom was just 6. Tea meeting was held before the trip as an introduction of the Burton Snow Jam with lucky draw. 25 competitors took part for the Boarder Cross and Freestyle Run session. Throughout the competition 30 brand new demo snowboards were provided by Burton. A LTR (Learn To Ride) program was provided as well for beginners to try out snowboarding and ride with Pro Riders. After 3 days on the snow, there was just enough time to tour around the city of Beijing. Prizes giving ceremony turn out to be an unforgettable party. X Game has made this trip successful and that snowboarders in Hong Kong have a chance to perform their skills and make new friends…stay tune for more up coming events organized by X Game.

Tea Meeting

Competition

Prize Giving Ceremony and Party

Shopping and Sightseeing

Freestyle Run
Champion: C.K Yam
Prize: Medal & Burton Custom X 152 Board signed by Shaun White

2nd Place: Tommy Yau
Prize: Medal & Burton Custom X 156 Board signed by Shaun White

3rd Place: Stephen Wong
Prize: Medal & Burton Boardbag

4th Place: Dennis Lam
Prize: Burton DVD & Beannie

Boarder Cross
Champion: Donald Wan
Prize: Medal & Burton Custom 154 Board signed by Shaun White

2nd Place: Gerry Kuo
Prize: Medal & Burton Boardbag

3rd Place: Ryann Lau
Prize: Medal & Burton Boardbag

Please check below link for more photos:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2095609624
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2095585453

X GAME Presented
3rd Rip Curl Cup 2006

Hong Kong biggest ever surfing competition-The 3rd Rip Curl Cup 2006 had been successfully held on 10th of December 2006 in Tai Wan, Sai Kung. We are very delighted that there were over 250 participants, which including the surfers, competitors and audiences There was not only the men's open competition in the 3rd Rip Curl Cup 2006, but also the women's open and junior competition were held in this year. This grand surfing competition attracted over 70 competitors. Some of them came from other surfing countries, such as, Brazil, Spain, South Africa, Japan, Australia, Taiwan and USA. All of them are the top surfers over the world.

The weather on that day was extremely cold. Although a lot of waves occurred in the sea, various participants showed extremely enthusiastically. Most of them jumped into the water, swam and paddled by the quickest speed to come ashore. The participants were not only appreciated the competition in this attractive beach, but also could enjoy the foods and drinks that were provided by Kruspy Kreme, Pepperonis, Sol Beer and Red Bull. For those audiences who haven't brought along their surfboards were not able to be disappointed. It is because Channel Island Surfboard sponsored the total of 9pcs new AL MERRICK surfboard for participants to ride on. Moreover, the participants on the beach received the souvenirs from Power Bar and Hawaiian Tropic. The atmosphere of the event was splendid. Every audience was under the lively music cheering to the surf riders.

In the Men's Open Competition, there were 48 competitors. They needed to do the Snap, Off the Lip, Cut Back and Floater in the limited time of the game. Floater is the most difficult but the highest point of trick all over the competition.

Mens
1st Samuel Middlemiss - Middle East
2nd Andrew Down - New Zealand
3rd Dale Volker - South Africa
4th Todd Roach – Australia

Best Tricks
Gabriel Nemes Neto - Brasil

Women's
1st Akiko - Japan
2nd Wilma Komala - Indonesia
3rd Chan Ping Ting - Hong Kong

Juniors
1st Alec Diao - USA
2nd Thomas Mackenzie - England
3rd Alexander Glaratsky Yeadon - Canada but born in Hong Kong

All winners could get the variety of gifts which are given by X Game, Hawaiian Tropic and Power Bar.

Please click to 3rd Rip Curl Cup
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=209814706

Reef Wakefest Hong Kong

Hong Kong biggest ever wakeboarding competition-The Reef Wakefest 2006 Hong Kong had been successfully helded on 17th and 18th of June 2006 in Tai Po Waterfront Park. 85 local and Asian riders participated in this event. Reef Wakefest 2006 Hong Kong Pre-event Party was also successfully helded on 16th of June 2006 at The Cavern in Lan Kwai Fong.

Highlight of the event was the spectacular wakeskating demonstration by U.S. wakeboarding/wakeskating pro riders-Scott Byerly and Brandon Thomas. A slider was made especially for their demonstration.This event has attracted over 600 peoples from the public to come to the event. Even TVB crews(Hong Kong biggest TV Channel) were reported at the event.

The result for Men's Open championship was won by Suzuki, Toshimitsu (Japan) and Aye (Japan) was the 1st runner up, Hong Kong representative Tom, Gaffney as 2nd runner-up.

Reef Wakefest Hong Kong:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2104837787
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2104836527

Reef Wakefest Singapore:
http://www.imagestation.com/album/pictures.html?id=2103597233

X Game proudly presents
2nd Rip Curl Cup

The 2nd Rip Curl Cup was successfully ended on Sunday 11th Dec, the event attracted some 200 audiences, surfers and competitors to Tai Long Wan at Sai Kung. The journey was little bit tough because of the boat ride plus loading the people to the beach. But the weather made everything so enjoyable, sun was out with light NNE breeze and the waves were good for the competition.

We had 40 contestants some locals surfers as well as many local Gwai Lo, we managed to finish 15 heats to find the winners. After many heats of combat on the water, Anthony Dickson got the best score to earn the Champion title, then followed by 1st Runner up Spencer Barton and 2nd Runner up Alex Gibbs.

We deeply appreciate those sponsors, lots of support from different companies. On site we have Pepperonis put up a BBQ and wine bar, so everyone can have burgers and hot dogs...beers were sold out fast, also they brought a generator to blast some R&B and ACDC music, the atmosphere was great. Brain from Pepperonis has offered dinner coupons to the winners.

Besides giving cash from our main sponsor Rip Curl, they also offered a return ticket to Gold Coast Australia to the winner, organizer X Game offered 2 surfboards to the winners and many other prizes.

Another sponsor Oakley set up their own tent and brought along some beautiful babes to hand out freebies, they also offered all the judges and the winners a pair of sunglasses. Hawaiian Tropic sun care also offer prizes to the winners, some use their products right away cause it was so sunny. Red Bull was one of the sponsors brought along loads of Red Bulls and offer to everyone, thanks to their hard work especially they transport the heavy ice to the site. China Coast Surfing School Nick Gibbs takes care of the judging, he did so much for this event, Phil Cooke also from CCSS helped out so much for the set up, thanks to those people to make it happen. We promise to do a bigger and better one next year.

For those who like to watch the short video of that day, soon http://www.32say.com will upload the footage on their site. Also please pay attention to our X Game website, we will soon post the photos in our events page so you can recall the good fun day we had.....

Thank you for your support and see you next year.