Replay: Swatch Rocket Air Live on Pinkbike

The 2015 Swatch Rocket Air will mark the Sixth edtion of this showcase event. Next weekend riders from all over the world will jump and trick their way through the ice rink of Thun. Last years' winner, Thomas Genon heads up a list of international riders including newcomer, Nicholi Rogatkin who will be at the Swatch Rocket Air for the first time.

Tommy G in his winning run 2014

After his First place at the Vienna Air King, Nicholi can also be seen as a favorite for the Swatch Rocket Air. He is very excited to compete having only heard the best about the Swatch Rocket Air so far, "I was jealous of the competing riders when I watched last years live stream", Rogatkin says. On Friday he will be representing the US Team together with his collegues in the 'Teambattle', as they compete against last years winners Team Canada.

Tom van Steenbergen frontflips the log in 2014 Teambattle

But the biggest challenge for Rogatkin will certainly be the duel against Thomas Genon. The Belgian pushed himself for the first place last year and will certainly push himself harder this year. Rogatkin is motivated to ride with Genon, "We push each other to more crazy tricks and awesome runs. I’m looking forward to riding against him and to see what he has to throw down.“ There is not only the 10'000 CHF prize money to be won, but also the additional motivation of a Wildcard entry for the FMB Diamond Series Event Swatch Prime Line.

Lots of work still needs to be done in the next 3 days. The Flying Metal Crew is building up a whole junkyard around the Slopestyle Course

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