VANS Rebel Jam returns, this time for it's USA debut. Taking place on 27/28th July during the Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, California, the illustrious contest is back with one hell of a street course, courtesy of CULT. The contest will include Best Trick, creativity awards, a Bunny Hop and High Air comp. Scroll down for an official press release, a stacked list of confirmed riders and some details of the incredible looking street course.
UPDATE - see the results and Re-watch the livestream / highlights below.
2019 VANS REBEL JAM RESULTS
MEN’S PODIUM
1st – Dennis Enarson
2nd – Boyd Hilder
3rd – Garrett Reynolds
Style Award: Kevin Kalkoff
Most Creative Award: Reed Stark
Hard Trick Award: Boyd Hilder
Independent Best Trick Honors:
Broc Raiford, 180° bar spin to front crank
Garrett Reynolds, rail ride to 180° opposite down tail whip
Devon Smillie, Alley oop to fakie wallride 540°out
WOMEN’S PODIUM
1st – Perris Benegas
2nd – Angie Marino
3rd - Natasha Wetzel
Women’s Best Trick: Natasha Wetzel, feeble grind fast plant 360
Alex Donnachie, Angie Marino, Anthony Perrin, Augie Simoncini, Boyd Hilder, Broc Raiford, Bruno Hoffmann, Chad Kerley, Colin Varanyak, Corey Martinez, Dakota Roche, Dan Kruk, DeMarcus Paul, Dennis Enarson, Devon Smillie, Eddie Baum, Ethan Corriere, Eric Lichtenberger, Garrett Reynolds, Gaspar Guendulain, Jason Watts, Jesse Gregory, Jordan Godwin, Kevin Kalkoff, Kevin Peraza, Kilian Roth, Lewis Mills, Mark Burnett, Mackenzie Barrois, Natasha Wetzel, Perris Benegas, Reed Stark, Sean Ricany, Trey Jones and Ty Morrow.
Kicking off the exciting programming for the largest action sports festival in the world, the Vans US Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, California, the celebrated Vans Rebel Jam BMX street competition will debut for the first time on American soil July 27-28. Slated for an international roster of BMX medalists and style experts, the Rebel Jam will feature Best Trick contests, creativity awards, a Bunny Hop and High Air comp, and contest honors inclusive of men and women in all award categories. This year’s custom-designed obstacles will be presented by respected BMX brand, Cult.
With nearly fifteen years of consecutive BMX competition history in tow, Vans is thrilled to bring the prolific Rebel Jam contest to the beach to showcase a world-class field of talented BMX street riders. Unlike any other traditional contest format, the Vans Rebel Jam philosophy supports fun, creativity and innovation, integrating custom-designed obstacles and tailored course elements inspired by the sport’s storied history and the unique style and approach of each BMX specialty, from Vert and Park, to Street style riding.
Created to inspire the most inventive and original street riding you’ve ever seen, the Vans Rebel Jam competition will be open to the public for viewing on July 27-28 in Huntington Beach, and will be broadcast via live webcast on July 28 at www.vansusopenofsurfing.com
Now you too can experience the Vans Pro Park with free public sessions during the US Open of Surfing! RSVP for BMX sessions via the links below. RSVP is required. Space is limited, entry will be first-come, first-served. Visit links below for details.
Location: Vans Pro Park
Monday, July 29
• 3:00pm – 5:00pm - RSVP HERE
Tuesday, July 30
• 1:00pm – 3:00pm - RSVP HERE
Wednesday, July 31
• 11:00am – 1:00pm - RSVP HERE
