Red Bull BC One Austria Cypher 2013

The Red Bull BC One Austria Cypher went down at Salzburg's ARGEkultur. It was a hard fight to the very last second, each nerve-rackingly stunning. Eventually, Viennese B-Boy Valo (United Minds Crew) managed to excite both the international jury and the audience the most. By using innovative moves on his opponents, 15 of the best national B-Boys, he will represent Austria at the Red Bull BC One Western Europe Regional Final 2013.

DJ B-Ryan and Woo Do delivered the beats to an explosive dance vibe among the audience and the packed rinks at the ARGEkultur. The following one-on-one battles were filled with acrobatics, finesse and an immeasurable passion. The battles were carried out in respectful ways, yet extremedly tough. The action-packed duel between crowd favorite Ghostrider and B-Boy Jacker, with their splendid uprocks and rhythmic foot work, took the audience by storm. The resulting jury's decision in Jacker's favor was an obviously hard one for judges Pluto, Poe One and Red Bull BC One All Star Roxrite.

As for the final round, United Minds crewmember Valo, who convinced the judges with his wit and individual moves, provided a worthy finale. His opponent Stifler (Prodigyy Crew) and his astonishing power moves made it a thrilling finale to the last second. Stifler's provocative gestures towards his opponent, who knew how to impressively answer to them, added the pinch of additional spice, and was cheered like a champion by the audience even before the judges pronounced their judgement. Finally, the Red Bull BC One Allstar Roxrite jury reached an agreement, and Valo was declared winner of the Red Bull BC One Cypher Austria. He will now represent the local B-Boy scene at the European Qualifying in Naples.