El Salvador is preparing to host one of the most exciting gravity-sports events of the year: the World Finals of the World Downhill Skateboarding Championship (WDSC).
Set to take place from December 4–7, 2025, the Tamanique GP by SurfCity will bring elite racers, high-speed longboarding, and multiple downhill disciplines.
But to understand the significance of this event, it’s important to look at how the WDSC works—and what makes the Tamanique stop so crucial for the season.
🛹 An International Championship, Not a Single Event
The WDSC is a multi-nation championship tour, with several races held around the world throughout the year.
Each stop features its own race weekend, podium, and winners. However, all events contribute to a single worldwide ranking system.
In essence:
- Each country hosts one competitive round
- Riders earn points based on their placement
- The rider with the most points at the end becomes world champion
This system makes every stop important—but the final round is where everything is ultimately decided.
And in 2025, that final showdown happens in El Salvador.
🏔️ Why Tamanique?
Tamanique, located in the mountains of La Libertad, has become a rising destination for downhill sports due to:
- Its steep, technical terrain
- Smooth pavement
- Combination of sharp curves and fast straights
- Proximity to SurfCity, a major tourism zone
These elements make it an ideal setting for a high-stakes race where competitors often exceed 70–100 km/h.
During the 2025 Finals, Tamanique will host athletes from North America, South America, Europe, and Asia—each competing for the last and most decisive points of the season.
🛹 What Do Riders Actually Use? Longboard, Inline or Luge?
The Tamanique GP includes multiple racing disciplines, each using different equipment.
Here’s a clean breakdown:
1. Downhill Skateboarding — Longboard
This is the headline discipline of the WDSC tour.
All athletes ride longboards specially built for stability, high-speed control, and precision sliding.
2. Inline Downhill — Inline Skates
A growing discipline in the tour. Athletes compete using high-performance inline skates, designed for downhill speed and maneuverability.
3. Street Luge — Luge Board
Racers lie on their backs on a street luge board, steering with subtle body movement.
This category can reach some of the highest speeds of the event.
4. Classic Luge — Traditional Luge
A more regulated and “old-school” version of luge, keeping closer to its original structure.
So while longboarding is the star of the show, not all riders in the event use a longboard—only those competing in the downhill skateboarding category.
🏆 What Makes the 2025 Event Special?
✔ Final stop of the international season
The world title for multiple disciplines will be decided in El Salvador.
✔ New inline division
The inclusion of Inline Downhill adds fresh excitement, with its own world title on the line.
✔ International spotlight
The event attracts worldwide media, professional teams, and tourism activity around SurfCity and La Libertad.
Impact for El Salvador
Hosting the WDSC World Finals reinforces El Salvador’s position as a destination for world-class sporting events.
The combination of coastal tourism and mountainous routes positions the country as a versatile venue capable of hosting diverse international competitions.
From longboarding to luge, we believe the Tamanique GP is the most memorable board-sport and skate event in the region in 2025 — and it’s happening in El Salvador.
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