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Instabangers: Whip Off World Championships

The world's best whippers assemble in Whistler

Whip offs are a feature of any bike festival now but the original and best has always been Crankworx Whistler’s. What started out as a friendly jam between friends has turned into the definite test for any wannabe steeze cats.

Finn Iles, unable to defend the title he won at age 14 in 2014, was back to take the win in the men’s competition with his buttery smooth style, while Casey Brown took top honours in a women’s field that was vastly improved on previous years.

Here’s all the very best action straight from the hill courtesy of social media:

Brook Macdonald

A banger shot of MacDonald slicing through the floating dust

Brook Macdonal winding one up as last man on the train, dust for dinner! #whipoffworlds @brookmacdonald6

A photo posted by Duncan Philpott (@duncanphilpott) on

Lorraine Blancher

The former Canadian National Champion and Masters World Champion finished second in the women’s event.

Fellow @FOX team athlete @lb_bikes sending it huge today at the Whip Off World Championships at @crankworx @whistlerbikeprk – congrats on taking home second for the ladies Lorraine! ????Mad respect & love to the rest of the field who threw down ???? #ridefox #crankworx #whistler #likeagirl #whipoffworlds #crankworx2016 #ridenowsleeplater

A photo posted by Nadia Samer (@nadia_samer) on

Scrubs

This is either a mean scrub or a very bad bail about to happen

Scrubs at crankworx! #crankworx #whipoffworlds #whipoff #scrub #whip #blackcomb #whistler #mountainbike #mtb

A photo posted by KAHLER PHOTO (@kahler_photo) on

Tables

There’s more than whips get thrown down on Crabapple Hits, riders are pulling all their tricks out of the bag

Today was something else. Getting to witness the Official Whip Off World Champs in Whistler is something I've dreamed of for years. Taken way to many photos to look through tonight, but this one really stood out. Not sure on the rider but he was on a trail bike throwing down super flat table's #crankworx #whistler #whipoffworlds #table #crabapple #2016 #fisheye #canon #rebelt2i #bc #canada #ridenowsleeplater #spankrims #wastingouryoungyears #whistlerblackcomb #woyy

A photo posted by WastingOurYoungYears (@wasting_our_young_years) on

Bernard Kerr

Surrey’s steeze-meister was the best placed Brit

Another awesome day riding bikes and getting sideways @crankworx with everyone!!! #mcgazzaforever #longlivechainsaw @pivot_cyclesusa @maxxistires @fox @flyracingusa @reynoldscycling @raceface604 @mrpbike ???? @duncanphilpott ????????

A photo posted by Bernard Kerr (@bernard_kerr) on

Tyler McCaul

T-Mac was super extended, but it wasn’t enough for a top 10

Wish we were in Whistler to see our crew get whip'd and throw those bikes sideways! @tylermccaul /// pic by the badass @iancollinsphotography #TMAC #YourDreamPedal

A photo posted by DEITY (@deitycomponents) on

Caleb Holonko

Caleb is a young shredder you’re sure to hear more about with style like this

Kona Super Grassroots rider Caleb Holonko (@calebholonko) absolutely killed it today at the Offical World Whip-Off Championships at @crankworx today. He turned a few heads with his effortless style over the monster 65 foot table. #konabikes #konaprocess Photo: @calebsmithphoto

A photo posted by konabikes (@konabikes) on

Sam Belnkinsop

Blenki slotted into fourth with his gloveless style

@samblenkinsop getting it completely sideways during the @spankbikes @crankworx Whip Off. #Crankworx #whistler #whip #whipoff

A photo posted by Norco Bicycles (@norcobicycles) on

The crowd

There was a massive attendance at this year’s jam, this guy was even up in the trees

Got my favourite spot up in the tree for whip offs today! @loamcoffee @slagclothing #whistler #whistlerbikepark #crabapplehits #whipoff #spank #getloose #summer #dry #sendit #braaap #whip #whipit #flatspin360 #greasy #sogood #winning #ridenowsleeplater #crankworx #iphone #iphonephotography

A photo posted by Tommy Shaw (@thomasshaw604) on

Allan Cooke

2002 X-Games gold medallist Allan Cooke showed he’s still got it with a third place

@ac_fabz goes and gets 3rd in whip off!!!!! Bad ass. @santacruzbicycles

A photo posted by Josh Lewis (@loosedoglewis) on

Casey Brown

The most stylish woman on the planet, Casey Brown.

Catching the trade winds today athe the whip off world champs @crankworx #sailing #14knots stoked to take the win???? @mdelormephoto ????

A photo posted by Casey Brown (@caseybrowntown) on

#thisgirlcan #whipoff #crankworxwhistler #whistler #sleeplater #bikestagram

A photo posted by Anna Marsden (@annalmarsden) on

Finn Iles

Flying Finn proved once again that Crabapple Hits is his stomping ground. He’s won every whip off he’s entered here.

@finniles #crankworxwhistler #whipoffworlds #champion #whipitwednesday #whistler #crankworx

A photo posted by ale di lullo (@aledilullophotography) on

Congrats @finniles on the Whipoff Worlds Win today! #letfinnin #crankworx #whipoffworlds

A photo posted by Brian Finestone (@finestonephoto) on

How the #whipoffworlds contest was?, well, it was simply awesome: @finniles nailed it in this jump and many others, there was a good crowd, a bright sun and blue sky, and a great background. Cheers to @crankworx #whistler #cwx #crankworx #givesyouwings

A photo posted by Kike Abelleira (@kabelleira) on

Videos (click to play)

@finniles wins the @Crankworx #whistler #whipoffworlds sick work mate!

A video posted by Creative Concept (@creativeconcept.tv) on

The World Championship winning whip. @finniles #OneWithGravity Video by @mindsparkcinema | #SRAM

A video posted by SRAM MTB (@srammtb) on

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