Kimberley Diamond Cup in South Africa
Published 10/9/2015 by Rob Meronek
All them #BoardrBoys are in South Africa for Kimberley Diamond Cup where the World Championships in Street, Vert, and Women's are going down with our help in running things.
Photos
Waiting impatiently to get in.
Paco from Mexico was non-stop working.
Media frenzy.
Over at the Vert Contest, the Editor has writer's block for cover commentary.
The scene at the courtyard.
That is one giant mini-ramp.
We were lucky enough to arrive at lunchtime.
Don't gamble in Africa, there's too many cheetas.
Lions and selfie sticks go hand in hand.
Paco's still working.
Monkey business.
Porpe brought a big case of gear to give away at a Best Trick Contest on the sideshow park. Kids were hyped.
Pop shuv tail grabs still exist.
Crazy flick.
Nice local frontside flip.
Keep ripping through the harsh dust storms with this headgear.
Pause to check the fashion.
The camera dude is watching Rugby undercover.
Champagne flies.
The tradition of confetti cannons at awards ceremonies has begun.
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