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FWT Kicking Horse 2023

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Thomasarivkin1
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My God this was the most insane FWT event. Marcus Goguen and Max Hitzig on another level.

Leif Mumma nearly getting caught in a slide.

The progression and overall level of skiing on the tour this year is mind boggling.


https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxnrV5Q7shLymNJ3L84Nns0hOO8Dl0Sm6i
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxe8Hz5ztAxjsfpTNm716kfTYTfNofHZ-8
Feb 17 2023 1:14PM
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0sum
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Zero chill on Marcus Goguen's run. Turn into the backflip was fantastic.

**This post was edited on Feb 17th 2023 at 1:37:35pm
Feb 17 2023 1:36PM
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thatsG
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did not expect that Hitzig backflip to be so massive
Feb 17 2023 1:38PM
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SofaKingSick
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that was siiiiick thanks for posting



(he lands about 10 feet out of frame here)
Feb 17 2023 1:42PM
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0sum
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thatsGdid not expect that Hitzig backflip to be so massive

He just kept flying.
Feb 17 2023 1:46PM
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AlwaysGrabBlunt
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Marcus looked like he was playing STEEP
Feb 17 2023 2:32PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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For real the level is insane now. Was jumping off my couch watching Max Hitzig. Also interesting to see how despite not doing much freestyle is noticeable how Reine Barkered is a stronger skier at 40 than most of the field on tour
Feb 17 2023 3:08PM
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nCrow
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Probably the biggest backflip I've ever seen on any feature
Feb 17 2023 3:59PM
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Way*Mo
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nCrowProbably the biggest backflip I've ever seen on any feature

Max’s flip was incredible and huge and stomped. I cheered aloud.

But, definitely not the biggest.
https://youtu.be/NeqUkIOO68E
Feb 17 2023 4:14PM
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vissi
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https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxxy9iUtjM86msdaymRiJOSvUj7WAXB11J

5/5 skiing, unfortunately he was not able to stomp that air.
Feb 17 2023 4:19PM
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YawnPell
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Xander got robbed
Feb 17 2023 4:23PM
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Way*Mo
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His skiing up top was unbelievable. I wish he would’ve put the full run together
vissihttps://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxxy9iUtjM86msdaymRiJOSvUj7WAXB11J

5/5 skiing, unfortunately he was not able to stomp that air.
Feb 17 2023 4:26PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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vissihttps://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxxy9iUtjM86msdaymRiJOSvUj7WAXB11J

5/5 skiing, unfortunately he was not able to stomp that air.


so glad he wasn't hurt on those rocks he uncovered, dude skis so well I hope we see him on the tour again
Feb 17 2023 4:27PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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nCrowProbably the biggest backflip I've ever seen on any feature


definitely the biggest one I can think of on the FWT that was stomped.
Feb 17 2023 4:28PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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I also love how calm and relaxed Max Hitzig seems through all of his runs. It's like he's not charging per say, I mean he is, but it's like a super chill way that he stands, kind of looks like a mogul skier stance where his bottom half moves and his top half is so calm. I love it.
Feb 17 2023 4:30PM
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SofaKingSick
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vissihttps://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxxy9iUtjM86msdaymRiJOSvUj7WAXB11J

5/5 skiing, unfortunately he was not able to stomp that air.


holy FUCK that was gnarly

BigPurpleSkiSuitso glad he wasn't hurt on those rocks he uncovered, dude skis so well I hope we see him on the tour again


he's confirmed not hurt? that's amazing
Feb 17 2023 4:40PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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SofaKingSickholy FUCK that was gnarly



he's confirmed not hurt? that's amazing


he seemed okay after, skied down and was hanging about?
Feb 17 2023 4:42PM
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PeppermillReno
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Really sick event Hitzigs backflip was insane.

They really have to lose the fucking snowboarders or something so we can get more of this nothing for 3 weeks blows.
Feb 18 2023 11:29AM
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Skibumsmith
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This stop was hands down the most lit stop in FWT history. God I wish I was partying in Golden tonight. The number of times I spilled my beer from jumping off the couch... I'm gonna lose my damage deposit.
I hope this is enough proof to the FWT organizers that we need more North American stops.

Also Sam Smoothy just changed the game for commentary 🔥🔥🔥
Feb 19 2023 1:16AM
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Ghini
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That was a great comp, level is insane, so fun to watch!

What I dont understand is why they fly everybody over for just one event. At least make it a double feature like in Fieberbrunn or something like that.
Feb 19 2023 1:14PM
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skiP.E.I.
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Shoutout to Xander Guldmans Screamin semen 3 and spinning both ways. He got robbed imo. A right 3 over exposure to start the line and the scremain 3 are so risky.
Feb 20 2023 8:34AM
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skiP.E.I.
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BigPurpleSkiSuit. Also interesting to see how despite not doing much freestyle is noticeable how Reine Barkered is a stronger skier at 40 than most of the field on tour

Old man strength!
Feb 20 2023 8:35AM
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Thomasarivkin1
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skiP.E.I.Shoutout to Xander Guldmans Screamin semen 3 and spinning both ways. He got robbed imo. A right 3 over exposure to start the line and the scremain 3 are so risky.

Yeah his line was awesome! His air/style category did not reflect his performance.
Feb 20 2023 9:42AM
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jps2.0
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unpopular opinion
marcus goguen run wasn't worth a 2nd place, he wasn't in control on the first air and transition. he really just did a backflip on a massive face
Feb 20 2023 4:21PM
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Alextheskibum
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This comp was one of the sickest I’ve seen in some time. All the athletes are so talented and really we’re raising the bar. I was kind of concerned after the slides in men’s ski and watching conditions get worse throughout the other categories. I know the FWT goes through great lengths to make sure a face is “safe” enough for a comp. I just wonder what kinda of conversations are happening behind the scenes as the day goes on and conditions are almost becoming un safe for the athletes. Just some thoughts
Feb 20 2023 5:39PM
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