The Skiboard World Cup 2008 will be a historical event for all winter sports as it will be the first major International winter competition ever held in the desert.
Participants from 13 countries will compete May 22-24, 2008, in the 6 events hosted by Ski Dubai.
Riders from 4 continents will participate in the first ever winter sport major international event held in the desert. Best athletes in the world will compete, indoors at Ski Dubai, for the Skiboard World Cup 2008.
Top United Arab Emirates newspapers and magazines announce the World Cup 2008. The Premiere Gulf news-magazine "City Times" dedicates its cover and an article to the Skiboard World Cup Dubai 2008. "Al Bayan", "Al Ittihad", "Al Khaleej","Sports Extra", "Total Sports", "Time Out Dubai", Dubai-TV also feature articles and videos dedicated to the upcoming Skiboard event.
ZERO International, New York USA, the manufacturer of ZERO-PRO Skiboard bindings put together an Ace Pro team for the World Cup Dubai 2008.. ZERO will be represented by two Ace Pro riders, Serge Maheu - Canada and Ethan Mitchell - USA.