Its no easy feet judging a contest, we don’t envy judges one bit, its one of the most underappreciated jobs ever, there’s always someone that complains. On top of that it’s even harder dealing with mother nature when she doesn’t want to cooperate, as was the case down-under at the first stop of the Vans Pro Cup at Manly Beach, New South Wales, Australia, but if you’re looking for excitement you couldn’t have asked for more than this event, with all the stops and starts due to rain delays and bad ass riding by some of the most insane riders in the world, when the smoke cleared two of your favorite flybikes riders powered through and showed the rest of the field what was up. Coming in the 3rd with his trademarked powerful riding and insanely high airs was Larry Edgar, at times we genuinely felt sorry for the bowl from the abuse Larry was putting it through. And dominating the competition with his experience, unparalleled smoothness, unforgettable style and seamless lines was everyone’s favorite Spaniard, Sergio Layos, taking top honors and walking away with a pretty sweet payday. Next stop for the Vans BMX Pro Cup is at Ruben Alcantara’s Skatepark of Malaga in May, Sergio’s second home. Who's putting their money on Sergio to make it two for two? Photo: Colin Mackay