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Coverage of Wakestock 2008, Hosted by SBC Media on Toronto Island.

Source: SBC Wakeboard

Volcom Peanut Butter Rail Jam Blue 2009
Author: words and photos by Richard Roth
Feb 3, 2009

“Blue Mountain, ON — The Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail jam is one of the most anticipated contests of the year in Ontario and was hosted for the 5th time this Saturday at Blue Mountain. The course set-up made for a fast-paced event with rails set side by side letting riders drop one after another, which made the jam awesome to watch with something going on at all times. Between the high levels of riding, metal music and…”

Source: Snowboard Canada

Telus Triple Challenge Wrap Report
March 23, 2009

Author: Pippin Lee
Photos: Richard Roth and Pippin Lee

It had been four years since I had gone to a Shakedown yet I still regard it as one of the best contests I had ever been too.  Amazing riding, SICK tricks and a chance for me to get really creative with shooting big jumps. This years event was not let-down. Though it was raining both event days and my strobes were sitting outside all day, a little duct tape and some clear garbage bags got me though. I hope you enjoy the photos, they were not easy to get.. haha.

Day 1 – Gallery

Day two was even more epic with the best of the best throwing down for $10,000. The rain was still coming down hard but that did not stop 50 riders from doing what they do best.

“Somewhere (no doubt over a frosty cold beer if he was of legal age), Sebastien “Seb Toots” Toutant is smiling right now. Not only is he the Ride Shakedown champion for the second year in a row, beating out 14 other riders, but it’s his second weekend in a row winning $10,000. Last weekend it was the Quiksilver Showdown at Grouse in Vancouver, BC, and this weekend it’s the Shakedown. And now young Seb Toots has a cool 20 G’s sitting in his savings account. Not bad for two Saturdays of snowboarding, eh?” – Matt Houghton

Day 2 – Finals

Halftime Show

Source: www.push.ca