Replying to Is Freeskiing Headed in The Right Direction?

For my college writing class, I've been tasked to write a large paper which looks in great depth analyzing a "Discourse Community"(a group of people with a common interest").

The way I see it, freeskiing is being pushed harder than ever, pushing both style and amplitude of everything. To be considered "talented" or even just "mediocre" at skiing is harder than ever... this seems to be due to 12 year olds trying triples and what not...

but anyways, I'd love to hear how you guys feel about what skiing has become and what you think has in store for the future.

,anything helps
-Giles