Powder Mountain SuperFly Open this Weekend

[lesvierra]

http://www.superflyopen.com

2009 SUPERFLY OPEN SNOWKITING COMPETITION
TO RIP AT POWDER MOUNTAIN

(Eden, UT) (January 29, 2009) – The second annual SuperFly Open sponsored by Utah Urban Surf Kiteboarding and Best Kiteboarding will bring some of the world’s best snowkiters to Powder Mountain, March 13 through15, 2009. The event will include three categories of competition as well as free snowkite clinics that are open to the public. SuperFly celebrations and award parties will be held during the evening hours at Ogden’s entertainment district, Historic 25th Street.

Last year the event attracted more than 50 of the world’s best snowkiters with competitors traveling as far as Norway. With the success of last year’s event, organizers anticipate a substantial growth in competitors and spectators this year.

“If you’ve ever watched the colorful beauty of hot air balloons launching, imagine the balloon on a pair of skis or snowboard ripping across the horizon. It will give you some inkling and intrigue of the sport,” said Tyler Tate, owner of Utah Urban Surf Kiteboarding. “It’s colorful, it’s dynamic, and it’s COOL! Charge up your cameras and video recorders and head on up to Powder Mountain!”

The action will take place in an area known as “The Towers” in the Hidden Lake area of Powder Mountain (just south of the top of the Sunrise Poma lift.) Slide rails and boxes are being generously provided by event sponsors. The elevation of that area is approximately 9,000 ft.

“Those intrigued by the sport are welcome to watch some of these top athletes,” said Tate. “The viewing area is wide and open, so folks can cruise on over and take a break from skiing or riding to watch all the action, grab a burger and enjoy the incredible backdrop of the entire Wasatch Range and Great Salt Lake.”

Three categories of competition will be on display – Freestyle, Kite Races and Big Air. There will also be timed challenges hosted by Ogden-based timepiece manufacturer Suunto. Additionally, free clinics will take place each day and are open to the public.

The celebration of snowkiting doesn’t end when the lifts stop running. On Friday night, the Best Bash includes food, drink and music, and the popular “Best Girls Contest” at Ogden’s entertainment district, Historic 25th Street. The finalists for Fridays’ Model Contest will be selected from two preliminary model searches held at Green Street Bar in downtown Salt Lake City. Wilhelmina Urban will be scouting and running the model searches for more local talent while the Green Street bar is excited to be hosting the first rounds in the snow lodge atmosphere on February 13 and 27, 2009. Come enjoy super sexy girls as the showcase the latest in snow wear. Green Street Social Club and Brewskies are private clubs for members.

Saturday evening’s dinner at Red Moose Lodge will feature an exciting multi-media presentation on snowkiting expeditions, including an expedition by Andrew McLean, photographer and author of “The Chuting Gallery” (a Utah steep backcountry ski guide book.)

The event is sponsored by Utah Urban Surf Kiteboarding, Powder Mountain, Best Kiteboarding, Lakeside Resort Properties, Wolf Creek Utah Resort Lodging, Red Bull, and Ogden Valley Magazine. Community supporters include Red Moose Lodge & Spa, Diamond Peak Mountain Sports, Alpine Pizza, Zions Bank, Ogden/Weber Convention Visitors Bureau and G.O.A.L. (Greater Ogden Athletic Foundation.) Contributing sponsors include Drift and The Kiteboarder Magazine.

For additional information and up-to-the-date details visit http://www.superflyopen.com

[btjsfca]

This may seem petty, but is there a fee if I'm only looking to freeride?

That aside, great work again this year, Les.

-J

[Leo Chan]

This may seem petty, but is there a fee if I'm only looking to freeride?

That aside, great work again this year, Les.

-J

I think PowMow charge $20 for snowkite only ticket. It can be upgraded to full life ticket for extra $$ if the wind is not good. I am not sure if it is worth the $20 if the wind is not good. Unless, of course, if there is free food and beers.

[lesvierra]

The cost for the event was $30 for 3 days last year and you could get the money back if you bought a ski ticket if the wind wasnt blowing. I think it is the same this year.

I turned the event over to Tyler and last years event planners and havent been involved in the planning process this year. Hopefully it'll be as good and better than last year. Contact Tyler for more info.
Hope to see you there.

Tyler Tate
Utah Urban Surf Kiteboarding
(801) 529-4049
tyler@utahurbansurf.com

[kenclewis]

The Superflyopen website says, "Your total Registration cost: $ 40.00 " so it looks like the price is going up.

Ken L

[lesvierra]

Wind forecast for today and tomorrow looks much better.

[MichaelCarlin]

The wind did pick up Sat and Sun. It was a great event, acknowledgments to Tyler!!

[Jacob Buzianis]

SuperFly Open Competition Result-

SnowBoarder X
1st Jake Buzianis
2nd Jeff Kafka
3rd Ryan Allen

Skier X
1st Jim Bison
2nd Patrick Needele
3rd Dave Grossman

Big Mountain Race Snowboard Men
1st Jake Buzianis
2nd Jeff Kafka
3rd Rob Kent

Big Mountain Race Snowboard Women
1st Heather Schenck (3rd in the Big Mountain Race Snowboard Men)
2nd Arla Funk

Big Mountain Race Ski
1st Tommy Reynolds
2nd Patrick Needele
3rd Jason Morton

Big Air Snowboard
1st Rob Kent

Big Air Ski
1st Daryl Drown

Freestyle Snowboard
1st Peter Johanson
2nd Jake Buzianis
3rd Jason Sleazak

Freestyle Ski
1st Patrick Needele
2nd Jim Bison

[lesvierra]

Here are some links to some articles and pics on the Superfly Open by Drift and Best.
http://www.kiteforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=2354838&start=10