Tues 13 July 2010
They came, they saw, they launched into the air. The 2010 Wedge Classic simply was the Best Wedge Classic ever!
The competitors were blessed with not only perfect weather conditions but perfect waves too. The wedge came to life and provided the contest with very contestable 2-4 ft launch ramps and barrels, the perfect platform to showcase the sport of bodyboarding in its most playful nature. Rolls, air spins and big flips over the shallow sandbar provided the spectators with plenty of reasons to gasp in amazement.
With entries from all over the country it was good to see the locals showing off in their own backyard. Local riders dominated the ladies, boys and juniors divisions.
Niklas Martin and Nikki Gerikke really impressed the judges with gutsy moves and solid riding.
Marc Mc Carthy (from NKZN) returning from the IBA tour to compete here dominated in the early rounds but it was Dylan Van Tonder from East London who really just was on fire and unstoppable in his assault on the wedge. He eventually walked away as the KING OF THE WEDGE and in doing so beat some of the biggest names in South African Bodyboarding.
“A big thanks to all the beautiful people in Plett and thanks you for letting us enjoy your beautiful Town.” a fitting quote from Durbanite and Wedge MC & DJ - Sascha Taljaard. He pretty much summed up the feelings from all the tourists at the end of the contest. Plett is really a place where good memories are made and solid friendships are formed.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF WEDGE CLASSIC 2010
PRO DIVISION:1st Dylan van Tonder(East London), 2nd Mark McCarthy(Richards Bay), Joint 3rd Sacha Specker(Cape Town) & Storm Prestwich(Scottburgh KZN), Joint 5th Johnny Maritz(Cape Town), Aden Kleve(Cape Town), Justin Lindsa (PE) & Ian Kruger(Cape Town)
JUNIOR DIVISION:
1st Storm Prestwich(Scottsburgh), 2nd Niklas Martin(Plett), Joint 3rd Adam Waites(Durban) & Robbie Waites(Durban)
DROPKNEE DIVISION:
1st Sacha Specker, 2nd Darren Halse, 3rd Dylan van Tonder, 4th Ian Kruger
MENS DIVISION: 1st Josh Kleve, 2nd JP Nortier, 3rd Eugene Meyer, 4th Jonathan De Lauwere
BOYS DIVISION: 1st Niklas Martin, 2nd Tristan Roberts, 3rd Wilder Schultz, 4th Ethan Koopmans
LADIES DIVISION: 1st Lyndall Jucker(Plett), 2nd Nikki Gericke(Plett) EXPRESSION SESSION: Johnny Maritz & Sebastian Koopmans
TOP JUDGE: Dave Richardson
RIDER OF COMPO: Mark McCarthy
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