1st Mercedes National Skimboarding Competition + Pushrace Highlights

It was a rough week in the big island of Luzon as heavy monsoon rain was experienced through out the week, mostly in Metro Manila area. But just like every boardsport athletes and enthusiasts say, the competition must go on. The 1st Mercedes National Skimboarding and Longboard Push Race Competition during the 15th Kadagatan Festival was blessed with clear weather and went on to a smooth sailing event last August 4 and 5, 2012.

Here are some highlights of this exciting skimboarding and push race competition courtesy of Stuntkeen Studios.

Here are the winners.

Class A
Champ: Arjun Jimenez (Cebu)
1st : Roderick ”Manoy” Bazar (Zambales)
2nd: Dagz Hermosa (Cebu)

3rd: jonel Barbacena (Bicol)

Class
Champ: Fres Yee (Daet)
1st: Mark Mendador (Catarman Northern Samar)
2nd: Vince Dayrit (Paranaque)
3rd: Ralph De Leon (Legaspi)

PUSH RACE
Champ: Dags Hermosa (Talisay Cebu)
1st: Rioben Vivero (Tanuan Leyte)
2nd: Allan (ingkit) (Bagasbas)

The 1st Mercedes National Skimboarding and Longboard Push Race Competition is a testimony of strong bonded boardsports community in the Philippines. We are hoping and expecting for more vibrant and exciting skimboarding and push race action next year. To the organizers, participants, sponsors and spectators, congratulations for a successful event.