“Caster Raiding” Riders from all over the US came to SPI in July for Casterfest 2011. (Staff photos by Scarlet O’Rourke)
By SCARLET O’ROURKE
Staff Writer
A new extreme sport is arising throughout the world, and for six years, the Valley has been home to a root system in a movement to bring the sport of casterboarding to the forefront.
From June 20 to July 3, TJ O’Rourke, inventor of the Timberwolf Xtreem Casterboard and general promoter of the sport, transformed his five acre lands to host Casterfest 2011, bringing some of the best and most renowned casterboarders from around the US in one place.
His mission was to form a united bond between the riders, banding them together for the future inevitable trials of bringing a new sport to the spotlight.
For more on this story, pick up a copy of the July 7 edition of the Port Isabel South Padre Press or check out our E-edition by clicking here.
Myles Poole, NATO, and Andy Veraska at the Brownsville Sports Complex riding their casterboards down ramps to show-off their skills. (Staff photos by Scarlet O’Rourke)
