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Most $$ freeskier in the world

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HPH
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NS!
Who do do guys think is the most paid freeskier out there? And who should?
Norwegian FRI FLYT is running a story about sponsorship in their upcoming issue and it would be great to look into this topic.

No trolling.
Aug 20 2013 9:02AM
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Japaneezy
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Andeey Pareey for shure.
Aug 20 2013 9:03AM
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Turkelton
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lers ternes
Aug 20 2013 9:12AM
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Anti_Panda
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does respect count as payment? If so, Clarke~G
Aug 20 2013 9:14AM
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Mr.Bishop
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Its probably one of the big guys that is like RB/Nike... or a european like Jon where their country really gets behind them.
Aug 20 2013 9:16AM
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Maximumsushi
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A few years ago, I believe it was Jon Olsson (by a large margin), then Simon Dumont. Now, I'm not sure. I'd be willing to bet it is still Jon Olsson, but he works for it in different ways than other pros do.

As doug said, you're probably going to look at some of the dudes on red bull, nike, and to a lesser extent, oakley guys out there. Guys who have been in the game a little longer tend to be paid more than the younger kids even if you think the new kids are "better."

Another thing to consider is that sponsors often match (or more) contest payouts. So if you win $60K at Xgames, your energy drink sponsor may shoot you another $60K. So, despite contracts, contest results may have a large effect on who is making the most.

Freeskiers don't make shit by the way. There are a very, very few number of guys who break six figures. Most are making just enough money to get by.
Aug 20 2013 9:29AM
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HPH
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Good! Thanks for inputs
Aug 20 2013 9:47AM
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Turkelton
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I heard that Sammy gets 400k a year from APO alone.
Aug 20 2013 9:52AM
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WVskiing
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I will say Jon
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Aug 20 2013 9:53AM
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ndye
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possibly Torin these days. Target and Pop Tarts prolly shell out $$$$
Aug 20 2013 10:58AM
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SFB
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probably garret russel
Aug 20 2013 11:05AM
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MaryO
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The NorthFace+ Scott+ Marker+ gopro+ Fulltilt Boots+ SkullCandy+ Verizon+ podiums + Natl TV ads+ filming= Tom Wallisch
Aug 20 2013 11:13AM
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Gnaruto
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+you=No one cares. Lul
Aug 20 2013 11:16AM
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De-Clan
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Ya I actually was thinking the same thing, it just depends on what these companies make, all the dew tours and stuff he has to have a good fat stack in the bank
Aug 20 2013 11:22AM
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De-Clan
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And you sir need to respect MaryO
Aug 20 2013 11:23AM
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ndye
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All the money is in pipe skiing though, tom even says so himself! i bet Torin and Simon both make more $$. However, as far as slope goes, I am sure Tom blows away the rest of the field by salary alone.
Aug 20 2013 11:28AM
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DrewPeacock
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you do know what website your on right.....
Aug 20 2013 11:53AM
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tomPietrowski
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I would think bobby may be giving Tom a run as he has redbull, which are bigger then monster, and salomon which is bigger then Scott and full tilt. And under armour prob pay more then north face.
Aug 20 2013 12:30PM
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ndye
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I'd say northface would likely pay him more than under armour. And i could see Salomon shelling out some serious cash, but Scott is HUGE as well. The big one for Tom is Verizon though. Also, Park City probably gives him something of a small fortune. 
Aug 20 2013 12:35PM
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tomPietrowski
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Under armour are huge compared to north face. Think of the money they make from all the other sports they are in. Verizon prob would make up a big chunk though yeah.
Aug 20 2013 12:37PM
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Turkelton
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No way. Resorts which aren't under a conglomerate usually only make just enough to make a small profit and pay for the next year
Aug 20 2013 12:39PM
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ndye
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Park City is currently under pwdr, and they have deeeep pockets. Have had some legal troubles as of late but still massive.  I think you would be suprised by how much he likely gets paid as the top athlete for Park City. In itself probably not a huge salary, but definitely a hefty chunk of change.

Aug 20 2013 1:23PM
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eheath
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Yeah tom is in no way the highest paid athlete, sorry.
Aug 20 2013 1:49PM
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MaryO
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I bet he's up there for slopestylers.At least one of the highest.
Aug 20 2013 2:05PM
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eheath
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I mean, some skiers who are sponsored by redbull get the same salary that tom gets from 2-3 of his sponsors, then not to mention the other large sponsors that skier may have. If you count contest winnings, tom might have been on the top last year, but this past season no.
Aug 20 2013 2:08PM
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ESB
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Aug 20 2013 2:11PM
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Wizerd
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SHAWN WITE!!!!!
Aug 20 2013 2:31PM
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SunburntSquad
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Jon probably.

Skiers with non-ski sponsors probably get a bit more money
Aug 20 2013 5:17PM
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JDUBSki22
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Bobby B is the 3rd highest paid athlete on under-armor. plus he is sponsored by Microsoft with bing so the dude gets $$$
Aug 20 2013 5:19PM
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C-Wal
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THALL must be up there? co-owner of armada, quite a few other sponsors despite being dropped by red bull last year ang all the ganja he grows and sells too

Aug 20 2013 5:24PM
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calisto.iv
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Jossi Wells? Nike, Oakley etc

Is it fair to count Jon? isn't he GS now
Aug 20 2013 6:24PM
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Kretzschmar
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Jon is still probably better than everyone in this thread at park and racing, so I would definitely still count him in on this discussion.
Aug 20 2013 6:42PM
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ski_ENDUB
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I wonder who makes more, Jon or Bode Miller. I feel like Jon should be exempt from this question because he spends more time on GS skis than twins aka he's a racer who can do tricks, and racers make way more money.
Aug 20 2013 6:44PM
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Kjell
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I definitely think Jon is up there, since he's founded two successful companies and has signature clothing lines, plus regular sponsors.
Something has gotta pay for his cars, watches, house etc.
Aug 20 2013 7:03PM
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DGski
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How do you know that, that's pretty sick
Aug 20 2013 7:10PM
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ndye
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kind of. The north face is owned by VFC, which has a total anual revenue of almost 10x UA. not sure how that all affects athlete salaries and such though.
Aug 20 2013 7:16PM
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ndye
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Dub post. But if it is The North Face making individual decisions about that stuff, then most likely you are very right and UA would shell out more money, at least to some of those bigger names. So you could be perfectly correct and ill admit i could be completely wrong.
Aug 20 2013 7:18PM
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GrahamGould
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just look at the JOI and tell me jon olsson isn't the richest freeskier in the world
Aug 20 2013 7:50PM
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hoodshoe
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i would say either tom gus or brown
Aug 20 2013 8:02PM
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FreeskiThe603
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My money is on Wally. He's always near the top of competitions, he's sponsored by some of the biggest ski companies like North Face, and he will make a lot off of his movie since he and Decker are really the only ones working on it.

I would put my money on TYW in about 5-10 years. The kid is super young, super talented, and very marketable.
Aug 20 2013 8:09PM
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AwR
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without a question Jon.
Aug 20 2013 8:11PM
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Aladeen
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Shut up you got beat up with fluf
Aug 20 2013 9:31PM
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Logan.
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This might be a bad question, but do Olympic teams pay athletes? Or will they this season? or do they just leave funds up to other sponsors/ only pay for training, etc.
Aug 20 2013 9:51PM
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S.C
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wait... you aren't one of his sponsors?
Aug 20 2013 10:16PM
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fredyferl
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You forgot Monster and Future Spins in your equation
Aug 20 2013 10:27PM
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Vitiligo
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If you are a professional skier and you are sponsored by a car company your probably doing pretty good.. Jon
Aug 20 2013 11:41PM
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binturong-qwerty
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I'm pretty surprised no one has said Hatveit.
Aug 21 2013 12:30AM
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danderson.
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This is his anatomical structure? How the fuck is he still alive? Pray for Tom.
Aug 21 2013 1:00AM
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Edward.
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how about that kid who drives daddys lambo all the time from that infamous skier fight video? i bet hes got some serious $$ as well
Aug 21 2013 1:10AM
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Benson.
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Didn't read the thread, so probably a repost, but it's Jon Olsson. By a lot too...
Aug 21 2013 1:13AM
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ty.urlich
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most people dont realize monster pays more then redbull because redbull does things like build parks and airbag jumps for their athletes
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