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Pierre-Luc Gagnon and Chaz Ortiz Win Dew Tour Skateboard Titles
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by Jon Azpiri | October 19, 2008 at 09:11 pm
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Canada's Pierre-Luc Gagnon won the skateboard vertical title at the Playstation Pro, one of five stops in the Dew Tour. Gagnon racked up 96.00 points during a winning run that included two 720s and four 540s.
Meanwhile, 14-year-old Chaz Ortiz won the skateboard park event at the Playstation Pro and also ended up season points leader. Ortiz beat out Paul Rodriguez Jr. son of actor/comedian Paul Rodriguez, and Ryan Sheckler, star of the MTV reality show Life of Ryan.
The four-day compeition--which took place in Orlando, FL--drew an impressive 53,566 fans. It was the final event of the AST Dew Tour that features skateboarding, BMX and motocross.
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Most RecentMost Recommended Comments (6)
at 14:55 on October 20th, 2008
Jon Azpiri, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 11:46 on October 27th, 2008
at 11:55 on October 27th, 2008
Excellent photography Beezer!!
at 12:10 on February 26th, 2009
Chaz Ortiz is going to be the MJ of skateboarding. Wait and see my friends.
at 19:47 on April 1st, 2009
the skate video is cool
at 05:39 on June 12th, 2009
53,566 fans is a lot! Any news on when the next tour events will be? I want to wear my new Etnies custom skate shoes there and see if I can get them signed by Ryan Sheckler!