2008 NPCAlaska Crystal Cup: The best small show ever???

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September 27, 2008. For most, the weekend of the Mr. Olympia in Las Vegas, Nevada. For a very proud few, one of the best small town shows in years. An AlaskaFit production, this show proved to be every bit entertaining as exciting. From the top down: Venue to music, entertainment to competitor quality, everyone agreed that the competitors and fans came out big winners.

MASTERS FIGURE

One lone competitor faced the crowd, Vivian Wood. Vivian came in RIPPED beyond her years. Beautiful and eloquent, from the minute she walked on stage, everyone knew she was there to give ANYONE a run for their money.

FIGURE 5’4 and UNDER

Next up was the incredible shape of Heather Lindell. Heather walked on stage equally as stunning, to the OOOO’s and AAAHHH’s of the crowd. Although we have only seen two competitors, the crowd knew this was going to be a fight.

MENS MASTERS

Talk about improvement! Troy Burns from Fairbanks came in nearly TWICE as ripped as he has in the past. I think everyone can agree, this dentist came in prepared for battle, and ready to show the world that it doesn’t matter your occupation… everyone can find time to train.

TEENAGE MEN

Next up, Mike Patino. Mike decided to do the show only two days out, but you wouldn’t know that by the condition he came in. Ripped, symmetrical and very poised there is no doubt we will be seeing Mike in the near future.

MENS NOVICE

Scott McKinna stepped on stage for the first time filled with questions, but walked off addicted to his new found sport. Muscular and symmetrical, there is once again no doubt we will be seeing him on the stage once again

MENS LIGHTWEIGHT

Now came the battle between Troy Burns and Josh Kronbach. Both coming in in fantastic shape, Burns’ age and experience were no match for the ultra shredded Kronbach. Kronbach easily walked away with the first place trophy, and his striations fluttering in the wind as he walked off stage to take a breather.

MENS MIDDLEWEIGHT

The amazing thing about this show was, the bigger the competitors got, the more symmetrical. Kalani Lagao faced off with Derek Ross in a battle of sheer finesse. Both were muscular and symmetrical, but Ross edged out Lagao with an incredible back double bicep. This decision came down to one point, but nobody would have argued either way.

MENS LIGHT-HEAVY

Steve Cherry walked on stage alone, but to thunderous applause. WOW is the only way to describe this local light heavyweight. Abs, legs, lats… he has everything. If Steve works on his posing a bit, he will be VERY dangerous in larger shows.

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

Miss Amanda Dickens and the amazing Arctic Angels performed for the crowd, four beautiful and visually stunning routines. A treat for all to see, a mix of Hip Hop, belly dancing and just plain beauty… these girls are amazing. They were a show in themselves, but hopefully we will see these fine young ladies all compete someday.

GUEST POSER

Todd Scott. When you meet this man, he is everything you expect to see in a pro bodybuilder. Wide as he is tall, with mind blowing size we expect to see him on the IFBB Stage soon. His routine was original and very comical, a wonderful break in the stress of competition.

OVERALL

In the end, only one can be the overall. Heather Lindell made off with the cup for Women’s figure, and Josh Kronbach made off with the Men’s overall. Slightly breaking from tradition, the best trophy girl category was replaced for this show with the Favorite Arctic Angel, which Miss Amanda Dickens was given by a very close decision.

AlaskaFit productions wishes to thank every one of its sponsors, especially BODYBUILDING.COM for its years of continued support! Don’t forget the next flavor of the Crystal Cup… join everyone at the NATURAL Crystal Cup, October 25th at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium in Anchorage, Alaska!!!