RUSTY GROMFEST SERIES BALI 2008 - HALFWAY
Posted by Robin Malau | Filed under Contest, bali, company, cool event, cool video, indo
From the Press Release:
Blue skies, offshore winds, and a pumping 4-foot swell welcomed stoked grommets to Halfway Beach today for the third and final stop of the 2008 Rusty Gromfest Series. Over 120 kids from all over Bali (and beyond) came out in force to enjoy a fun day at the beach, win prizes, and develop their competitive skills. With a heat draw bursting at the seams, organizers were eager to start proceedings and sent the first heat into the lineup at 7:30am. Spurred on by their peers, psyched groms waxed their boards furiously, itching to get their rails wet.
Round one kicked off as the Kuta bombie erupted on the horizon, triggering some solid sets which sent the kids into a frenzy. The under 16’s shredded the lengthy left-hander’s from start to finish, throwing fans of spray and committing to critical floaters on the inside section. Gazali Hamzah, Agus Frimanto, and Australian Alex Swadling were the early standouts. Organizers chose to run all the under 16 heats up until the final on the incoming tide to take advantage of the peaking swell and superb conditions.
Cool Rusty Indonesia Event
Posted by Robin Malau | Filed under Contest, bali, indo
From Press Release:
RUSTY GROMFEST SERIES BALI 2008 - KERAMAS
February 17th, 2008
Blue skies, offshore winds and grinding 3-4 foot waves welcomed stoked grommets to Keramas Beach this morning for the first stop of the three-stage Rusty Gromfest Series 2008. With a heatdraw bursting at the seams, organizers were eager to start proceedings and sent the first heat into the lineup at 7:30am. Spurred on by their friends and families, the kids waxed their boards furiously, itching to get their rails wet.
I am not trying to seduce you, where I skate they call it Macaurena
Posted by Robin | Filed under Skateboard, indo, trip
This post is given to you by guest writer Indra Qubon. Enjoy.
Dude, I can’t make it to the list since I missed the first round of Indonesian National Championship (ISA) for a trip to Australia earlier this year. Although mentally and spiritually I am prepared, I always prepared. But lucky me, Volcom offer me to go with Dom Dom. He’s my cool friend and fellow Volcom rider that actually made to the list of the contingent. So dude, I went to Macau for Asian Indoor games 2007.
On October 18th, we went to the most hip city in China, Macau. There were 3 of us which contains me, Reno, and ISA’s big boss, Charlie. The other team was Dom-Dom, Pevi, Putu Yogi, Gung De and Mr. Yudi.
Poor me, I didn’t realize what I was facing. Macau, yeah right Macau. Of course I heard how hip the continent is, but I didn’t expect Macau is actually that hip. I was stoked. Casinos, Girls, Night Life… dude!! Macau is rad. Nuff said.
So here we were in Macau. The first day of the trip spent on skatepark where the contest will be held the next day and found beyond doubt an awesome set. I was lucky to get used to big terrains as I constantly skate in Base skatepark. After the skate session, I went to one of the casino with my Malaysian friends, just curious. Well, Casino is ok in fact Casino is cool. But I didn’t spend that much time at the Casino and soon went back to the hotel. I was too exhausted.
The second day started by waking up soooo f**king early. But we geared up by cool big bus to the arena for preliminary session. I joined the trial event Asian Indoor Games with my buddy Reno. Thai, Malaysian, Hongkong, macau and Iranian skateboarders also joined. The park is bigger than they use in Asian Games, equipped by cool big ramps, bench and rails. The event also separated into 2 divisions: Best Trick and Park. Our heaviest contenders were the boys from Thailand. They skate hard and also bring their Californian coach. But heck, the show must go on, I skate what I can best and I successfully bring silverware in Park division while Reno busted and placed 3rd in Best Trick. Yeah, we’re proud Indonesians and we were the cutest among all participants (laughing out loud).
My two cents is: I think this contest is super cool. It was a tide and organized event. I hope I can bring another silverware home in next year’s event.
On the 3rd day, I finally meet up with Dom Dom and the other boys from Indonesia. Found no time to kill, we went straight to the opening ceremony in Asian Indoor Games. At the next day, the qualifying stage started and Indo skaters rule the park: Dom Dom, Pevi, Yogi and Gung De. Me? Dude, I was the MC of this event, accompanied with Chinese commentators. The crew from Star Sport TV even busted a cool interview with me.
I was so proud, as an MC and as Indonesian. Yogi gets the Gold medal and Pevi was found in 3rd place in Park division. I was so stoked to hear our National Anthem in the winners’ announcement ceremony. Suddenly, Mrs. Rita, our National Sport Association Chief came and congratulate the boys. She promised to take care of the sport back in Indonesia. Mam, that’ll be great! Thank you so much.
From my view, Indo skate team can busts better tricks and has the mentally competitive advantage. It is perhaps now we have regular events at BASE skatepark in Bali.
Last but not least, I would like to shout Charlie, Volcom and Electric and also to Surf Time Magazine. Keep charging and stay stoked!
