Bayou Battle, 2016 (Event Recap)

WORDS Marcus Bandy PHOTOS Erick Barrandey VIDEO David Ruano

As with last year’s Bayou Battle event, I feel that a less rattle more roll approach is best, so I’m just gonna let Erick Barrandey’s images and our crew’s video—and of course the Houston, Texas garage skating community—shine for themselves, collectively. That said, please enjoy our 2016 Bayou Battle recap. Shredlove!

Bayou Battle, 2016 Garage Race Video:

This event has truly ushered in a new inclusive style of racing unique to an urban setting. All of us with Team NoBull look forward to the Bayou Battle growing and garage racing expanding to a city near you. - Greg Noble

Results:

Bayou Battle Garage Race (Open)

1st. Brandon Tissen

2nd. Troy “Yardwaste” Grenier

3rd. Luis Hernandez

Bayou Battle Garage Race (Women)

1st. Kacey Moon

2nd. Anna O’Neill

3rd. Candy Dungan

Bayou Battle Garage Race (Grom)

1st. Luis Hernandez

2nd. Joey Mallette

3rd. Ricky Farai

Bayou Battle Garage Race (Master)

1st. Jonathan Harms

2nd. Lance Curry

3rd. Damen, Deejay’s dad

Bayou Battle LDP Race

1st. Andrew Andras

2nd. Kaspar Henrici

3rd. Lance Curry

We also shredded the North Houston Skatepark with the homies for a bit too:

Thank You’s:

First off, we’d like to thank Greg Noble & Scotty Sheridan of Team NoBull and Carve Skate Shop, respectively—without their dedication and passion for skateboarding in the Houston, Tx scene this would not have been possible!! We’d like to also thank the following: The title sponsorship by Landyachtz was invaluable in pushing the limits of a new burgeoning type of event. Carve Skateshop and its continued support in pushing the Texas scene was critical to the event’s success and the fat prize purse–remember to support your local skateshop! The 2016 Bayou Battle was unique in its over-the-top support of the women that traveled to race, this effort would not have been possible without the organization and stoke of Rachael Jordahl and the huge support of BoardLife & CheapCaribbean.com as women’s race sponsors. Huge thanks to everyone that is a part of Team NoBull, they are truly ambassadors of our community and they keep throwing events which are not only fun but well run and efficient! Beyond the title sponsors the list of scene supporters amongst the industry was so strong this year. Their contributions helped create much love amongst all those who raced. Thank you to: Landyachtz Longboards​, Jenni’s Noodle House​, BOARDLife,​ Bombsquad Longboarding,​ BIG Power Yoga,​ NJK Leathers,​ Venom Bushings,​ Arbor Skateboards,​ Bones Bearings,​ BONES WHEELS​, Skate Blood Orange,​ CALIBER TRUCK CO.​, MuirSkate.com​, Madrid Skateboards,​ Boosted Boards,​ Vicious Grip,​ These Wheels,​ Daddies Board Shop​, NoCoast Skate,​ Lee & Joe Jamail Skatepark, North Houston Skatepark, Sector 9 Skateboards,​ Earthwing Skateboards,​ G-Form,​ Gullwing Truck Co.,​ Dave’s Hippy Oil,​ Bustin Boards Custom Longboards,​ Rayne Longboards​, International Distance Skateboard Association, Iliffe Truck Co.,​ Orangatang Wheels​, Push Culture,​ Loaded Boards,​ Luxe Truck co.,​ Rey Trucks​, Moonshine Longboards, Pantheon Longboards,​ Rider Approved Designs​, Ronin Trucks,​ Riot Boardsports,​ Remember Collective​, Speed Doctor, Maryhill Ratz, and NoCoast. Thank you to all of the racers, spectators, photographers, volunteers, and supporters of the event. The 2016 Bayou Battle was truly unique and an amazing 3 day event. Lastly, we’d like to extend a huge 10-gallon hat tip to all the Texan skaters who make up one of the raddest and rawest skate scenes in the entire world!! Next year’s event cant come soon enough!