éS Game of SKATE 2008 World Championships @ Maloof Money Cup!
The éS Game of SKATE, presented by Boost Mobile, has officially come to a close and what a finale it was!
In the am competition, 18-year-old Carlos Lastra from Hollywood, CA reigned victorious thanks to his technical wizardry. There were more than 13,000 skaters competing in 60 cities in the United States and 50 cities in more than 25 countries around the world. In the end, it all concluded with Carlos throwing down a pop shove-it late flip, snagging himself the title of éS Game of SKATE Amateur World Champion, a Nixon watch and Boost Mobile phone with a free year of service.
Immediately following the Amateur World Finals, it was the pro’s time to shine in the éS Game of SKATE Pro Finals. With $20,000 on the line, the final four skaters were Eric Koston, Chris Cole, Billy Marks and Alex Mizurov. It didn’t take long before Koston and Chris Cole were battling it out, culminating with Cole taking down Koston with a nollie backside 360 heelflip and winning the éS Game of Skate Pro Finals for a second year in a row and taking home $15,000.
Thanks to everyone who competed and supported the éS Game of Skate all year long and we can't wait to see y'all next year!
Pros:
1. Chris Cole - $20,000
2. Eric Koston- $2,500
3. Alex Mizurov - $1,500
4. Billy Marks - $1000
Ams:
1. Carlos Lastra
2. Chris Mendes
3. Brent Sowinski
