Red Bull Manny Mania AM LA Results

Hot n’ Funky: Red Bull Manny Mania Am Series Los Angeles

Hits the Streets of Long Beach

LONG BEACH, CA – August 29, 2009- With abundant sunshine and beats bumping out the speakers, Red Bull Manny Mania Los Angeles put the feet of So Cal’s hot ams on the streets of downtown Long Beach. Taking place during the Long Beach Funk Fest, this Red Bull Manny stop had its own fresh vibe, with plenty of hot tricks to rival the hot weather.

Forty-four skaters turned out to hit a unique manual course in front of over 2000 skateboard enthusiasts. In addition to a barrage of technical tricks, fans were treated to a live half-time set by Del Tha Funkee Homosapien, who freestyled right from the manny pad.

The finals were a heated battle between local favorite Steve Webb, previous Manny Am stop winner Spencer Brown and a relative unknown Bryant Chapo. Overcoming the mid-day sun, it was Chapo who came away with the victory and $2500. Chapo will be entered into the Red Bull Manny Mania digital finals, where he will compete for online votes against the 14 other Am series’ best to win a $7,000 prize back. Taking pride in his 100% Navajo heritage, Chapo is also the first full-blooded Native American to podium in the three-year history of Red Bull Manny Mania.

Keeping things in line was “referee” Joey Brezinski, creator of the event concept and one of the best manual skaters out there. He donned the official striped shirt and whistle, but it was judges Jaime Owens of Skateboarder Magazine, pro skater Danny Montoya and legendary videographer Socrates Leal, who made the final judgment. For Bryant Chapo, there was no complaint about their choice, saying with a beaming smile, “I’m super stoked about winning! I came here just to place top five, and ended up taking the whole thing.”

Final Results
1. Bryant Chapo
2. Spencer Brown
3. Steve Webb

Skateboarder Magazine Best Trick: Damian Loud, course-long manual

For more information on the Red Bull Manny Mania Am Series, visit http://redbullskateboarding.com/

Reader Comments

Posted Mon Aug31, 2009, 4:08 PM — By AUGUSTIN LERMA

CHAPO IS THE MAN! ..NATIVE YOUTH HAVE A SKATER TO LOOK UP TO, AND SHOW THEM THAT NO MATTTER WHERE U COME FROM YOU CAN DO ANYTHING IF U WORK HARD ENOUGH @ IT.. CONGRATS CHAPO!

Posted Mon Aug31, 2009, 6:52 PM — By Sk8®

JAY I LOVE THIS KIND OF GOOD PHOTOS, YOU MAY KNOW THE JAPANESE CAMERAS AS WELL; THEYRE SO FREAKING MINDBLOWING, I ALSO THINK THE REDBULL CONTESTS RULES, JUMP YOUR SKATE UP!

Posted Tue Sep 1, 2009, 8:57 AM — By Betsy

Chapo is featured in the Smithsonian's exhibtion on Native skateboard culture. As skating continues to rise in popularity in Indian Country, more and more Native skaters will be in the news. Keep your eyes out for the Lerma brothers, Len Yazzen, Skyler Anselmo, Andy Burciaga, the Westside Skaters, the 4-Wheel Warpony Crew,etc.--all young Native skaters making names for themselves. http://www.nmai.si.edu/subpage.cfm?subpage=exhibitions&second=dc&third=current

Posted Mon Sep28, 2009, 7:30 PM — By JONSKI

WHOA! ..THATS DEFINATELY COOL! CONGRATS CHAPO FROM NAVAJO'COUNTRY.

Posted Sun Oct11, 2009, 3:52 PM — By Millie Manuelito

Way to go!!!! Set your dreams and keep going, it will be worth it CHAPO.... You make everyone so proud all over Indian Country. We are right behind you all the ways. Your the BEST!!! Congrats Everyday you skate and it is worth it. By Millie