Big Air Lyon

Last weekend Lyon became a center of atmosphere as kayakers from around Europe journeyed to challenge the French for a €1000 big air title. A Big Ramp was build at the Confluence of the Saone and Rhone River in downtown Lyon.

The 10 meter long ramp caused some serious air and a couple of concentrated faces too. Sliding down goes so fast, the ramp is high, super steep and give you so much speed! The impact on your body landing from this high on the water can be enormous. A couple dented boats from smashing into the water and some soar backs for sure! Nothing to bad or serious though! To soften the landing, the organization blows air the surface, giving us a big air bubble to land in.

 

In the end it was Casper who won the show with a massive backflip! French Mathieu Coldobella was unlucky in the finals as he was charging super hard in the prelims, being the only one able to consistently make double airscrews. Canadian Ben Marr ended up in third and won his share of the 1000 euro price money.

The event was held in conjunction with a 10km race trough the city of Lyon on Sunday morning with over 1000 of paddlers showing up at the start of the race. A good vibe and tons of spectators makes this an amazing place to keep kayaking in the eyes of the public.