American Kaidan Ingersoll broke through to win the men’s section in his first appearance.
Defending champion Szymon Godziek, of Poland, was second and American Finely Kirschenmann, who qualified through Dream Ticket last season and won Mons Royale Best Style this year, rounded out the podium.
An hour before the competition, Ingersoll’s bike broke.
Despite having to borrow one for his second run, he put down the highest-scoring run on the second day.
‘‘My winning run was very unique in my mind, probably the coolest of my career so far,’’ Ingersoll said.
‘‘Not only was it some of my best riding, but what made it so interesting was my bike broke in practice only an hour before our runs and I had to compete on Brett Rheeder’s bike.
‘‘This to me was a huge challenge especially at such a huge event with massive jumps, but when the pressure is on that’s when I feel like I perform the best.’’
New Zealander Robin Goomes won the women’s event, coming off back-to-back Rampage victories.
She set the tone immediately with speed, flow and one of the deepest trick selections in the field.
‘‘I had a really fun time at NST. The event is one of a kind. I’m stoked to be involved,’’ Goomes said.
Setting the tone, Goomes sent a wee sui no-hander move off the top drop, a no-footed can can on the trick step up, and a 270 on the left hip that got the better of her. But she dusted herself off and nailed a suicide no-hander off the drop into the big air zone, and finished it off with a flip can on the final trick jump for the win.
American Hannah Bergemann, who was runner-up, said the event was a step up from the inaugural year.
‘‘The level of women’s riding has improved dramatically even from just a year ago,’’ Bergemann said.
‘‘I think having a big field of women in these events and good support from sponsors and organisers really allows us to progress and showcase our riding at the highest level possible.’’
Alongside podium results, riders were also recognised for standout style and tricks.
American Nicholi Rogatkin, who landed a world’s first twister, which is a off-axis 1080-degree spin, and Goomes earned evo best trick honours.
American Finley Kirschenmann and New Zealander Vinny Armstrong took Mons Royale best style. Frenchman Tomas Lemoine received the spirit award. — Allied Media
