Ok, I have to admit I thought the 283 Kickflip record that was set last year was unbeatable. I had my doubts about it's legitimacy, mostly due to the fact I don't think I could even Ollie 283 times in a row without my legs buckling...but I'm old now and losing the focus of this write-up A new record has been set!

I just completed my first KFC (Krux Kickflip Challenge) for the year with Oneway Boardshop in Ventura, Ca. There were more people there than I've ever had a KFC event. Mostly due to the fact that we tied the KFC into an annual carnival event that Oneway Boardshop does at each of their locations each year. But... who cares why they were there, they were there! We had 80 people sign up for the KFC and when the dust settled we had crowned a new record holder.

17 year old Carlos Ramos walked away after 284 consecutive Kickflips! Seriously, he didn't fall on 285, he didn't even try. He hit 284 and said that should hold up for a little while. My next KFC is in 3 weeks in Santa Maria (Carlos' hometown) so he will have a chance to defend his title if needed. Below is a list of the top 5 KFC'ers from this event:

1- Carlos Ramos with 284
2- Tony Garcia with 82
3- Brian Hernandez with 48
4- Ricky Cisneros with 46
5- Angel Salazar with 44

Viva la costa oeste!!

Thanks to all who helped,
Jono Hicks

Here's the list of all the contestants...

...and it all came down to this guy...

...Carlos Ramos, the new record holder of the Krux Kickflip Challenge.