That crowd reaction when Nassim edged out Nyjah in the second round by just a few points was insane. They almost brought all the tents down. Here's the recap of the ripping in the Finals of the Skateboarding World Championships at Kimberley Diamond Cup in a new episode of On The Boardr. I've also got a camera dump below.
On The Boardr: The Finals in South Africa and Photos from the Week
Published 10/6/2014 by Rob Meronek
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Right after this frontside 50-50 to backside 180 out, Nassim switch hippie jumped the flat bar and the crowd went insane. It was like they already knew he had beat Nyjah in his first bracket. We soon found out that Nassim had in fact beat him by just over three points.
Before the long work days start, we make time to go see lions.
If you didn't know Body, you might not be able to tell which one was the tour guide.
This cheeta is Insta-famous.
The feeding scene.
After lunch.
Kids lined up to get in.
In the parking lot is an old carnival. Looks abandoned but it actually runs.
You put your kids on this crusty thing?
Much of my view for the weekend.
Jeff Gonzales and Mark Issa. It was crazy meeting people from around the world that were already friends like Jeff and Mark here from Manila and Beirut.
Thanks to all the girls that made the long trip here.
The fireworks show was insane.
This dude in the middle there did a crazy human beat box dub step show before Lil John came on.
Quit a nightlife scene.
A super good dance circle started.
I believe this performer's name was Baby M.
Mos Def's daughters live in Cape Town and both skate. She got down in the dance circle and fended off sketchy boys very nicely.
Body was making friends and fans all over South Africa, including local politicians.
Meanwhile, over in the beer tent.
It was a pleasure having dinner with this tight crew after the Contest.
We're at this old place called The Kimberley Club.
Old men honored at The Kimberley Club.
The gambling room.
Tagged.
Dinner at The Kimberley Club is the best meal all week.
The entrance is grand.
Leaving the next morning, we ran into Dlamini and his broken board that cost him the bracket loss.
The morning paper on Monday.
Flying home is nice when you get the upgrade.
Some passports are new, some are used.
Our layover in Johannesburg is long enough for us to be able to go to the generic ass mall.
South Africa has a lot of desert.
They drive on the other side of the road here.
When the event is over, we're right back to regular work, even though we aren't even home yet. Here's the scene in the airport in Johannesburg at our makeshift office. Porpe's fancy beverage gets him through the office grind. Thanks everyone in Kimberley for hosting and having us for another event.
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