Tag Archives: Martin Siegrist

SK8Trip to Maryhill with ABEC 11

Posted on September 29, 2011

“The ABEC 11 Maryhill Festival of Speed is one of the premiere downhill skateboarding and street luge events in the world. Top racers from around the world converge on the Maryhill Loops Road to compete in the first world cup event on the IGSA tour.

This year GRN TM riders came from all over the world to participate. A bunch of skaters piled into the Sk8Trip Bluebird bus at our headquarters in Huntington Beach and others were picked up in San Francisco and Portland along the way. This video captures the skate trip with their traveling highlights and experiences.

ABEC 11 has roots in downhill skateboarding and we continue to provide strong support with all forms of racing. The video focuses on the GRN TM experience but every skater comes away with his own unique and exciting experience at Maryhill. We expect to see you there in 2012! “

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Event Coverage: IGSA Maryhill 2011

Posted on July 21, 2011

Curious to know what happen during this year’s IGSA Maryhill? Click and enjoy. Special thanks to Yvonvite Labarthe for the video.

Results:
1. Ramon Konigshausen, Switzerland
2. Tim Del Rosario-Rojas, United States
3. Billy Meiners, United States
4. Graham Buksa, Canada
5. Zen Shikazi, Canada
6. Martin Siegrist, Switzerland
7. Joshua Torres, United States
8. Mike Snyder, United States
9. Max Wippermann, United States
10. Tommy Waton, United States
11. Andrew Chapman, Canada
12. Brian Cortright, United States

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Maryhill Finals

Posted on July 8, 2011

Martin Overtaking

There was some controversy surrounding the final heat of last week’s Maryhill Festival of Speed. Ramon Konigshausen, Zen Shikaze, Martin Siegrist, and Tim Del Rosario-Rojas came into the last left sweeper before the finish line in a tight pack, with Ramon in the lead. Martin went for an inside pass and put his hands on Zen’s hips, at which point Zen dropped a hand and slid out into the haybales. Ramon finished first, followed by Martin, Tim, Billy Bones, Graham Buksa, and Zen in last. The IGSA rulebook (PDF link) was consulted and Martin was disqualified for “violating the passing protocol.”

(Warning: personal opinion ahead) I’ve seen some dirty racing, and this incident was anything but. Martin didn’t stiff-arm Zen or push him outside to make the pass, he just touched the guy to let him know he was there and avoid rubbing wheels. It’s unfortunate that Zen slid out but, as they say in Canada, “that’s racing.” Martin may not have been the crowd favorite last Sunday, but he deserved second. – Max

Full sequence after the jump.

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Raw Run: Marycopter

Posted on July 4, 2011

Congratulation to Ramon Konigshausen on wining the first World Cup of 2011.  While this run is from the past spring freeride, this bird’s eye view show the timeless curves of Mary. It’s easy to see why we keep coming back for more. If you missed the Spring Maryhill Freeride Video, be sure to check it out.

IGSA, Goldendale, WA, USA- “Ramon Konigshausen earned his first ever IGSA World Cup victory today at the Abec 11 Maryhill Festival of Speed. The tough final round that featured a controversial last corner crash involving Zen Shikaze and three-time World Champion Martin Siegrist. After more than 30 minutes of deliberation by the IGSA officials who viewed numerous photos and videos of the crash, it was determined that Siegrist caused the incident that sent Shikaze into the straw bales. Shikaze had been running in second place at the time.

The IGSA rule book states that it is the responsibility of the overtaking rider to avoid the lead rider. After finishing in second position, Siegrist was disqualified and placed last (6th) in the heat. Tim Del Rosario-Rojas was moved up to second and Billy Meiners to third. Graham Buksa was scored in fourth and Shikaze in fifth.”

2011 Maryhill Festival of Speed
Open Downhill Skateboarding
Final Results

1. Ramon Konigshausen, Switzerland
2. Tim Del Rosario-Rojas, United States
3. Billy Meiners, United States
4. Graham Buksa, Canada
5. Zen Shikaze, Canada
6. Martin Siegrist, Switzerland

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Green Switzerland – Happy Bday Chris Chaput!

Posted on April 12, 2011

Abec11 Swiss team riders Ramón, Christoph, Martin, Rebekka, Yvon and a crew put together a remote birthday session for Chris Chaput…over in Switzerland. Ramón still not able to walk properly made the best out of it and played around with some multi camera angle editing. If you missed Ramón guestbook interview be sure to check it out.

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Meet the Riders of Drop

Posted on July 22, 2010

Check out this new trailer for Marc McCrudden’s film titled Drop: My Life Downhill, introducing a few of the riders who are featured throughout the movie.  We’ve been lucky enough to catch a few screenings of the film and we all agree, it is a beautifully shot and well edited movie – catch a screening as soon as you can!

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Facetime with Martin Siegrist

Posted on May 19, 2010

The SkateHouse was stoked to have the 2004, 2006, and 2007 Downhill Skateboarding World Champion Martin Siegrist as a guest. At races he is a fierce and determined competitor, but outside the race scene he is a fun, laid back, easygoing guy.

Ever wonder what happened at Maryhill 2007 between K-Rimes and Martin that lead to a punch? Watch to find out.

Martin is currently working and exploring hills in Malaysia, looks like he is finding some good runs! Be sure to check out his website and writeup on his trip from SkateHouse LA to Vancouver for the Drop premier.

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Trailer: Drop

Posted on March 3, 2010

Coming soon from Orangefiist is their newest video, Drop, featuring riding from housemates James Kelly and Louis Pilloni. If you’re in the area, check it out!

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