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Board X
AVALANCHE AT ALEXANDRA PALACE!
Prepare for the big freeze as snow falls on North London….Board-X is back for it’s seventh year and it’s bigger and better then ever!
The Daily Telegraph presents Board-X in association with Motorola, is returning to London’s Ali Pali for the second consecutive year, with even more exciting attractions. This year’s event will include a brand new snow feature in the shape of an indoor real snow Grind Rail Park. You can expect to witness riders jibbing all weekend on what promises to be the latest addition to the UK’s only dedicated snowboarding exhibition and contest.
Once again, Europe’s best boarders will be pulling tricks against the backdrop of the capital in the London Big Air – without doubt the showpiece of Board-X. The show’s only outdoor feature offers a redesigned ramp now measuring in at 24metres high and 90metres long – considerably higher than last year. However, if you can’t stand watching the Big Air in the cold outdoors, then you will be able relax inside at the ‘frontside bar’ and watch the big screen with live feeds. With the Grind Rail Park, and the enormous Big Air, Board X is head and shoulders above any other winter sports event in the UK, and is THE event riders want to win.
Girls will also get their chance, competing in the girls Big Air to see who will be crowned Queen of the slopes. For even more snow action, check out the ‘Jib Fest’ snowboard jam taking place on both Saturday and Sunday.
Keen not to be upstaged by the boarders, skaters and BMXers are also making a big appearance at Board-X. A purpose built streetcourse will be used for the occasion, along with a midi ramp, with jams taking place throughout the weekend.
If you need a break from all the live action, there’s a Video Lounge showing all the latest snowboard, skate and BMX videos – perfect for sofa surfers who want to stay indoors. The Xbox gaming area offers you the chance to pit your wits against the rest of the world, live to the crowds on plasma screens.
If all of that action is too much, check out the National Snowboard Exhibition – a retail area catering for all your freesports needs from technical snowboard wear to holidays and skateboards.
The whole event will be supported by a backdrop of music from a host of London DJs, from a selection of sound systems throughout the site.
Board X is supported by the Daily Telegraph, Motorola, Vans and XBOX.
Board-X takes place from 7-9 November 2003, 12-6pm on Friday and 10am-8pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Ticket hotline number is 0870 902 0444 or go to
www.board-x.com
Tickets priced at £7 on Friday, £12 Saturday and Sunday, £10 + booking fee advanced ticket sales
For further information and photography please contact:
Lucy Finnnegan @ Radiator PR 020 7404 8264
lucy@radiatorpr.com
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