X Game/ X-FED proudly presents
Billabong BIG AIR Challenge 
Billabong Wakeboarding Big Air Challenge 2005 was finally over under a clear sunny day. The event was exhilarating and the contestants were all able to perform well although the water was choppy. Once again, congratulations to all winners and thanks those who came for the event. Especially our Title sponsor – Billabong to make it happened. Our panel of judges for the day were – X-Federation’s President – Conroy Chan; Riders’ Philosophy Representative – Ken Cheng; Well-known Action Sports Video Producer – Jason Tsang and X Game Managing Director – Ken Choi.
After competing in 2 sessions, 3 winners came up and they were Lota- Bunyalo Jumruang (Champion) from Thailand. He just won the 2nd-runner-up in the Asian X Game in Seoul. And, Tom Gaffney (1st-runner-up) – Team X Game rider and he has just participated as Hong Kong representative in the Asian X Game in Seoul as well. Ronnie Cheung (2nd- runner-up), he is hooked up with the sports and he has participated in 2004 Intermediate Hong Kong Wakeboarding Association Wakeboarding Tournament.
Once again, congratulations to all of them and see you all next year!!!
Lota Bunyalo Jumruang (Champion)
How long have you been wakeboarding?
‥ 10 years
Please name your best tricks?
‥ Backroll, 540° Ridley
How often do you ride in a week? And where?
‥ 2-3 times a week
Who is your wakeboarding coach?
‥ None
Any achievements in wakeboarding?
‥ 3rd place of 2005 Asian X Games Korea
‥ 1st place of 2005 Thailand X Game Cup
‥ 4th place of 2004 Asian X Game Malaysia
‥ 1st place of 2003 Asian X Game Malaysia |
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Tom Gaffney (1st Runner Up)
How long have you been wakeboarding?
‥ 5-6 years
Please name your best tricks?
‥ 720° grab
How often do you ride in a week? And where?
‥ Once a week in Zhanjiang
Who is your wakeboarding coach?
‥ None
Any achievements in wakeboarding?
‥ 2004 Results
‥ 1st Place 2004 XLVII Festival Of Watersport, Hong Kong, Open Div
‥ 2nd Place 2004 in Asia, Asian Australasian Waterski & Wakeboard Championships, Zhanjiang, China
‥ 3rd Place 2004 in Australasia, Asian Australasian Waterski & Wakeboard Championships, Zhanjiang, China
 ‥ 1st Place HK National Championships, Open Div
‥ 3rd Place HK Open Championships, Open Div
‥ Other Achievements
‥ 2004 HongKongRepresentative–Wakeboarding
‥ 2004 Invite to the Asian X Games in KL, Malayasia
‥ 2004 Participant in the “Caring for Kids” Charity Day – Represented the HK team
Ronnie Cheung ( 2nd Runner Up)
How long have you been wakeboarding?
‥ 1 year
Please name of your best tricks?
‥ Toe-side indy grab, Hi-side 360°, Hi 180° indy grab
How often do you ride in a week? And where?
‥ Almost everyday in Tai Tam
Who is your wakeboarding coach?
‥ Ken @ Tai Tam
Any achievements in wakeboarding?
‥ 2004 inter-media Hong Kong Wakeboarding Association Wakeboarding Tournament
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