2008 Jib-Vid Results
Onboard Crew Take Oakley Jib-Vid 2008 Crown
Last night Onboard's team of Tom Elliot, Peter Konig and Joonas Mustanen stole the Oakley Jib-Vid crown from the only team that has been on the podium at every other Jib-Vid Contest, Lockdown Projects, relegated to second in 2008. Whilst the Whitelines team, who were within a point of second place, took third with a hilarious spoof documentary.
The Oakley Jib-Vid has officially put itself on the map as the film contest that others should judge themselves by. This two-day spectacular goes beyond the call of duty for all the teams involved, with most not bothering with sleep during the 26 hours available to film, edit and produce a two minute master piece. The standard of all the Jib-Vids is a testament to the effort and determination made by every member of every team, and this year not a single film deserved to be 'last'.
Onboard's ingenious film, which also won the Most Stoked prize nominated by the teams for the film that makes them most want to go snowboarding, combined brilliant riding with a humorous storyline revolving around a robotic snowboarder. There is no doubt that most of us dream of having a day in the park when we ride with as much technical ability, style and ease as Peter and Joonas used to stomp a catalogue of tricks too long to name here. These two snowpark demons had to rely on Tom's stamina to edit the entire film as they admitted to being more hinderence than help in the cutting room.
This year's relocation to Mayerhofen and the Vans Penken Park allowed all the riders to demonstrate their versatility, style and unquestionable talent, and with the weather providing a cheeky snowfall in the build up to the event everything was as close to perfection as you can possibly get. The snowfall remained uncharacteristically light and fresh in the backcountry providing an opportunity to ride powder and make use of the cliffs and features that are easily accessible in Mayrhofen the ultimate combination of conditions and facilities.
There was one gaping hole in the Oakley Jib-Vid this year and that was the absence of Adam Gendle one half of the double act that makes up Lockdown Projects, who is currently residing in Australia. Replacement Paddy Graham put down some moves of his own to also be the only skier riding for one of the top five films. Lockdown Projects also won the Best Editing prize whilst Whitelines snuck in front of them for Most Creative.
The only team not placed in the top five to win one of the additional team-only judged prizes was the Protest Team who won Best Filming, a popular winner amongst the teams. Earlier in the day the Protest Team became the first team to fall fowl to the hand in penalty when they were 5 minutes late. However, an appeal to the rest of the teams saw the automatic 30% penalty deduction abolished just hours before the projection began much to the relief of the team.
The Oakley Snowboard team, who eventually finished in fifth, found themselves having to make some last minute alterations to their script when team member Vicci Miller suffered a nasty broken collarbone requiring surgery. Luckily the efficiency of the staff at the new Innsbruck hospital saw her out and back in front of the camera with a few hours to spare before the midday hand in deadline! Another team to pull together a film no matter what was the Fall Line Magazine team who found themselves down to only two members by registration, then after a day of their concept refusing to work due to weather conditions and bad luck they returned to the mountain on the first lifts of the second day to produce their entire film in just three hours!
On Friday afternoon, whilst preparations were being made for the projection night and after party, the Oakley Jib-Vid Best Trick Contest took place in the Vans Penken Park, which was open to the public and team members alike. During the session an "Oakley Jib-Vid Flip and Grip" competition took place producing a back flip frenzy including a couple of one footers! The sun shone down all day and with 750€ in on the spot cash giveaways there was a constant crowd waiting to drop in.
As night began to fall a crowd gathered an hour ahead of the official opening time at the Sports Lounge, the venue for this year's projection night, in order to guarantee themselves a good view. Judging by their roars of laughter and unstoppable applause it was well worth it. The tension as the top five films replayed for the final judgement was electric but nothing compared to the countdown of the final places especially with the local Dalikfodda team having made the final where they filled fourth place. As Lockdown Projects were called up in second the Onboard corner erupted shortly before Tom Elliot found himself being carried on shoulders to the stage. The winning team were each presented with a 750€ cheque, unique engraved 1st place Jib-Vid '08 Oakley Goggles, an Xbox 360, and another pair of Oakley goggles for Most Stoked. As the teams staggered from the stage laden with prizes Devils Gun stepped up the energy and got the whole crowd dancing for the after party of the year.
Oakley Jib-Vid 2008 Results:
1st - Onboard (87.6)
2nd - Lockdown Projects (78.8)
3rd - Whitelines(78.3)
4th - Dalikfodda (75.5)
5th - Oakley Snowboard (74.6)
6th - APO (69.4)
7th - Team Nitro (69.2)
8th - Red Bull (68.6)
9th - Protest Team (66.5)
10th - Tacky.nl (65.6)
11th - Whitespace (62.3)
12th Oakley Ski (59.8)
13th - Magical Rainbow (59.2)
14th - Pim Prod (55.6)
15th - Fall Line Mag (45.6)
Best trick: Tyler Chorlton - double frontflip (Oakley team)
Most creative: Whitelines
Best editing: Lockdown
Best camera work: Protest
Most stoked film: Onboard
All the Jib-Vid films will be on jib-vid.com as soon as we have recovered from the party so keep your eyes peeled.
Wednesday, April 02nd 2008 @ 09:52 AM.
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