Jesper Tjader, Knuckle Huck, and how X Games is killing freeskiing for ratings

by perplexy

Freestyle skiing is facing growing pains. What once began as daredevil stunts has progressed to become a precision sport at the highest levels of competition. However, in pursuit of ratings, ESPN continues to promote it as an entertainment spectacle, degrading the athletes and the sport itself. Jesper Tjader's career underscores this.