The Australian powerhouse started working out with a vengeance three years ago and has come on strong. In 2005, he came to X as a dark horse favorite, but finished 7th after falling on each of his runs. Since then, he has focused more on the mental game of skate, but brings a daredevil style to the ramp, going for broke every time, throwing 720s and 540s into his run with ease.

A powerhouse skater with a daredevil style, Aussie Tas Pappas has been skating strong since compressing a vertebrae in his back in May 2004. He has three podium finishes to his name already in 2005. Tas writes the lyrics and music for his hard rock band, Gudamunkas.

Tas' attitude is laid back and mellow but he is also a joker. He is very nonchalant about his skateboarding career but is very passionate about his music and band, Gudamunkas. He exerts the same power on the ramp with huge kickflips and switch combinations as he does in the microphone. He still sports a ponytail.