SPECTACULAR ROCK A RAIL TOUR KICK-OFF IN THUN AT FREESTYLE ROOTS
Livia Tannò & Nick Pünther Claim Snowboard titles at Rock A Rail Thun
Thun, SUI (15.10.2024) A spectacular start to the Rock A Rail Tour 2024! Last weekend, around 8.000 spectators gathered at Freestyle Roots in Thun to celebrate the fusion of freestyle and music. For the second time, the Rock A Rail Ski and Snowboard Tour kicked off in Thun (October 12th), marking the first of three stops this fall. Livia Tannò (SUI) took first place in the women’s snowboard category, while the men’s snowboard title went to Nick Pünter (also SUI).
The Rock A Rail Tour, now in its second year, unveiled a new, challenging setup in Thun. The “Rock A Rail Cage” offers riders a variety of options to explore the entire setup and push their creativity to the limit. Participants embraced the challenge, delivering an impressive show for the Freestyle Roots audience.
Rock A Rail Snowboard – With a strong rider’s field of 16 women and 16 men from 12 countries, the snowboarders impressed with their heavy tricks. Among the women, Livia Tannò (SUI) wowed the judges with her technically demanding moves, including an impressive “Switch 50-50” on the kink rail. She claimed a well-deserved victory ahead of 2023 Rock A Rail Tour Champion Paula Benito (ESP) and Anne-Sophie Lechon (BEL). In the men’s category, Canadian riders Truth Smith and Frank Jobin quickly emerged as favorites. Truth secured third place with a standout “Hard Way Gap Cab 270 to Backside Lipslide to Fakie” on the kink rail. The surprise of the day was Swiss rider Nick Pünter, who dominated the setup with his versatility, earning him first place. “Absolutely amazing setup; all the riders gave it their all. I’ve always been pretty creative, and this was my chance to show what I can,” said Pünter.
Results Rock A Rail Thun, 12.10.2024
Top 3 Snowboard Women
1. Livia Tannò (SUI)
2. Paula Benito (ESP)
3. Anne-Sophie Lechon (BEL)
Top 3 Snowboard Men
1. Nick Puenter (SUI)
2. Franck Jobin (CAN)
3. Truth Smith (CAN)
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