Newschoolers was lucky enough to ask Thovex questions, and receive thoughtful responses in return.
Candide is someone we should all look to in regards inspiration for the love of the sport.
This is the Candide Thovex interview.
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Were you worried about One of those days 2 not living up to the first?
-JosephRikys
Candide Thovex: Well, i tried to be a bit more creative on the 2nd one.
I knew it was gonna work better, but didn’t expect this!
Who came up with the idea for that last shot?
-JustGoWithIt
I’ve been thinking about that line for a while.
I needed something stronger than the cop one.
I go past that restaurant everyday on my way home and always imagined it would be a good ender.
Was the last shot in ootd 2 fake?
i just cant believe you 180ed into a gondola -frankcolder
Not at all.
Had a lot of fun doing it.
How influential has the pole plant been in your skiing?
-j-bo
Well, it’s been like that for ages.
It’s just a natural reflex.
I just don’t think about it.
Maybe it comes from when i was doing mogul skiing when i was a kid.
I tried not to do it but it keeps coming back!
-skierdude
When i gapped that cliff in the woods.
Never done it this way before.
And some of those long straight airs.
What music do you listen to while skiing, if any?
-Ski_The_E
I love the sound of the wind.
I only listen to music on the chairlift.
Any style that inspires me.
Excluding your own edits and films, what is your favorite ski video to watch?
-Ski_The_E
The Terje Haakonsen movie, Subjekt Haakonsen was my biggest inspiration.
The Jp auclair/Sherpas segment was also one of my inspirations.
Which of your own videos were you most satisfied with?
-Ski_The_E
The first Candide Kamera.
That was my first footage after i broke my back and that was a big relief.
Who is your favorite person to ski with?
-Ski_The_E
My buddy Aziz Benkrich, he’s the best out there.
Anybody that has fun.
Also, how fun was it to jump off the exit ramp on the chairlift?
-Mr.Salty
That was one of the funnest thing i have ever done.
It was way bigger than it looks
Just do what you love.
No matter what others say.
Go outside the park
Is skiing with friends important even at your level?
-schommi97
This is the most important.
Or did it take you by surprise?
How did that affect OOTD2?
-Sklar
That is mainly some everyday skiing with my friends.
Definitely got surprised of the results.
And then I was like, maybe I should make a run at be more creative about it.
What is your perspective on the current state of the ski industry?
-Mr.Bishop
I don’t really like the athletic side of it today.
At the beginning we got inspired by snowboarding and we only wanted to get away from this serious attitude.
It' s all about having fun.
But this is only my point of view.
Anybody do what they want.
It is called FREEstyle.
I’m not a big fan of the No Pole to be honest.
I’m a skateboarder.
But once more, anybody do what they enjoy.
Stretching
Who was your childhood role model?
-Dobber
Edgar Grospiron
Current opinion on x games?
Anything that comes to mind.
-DrZoidberg
Look at Danny Davis.
Only one double and wins.
Hopefully it comes back the right way in skiing too.
What do you do during the summer?
Are you just shredding down south or do you have another hobby that you do?
-CoolClamConnor
I love surfing in indonesia and skateboarding.
