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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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mstevo
Posts: 237 - Karma: 300
I wouldn't count him out, he is still one of the most important freeskiers there is
Aug 21 2013 1:54AM
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TimeWasted
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Nah he's apparently only got 5 mil in the bank...
Aug 21 2013 2:15AM
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Japaneezy
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Im pretty sure that Red Bull pays the most but what about Monster and Rockstar? Which one pays more than the other>?
Aug 21 2013 3:30AM
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ski_ENDUB
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Hardly, when was the last time he competed in a contest that wasn't his own or filmed with anyone. Dude's baller as shit but I wouldn't classify him as a freeskier anymore.
Aug 21 2013 3:32AM
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Ryanvdonk
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i'd be pretty certain that candide's contract with quicksilver has to be one of the bigger ones in freeskiing. they're a company that bough rossi and dynastar like it was an afterthought then dumped them just as quick.
Aug 21 2013 4:05AM
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JDA
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Jon had a €35,000 watch. Also spent $6,000 at a party in one night - not many freeskiers could do that
Aug 21 2013 4:07AM
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mstevo
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Yeah, but most of his sponsors are still from the days he was competing. But yes you are right, he is much more than a freeskier, most of all he is a businessman
Aug 21 2013 4:34AM
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Heddious
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as far as I know, the Swedish top slopestylers get funding from the Swedish Olympic Committees (SOK) talent and developement programme, and that could be anything like help with camps, travel costs and physicians. from what I've heard it's pretty tailored, i.e. Henrik Harlaut can get a different type of backing than Jesper Tjäder - it depends on what the respective athletes are asking for.

i have no idea how it works in other countries.

also - the SOK is not entirely tied to the Swedish Freeski Team - there are guys on the team that doesn't recieve funding from SOK at the moment. most of the A team does though and I know a few of those who doesn't are in the talks for the future.
Aug 21 2013 6:29AM
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JAHBRADOR
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Jon seems to be fully embracing the YOLO lyfestyle.

Not gonna hate though. His GF is slammin'

Aug 21 2013 9:16AM
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Olimar
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I think you could be asked any type of question about anything and you would answer with Tom Wallisch.
Aug 21 2013 11:22AM
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Thawg
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you forgot monster
Aug 21 2013 11:48AM
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Thawg
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crud, sorry for the double I didn't see somebody else had posted monster
Aug 21 2013 11:50AM
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sveinung
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Tom, Dumont, Henrik(?), Jon
Aug 21 2013 12:51PM
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Kazabazua
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Wallisch. Everyone knows him, he's at the top of his game and advertisers are willing to pay the big bucks for that.
Aug 21 2013 1:26PM
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Kazabazua
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Oh ya, and jon is definitely the richest but he's a straight up business man. It doesn't all come from skiing alone.
Aug 21 2013 1:28PM
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CZxHONZAxCZ
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I would say Olson shows it off most !!!

Aug 21 2013 2:31PM
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corona
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well, a lot COULD do that. more a matter of whether they can AFFORD to do that.
Aug 21 2013 2:34PM
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hank.ski
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I don't think he's the wealthiest, but are we seriously just going to ignore Andreas Hatveit here? Dude practically has his own ski area, and his house is enormous. It's strange how much of a disconnect there is between some european skiers and America, and how much more europe cares about their professionals.
Aug 21 2013 3:50PM
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skiersupreme
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wallisch or olsson
Aug 21 2013 8:33PM
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E-Nix
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Woah, who the hell forgot Shaun White?
Aug 21 2013 9:09PM
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Chubz.
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Jon was one of the pioneers of our sport, regardless of what he does now he's still a huge part of our community and deserves a spot in this discussion
Aug 21 2013 9:39PM
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Primo
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and Monster
Aug 21 2013 9:54PM
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perryhunter
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Jon Olsson is the highest paid freeskier. He drives a white lambo and lives in Monaco for tax purposes.
Aug 21 2013 10:23PM
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Da-Bull
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even though she dosent know how to spend it, kelly sildaru must make a bit of cash
Aug 21 2013 10:26PM
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MKeller91
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jon but that has a lot to do with the fact that he is one of the most diverse skiers. does GC and kills it in the park and BC off the snow he has several successful business. he appeals to a lot of different sponsors because of his because of that versatility think about it from Head's prospective he can represent them in all corners of the market and he is a marketing genius. also he is most likely very independently wealthy which always helps
Aug 22 2013 12:38AM
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coreyroy
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probably torin, if not now, then deff eventually. i mean when it comes to sponsors, target really only grabs the potential "superstars".
Aug 22 2013 7:28PM
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*ninja*
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how the fuck do u know? does tom call u and tell u how much he makes? "hey guess what evan gopro mailed me 5$ today!"
Aug 23 2013 2:28PM
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pghjibber
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no one even came close to tom for his income last year
Aug 23 2013 5:55PM
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Bwestburg802
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T-Wall for sure. that dude has so many sponsors cant even count em
Aug 23 2013 8:40PM
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oranges
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oh man, i actually laughed way too hard
Aug 23 2013 10:06PM
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MaryO
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My bad! Just an oversight. Also MuscleCare topical pain reliever! Am I missing anything else?? I really think Auntie Anne's Pretzels should sponsor him!
Aug 24 2013 12:32AM
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