Nic von Rupp vs. Kai Lenny vs. Naxto Gonzalez vs. Francisco Porcella vs. Cristian Merello vs. Makuakai Rothman
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2018 Ride of the Year Entry: Cristian Merello at Punta de Lobos on September 9, 2017 on January 18, 2018. Video by Alexander Triebel.
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Nic von Rupp vs. Kai Lenny vs. Naxto Gonzalez vs. Francisco Porcella vs. Cristian Merello vs. Makuakai Rothman
2018 Ride of the Year Entry: Cristian Merello at Punta de Lobos on September 9, 2017 on January 18, 2018. Video by Alexander Triebel.
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