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The Best Week in Skateboarding: Copenhagen Open

Published 7/24/2017 by Rob Meronek

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Our Insta story for the first 48 hours gives you a bit of an idea on why everyone, including us, has been referring to Copenhagen Open as the best week in skateboarding for nearly a decade now. Chaz Miley and Meronek also have a few photos below.

Photos

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Boo and Kids

The week started out with the Am contest. Boo was hanging out and getting to know the locals.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Jared and Gabe

Jared and Gabe ready for the best week ever.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Euro T Funk

This kid was killing it, like the Euro T Funk.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Judges

Perfect weather and a hideout in the shade for the judges.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Autographs

Diego inks some autographs for the fans.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Hardflip

Woody with a hardflip over the can.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Can Kickflip

Herman with a kickflip over the can.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Dadi Backside Flip

Dadi with a backside flip up.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Dannie Backside Flip

Dannie with a backside flip up.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Red Bull Team

Alex and Zion soaking it in for the start of the week.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - BoardrBoys

#BoardrBoys running Copenhagen.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Mojitos

The sauce of the week: Mojitos.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Selfies

Selfies from #CPHOpen.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Format

Now we're on to the Bowl Contest. Raney's ready to rip.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Bowl Crowd

If you don't have the best seats in the house, make your own like Dylan back there.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Lizzie FSG

Lizzie and her boyfriend became a couple last year here at Copenhagen.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Nosegrab

Daniel cruising through the deep.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Backside Air

Nicky Guerrero stays killing it year after year.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Invert

Nicky's the crowd favorite, too.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - GoPro Edits

William on the GoPro edit.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Can Man

The can men are pretty annoying when they're going for it in the middle of the contests, but they're the hardest workers I've ever seen.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Body Jar

Roman on a body jar in the deep.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Anniversary

Lizzie on her one year anniversary.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Stale

Raney on stale fish in the deep.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Al and Flo

Al and Flo.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Tommy

Tommy is here to rip all week.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Sauce of the Week

Rob double stacks the sauce of the week.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Zach is Back

Thanks for coming for another year, Zach.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Linnea

Looking forward to seeing Linnea's photos.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Date Night

What date night in Copenhagen looks like.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - DIY Spot

Now we're at the DIY spot where an Anti-Hero best trick thing is going down.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - BSNB

Louie on a backside noseblunt slide.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Floater

Robin floats one over the hip.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Premiere

Serious crowd for an outdoor video premiere.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Beats in Christiania

Now we're in Christiania where the crew rolled to after a rained out session. TJ is on the beats.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Scenes in Christiania

Christiania scenes. No photos allowed here.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Locals in Christiania

Ryan becomes one with the locals out here.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Ginger Entry in Christiania

This is how Ginger enters the bowl. He's the mayor of this thing.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Beer in Christiania

Sauce up before going into the bowl. You're going to need it.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Stance in Christiania

Erica from Stance saved the soaked crew with a fresh set of dry socks.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Al in Christiania

Al on the Stance upgrade.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Keld in Christiania

Pause for a gear check with Keld.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Packed Bowl in Christiania

The bowl was packed and lit. That's how we all got side baked.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Diego in Christiania

Diego is killing it at every event all week.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Ginger BSTS in Christiania

Ginger is dropping jaws at every turn.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Stale in Christiania

A stale fish over that super tight hip.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Crazy in Christiania

This dude was insane. Yes, whatever this was is a make.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Gap Lip in Christiania

Ginger gapping up to lipslide.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Tight Gap Lip in Christiania

Another gap up to lip in this tight space by Itamar.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Ginger Close in Christiania

Ginger up close and personal.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Gap Back Lip in Christiania

Dannie kills it in this bowl, too. Gap back lip up was insane.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Smoke in Christiania

I can still smell it days later.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Chaz in Christiania

Chaz fits right in at Christiania.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - BSTS at the Triangle

Now we're at The Triangle where things are just drying up while Jereme rips.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Crooks at the Triangle

Franky was another crowd favorite at every stop.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Lipslide at the Triangle

Mano Wolf was all up in every session trying to win practice. I'm a fan of this kid.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Hans at the Triangle

Hans runs the The World of Skateboarding Instagram account. Nice to meet you, man.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Arto at the Triangle

Arto in between on site sauna sessions.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Sauce at the Triangle

The local sipping sauce of choice.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Sebo at the Triangle

The rain is back but Sebo isn't phased by it.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - TJ Switch Flip at the Triangle

TJ went on a tech assault on this ledge. Here's a switch flip bsts shuvs out.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Dylan at the Triangle

Dylan's all about this CPH life.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Daan at the Triangle

Daan in the mix.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Family at the Triangle

Bring the whole family for the fun.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - The Boardr Live at the Triangle

The Boardr Live works anywhere.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Sit Down at the Triangle

If you're in the middle, sit down!!!

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Tim Time at the Triangle

It's time for Tim.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Bump at the Triangle

Wes on a stroll through The Triangle.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - On the Water at the Triangle

The Triangle is right on the water.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Spine at the Triangle

Man this spine looks fun. Jereme's on a half Cab grind/transfer.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Gear Check at the Triangle

Pause for another gear check. What the hell is that thing?

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Luan FS Flip at the Triangle

Luan catching a frontside flip to the flat.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Tom Penny at the Triangle

Tom Penny had to stop and shoot a lot of photos with people.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Felipe Table

Now it's the next day and a new spot with a picnic table. Felipe warms up while Sam gets last minute work done.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Leticia and Felipe

Leticia and Felipe in the crowd.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Jamie Crook

Jamie warming up with a crooked grind.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Bragg

Jorge looking rich and Eric Bragg looking poor with no shoes in the crowd.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Arto Shooting

Arto at work the whole time.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - BSTS at the Table

Torey on a kickflip backside tailslide.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Boo at the Table

Boo made his way in there.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Smoke at the Table

I can still smell it.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Taylor at the Table

Taylor saved up and got himself out here.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Jorge and Kevin Bradley

Jorge barging the boat with Kevin Bradley.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Lookout

Ryan looks out over the madness.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Cashout

Midler picked up some cash.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Cashout Blood

Jamie Foy picked up his cash with bloody hands.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Skatepark Cafe

Now we're over at Copenhagen Skatepark. Nice cafe.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Skatepark Trap Nate

Trap Nate has had this stance for four days straight now, stacking footage to the roof.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Overcrook

Dannie ripping every stop.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Gap Ollie

Milton Martinez sails backside over the gap.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Cab

Alex Sorgente on a huge Cab.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Hardflipping

Yuri hardflipping.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - 360 Flip

It was such a pleasure to watch Dennis out there.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Practice Winner

Ishod won practice, too.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - ATV Zion

Zion showing that ATV skill.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - SSBSTS

Felipe on an SSBSTS.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Killing It

Alex was killing it in the park.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Lost Wallet

Kevin 'lost his wallet, but at least he looks good.'

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Gap BSNB

Tommy on a BSNB.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Ishod Wins

Congrats, Ishod!

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Cheers

Cheers, Ishod!

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Speech

Epic three word speech!

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Meeting

Our gathering every morning to plan the day and plan to throw out the plans if needed.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - American Breakfast

Four creatures of American habit here had this same breakfast spot every morning. It was actually legit American right down to the tip jar and drip coffee in the shitty Waffle House pot.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Carted

Nate getting carted around by Porpe.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Whatevs

Levi's like, whatevs.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Classy Men

Classy Americans.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - More Classy Men

More classy men.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Crowd on the Move

When 1,000 drunk skateboarders on bikes move from one street spot to another.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Spot Entertainment

Live music to huck yourself to.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Standing Room

Get where you can for the view.

Copenhagen Open 2017 - Nightlife Salute

We had some massive nights.

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