The Banked Slalom Open 2015 Sudden Rush Guarana & Laax was established along the lines of "Legendary Banked Slalom Mt. Baker" that have been held at Mt Baker for over 25 years. The idea was to organize an event in which every snowboarder can take a part. Unlike a boardcross, Sudden Rush is big jumps and obstacles free; it's purely a matter of style, quick turns and fun in form of gaps and hits here and there. Banked slalom is one of the oldest disciplines in snowboarding. The banked turns vary in size and the gates are positioned in the middle. The banked turns are not only a reference to the waves that surfers ride – they originated over 25 years ago and allowed snowboarders to perform quick turns even then, despite the edges and bindings not being as advanced as they are today.
The Sudden Rush Guarana Banked Slalom in Laax is therefore a genuine classic. To do justice to its status, the event will be presented by some of snowboarding’s true legends. Presenters Terje Haakonsen and Nicolas Müller, two of the undoubted masters of snowboarding style. At the Sudden Rush Guarana Banked Slalom in Laax you can enjoy races in a number of categories as well as hang out and party with other snowboard fans. While Saturday is dedicated to juniors and masters, Sunday is dedicated to families and kids – a chance for the older generation of snowboarders to race with and against their children! The event starts already on Friday March 6th with the Welcome Night in the Indy Bar. Don't miss it!
Source: http://www.laax.com
