Packed, Stacked and Jacked: K2 Big Air Event

The Packed, Stacked and Jacked event series is continuing with an amazing momentum. Last weekend’s Salomon Super Pipe Event was smokin’. The pipe walls were a bit icy but from the looks of the tricks they were popin' no one seemed to be holding back.

The results for the pipe event, Ski Men's: 1st Justin Petriko, 2nd James Rullo, 3rd Jimmy Leslie; Ladies: 1st Danielle Mulkern, 2nd Elle Pappas, 3rd Emily Cocco; Snowboard Men's: 1st Chuck Lengle, 2nd Dan Genditzki, 3rd Mike Anderson; Ladies: 1st Ashley Vander Meer, 2nd Shannon Branthoover, 3rd Sara Godish, brought about some interesting over-all point leaders – at this point in the series snowboarders have out-gunned skiers with more competitors and now take the top 3 slots.

Brother’s Chuck and Chris Lengle sit at the top of the leader board with 49 and 40 points respectively with Zack Yourd nipping at their heals with 39 points. Justin Petriko, with 38 points and Brandon Stark with 37 points are the two top skiers and snowboarder Ashley Vander Meer is the top female competitor with 12 points.

Seems to me that the girls have started to figure out that the more women that compete the more points they get. The Salomon event saw a precipitous drop in competitors but there was an increase in the percentage of female competitors – way to go ladies! Bring your friends, you get more points – they have a good time!

The good news is that the high level of talent we are seeing in the Packed, Stacked and Jacked series is catching national attention. Because of this companies are clamoring to get on board - Skull Candy, for instance, will be providing 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for the 16 and Under’s in both the Oakley event (Feb. 13) and the wrap-up event (March 13) and prizes for the overall winners 16 and under ski and snowboard categories, as well as something special for the Grand Prize winner! Oakley is also adding a regional sponsorship to the mix so there are more and more reasons to come out and compete.

It is important to keep in mind that this is a cumulative point series so the more events you compete in the better chance you have to gain points – even if that event isn’t your best event. Just by showing up you have a chance to win points as there are points available all the way down to 25th place.

The next event is the K2 Big Air Contest this weekend, Saturday February 6th, 2010 12:00 PM at The Spot. Registration is from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM outside of Willi’s Ski Shop at Seven Springs. The cost is $10 and HELMETS ARE MANDATORY. We also require a waiver signed by someone over 18 years old – a parent preferably, but you only need one waiver for all of the Packed, Stacked and Jacked events. So, if you have competed in one of the #PSJ events already we already have your waiver on file and you don’t need to have another signed. You still need to come by and register though so we pull your papers and give you a bib number – no bib, you won’t be judged – if you’re not judged you can’t win or even get any points…so, register!

K2 has provided some amazing prizes for this weekend’s affair.

Men's Ski:

1st place wins a pair of K2 Silencer Twin Tips

2nd place wins a pair of 4 Speed Composite Poles

3rd place wins a Rant Helmet

Men's SNB:

1st place wins a Parkstar Board

2nd place wins a Helmet

3rd place wins a Hoodie

Ladies Ski:

1st place wins a pair of K2 Misconduct Twin Tips

2nd place wins a pair of K2 4 Karat Poles

3rd place wins a K2 Edge Helmet

Ladies SNB:

1st place wins a Luna Board

2nd place wins a Helmet

3rd wins a Hoodie

The good news is it looks like we will be getting some snow this weekend so the landings will be soft – Joel and the park crew are ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at us and will be doing their best to groom and maintain the jumps so they are in top condition. Whether it is to compete or to spectate – come out and join us at 12:00 PM at THE SPOT!