Freeride World Tour

[singlesline]

That was great. I like those sort of comps that seem a bit less competitive and everyone's just having a good time.

Also re-affirms that I hate drone shots. I'm sure it's a much cheaper way to broadcast the event though.

Ugh--at least get a drone pilot (and camera-op) that doesn't make it look like a teenager playing a video game. Some of those shots are way too loopy for continuous viewing.

Those first couple of X Games Knuckle Hucks were so good--most recent one I saw felt like it was becoming more competitive. More like people were training specifically for it, planning out their tricks, etc., but those early ones really just felt like competitors screwing around with a minor judging component and the end result was super fun.

[powdork]

Ugh--at least get a drone pilot (and camera-op) that doesn't make it look like a teenager playing a video game. Some of those shots are way too loopy for continuous viewing.

Those first couple of X Games Knuckle Hucks were so good--most recent one I saw felt like it was becoming more competitive. More like people were training specifically for it, planning out their tricks, etc., but those early ones really just felt like competitors screwing around with a minor judging component and the end result was super fun.

The announcers mentioned there were breaks between runs. It seemed like by the end the drone pilot was drunk.

[twat]

The announcers mentioned there were breaks between runs. It seemed like by the end the drone pilot was drunk.

So they picked an 18 year old operator and passed him joints! Gonna be cheap!

[powdork]

If my maths are right it's 9am Saturday pacific.

apparently my maths were wrong because the live feed just started. & minutes til broadcast it seems

[powdork]

and they've chosen the right side (petit bec) of the face it seems. According to maxime's preview that was what they were all hoping for in terms of snow conditions.

[gaijin]

I think I remember reading about a 15min intro and first athlete is :30.

It's only 6:15pm for me right now, I love the Euro event times. So I'll be here all night and will try not to spoil it for the readers.

[twat]

I am in here too!

[powdork]

woooohooo

[gaijin]

Sweet! Couldn't ask for better conditions. Holy cow. Men skiers running 4th combined with these conditions = I predict skiers throwing down hard.

Woot Woot!

[twat]

Conditions look good!

[powdork]

Drone camera operator is awful but it seems like the production crew realizes it too

[powdork]

Apparently Liam Rivera got a bonus for being late to the start gate

[twat]

WoW a dripple

[twat]

Drone camera operator is awful but it seems like the production crew realizes it too

Missing two backies is bad.

[gaijin]

So, the name Holden has a history of going huge.

[twat]

So, the name Holden has a history of going huge.

Che? What?

[gaijin]

Jeff Holden of yester-year. Early 00's. Just an observation.

[twat]

Ahh before my times

[gaijin]

Cool to see such a Bozeman contingent. Also-- Gabriel also competes in FWQ on skis? That's mean.

[twat]

Looks like half of the FWT riders life in Innsbruck.

[gaijin]

Not a bad place to be based during the tour-- easy access to all the venues. I need to get my ass to Europe. I got my FWT/Q/J judging cert for Euro/Oceana but there's quite a wait-list to get into aiding in an event. I would also love to go to NZ again.

[twat]

Nice! To see some speed!

[gaijin]

Yeah, Molly. I remember saying her name last season. Chick rips, yo.

[twat]

Yeah molly : )

[twat]

Yoo bro, I am off to some family lunch : ) weekend schnitzels! And ski a few turns. Maybe gonna watch it on the phone under the table! Enjoy the rest of the show