Beat the Pro

SLUG Magazine presents the second and final competition in the 9th Annual SLUG Games––Beat the Pro at The Canyons Resort on 02.21.09

Utah’s finest unknown rippers finally get the chance to see how they stack up against the big dogs.
 
This comp is just what it sounds like––trick for trick our regions amateurs will attempt to match top pros and compete for their gear.  There has never been a comp like this one. Sweet satisfaction will be served as local amateurs attempt to stomp out pro riders.
 
Steve Duke, Terrain Park Manager at The Canyons and co-owner of KAB (Kick Ass Builders) rail-building company, will build a course for all the local amateurs to prove their worth against the pros. Skier's divisions will compete against Stefan Thomas, Team Athlete of The Canyons Resort. Women’s Open Snowboarding will compete against Celtek team rider Iris Lazzareschi and Men’s snowboarding divisions against Erik Leines and the Celtek Clan. Local amateurs will go head-to-head in the first heat matching the Pro's tricks. Top riders will jam out to see who will reign supreme! This day is sure to go down in infamy among local riders. All levels of competition are welcome. Divisions include men’s and women’s brackets, which will be subdivided into 17-and-under, and an open skiing and snowboarding categories.


Beat the Pro is presented by SLUG Magazine, The Canyonsand Celtek Gloves.Beat the Pro is sponsored by The Truth, ABZ Enterprises, ASWC, Straight Line Sports, Salty Peaks, MILO and Lenitech.

Men's Snowboard Pro Announced!
The men's snowboard open division will compete against Erik Leines and the Celtek Clan!

Skier Pro Announced!
The Skier's Open and 17 & Under divisions will compete against Stefan Thomas, Team Athlete of The Canyons Resort!

Female Pro Snowboarder Announced!
The Women's Open Snowboarding division will compete against Iris Lazzareschi!

Photos: Megan Guffey