Again over 50 snowboard legends from the U.S., Japan and Europe have applied for the 11th Longboard Classic in Stuben - the biggest “Chinese Downhill” and old school snowboard event in Europe. Among them Terry Kidwell, the "Godfather of Freestyle“ - 4 times Freestyle World Champion and legendary Sims team rider, Shawn Farmer - a legendary freerider from Alaska, Micky Früh – the first European Halfpipe Champion, Reto Lamm – first Air & Style Winner, Jose Fernandez – first European Snowboard Pro and Regis Rolland – founder of Apocalypse and A Snowboards.

Three generations of snowboard heroes from the industry, riders, media and you will celebrate the eleventh Longboard Classic together! This year the focus will be especially on the kids who will be taught the real spirit of snowboarding by the elder ones – away from the promoted spin to win and rail battle contests.

And check out the bands! Main act Darby and Joan will definitely rock the stage with their dynamic indie/alternative rock style supported by the LBC Allstars featuring Shawn Farmer (Vocals), Terry Kidwell (Guitar), Bob Klein (Drums), Paul Gruber (Guitar) & LBC friends.

As usual, the Longboard Classic race will start at the Albona Grat (2,408m). After a Le Mans mass start they will go down 1,001m off-piste to Stuben Village (1,407m) in 4 different categories (Kids under 14, Old School, Boys and Girls).

The credo like always is not to be first but to meet friends, find new ones and to have fun snowboarding with like-minded people. Of course, longboards and freeride equipment from selected firms can be tested.

To make registration as easy as possible on the actual day of the race, we recommend that you register via the homepage in advance. The provisional list of participants is published on www.longboardclassic.com and can be sorted by post code, city or name so you can easily create car pools.

Get your friends together and join the “Woodstock of Snowboarding”,  the Longboard Classic with numerous snowboard legends!

Find info about the program, accommodation, photos and movies as well as the Hall of Fame from the last ten years under:  www.longboardclassic.com

Hardfacts:

Event: Longboard Classic
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Location: Stuben am Arlberg (Austria)
Format: Le Mans mass start – top to bottom snowboard - longboard race
Classification: Kids under 14, Old School, Girls, Boys, Oldest Board, Soulmaster and more
On stage: Darby & Joan (A) & „LBC Allstars (US/A/D/CH)
On the Run: Terry Kidwell (USA), Shawn Farmer (USA), Bob Klein (USA), Mike Chantry (USA), Ishi Ishihara (JAP), Regis Roland (FRA), Serge Dupraz (FRA), Ueli Kestenholz (CH), Jose Fernandes (CH), Micky Früh (CH), Reto Lamm (CH), Peter Fässler (CH), Eveline Schnorf (CH), Andi Tanner (CH), Oliver Brunschwiler (CH), Johnny Eisenhut (CH), Markus Cotti (CH), Martin und Sigi Freinandemetz (A), Harry Gunz (A), Stefan Fiedler (A), Xandi Kreuzeder (D), Isa Ellenrieder (D), David Benedek (D), Werner Früh (D), Yogi März (D), and many more!
Test Material: Apo Snowboards, Arbor Snowboards, Dupraz Snowboards, Fanatic Snowboards, Giro Helmets, Nitro Snowboards, Pogo Snowboards, Powder Equipment Snowboards, Rad-Air Snowboards, Völkl Snowboards
Fee: 50€ (incl. day ticket, event shirt, lunch and beverage)
Number of spectators: None! – Everyone will take part!!
Credo: The Longboard Classic is the Woodstock of Snowboarding for soulsurfers, longboarders, off-piste enthusiasts and snowboard legends from all over the world, to go riding with friends, to have fun and celebrate the spirit of snowboarding together!