Another sunny day in California made for good surfing, and
hanging on the beach. Option pro
rider and Sandbox founder Kevin Sansalone was kind enough to take me to a break
called Dads, just south of Carlsbad. The waves were mellow and perfect for us
to play around on. We worked up quite an appetite, so naturally we went to In
& Out Burger.
When we arrived back in San Diego we met up with the rest of
the crew that had just flown in.
This included Burton rider Mark Sollors, Option rider Paul Gonzales,
and photographer Russell Dalby. By the time we showered up and had a beer it
was time to head into the Transworld Rider Poll Awards.
The Rider Poll Awards is one hell of a party. Hosted in On
Broadway, the party incorporates 3 different clubs, with different DJ’s in each
area at any given time. At around 9pm, everyone sat down, and watched the best
of the best in snowboarding receive their awards.
Womens rookie of the year, Elena Hight
Mens rookie of the year, Danny Davis
Stand out performance, David Benidect (double cork 1260)
Womens rider of the year, Hannah Beeman
Mens rider of the year, Shaun White
Womens readers poll rider of the year, Leanne Pelosi
Mens readers poll rider of the year, Shaun White
Immediately after the awards, Mack Dawg premiered one of
their new movies People. It was very impressive to say the least. Stand out
parts go to Etienne Gilbert, Shaun Mckay, Nima Jamali and Pat McCarthy. You can
peep the teaser at www.mackdawgproductions.com/2006/people.html
The party went hard all night. And although it’s a bit of a
blur, I think everyone had a crazy good night. A fairly serious dance party
started up in one of the clubs downstairs. I’m pretty sure the whole Burton
girls team was there.. Molly Agurie was just owning the dance floor.
Fun Fun, I’m out,
- jeff
Leanne Pelosi receives her award from Cody Dresser and Annie Fast.
The crowd.
Spencer O'brien, Leanne Pelosi and Jamieson.
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