Event Recap: Volcom Spot to Spot

Severin Van Der Meer tackling the roof gap hip. Photo: Will Graham

Article by Tom Kingsnorth
After a hiatus last season due to Covid, Volcom’s Spot to Spot was back in Avoriaz and we were blessed with tons of pow, some of Europe’s best riders and a simple yet fun contest format.
Whilst Avoriaz can be a little chaotic at times, Volcom know how to make great events and Spot to Spot is one of our favourites. Some might think it’s a little crazy to drive from Innsbruck and back for one day of Snowboarding but that’s what we did and were not disappointed.

Arthur Longo’s insane roof gap layback. Photo: Will Graham

For those that are unfamiliar with Spot to Spot, the concept is simple. Volcom bring over most of their European headquarters, team riders and other pros and set up a side hit filled course in central Avoriaz. Riders are judged not on time but on their style, height and flow through the course. This allows everyone to lap the course at their own pleasure. After a quick lunch BBQ, it’s time to head to the specially constructed pro hip and watch as the invited pros put on a show.

Grant Giller getting some airtime. Photo: Volcom

Zoltan Strcula with a method through the pow. Photo: Volcom

Spot to Spot is more of a gathering of like minded people than a contest and this means that all the riders can ride without pressure and have a great time. That being said Austria’s Moritz Amssüs won the Pro Side Hits contest for the men with Simon Maxit and Arthur Longo as runners up. For the Women Maisie Hill won the Womens with Tini Gruber as runner up.
The Pro Hip was won by Arthur Longo, the full results are below.

Everyone’s favourite hype man Olivier Gittler. Photo: Volcom

Results
Pro side hits – Men 
Winner: Moritz Amssüs 1000€

Runner ups: Simon Maxit 500€ & Arthur Longo 500€

Hype of the day
Hugo Serrat 500€

Pro side hits – Women 

Winner: Maisie Hill 1000€

Runner up: Tini Gruber 500€

Amateur side hits - Men

1: Mikael De Rose

2 : Honorio Le Fur

3 : Pierre Jacquemoud

Amateur side hits - Women

Winner: Sophie Raddison 

Runner up: Kim Martinez

Hip/ Pro feature

Winner: Arthur Longo 1000€

Runner ups: Ulrik Badertscher 500€ & Simon Maxit 500€