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A series of highlights and On-Demand videos will be posted from the 2008 Burton New Zealand Open this week. Check back for updates. But for now look at the new photos, comments, and blogs.

LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (August 2008) - New Zealand’s biggest international snowboarding event saw a field of 40 men and 21 women to step up and compete for the overall title of Burton NZ Open champion at Snow Park NZ today. In the women’s competition Kelly Clark (USA)...

Snowpark, New Zealand – August 2008 : Snowboarding is back and it feels oh so good. Kicking off the 08/09 Swatch TTR World Snowboard Tour Season, The 5Star Burton New Zealand Open Slopestyle Finals for both men and women took place Friday afternoon (NZST) at Snowpark, New Zealand, with...

High winds and poor visibility delayed the start of day two of the Burton NZ Open but did little to dampen the spirits of a strong men’s field in the slopestyle qualifiers. Over 80 international riders from 13 countries took on Snow Park NZ’s new slopestyle course to earn a place...

NZO - Day 4 As riders rocked up to Snow Park NZ on Friday morning they were surprised to find freshies on the slope. But, a jam-packed schedule for slopestyle semis and finals were on tap and there were no room for delays. First up were the ladies semis with a field that was twice as large...

  The Burton New Zealand Open schedule has been adjusted.  Todays action will now begin at 5:45 EST, 2:45 PST and 9:45 AM in New Zealand.  Here is the adjusted schedule:   SCHEDULE:  Thursday, July 31 5:45PM EST: Coverage begins with the slopestyle...

By: TTR press office Snow Park, New Zealand – July 22nd, 2008: It’s always snowing somewhere, and while some riders are taking advantage of the skate and surf in the northern hemisphere, dedicated snowboarders will soon be trekking down south for the first stop of the...

Friday August 1st, 2008 New Zealand Time 08:45 – 14:05 -  Feed is live New Zealand Time Thursday, July 31st 2008 US 13:45 - 19:35 US PST Sloepstyle Semifinals and Finals 14:00 - 14:15 US PST    Morning Show  In Show Guests (Riders/ Event Organizers/) 09:15 -...

Kiwis can’t fly… but they can ride. Four local boys from NZ landed top spots in today’s men’s slope quals despite the comp getting off to a rocky start this morning. A full day of slopestyle action was on the docket but super gnarly weather put things on hold...

With less than 24 hours to go until the sixth annual Burton New Zealand Open kicks into action at Snow Park NZ on July 29, the countdown has well and truly begun to New Zealand’s biggest international snowboarding event. International People Over 200 competitors...

LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand (July 30, 2008) – Day one of the sixth annual Burton NZ Open at Snow Park NZ today saw a varied field of young, and not so young, athletes all vying for a spot in Saturday’s semi-finals alongside some of the world’s best snowboarders. Ranging in...

Although the weather forecast was dodgy at best, it actually turned out to be a pretty nice day here at Snow Park NZ. The men took to the pipe early under windy and gray skies but were raring to go. The action saw two heats with the top seven men advancing from each, in addition to the top...

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Sunday, July 27, 2008) - Nathaniel Curran (Oxnard, CA) has claimed the Honda U.S. Open of Surfing presented by O’Neill and the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) ratings lead. The win marks Curran’s first major event victory and his first time atop...

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Sunday, July 27, 2008) - Nathaniel Curran (Oxnard, CA) has won the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star GO211 LIVE feat. the Honda U.S. Open of Surfing pres. by O’Neill over fellow finalist Tim Boal (FRA...

Because there is no internet connection available at the track, Go211 will be only bringing you a highlight package and on-demand race coverage.  Please stay tuned for updates and sorry for any confusion this may have caused!

Pictured: Malia Manuel, 14, made history today as the youngest competitor ever to win the Honda U.S. Open of Surfing pres. by O'Neill. HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Saturday, July 26, 2008) - Malia Manuel (Wailua, HI), 14, has claimed the GO211 LIVE...

The 2008 GO211 Live featuring the Honda US Open of Surfing presented by O'Neil is live right now. The women's final  hits the water at 7:15 am (PST). The Junior Pro Finals are also today. The men's round of 24 starts later in the afternoon. Plus GO211 will...

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Friday, July 25, 2008) – The GO211 LIVE featuring the Honda U.S. Open of Surfing presented by O’Neill has whittled the original field of 192 surfers down to the final 24, only two of which are elite ASP World Tour campaigners, as...

Not only does the GO211 Live featuring the Honda US Open of Surfing have great surfing from both men and women, but it also has great giveaways. Especially the GO211.COM tent. Just check out this picture.                 That's Tiffaney...

The 2008 GO211 Live featuring the Honda US Open of Surfing presented by O'Neil is live right now. The men's 6-Star WQS event hits the water at 7:15 am (PST) for the round of 48. The female surfers compete in the Round of 12. Plus GO211.COM will bring you coverage of the Supergirl 3...