You are trippin. I know at some point guys were having backflip contests but I think the combos this year had much more variety. At no point did I see what you're describing.
Basically, you saw what 3-4 tricks total?
Back Flips
Underflips
Barrel Rolls
Helicopter
Just about every competitor threw these tricks. Yes, there were a few who tossed in a ghost rider there was even one guy who got up on the hood!!!!!!!!
Honestly, I was just being funny. But sad part about it is that it really is true!!!!!!!!
Back in 2006 in Am Freestyle you were not going to win a comp unless you did alot of rolls. So, Final round of the Surf and Turf Series in Panama City, one last run, I went out and just did as many rolls as I could, I literally beat the chit out of my hull, broke the nose off in the process!!!!!!! No, I did not win that day!!!!!!!!!!! Ratti did just like always! Guess How, Lots of huge rolls (yes, he tossed in other tricks also)