MNSS SNOWBOARDER CHAS GULDEMOND WINS GOLD IN SLOPESTYLE AT WITER X GAMES EUROPE

The Sports Syndicate’s Chas Guldemond posted the highest score ever in snowboard slopestyle at Winter X Games with a 99.33 at Winter X Games Europe in Tignes, France. After eliminations were cancelled due to weather, the final was a “super final” in which all 23 riders got 2 chances to put down their best run for Winter X Games Gold. Chas had this to say about the revised format, "I think it worked out really well, and I'm proud of the riders for making that decision, we only had two runs, but at least everybody didn't get knocked out yesterday because the weather was bad. It gave everybody the chance to put down their best run." In typical fashion, Chas flawlessly executed a run that included backside 270 on the down rail to double back rodeo to cab 270 to back lip fakie to a cab double cork 12 and back double 10 over the last two kickers. After winning Chas had this to say, "Honestly, I don't know what to say, I didn't think it was possible to beat a 98. I'm so stoked."

MNSS SNOWBOARDER CHAS GULDEMOND IN EPISODE SIX OF A HIS VIDEO SERIES TITLED "DROPPIN IN WITH CHAS"

The Sports Syndicate's Chas Guldemond has emerged as one of snowboarding’s most prolific journeymen, from first tracks to first place finishes. A new webisode series, “Droppin In With Chas” will to document in detail his travels and contests for the 2010/2011 season. In this sixth episode we join Chas at the Canadian Open and the Dew Tour at Snow Basin.

MNSS SUPERCROSS RACER RYAN VILLOPOTO TAKES FIFTH WIN IN INDIANAPOLIS AND EXTENDS POINTS LEAD

For the 10th race of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship in Indianapolis, The Sports Syndicate's Ryan Villopoto won his fifth race of the season. As the gates dropped for the race in Indianapolis, Villopoto started in second but gained the lead on the first lap, from then he remained unaware of the battles trailing him and led all 20 laps to register his fifth victory of the season. “The track was really tough tonight,” said Villopoto. “The ruts played a big factor throughout the 20 lap main. You really had to be smart out there. The whole team worked together really well tonight, and I couldn’t do it without them.” Villopoto will race the 11th Supercross of the season in Jacksonville, FL on Saturday March 19th.

MNSS SNOWBOARDERS MARK McMORRIS AND CHAS GULDEMOND 2ND AND 3RD AT US OPEN SLOPESTYLE

The Sports Syndicate’s Mark McMorris and Chas Guldemond clinched 2nd and 3rd in Slopestyle at the 29th Annual US Open of Snowboarding at Stratton, VT this past weekend. While the weather was difficult, the course was in perfect condition. In a final that came down to the second run, Mark had a solid run with a Cab double underflip 900 followed by a backside double cork 1080 off the final two hits. “I just love this event because it was the first pro event I ever made a final in, so to be here for the third year and be standing on the podium means a lot", said the young Canadian. Talking about his stellar year, Mark said, "All of my success this season has been totally unexpected and kind of overwhelming. I'm just trying to stay healthy and safe and enjoy it for what it is.” In typical fashion, Chas flawlessly executed the rail section and nailed his backside double cork 1080 and his cab double cork 1260 off the final hit was enough to secure 3rd with a run that drew applause from his fellow riders. Be on the lookout for Mark and Chas at the US Open at Winter X Games Europe in Tignes, France March 16-18, 2011.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER MARK McMORRIS STOMPS THE FIRST EVER BACKSIDE TRIPLE CORK 1440

The Sports Syndicate’s Mark McMorris elevated the progression of snowboarding last week while sessioning with the Transworld Snowboarding crew at Snowmass, CO by landing the first ever Backside 1440 Triple Cork. Mark had this to say, “I’d been thinking about this trick all season but never really had the right opportunity. Snowmass had the perfect conditions, warm weather and a perfect jump. Everything just worked out.“ Check out the video of Mark's triple-cork 1440 and his Caught Up interview online at snowboarding.transworld.net.

MNSS SUPERCROSS RACER RYAN VILLOPOTO EARNS SECOND STRAIGHT DAYTONA SUPERCROSS VICTORY

The Sports Syndicate's Ryan Villopoto captured his second straight Daytona Supercross at Daytona International Speedway. Early race leader James Stewart took a spill on his Yamaha and Villopoto inherited the lead on Lap 4 and led the remaining 17 laps for a 6.506 second victory. After taking the lead, the rider of the No. 2 Kawasaki put his head down and maintained a solid pace. “Once I got in the lead, I kept putting in some hard laps,” Villopoto said. “With the track being as long as it was, it was a pretty brutal track and it wasn’t that easy. I was just trying to be smooth and keep an eye on where second and third was.” Villopoto’s win was the first time a rider has repeated as a Daytona Supercross champion since Ricky Carmichael in 2003. It was the fourth AMA Supercross win of the year for Villopoto and he expanded his championship lead to 23 points over Stewart going into the next race at Indianapolis.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER CHAS GULDEMOND TAKES THE WIN AT MAMMOTH GRAND PRIX

The Sports Syndicate’s Chas Guldemond continued his winning ways on March 4th at the Mammoth Grand Prix. Chas took the win on the final run of the contest. His signature style on the technical course featured a run that included a backside rodeo, cab 900 and a 1080 on the final hit to nab the top spot. “This season has been unbelievable, this is my 3rd win in 3 weeks, its nuts. I couldn’t be happier right now.” Be on the lookout for Chas at the US Open at Stratton, VT March 11-13, 2011 and Winter X Games Europe in Tignes, France March 16-18, 2011.

MNSS SUPERCROSS RACER RYAN VILLOPOTO SCORES BIG WIN AT ATLANTA SX

The Sport Syndicate's Ryan Villopoto earned his third win of the season in an exciting race at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Ga, as he extended his points lead to 10 over second place in the standings. A little good luck and a lot of hard work put him in position to pass for the lead on the final lap to earn his 12th career supercross victory. "I'm really trying to keep my focus and stay consistent," said Villopoto. "We've been taking this season one race at a time and I want to keep focusing on the race ahead." The next race takes the riders to the historical Daytona supercross at Daytona International Speedway where Villopoto scored the honor of winning the event last year.

MNSS SNOWBOARDER CHAS GULDEMOND VICTORIOUS AT TOYOTA BIG AIR AND MARK McMORRIS TAKES 3RD

The Sports Syndicate’s Chas Guldemond continued his winning ways this past weekend at the Toyota Big Air in Sapporo, Japan and fellow MNSS Snowboarder Mark McMorris stood on the podium in 3rd. Chas went huge on a technical backside 1260 and stomped the landing. Competing against sixteen of the world’s best slopestyle riders, Guldemond brought the enormous Japanese crowd to their feet. On his win Chas had this to say, “I am so stoked winning the Toyota Big Air, I love Japan! I am so excited I can’t see straight!” Continuing his impressive season, Mark McMorris claimed 3rd in the head-to-head format. Be on the lookout for Chas and Mark at the US Open at Stratton, VT March 3-7, 2011 and Winter X Games Europe in Tignes, France March 16-18, 2011.