Nike Chosen Series - 3rd Stop Italy Kronplatz
25 January 2012
With a foot of fresh snow falling over night, the expert F-Tech shaper crew pulled out the stops to make Kronplatz, Italy, proud with an immaculate kicker for the 3rd stop of the Nike Chosen Series. 
Low clouds and wind looked to make the day a tough ride for the crowd and competitors, but half way through practice the sky cleared to reveal the dramatic Dolomite backdrop framing the bonk and kicker line in the Nike park.
From the off, local brothers Daniel (Back 7 Melon to shifty) and Oliver Reichegger (Front Rodeo 5 Stiffy) took the event by the reins, laying down a huge variety of spins and double grabs which saw them sail into the finals. Joining them in the 10-man cut was Alex Reiner (Front 7 double tail) and David Mahlknecht (Front 10 Melon).
With a judging format that looks for a variety or tricks and spins each way in favour of single bangers, the finals saw the biggest variation of double grabs so far on the 9-stop tour. Daniel Reichegger was consistent throughout using the kicker and the bonk feature in equal measure giving the judges a stoke with a floated miller flip, classic stylish Cab 5s, a maverick back 5 double nose grab and a backside 9 nose grab - the award for MVP (most valuable player) was never in doubt.
Daniel wins a ticket to Nike Chosen Sessions to ride with the Nike Pro team on a purpose built park where he will compete to become the overall Nike Chosen Series Winner.
ITALY NIKE CHOSEN SERIES RESULTS
Most Valuable Player - Daniel Reichegger
Most Creative - Max Vieider
Best Style - Oliver Reichegger
Best Female - Martina Jole Moro
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