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Henrik Harlaut never lands forwards

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asparagus
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After watching so much of his content I've noticed that he rarely lands forwards. He used to land forwards more like ten years ago but recently around 80% of his jump tricks are landed switch and the majority of his rail tricks. Why is this? I've heard that landing switch is better for your knees. Maybe he only does it for the style. Thoughts?
Feb 12 2021 12:07PM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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My guess would be knees. He was also using the arv86 most of the season because it’s less impact on the knees than the E Dollo (being skinnier). I have a theory that he’s secretly hurting/got some knee issues and that’s why he pulled out of slope (after big air) and that’s why he kept it (relatively) tame in the knuckle huck on his skis.
I know he said the judging was the reason he pulled out but it could be more than 1 reason
THANOSDOGFARTAfter watching so much of his content I've noticed that he rarely lands forwards. He used to land forwards more like ten years ago but recently around 80% of his jump tricks are landed switch and the majority of his rail tricks. Why is this? I've heard that landing switch is better for your knees. Maybe he only does it for the style. Thoughts?
Feb 12 2021 2:15PM
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hoodcrew
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15 years of being a pro skier definitely leads to having fucked up knees even on a good year
BradFiAusNzCoCaMy guess would be knees. He was also using the arv86 most of the season because it’s less impact on the knees than the E Dollo (being skinnier). I have a theory that he’s secretly hurting/got some knee issues and that’s why he pulled out of slope (after big air) and that’s why he kept it (relatively) tame in the knuckle huck on his skis.
I know he said the judging was the reason he pulled out but it could be more than 1 reason
Feb 12 2021 2:17PM
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.otto.
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hoodcrew15 years of being a pro skier definitely leads to having fucked up knees even on a good year


To add to the knee thing- I remember in an old Harlaut insta post ( x games aspen 2018), hornbeck recommended a trick to add to his run in the comment section. Harlaut promptly replied that he has stopped doing the recommended trick due to the particular strain it placed on his knee. Ill try track down the comment.
Feb 12 2021 3:11PM
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.otto.
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nothing secret, but still interesting to hear tid-bits about behind the scenes health/ trick selection choices
Feb 12 2021 3:20PM
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Hugobrgmn
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I’m pretty sure it’s because there’s a big chance of landing backseat when landing forward, while landing switch there’s not as much pressure in the knees and chins
Feb 12 2021 4:11PM
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grantn_
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He does say he skis like 320 days a season so yeah his legs must be taking a beating
Feb 12 2021 11:03PM
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jwilly
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have you seen Jossi land forwards? its for sure the knees
Feb 13 2021 12:59AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Yeah jossi mentioned his jumper knee on dumont podcast. It puts his switch zero spin run in x games more into perspective
jwillyhave you seen Jossi land forwards? its for sure the knees
Feb 13 2021 2:07AM
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snowfinder
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Jumpers knee is no joke, dealt with it for a few year but finally found a workout routine that helps a lot. Amazing what you can find on youtube.
BradFiAusNzCoCaYeah jossi mentioned his jumper knee on dumont podcast. It puts his switch zero spin run in x games more into perspective
Feb 13 2021 10:04AM
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skierman
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Remember when you could sit cross-legged on the ground without your lower legs going numb after 2 minutes? Ah good times.
Feb 13 2021 10:10AM
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Ebein339
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What might that workout routine be?? 😅
snowfinderJumpers knee is no joke, dealt with it for a few year but finally found a workout routine that helps a lot. Amazing what you can find on youtube.
Feb 13 2021 11:17AM
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snowfinder
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Look up knee strengthen exercises
Ebein339What might that workout routine be?? 😅
Feb 13 2021 11:59AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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grantn_He does say he skis like 320 days a season so yeah his legs must be taking a beating


How can his shins take it moreover
Feb 13 2021 12:18PM
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ColoradoDogfart
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BigPurpleSkiSuitHow can his shins take it moreover


Cause he bought full tilts
Feb 13 2021 2:31PM
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percs
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BigPurpleSkiSuitHow can his shins take it moreover


the way he skis i dont think his shins hurt. I feel like shin bang is from leaning back too much
Feb 13 2021 2:33PM
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asparagus
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It incredible that he doesn’t have that many knee injuries, he also doesn’t even bend his legs when he lands switch.
Feb 13 2021 4:59PM
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theabortionator
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I think he lands switch because he's diving into a new opportunity. The future is blind. He's looking toward it but he's also facing his past, with a sort of reverence to where he's been.
Feb 13 2021 5:07PM
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percs
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theabortionatorI think he lands switch because he's diving into a new opportunity. The future is blind. He's looking toward it but he's also facing his past, with a sort of reverence to where he's been.


thats how i feel i think too. quite a humble yet practical approach.
Feb 13 2021 5:16PM
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AlwaysGrabBlunt
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What's the link??
snowfinderJumpers knee is no joke, dealt with it for a few year but finally found a workout routine that helps a lot. Amazing what you can find on youtube.
Feb 13 2021 9:09PM
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Ebein339
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AlwaysGrabBluntWhat's the link??


I found this one:
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/993282/Stop-Knee-Pain-Now--5-Exercises-To-Strengthen-Your-Knees
I think it’s pretty good
Feb 13 2021 10:58PM
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AlwaysGrabBlunt
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Thanks
Ebein339I found this one:
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/993282/Stop-Knee-Pain-Now--5-Exercises-To-Strengthen-Your-Knees
I think it’s pretty good
Feb 14 2021 1:59PM
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