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Armed with his Go Pro 2012, Greg Lutzka films & edits this video: "South Africa Maloof Money Cup Trip" : Film/Edited: Greg Lutzka
Watch the footage that was streamed live from the Maloof Money Cup 2012 World Championship in Kimberley South Africa Here!

Garrett Hill takes the Maloof Money Cup to Primitive, his hometown team. Garrett talks about how he got into skating, his family, & skating with his idols.

Monday, 01 October 2012 02:47

The Maloof Money Sits Down with Lizard King

The Maloof Money Cup sits down with one of South Africa's fan favorites Lizard King about heading out to South Africa.


How was your experience at the 2011 Maloof Money Cup in Kimberley South Africa?

Which Maloof Money CUp has been your favorite so far?

Did you feel connected to the Kimberley community?

How did it feel to have the key to the city?

How was the Kimberley opening ceremony?

Where would you like to see the next Maloof Money Cup contest take place?

What do you think of the Maloof's leaving skateparks at the new locations?

What advice do you have for young skaters who eventually want to turn pro?

Are you still inspired by the same skaters you admired when you were younger?

What new design projects now carry the stamp of "Lizard King Approved."

What was the road like during your journey to pro status?

Tell the people where they can find "the Passion!"
Decenzo second and PLG makes it three in a row on the vert. 

(Kimberley, South Africa, 30 September 2012)  Brazilian Luan Oliveira went head to head in an epic battle against Canadian Ryan Decenzo in the final jam to win the street world championship title and $100 000 at the 2012 Maloof Money Cup South Africa presented by Kumba Iron Ore.

Oliveira edged out Decenzo with a sizzling display of tricks including a switch big heel, 360 flip and a switch frontside flip, which had the jam-packed crowd roaring with approval.  Decenzo took out the charismatic Manny Santiago, who was a huge crowd favourite, with a 270 backside lipslide, nollie heel and a switch 270 to front board.

Canadian vert skater Pierre Luc Gagnon aka PLG showed incomparable form on the vert course today with nollie heel 540’s and a varial heel 540. After the scores of the mini mega and vert contests were combined, PLG took the title of 2012 Maloof vert champion for the third consecutive year and picked up a cheque for US$75000 after a tightly contested battle with Brazilian Bob Burnquist and American Andy Macdonald.

The South African amateur skaters came out fighting for the finals of the amateur championships with Kanya Spani of Johannesburg finally winning the title and the R8000 prize money.  Spani killed the competition with an amazing run on the second section, including a 180 to fakie 5-0 and 180 out on the bank to ledge.  Capetonian Simon Stipcich finished second after a spectacular switch tre-flip lipside on the A-frame rail with Durbanite Braxton Hane in third place.  Justus Kotze and Jean-Marc Johannes both from Cape Town completed the top five line-up.

For the second year in a row, the greatest skateboarding event in the world filled Kimberley to capacity.  Accommodation facilities were totally sold out, while shopping centres and restaurants were filled to capacity for the past week.  Flights into Kimberley from Cape Town and Johannesburg were booked out for several days.

At a media briefing earlier today, Tim McFerran from Maloof Skateboarding commended the Northern Cape provincial government for their continued support and hospitality.  “The passion of the people of the Northern Cape for this event and skateboarding as a sport has ensured that it becomes a year-round happening in the province instead of an once-off event.  The event will be screened nationwide in 800 theatres throughout the States on Tuesday with further broadcasts to 200 countries, which will firmly focus the attention of a huge global media audience on Kimberley and the Northern Cape.  This competition has definitely seen the best skateboarding in the world and we can’t wait to return to South Africa next year,” stated McFerran.

McFerran also thanked the hundreds of well-wishers, who expressed their concern for injured vert skater Danny Mayer.  Mayer sustained lacerations to the head and sustained a concussion after a bad fall on the mini mega ramp and was hospitalised overnight at a local hospital.  He was released earlier today in time to cheer on his fellow vert skaters in the final.

For more information about the Maloof Money Cup South Africa, go to www. maloofmoneycup.com.   Watch the LIVE webcast of the Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships on the official Maloof Money Cup YouTube channel on the following dates/times:

Saturday, Sept. 29: 12:45 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. EDT/ 9:45 p.m. - 3:30 a.m. Pacific

Sunday, Sept. 30: 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 a.m. EDT/ 11:45 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Pacific

ENDS

 

Issued by                                                                             PERIDOT COMMUNICATIONS

On behalf of                                                                       2012 Maloof Money Cup South Africa

For media enquiries, please contact Ronelda Visser on 0832733984.


Place Skater
1 Luan Oliveira LUAN OLIVEIRA
Sponsors: Flip Skateboards, Nike, Flip Wheels, Matriz Skate Shop, Indy, Mob, Mdm 13
Hometown: Porto Alegre Brazil
Notes: $100,000
2 RYAN DECENZO
Sponsors: Darkstar, Globe, Nixon, Dakine, Red Bull, RDS Apparrel, Neff, Bones, Arnette, Orion Trucks, Kicker, OC Ramps
Hometown: Vancouver B.C. Canada
Notes: $40,000
3 MANNY SANTIAGO
Sponsors: Ammo, Famous Stars and Straps, Tensor, Hubba, Axion, The Room Board Shop, Quinton, MSA, Etcetera, Grizzly, Diamond, Andele Bearings
Hometown: Lowell MA
Notes: $17,000
4 MICKY PAPA
Sponsors: Plan B, DC, RDS, One Love Shop, FKD, Silver, Bones, Markisa Wallets, Nixon
Hometown: Vancouver BC
Notes: $17,000
5 FELIPE GUSTAVO
Sponsors: Plan B, Venture, FKD, Bones wheels, DC, Nixon, LRG, Foot Printer Insoles
Hometown: Brasilia Brazil
Notes: $4,500
6 Manny Santiago NICK MERLINO
Sponsors: Foundation, Dekline Footwear, Pig Wheels, Krux, Neff, RPM
Hometown: Atlantic City NJ
Notes: $4,500
7 ANDREW REYNOLDS
Sponsors: Baker, Indy, Emerica, Shake Junt, Altamont, Stance, Nixon, Spitfire, Pharmacy
Hometown: Lakeland FL
Notes: $4,500
8 BRYAN HERMAN
Sponsors: Emerica, Baker, Pharmacy, Spitfire, Thunder, Altamont, Shake Junt, Happy Hour
Hometown: Victorville CA
Notes: $4,500
9 TOMMY FYNN
Sponsors: Stereo, DC, Picture Wheel Company, Modus bearings, Ashbury, The Bay Skate
Hometown: Brisbane Australia
Notes: $2,000
10 KELVIN HOEFLER
Sponsors: Rockstar Energy Drink, Broken Skateboards, Theeve Trucks, Qix Shoes, Moska Wheels, HD Clothing, Rock Star Bearings
Hometown: Sao Paulo Brazil
Notes: $2,000
11 JUSTIN FIGUEROA AKA FIGGY
Sponsors: Active Ride Shop, Independent, Altamont Clothing, Emerica, Baker, OJ Wheels, Shake Junt
Hometown: Irvine CA
Notes: $2,000
12 DLAMINI DLAMINI
Sponsors: Fallen
Hometown: Durbin South Africa
13 COLLIN PROVOST
Sponsors: Toy Machine, Emerica, Volcom, Thunder, Spitfire
Hometown: Huntington Beach CA
14 NICK MERLINO
Sponsors: Foundation, Dekline Footwear, Pig Wheels, Krux, Neff, RPM
Hometown: Atlantic City NJ
15 MAX GENIN
Sponsors: DC, Propaganda Skateboards, WESC, Indy, Moscova, Laglisse Skate Shop
Hometown: Grenoble France
16 LIZARD KING
Sponsors: Armourdillo, Deathwish, Shake Junt, Indy, Krew, Spitfire, Celtek Gloves, Skull Candy, Skatepark of Tampa Party Team, Supra, Stance, CCS
Hometown: Salt Lake City UT
17 MOSES ADAMS
Sponsors: KFD Skateboards, Skullcandy, DC
Hometown: Cape Town South Africa
18
CHAD FERNANDEZ
Sponsors: Brooklyn Projects Skate Shop, Indy
Hometown: Los Angeles CA 
19 KURTIS COLAMONICO
Sponsors: Famous Stars and Straps, Famous Footwear, Kontrol Wheels, Furnace Skateshop, JW Motor Sports, Ink Works Tattoo Shop, Kicker Sounds, Diamond, Venture, Daggers, Mophie
Hometown: Long Beach CA
20 KECHAUD JOHNSON
Sponsors: City Stars, Neff, Action Park Alliance, Krux, Red Bull, Kicker, Index Skate Shop, Power Balance
Hometown: Dallas TX
21 LOUIS TAUBERT
Sponsors: Volcom, Enjoy, DVS, Electric, Spitfire, Destructo, Support Skate Shop, Modus
Hometown: Kiel Germany
22 ALEXANDRE MASSOTTI
Sponsors: Osiris, About Skateboards, Free Skate Shop
Hometown: Barcelona Spain/Brazil
23 SIERRA FELLERS
Sponsors: Circa, Venture, Foundation, CCS, Dakine, Bones Wheels, Arnette
Hometown: Whitefish MT
24 GARRETT HILL
Sponsors: Zero, Fallen, Theeve, Active, Omit, Ashbury, Pig Wheels
Hometown: Vista CA
25 JP OLIVEIRA
Sponsors: DC (flow), S2 Skateboards, HD Clothing
Hometown: Sao Paulo Brazil
26 LUIS TOLENTINO
Sponsors: Red Bull, Shut, DVS, Supreme, Bones Bearings, Famous, Spitfire, Thunder, Arnette,
Hometown: NYC NY
27 ES SUTAT
Sponsors: Deluxe, Fallen, Singha Beer
Hometown: Saraburi Thailand
28 DANNY ROSARIO
Sponsors: Connexion Wheels, Expedition One, Destructo, Oakley, Circa (flow)
Hometown: Curitiba Parana
29 FARRIS RAHMAN
Sponsors: D.A.D, Vans, Love Skatepark, Sotong
Hometown: Bukit Panjang Singapore
30 PLY SITTICHOK
Sponsors: Deluxe, Fallen, Singha Beer
Hometown: Bangkok Thailand
31 BRAYDON SZAFRANSKI
Sponsors: Baker, Independent, Hubba, Skatepark of Tampa Party Team, Shake Junt, Happy Hour Shades
Hometown: Las Vegas NV
32 FEROZE RAHMAN
Sponsors: D.A.D, Vans, Love Skatepark, Sotong
Hometown: Bukit Panjang Singapore
33 RONNIE CREAGER
Sponsors: Blind Skateboards, Etcetera, Tensor, Bones Wheels
Hometown: Orange CA
34 JUSTIN BROCK
Sponsors: Real, Thunder, Spitfire, Nike SB, Roughneck Hardware, Huf, Quiksilver, Stratosphere
Hometown: MTA NC
35 FABIO CRISTIANO
Sponsors: Nike SB, Crail, Agaace Boards
Hometown: San Paulo
36 DAVID BACHINSKY
Sponsors: Think, Oakley, Pioneer Skate Shop, Hubba, Venture, FKD, Vox, Grizzly, Snap, CCS
Hometown: Lowell MA
In a head to head competition with Ryan Decenzo, Luan Oliveira takes home the title of 2012 Pro Street Champion of the Maloof Money Cup from Kimberley, South Africa. 1) Luan Oliveira
2) Ryan Decenzo
3) Manny Santiago


Place Skater
1
PIERRE LUC GAGNON AKA PLG
Score: 184.00
Sponsors: Darkstar, Osiris, Monster Energy Drink, Skull Candy, Electric Eyewear, RDS Apparel, Diamond, Grizzly Grip
Hometown: Carlsbad Canada 
2 Luan Oliveira BOB BURNQUIST
Score: 180.00
Sponsors: Hurley, Oakley, Flip, Chipotle, Toyota, URGH!, Independent, Ogio, Ricta, skateboard.tv
Hometown: Rio de Janerio Brazil
3 ANDY MACDONALD
Score: 176.34
Sponsors: Airwalk, Sony, Positiv, Red Vines
Hometown:
4 MARCELO BASTOS
Score: 159.00
Sponsors: Element, Boneless
Hometown: Sao Paolo Brazil
5 PAUL LUC RONCHETTI
Score: 151.66
Sponsors: Monster, Bones, 187 pads, Green Issue Skateboards, etnies, Orion Truck
Hometown: Norfolk UK England
6 Manny Santiago FARRIS RAHMAN
Score: 110.33
Sponsors: D.A.D, Vans, Love Skatepark, Sotong
Hometown: Bukit Panjang Singapore
7 RENTON MILLAR
Score: 104.66
Sponsors: Billabong, Globe, Oakley, Birdhouse (flow), Indy, Bones Wheels, Modus Bearings
Hometown: Melbourne Australia
8 ELLIOT SLOAN
Score: 90.00
Sponsors: Rockstar, Birdhouse, Globe, Triple 8, Bones, Dakine, 187 pads, Mega Ramp, Thunder
Hometown: New York NY
Sunday, 30 September 2012 14:33

PLG Takes His 4th Maloof Money Cup Win!

At the 2012 Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships in Kimberley South Africa, PLG takes his 4th Maloof Money Cup win. In a close contest the standing results were:

1. PLG
2. Bob Burnquist
3. Andy MacDonald
Brazilian Luan Oliveira put on a spectacular skateboarding display on day one of the Maloof Money Cup South Africa presented by Kumba Iron Ore in Kimberley on Saturday to headline the line-up of finalists for Sunday’s Pro Street World Championships.

The action-packed semi-finals saw strong performances from the Brazilian skateboarders and Oliveira thrilled the crowds with his kickflip noseslide 270 shuvit out. Canadian Ryan Decenzo killed the big section with tricks like switch 270 to front board and switch blunt slide down the rail.

Brazilian Filipe Gustavo and Micky Papa of Canada join the top two to automatically go through the top bracket for the finals. Last year’s runner-up and former South African Tommy Fynn once again received tremendous support from the home crowd and qualified with impressive tricks like a kick flip crooked grind down the rail. Fynn was edged out of the 2011 finals by Ishod Wair last year and looks in superb form.

The official opening ceremony on Friday night saw thousands gather at the Maloof skate plaza for a fun-filled evening with live entertainment by Jack Parow, La Des and DJ Dino Bravo. Thousands of skateboarding enthusiasts packed the stands to see exhilarating skateboarding action during the street qualifiers and the mini-mega finals as well as a live performance by international rapper superstar Lil Jon. Billed as the greatest skateboarding event in the world, the contest carries a total prize purse of R4-million.

Action came briefly to a halt when Danny Mayer fell and injured himself during practise. He is currently in a stable condition in a Kimberley hospital.

The vert skaters came out strong in the mini mega and had the crowds on their feet. Bob Burnquist took first place with an incredible backflip over the gap and a forward to fakie 720. PLG was second with a hard flip indy over the gap and a nollie heel flip 540 on the quarterpipe. Andy McDonald finished third.

The top twelve pro skaters will proceed to the finals of the Pro Street World Championships on Sunday:

1. Luane Oliviera
2. Ryan Decenzo
3. Filipe Gustavo
4. Micky Papa
5. Justin Figuera
6. Manny Santiage
7. Kelvin Hoefler
8. Tommy Fynn
9. Bryan Herman
10. Andrew Reynolds
11. Dlamini Dlamini
12. Neverton Casella
13. Collin Provost
14. Nick Merlino
15. Max Genin
16. Lizard King
17. Moses Adams
18. Chad Fernandez
19. Kutis Calomonico
20. Kechard Johnson
21. Louis Taubert
22. Alexandre Massotti
23. Sierra Fellers
24. Garrett Hill
25. JP Oliveira
26. Luis Tolentino
27. Es Sutat
28. Danny Rosario
29. Farris Rahman
30. Ply Siltichok
31. Braydon Szafranski
32. Fereze Rahman
33. Ronnie Creager
34. Justin Brock
35. Fabio Cristiano
36. David Bachinsky

For more information about the Maloof Money Cup South Africa, go to www. maloofmoneycup.com. Watch the LIVE webcast of the Maloof Money Cup World Skateboarding Championships on the official Maloof Money Cup YouTube channel on the following dates/times: Saturday, Sept. 29: 12:45 p.m. - 6:30 a.m. EDT/ 9:45 p.m. - 3:30 a.m. Pacific

Sunday, Sept. 30: 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 a.m. EDT/ 11:45 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. Pacific

ENDS

Issued by PERIDOT COMMUNICATIONS

On behalf of 2012 Maloof Money Cup South Africa

For media enquiries, please contact Ronelda Visser on 0832733984.
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