Oakley and Shaun White haven't had their fill of China. That's why they're returning for a second time for the Oakley & Shaun White present Air and Style Beijing.

Last year's inaugural event was a 6star TTR event that witnessed some of the most progressive contest snowboarding of the season. The massive man-made set up consisted of a forty-story ramp and kicker that was built in the middle of the famed Olympic Bird's Nest Stadium in downtown Beijing.

Over 8,800 spectators filled the seats and had their minds melted by the riding from over 15 of the world's top riders.

This December, the contest will descend upon Beijing once again for an event that is sure to be filled with incredible riding set within a spectacular setting. It's shredding in China, does it get any better than that?

Check out the preview piece for this year's event.


Words: Oakley

The Oakley Air & Style Beijing enters into its second year this season and it promises to be a great snowboarding contest. In last years Oakley Shaun White Air & Style the riders benefitted from ideal conditions on the ramp and kicker, towering almost 40 meters above the ground of the Olympic Soccer Stadium, enabling the riders to perform tricks with a long airtime. Thus 8,800 spectators enjoyed a series of double corks and other tricks with the highest level of difficulty and outstanding style. The young Chinese crowd was enthusiastic about the athletic performances of the 16 world-class snowboarders and two local Chinese heroes as well as about the show of Chinese music super star Wang Leehom.