Cover photo: Tristan Shu
This Is Home finally drops tomorrow at midday EST.
Team movies havent really become a thing in skiing (yet?).
I hope it pays off and maybe starts pushing more brands in this direction.
Handrail with a crowd in Finland.
Alex shut this rail down, these kids know.
Photo: Alric Ljunghager
SinceThis Is Homeis arranged around the theme there are no rider segments.
Normally, I have to say I prefer rider parts.
Three or four minutes of shots from one guy seems the best way to really highlight a particular rider.
Keegan Killbride inHabitthis year immediately springs to mind.
But inThis Is Home, the riders still stood out individually, thanks to having individual styles all round.
Everyone featured had bangers.
However, for me, four more guys really stood out even amongst such a stacked roster.
This is why you might need a magnifying glass.
Photo: Tero Repo
The first was Duncan Adams.
Sam Anthamatten, also starring in the backcountry-oriented segments blew my mind.
Hes continuing where he left off in theKeeshlifemovie and that is one of my all-time favourite segments.
Im told he didnt take a single down day on the whole street shoot.
Anyone whos skied street knows just how insane that is.
AHall’s part also contains what was probably the undeniably legit cork 180 ever done.
Sure youve seen it at comps by now but this was filmed in March.
Im only scratching the surface here by the way, he has a ton of shots.
Keep an eye out for his rider edit too, there are more that didnt make the movie.
This feature looked scary af.
Photo: Tero Repo
So on to criticisms?
Oh and if you really hate anything not filmed on a potato, that might also be an issue.
Basically there isnt much not to like and the price of $0 is on point.
If you liked the Faction webisodes then youre in for a treat here.
Theres pretty much something for everyone in here though, from street, to pillows to terrifying lines.
Basically, ensure to check it out right here on NS tomorrow.
