How to shifty tail drag on skis 2. How to ollie 180 and tail drag 180 3. How to make switch 180s on skis cool 4. How to lazy boy 180 5. Counter rotation is the key technique in doing a shifty. You twist your skis one way and the upper body the other. When I tail drag over a roller I like to do it for as long as possible....
On The Come Up is a series in which we highlight an up and coming skier each week. Some of you may recognize them but for many, the name wont ring a bell. This weeks installment is a first, and hopefully a good one at that. It was only natural that Nash Lisac seemed like a good place to start. https://www.instagram.com/p/BPYk67DA-ud/?taken-by=nationallisac Park or pow? The question almost every freeskier encounters at some time in their life....
It was enjoyable, different and provided hope for the future of video games. This game had many issues though, its graphics were not great and at points where not very realistic. In more recent years there have been a number of games that have opened themselves onto the market. now onto the skiing. The physics are good. I’m not saying they are shocking but they need some work. Where they are lacking is the rails and boxes....
But I didn’t want the following solo edits to fly under the radar. So this week, we have Jaeden Schneider-Clark going up against Austin Karker. First up is Jaeden Schneider-Clark, hailing from Nelson, BC and known for his no-poles style. I chose this video because it just makes you reflect on how fun skiing really is. Aside from, perhaps, an unbelievable powder day… what’s better than that? Shoutout to Carlo Mion for his work behind the lens....
Is there anyone that can follow in the footsteps of Candide? The hard-charging Frenchman that no one can seem to keep up with is a one in a billion skier. Seriously, right now. You see, Candide’s mindset is what truly sets him apart from the entire freeskiing community. Sending airs that seem impossible yet, to no one’s surprise, he stomps them with ease. Candide exudes a quiet, yet, very apparent air of confidence in his skiing ability....
Kelly Sildaru is a name weve gotten to know quite well over the past few years in womens skiing. Despite being 14-years-old, the Estonian is arguably years ahead of the rest of her competition. Since 2013, she has competed in 22 AFP slopestyle events- and podiumed at every single one of them. Kelly Sildaru is putting down rail section that could legitimately compete with the men. Does having a threat like Kelly enter the competition scene motivate everyone else to progress?...
Tell A Friend Tour is always one of my favorite events of the year. The week started out at Welch Village on Thursday night. From the get-go, the stoke was high and everyone was out there trying new tricks. Sweatshirt hot laps and two different parks had spirits high. http://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/858719/Tell-A-Friend-Tour-weekend-7 Saturday we headed out to Trollhaugen in Dresser, Wisconsin.
The X Games ‘Real’ Series has been expanding over the years and there has been a snowboard street incarnation since 2011. The second edition of Real Street has the illest street riders in the world to vying for the grand prize of a gold medal, $20 Gs, and ultimate bragging rights . Check them all out below, verify you follow thelink to votefor your favorite to take home the viewers choice award and a big ol' check....
For me the news highlight of the week wasJohn Spriggs signing for cannabis company Oregrown. Aside from a great guy getting a sweet deal, it seems an interesting window into the future. On the videographical entertainment front, the West Coasters have been noticeable by their absence this week. Presumably they’re too busy skiing all that snow, the bastards. Luckily the rest of the world has come through with some gems....
It wasn’t a classic. They more or less failed to call a single trick. you’re free to’t deny it, the guy has some mad skills. Oystein sat in second and Felix Usterud third. The two of them killed it but they were the only two complete run scores of the day. https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/858183/Highlights---Killi-saves-the-best-for-last-in-Stoneham-Ski-Slopestyle---FIS-Freestyle-Skiing Top 3 Women On Run 2, Oystein stomped another solid run. First place men and second/third women for Swiss Freeski to round out a laughably strong event for them....
On The Come Up is a series in which we highlight an up and coming skier each week. Some of you may recognize them but for many, the name wont ring a bell. His style is fast and heavy, cruising open jacket and continuously stomping the shit out of every trick. He brings humor to edits without compromising the legitimacy of his skiing. Its a laugh one clip and a that was nuts the next....
And he’s not quittin' yet! The agreement is the first between an Oregon cannabis company and a professional athlete. “Oregrown cares about quality and keeping everything organic. I’m excited to represent a company and a product I truly believe in.” He is well-known for his numerous film appearances, including 2008/9’s “Every Day is a Saturday.” “John Spriggs is one of the greatest free skiers in the world. An absolute legend,” said Oregrown co-founder Aviv Hadar....
It’s an unfortunate reality of our skiing that we lose many of our greatest ambassadors. But skiing never forgets. And for so many skiers, that is Sarah. Words by James Frost On Saturday February 4th, Horseshoe Resort hosted the 2nd Annual Sending it for Sarah! The signature #CelebrateSarah A Frame was the show stopper. Every single participant whether beginner to advanced successfully rode that box by end of day.
