Abstract:

This video documents the "Stick Masters 2025" competition held on the streets of Amsterdam, bringing together nine elite stick athletes from across Europe. Over six intense, water-based parkour challenges, competitors aim for precise landings on various obstacles, earning points based on the quality of their "stick." Scoring ranges from three points for a perfect landing ("dinger") down to zero for using hands or falling into the water. The multi-day event showcases high-stakes athleticism, close calls, injuries, and strategic attempts. The competition culminates in a tie for first place, decided by the number of perfect sticks.

Exploring the Stick Masters 2025: Amsterdam's Elite Parkour Water Challenge

• 0:00 Competition Overview: Nine European stick athletes compete in "Stick Masters 2025" across six intense water-based challenges in Amsterdam, aiming for perfect landings.
• 0:16 Scoring System:
  • 3 points: Perfect stick landing.
  • 2 points: Full foot landing or minor movement.
  • 1 point: Step out or foot lifts off.
  • 0 points: Use of hands or falling into water.
• 0:50 Challenge 1 (Running Pre): Athletes jump to a post in the water.
  • 1:12 Yan Schlapen (Germany): Fails to score, almost falling in.
  • 2:06 Mckesh (Czech Republic): Achieves 2 points with a slight hop.
  • 2:51 Ed Scott (England): Scores 0 points due to hand usage, despite a good save.
  • 4:27 Manu (France): Gets 1 point with a step out.
  • 5:36 Andreas Lator (Spain): Scores the first 3-point "dinger" of the competition.
  • 6:29 Joel Vicey (Sweden): Falls into the water, scoring 0 points.
  • 7:42 Robbie Griffith (Scotland): Scores 0 points, missing the landing.
  • 8:41 GM (Switzerland): Gets 2 points for an almost perfect landing with minor foot movement.
• 9:22 Challenge 2 (Beam Splat Back): Athletes jump from a beam, rebound off a bridge, and land back on the beam.
  • 9:53 Yan Schlapen: Falls in, commenting on the "curse of going first."
  • 11:00 Ed Scott: Falls in due to overshooting.
  • 11:35 Andreas Lator: Achieves a 3-point "dinger" with a well-executed jump.
  • 12:04 Joel Vicey: Scores 1 point with a step out.
  • 12:38 Robbie Griffith: Lands a textbook 3-point "dinger."
  • 12:58 Manu (France): Secures a perfect 3-point stick.
  • 13:54 Mckesh (Czech Republic): Successfully lands a 3-point "dinger."
  • 14:49 GM (Switzerland): Scores 2 points with a good landing.
  • 15:45 End of Day 1 Recap: Andreas is in the lead with 6 points. Robbie and Mckesh are close behind.
• 32:07 Day 2 Begins: Challenges resume, starting with "Gargle Pre."
• 32:18 Challenge 4 (Gargle Pre): Athletes perform a cat-pass style jump.
  • 34:49 Yan Schlapen: Starts Day 2 strong with a 3-point "dinger."
  • 36:56 Ed Scott: Gets his first 3-point "dinger" of the competition.
  • 37:55 Joey Evers (Netherlands): Lands a 3-point stick.
  • 38:26 Joel Vicey: Gets 0 points for using a hand to save himself.
  • 39:36 GM (Switzerland): Scores 2 points, with a debated foot lift.
  • 40:27 Robbie Griffith: Scores 0 points, landing hard and hurting his knee.
  • 41:08 Andreas Lator: Delivers another 3-point "dinger."
  • 41:42 Mckesh: Falls into the water, scoring 0 points.
• 42:15 Challenge 5 (Cat Pass Pre): A highly technical and difficult cat pass.
  • 42:57 Yan Schlapen: Passes on the challenge due to the short run-up.
  • 43:51 Ed Scott: Scores 0 points, missing the landing by an inch.
  • 45:49 Manu (France): Achieves 2 points despite a slight hop on a challenging obstacle.
  • 46:48 Joey Evers: Scores 0 points due to a heavy landing and potential ankle injury.
  • 47:38 Robbie Griffith: Passes on the challenge due to injury, potentially retiring from the competition.
  • 48:58 Joel Vicey: Falls into the water with an "elegant ploop."
  • 50:55 GM (Switzerland): Scores 0 points, overshooting.
  • 53:20 Mckesh (Czech Republic): Falls into the water.
  • 55:49 Andreas Lator: Falls into the water.
  • 56:09 Challenge 5 Outcome: Only Manu scored points in this very difficult challenge, leading to many splashes.
• 57:57 Challenge 6 (The Finale - Running Pre to Chalked Beam): Joey and Robbie retire due to injuries; final results consider accumulated points. A tie-breaker rule based on the number of "dingers" is introduced.
  • 59:40 Yan Schlapen: Lands a 3-point "dinger."
  • 1:00:47 Ed Scott: Scores 0 points, undershooting.
  • 1:01:57 Manu (France): Achieves a perfect 3-point "dinger," tying for first place at 9 points.
  • 1:02:53 Joel Vicey: Falls into the canal.
  • 1:04:17 GM (Switzerland): Scores 0 points due to hand usage.
  • 1:05:26 Mckesh (Czech Republic): Scores 0 points due to a slow bounce.
  • 1:06:49 Andreas Lator (Spain): Falls into the water, resulting in a tie with Manu for total points.
• 1:07:13 Awards Ceremony:
  • 1:07:25 Splash of the Day: Joel Vicey, for his "clutchest moment."
  • 1:07:54 Dinger of the Day: Manu, receiving 200 quid and a belt.
  • 1:08:16 Third Place (8 points): Mckesh, in his debut, winning 400 quid.
  • 1:08:49 First Place Tie-breaker: Andreas Lator and Manu both finished with 9 points. Andreas is declared the "Stick Master 2025" for having the most "dingers" (3-point sticks).
  • 1:09:09 Second Place: Manu.