The VQS season finally came around and we kicked it off in Medewi beach, Bali West Side. Beauty and the beasts was the main caption of this event, as the amazing natural scenery of this spot was held captive by the riders tearing it up in the water.
All the kids had their hands high up in the air ready to participate in the event. Many of them were alumni from last year’s Pro Am including players like Dwi Marnox, Kamal, Umar. Given that the coast is filled with rocks and coral, the groms started the session since it would be safer while the tide was still high.
Umar Anas, the little bro of last year’s contestant Aswar Anas, charged the sets and fought a solid battle against his competitors. Ranu, Aldi and Endi answered the call, and they all made it through into the final of the groms division.
In the Junior division, last year’s contestant Samsul Hidayat swerved and swaggered in the water with the class of Sinatra on stage. But he wasn’t alone in showcasing his moves with Dayat, Abi and Soleh Mahendra stepping to him to take it into the final. 
The Pro Am division didn’t change much from the last competition in terms of talent, with Ari Mustofa, Dwi Marnox, Abi and Komang Ari heading through into the final.
By the time we got into the finals the tide was low and the stakes were raised, as the big rocks and sharp coral threatened to break more than just surfboards. But this didn’t deter the boys and they pushed on, with Umar Anas emerging to be the best in his division. 
In the Pro Am finals the competition was tight, but eventually it was Dwi Marnox that slipped his way through the cracks and scored the highest points. All of the finalists from today secured their spot to be in the VQS Final next year.
Results:
Groms (14 & Under):
1. Umar Anas
2. Ranu
3. Aldi
4. Endi
Junior (17 & Under):
1. Abi
2. Dayat
3. Soleh Mahendra
4. Samsul Hidayat
Pro-Am (21 & Under):
1. Dwi Marnox
2. Abi
3. Komang Ari
4. Ari Mustofa
Air Show:
1. Muklis A.
2. Kadek “Celepuk” Murtika
3. Kamal
Thanks to ALL involved from the event staff, to the locals and especially the riders for having the heart to ride against fear.
26 October 2010
SWORDFISH Surf Series - Medewi Beach (8 August, 2010)
21 September 2010
WILD IN THE PARK Stop #3 - GOR Saparua, Bandung (18 September, 2010)
The final regional qualification for Volcom Indonesia’s Wild In The Park series 2010 brought us to the cool and breathe easy city of Bandung; a city appropriately dubbed by the Dutch as “Paris van Java” or “Paris from Java”.
For this competition we had to transform another basketball court into a skate park, Indonesia desperately needs more skate parks. Dear government officials and local council members, please LET THE KIDS RIDE FREE. And there is no shortage of kids that do want to ride, as nearly 100 skaters rocked up for this final qualification.
In the Beginner division we went through several heats to arrive at the top 8 who would proceed into the final. Carlo Aulia and Alvito made all the right moves and landed all the tricks that marked them as the contenders to beat in this division.
The Open division brought us some of Indonesia’s biggest names in skating including Pevi Permana, Indra “domdom”, Andrew Remote and many others. It was definitely a showdown of the finest to land a place in the Jakarta final.
The Beginner division finals were filled with twists and turns, as contestants pushed each other to raise the level of their tricks. But in the end, it was Kevin CR who shredded the course and walked away with the big cheese – 1st place.
The Open division was wilder than the jungles of Congo, as these Indonesian predators went for the kill in each and every section. To our surprise, the underdog Ega MP came out of nowhere and stole the prize. While the big names were busy trying to land the big moves, Ega kept it steady and consistent and racked up the points. Smart hunter.
Results:
Beginner Division (17 & Under):
1. Kevin CR
2. Carlo Aulia
3. Bagus Alvito
4. Farhan
5. Reza Firmansyah
6. Hari Wicaksono
7. Yudha Afri
Open Division:
1. Ega MP
2. Absar
3. Rangga Roesllyta
4. Indra “Domdom”
5. Muhammad Fadli
6. Pevy Permana
7. Anggie
We do believe the more you give, the more you get, so we decided to close up the session by giving away heaps of Volcom goodies as a thank you for all we received! Special thanks goes out to our Bandung crew, Febby, Benjo, Stone and to all the kids that rocked up to support the event. See you at the WITP Final in Jakarta. 30th October is the date.
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26 August 2010
Skateboard Demo - Samarinda, Borneo (30 Jul-1 August, 2010)
3 days after an exhausting skate competition we had to leave for Borneo with our bodies tired and beaten up. But we sucked it up like the real men we are and decided to follow our philosophy “skate don’t hesitate”. I’m glad we did because it was a sick destination for our final skate demo and signing of the year.
We started off in Balikpapan and got welcomed by the rain trying to dampen our style, so we pointed several fingers at the sky and peaced out to Samarinda after lunch.
It was a 4-hour rocky ride to Samarinda and we booked ourselves into a hotel that was quite close to the skatepark and store that we were hitting up. Our trip included a short stint in Tenggarong, a smaller town on the outskirts of Samarinda, so they boys could check out some spots and get a few more bruises on their already knackered bodies.
We hung out with the local riders and shared campfire stories, and Genta decided to go for a swim in the pond after failing to land a 4 stairs 50-50 drop. Moral of the story: don’t curse the rain because you will get wet.
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24 August 2010
FLYINGFISH Surf Series - Halfway, Kuta Beach (3 July, 2010)
Flyingfish was the last leg of qualifications that determined which surfers from the Kuta area would be included in the final of the VQS Oaks Summer Camp Championship. Kuta is renowned to be the proving grounds of Indonesia’s top surfers, and today all of the riders were eager to go out there and prove themselves.
Raditya Rondi is Kuta’s very own secret weapon, he recently won the ISC Pro series that was held in Kuta as well. As soon as Raditya walked onto the beach everyone knew that he was the contender to watch out for. 
In the 14 & under division Jeren proved himself to be the dominant one, advancing with Moy, Ryan and Wayan into the finals. Meanwhile, in the 17 & under division Sandy Slamet tore open his path into the final, followed closely by Damian Amar, Merta Yasa, and Arya Wijaya.
In the Pro Am division the result was as predicted, Raditya created a huge gap between himself and his competitors, and flash danced his way into the final.
As we progressed into the finals, the victorious were Jeren from the groms and Sandy from the 17 & under division, claiming their titles as the Princes of Kuta.
In the Pro Am final Raditya kept his turns sharp and tight and left his competitors in is beautiful white mist, fulfilling the prophecy and winning the division. All finalists are through to the final round at the VQS Oaks Summer Camp Championship tomorrow for the last and largest day of camping.
Results:
Groms (14 & Under):
1. Jeren Kirin
2. Wayan Sunarta
3. A. Gd. Ryan Sudiatmika
4. Md. Rai Darmaji
Juniors (17 & Under):
1. Sandy Slamet
2. Made Merta Yasa
3. Damian Amar
4. Arya Wijaya
Pro Am (21 & Under):
1. Raditya “Cabul” Rondi
2. I Wayan Darma Putra
3. I Made Darma Yasa
4. Sima Rai
Thanks to all the VQS Staff, Kuta locals, beach kids, Bol, Tawan, Lapur and Gogo as well as all of the judges. Let the Kids Ride Free!
23 August 2010
WILD IN THE PARK Stop #2 - GOR Kridosono, Jogjakarta (17 July, 2010)
The 2nd stop for the Central Regional qualifying session was Jogjakarta, a city that strongly carries the Indonesian heritage. As per usual, the morning registration was packed with kids streaming to get their names inked down onto the roster. In total we had 144 kids sign up to compete, a record number for any single competition we’ve ever hosted. It was great to see how tradition co-exists with modernity in this city.
For this leg of the tour we transformed a local gym into a skate park for the day, creating a respectable course with ramps and rails. 
In the beginner’s division we had a number of contestants from Jogja along with a few from Jakarta, Solo, and other surrounding cities. From this diverse pack, Bryan, Henrico and Panjul really stood out, each completing the heat with smooth tricks and solid landings.
For the Open division, we were proud to have 2 of Volcom Indonesia’s riders, Genta and Ryan (both from Jogjakarta), jump in to qualify. This division had 102 skaters battling head to head for the chance to proceed into the finals. We were eventually left with the top 16, and although Genta’s luck ran out, Ryan scored big time with his combos proceeding to the coveted stage.
One thing 140 kids all have in common is that after a long session of skating, they all want food! We served up a finger lickin good BBQ of hotdogs and burgers, allowing our riders in the finals to fill up their tanks for the last stretch. 
Bryan from Jakarta killed the Beginner division, landing tricks in every section and securing his position in 1st. He was followed by Luman, Henrico, and 4 other finalists who all earned a spot in the Jakarta finals.
The Open division was sheer madness as well and certainly the highlight of the entire competition. Ariyoshi put up a solid fight landing several kick flips, and Rico Ti made his mark as well, but ultimately it was Ryan that wooed the crowd with combos of flips for a grand finish in 1st position. 
Ryan went home with Electric sunglasses for his Dunkinflip and got the Hype of the Day prize as well.
Results:
Beginner division (17 & Under):
1. Bryan
2. Luman
3. Henrico
4. Bramasetya Bayu
5. Andy Kody
6. Panjul
7. Dony Indra
Open division:
1. Ryan Novianus
2. Yosafat Satria
3. Ariyoshi
4. Afriansyah
5. Somad
6. Samid
7. Rico Ti
Thanks to our all of our supporters for the event including Electric sunglasses, Xnetal helmet, the local kids, and Beth and the gang who made this event possible. See you all in Jakarta for the WITP final!
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