The Fest Series is back and the first stop was in California for the Cruz Fest. You know the the drill by now – the World’s best freeriders hang out at jumps that wouldn’t be out of place in an FMX course for big air and good times in a relaxed jam format.

We’re still waiting for official photos and videos from Kyle Jameson‘s Swanpound but until then we’ve rounded up our favourite Instagrams straight from the riders themselves to tell the story of the event.

A taste of the action (video)

Here's a savory little slice of #cruzfest at the swanpound for you insta banger lovers to sink your teeth into. @festseries @swanpoundinc P.S. Thanks @Instagram for the longer vids ????????

A video posted by Nate Jones (@_jonesn_) on Apr 23, 2016 at 10:56pm PDT

Instagram now allows for longer videos which means we can get mini-edits like this. Sick.

Kurt sorge

The boys killed it! Stoked to ride some more! Thanks for the photo @tobycowley #CruzFest @festseries

A photo posted by Kurt Sorge (@kurtsorge) on Apr 20, 2016 at 2:16pm PDT

A textbook photo with a textbook whip from the Red Bull Rampage winner.

Kyle Jameson

Hyped on this Crazy photo from @ryneswanberg ???????? . #cruzfest #festseries . #scott2luvit #chromagbikes #hopetech #fiveten_official #tldbike

A photo posted by Kyle Jameson (@kylekjameson) on Apr 26, 2016 at 7:03am PDT

This is Kyle Jameson’s back yard so he’s the man to go to if you want an unusual angle on your pic.

Andreu Lacondeguy

#cruzfest was Insane! Thanks @aledilullophotography for the picture! Huge thanks to @kylekjameson for the whole event! @festseries

A photo posted by andreu lacondeguy (@andreulacondeguy) on Apr 24, 2016 at 10:24pm PDT

Andreu Lacondeguy is the King of the Fest Series so there’s no way we couldn’t put him in. He makes it easy when he gets inverted like this though.

Brandon Semenuk

Hips don't lie | #cruzfest @festseries @swanpoundinc | ???? @iancollinsphotography

A photo posted by Brandon Semenuk (@brandonsemenuk) on Apr 24, 2016 at 4:37pm PDT

You won’t often see Brandon Semenuk at a Fest Series event but here he proves he can throw down as well as the rest.

Sam reynolds

#cruzfest is well under way with a #whipitwednesday with the masters @andreulacondeguy @r_doggystyles, what a day! @swanpoundinc @festseries happy 420!

A photo posted by Sam Reynolds (@samreynolds26) on Apr 20, 2016 at 9:37am PDT

Sam Reynolds may have been the only Brit out in Cali but he represented our little island with style.

Graham Aggasiz and Kurt Sorge (video)

@grahamagassiz and @kurtsorge throwin' it down on a run at #cruzfest . Lots of gnarly stuff going down ????#cruzfest2016 #MTB #Dirtbikes @swanpoundinc @festseries

A video posted by Jack Freese (@freese727) on Apr 23, 2016 at 9:46am PDT

Just to give you an idea of how big these jumps are – here’s a little clip from Aggy and Sorge.