X Games 16 has finally come to an end, but the action doesn’t stop there! Stay tuned this weekend for an inside look at the US Open of Surfing, where I will be reporting from Huntington Beach!
Thanks to our guest contributing photographer, Cody York, for providing amazing shots of the X Games action this weekend. Cody is a photographer/editor for ESPN Actions Sports and you can check out more of his work by clicking here.
Danny Hickerson tailwhips during a run on the Street Course (Photo Credit: Cody York, ESPN)
Brett Banasiewicz is the midst of a "flair whip" during his final run! (Photo Credit: Cody York, ESPN)
Dakota Roche blasting a "turndown fakie" during the Street BMX finals. (Photo Credit: Cody York, ESPN)
Sometimes the less glamourous tricks actually score more points with the judges for style. Here Gary Young sends a one-handed "tabletop." (Photo Credit: Cody York, ESPN)
Some of the top contenders are actually good friends. Dennis Enarson, Morgan Wade, and Gary Young hanging out and having a good time. (and yes, that is a black eye and missing tooth on Morgan Wade...he's a warrior!) (Photo Credit: Cody York / ESPN)
Check back this weekend, you’re not going to want to miss behind the scenes coverage from one of the biggest surfing events in the world!