Owen Wright Grabs Second at Teahupo'o

Edged out in the dying minutes of the final by ten-time world champion, Kelly Slater, Dragon's Owen Wright has scored a respectable second place in the 2011 Billabong Pro Tahiti. Wright led the heat early, managing a 9.27 and 7.83 for a combined score of 17.10, just shy of Slater's combined wave score of 18.43. Photo: AP

Nick Brown Wins Skullcandy Methven Big Air, New Zealand

Upon returning to New Zealand after a week in sunny Australia for Stylewars week-long competition (& giant party), Nick Brown has shrugged off any fatigue to go on to win the Skullcandy Methven Big Air. The final event of the Big Air Series and part of New Zealand's 100% Pure Winter Games, the competition took place outside Methven's famous Blue Pub, on a 17m ramp covered with 60 cubic metres of Mt Hutt snow... Fun times!

Trundle's snow tales: Success at the Octagon Invitational Rail Jam

Dragon New Zealand team rider Charlotte Trundle front 180 on, switch back 180 off.
The set-up at the Octagon Invitational Rail Jam in Dunedin.

Dear Dragon fans,

This weekend I headed off to Dunedin for the Octagon Invitational Rail Jam, which was part of the New Zealand Winter Games entertainment. Thousands of people turned up to watch the action, which was in the middle of the town square. The set-up was a down bar, an up box with a big drop off it and a flat down rail. It took a big crew of volunteers a whole day to set it up, with a huge scaffolding and 30 cubic meters of snow brought in from Wanaka (my home town).

I got interviewed for Sky Tv and the competition will air on Sky 3 at 9pm on Tuesday night if any kiwis want to check it out. It was a really fun competition and Dunedin is such a cool town. I had a successful trip placing second in the open women’s category and taking home a sweet cash prize.

Until next time,

Dragon team rider & blogger:

Charlotte Trundle

CORY TEUNISSEN CROWNED WORLD CHAMPION!

Congratulations to Dragon's Cory Teunissen, who recently took out the World Wake Board Association World Championships in Indianapolis, USA!!! What a year it has been for the talented wakeboarder - Queensland State Title, Australian Champion & now World Champion! Go Cory!!!!!

Trundle's snow tales: Dragon team rider Nick Brown wins Parklife Invitational

Parklife Invitational: Charlotte Trundle greasing the down-flat rail. (PHOTO: Genevieve King)
Billabong Open: Charlotte Trundle, back 5 . (PHOTO: JMAC)

Dear Dragon friends,

Two weekends ago was the Billabong Open TTR 4*. The conditions were pretty bad in qualifying: low light and wind, with about 15 girls pulling out of the competition. I was pretty nervous, as I didn’t have any time to train but I managed to land my safety run placing 14 th overall and gaining some much needed TTR points.

This Friday was the Parklife Invitational Rail Jam which was the opening for the Winter Games. Only 40 riders from around New Zealand get to compete so it’s always an honour to get asked to ride. The set-up was really awesome, a double barrel down bar and a down flat over a stair set. About 3000 people turned up to watch. All the professional 32 Team were there: JP Walker, Joe Sexton and Simon Chamberlain to name a few. I got to hang out with JP for a bit, he is a super nice guy and I was stoked to meet someone who is the ‘god father’ of jibbing. I made finals (top 3) overall.

Dragon team super-star Nick Brown of New Zealand took out first prize overall for males and $2,000 cash.

Next weekend is the Winter Games which is also a TTR event and riders from all over the world will be competing. Dragon New Zealand team members Nick Brown, Jay Walsh and Charlotte Trundle will all take part in the event.

Until next time this is Dragon team rider and blogger,

Charlotte Trundle signing off....

Australian Junior Snowboard Series Wrap Ups At Perisher

The Australian Junior Snowboard Series wrapped up for 2011 at Perisher Ski Resort in New South Wales on the weekend. The event was a huge success with near perfect conditions and the groms absolutely throwing down! We're looking forward to next year's event already!

APX Pre-Release & Big Air After Party at Falls Creek!

This past weekend saw the Dragon Mystery Tour hit Falls Creek Ski Resort in Victoria to celebrate the early launch of the 2012 APX goggle & throw the Big Air & Style After Party! The event went off! The Frying Pan Inn was packed with party people celebrating with the winners of the Big Air and getting down to the epic tunes spun by DJ Bags. Thanks to Matt Hull for the awesome photos... Check out the rest of the pics here!

DRAGON MYSTERY TOUR HITS FALLS CREEK THIS WEEKEND!

It's almost time for the Falls Creek Big Air & Style! Taking place under lights in the picturesque Falls Creek Alpine Resort in Victoria, the event will be followed by the Dragon Mystery Tour After Party, which this year incorporates the pre-release of the 2012 APX goggle! Entertainment will be provided by one of Melbourne's raddest DJs spinning tunes at the Frying Pan from 9pm. And don't forget to keep an eye out on the hill for Lil D himself, Dragon's very own mascot, who - rumour has it - will be venturing out to throw a snowball or two!

Josh Sheehan Grabs X Games Bronze in Best Trick!

In his first ever X Games appearance, Dragon's Josh Sheehan has double back flipped his way to Bronze in the hotly contested Best Trick event of X Games 17!!!! A huge result for the Australian Freestyle Motocross sensation! Check out the YouTube Video here!

Photo credits:

Best Trick (standing on bike) – RedBull.com Media House
Double Backflip Sequence – RedBull.com Media House
Double Flip and Ruler Flip – MotoUSA.com
Whip – Getty Images

Demo Weekend & SSA Junior Snowboard Series This Weekend At Perisher!

This weekend, Perisher Ski Resort in NSW will play host to the second & final leg of the SSA Junior Snowboard Series, with the Slopestyle and Superpipe events taking place on Friday and Saturday respectively. Dragon will also be there with a range of the freshest goggles available for demos! Come by the Dragon tent that will be set up in front of Guest Services in the Front Valley and say hi!