Philip Nelson

San Antonio 11 year old, takes 2nd in ESPN X Games Snowskate Exhibition

This week at the ESPN X Games in Aspen, Co, Noel Nelson took 2nd place in the FUSE Snowskate Freestyle Jam. Out of over 15 contestants, Noel’s Manual Rail grind pushed him to the top of the back.

“Winning 2nd in the snowskate competition was amazing,” said Nelson. “Having only seen snow twice in my life, beating 18 other kids was pretty sweet.”

Noel's Manual Rail Grind during the Fuse Snowskate freestyle jam.

Noel Nelson on the winners stand.

What is a snowskate? It’s basically a skateboard deck with 4 skates where the wheels would normally be.
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