what a feeling this has to be, defying gravity like that— i can’t imagine the high physical load, fatigue, nerves and adrenaline that these athletes push through throwing their bodies around like this. a mistimed pop off jump or one spin too many could lead to broken a wrist, ankle, knee or even worse on their quick return to earth. lucasfoster clips the edge on his decent and still manages to ride off this massive 22 foot wall like it was nothing. i debated using another clip that i have of someone landing, but i really like that he hits the wall here— displaying to us that even the best fall short from time to time, and there’s absolutely zero shame in that. nothing but admiration from me— it’s truly captivating to watch. esp in slow motion. #xgames #winterxgames #aspen #aspensnowmass #snowmass #snow #snowboarding #colorado #salomon #salomonsnowboards #oakley #monster #gopro #flying #air #snowing #xgames2023 #240fps #slomotion #slowmotion