FWT & FWQ Thread 2013/2014

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Nendaz Freeride has announced it's date. 14-18 March '14.

Still nothing as to whether it will be a 4* again or remain a 3*. Hope it goes back to being a 4*.

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Britain's Got Skiers 2013, James Winfield from james winfield on Vimeo.

Threw some of the comp footage from Chile into this edit I made the other week.

Sep 16 2013 4:02PM

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Ski season is slowly rolling over the horizon in the northern hemisphere, so although the remaining FWQ dates won't be released until mid November, here's some related news:

The Swatch Skiers Cup returns to Zermatt (Switzerland) in just less than two months! On the 4th of January 2014 this contest between North American and European skiers will commence - here are some words from the two captains (Julien Regnier & JP Auclair):

“When we first met it was a blast of new energy and new ideas for skiing. JP is an amazing skier, very creative, a hard worker and I really enjoy skiing with him,” said Regnier of his opponent.

Auclair responded, “I first heard about Julien through my friend JF Cusson who told me about ‘this French guy who was doing really progressive skiing.’ When we met, we instantly hit it off and starting skiing and working on different projects together.”

Last season's lineup (Photo: Dom Daher)

Full article: http://freeski.downdays.eu/news/05/11/2013/swatch-skiers-cup-returns-to-zermatt/

Nov 5 2013 3:47PM

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13/14 Season Trailer was released a couple of days ago.

Nov 5 2013 4:09PM

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Anyone looking to compete in FWQs this season should definitely check out this information about judging criteria.

http://www.freerideworldtour.com/tl_files/fwt/upload/Docs/13_Judging%20Criteria.pdf

It gives a good insight into which processes are used to define the riders' scores on competition day. Obviously, similar criteria are used not just in FWT/FWQ, but also in other freeride competitions, so this is useful no matter which comp you're taking part in.

Nov 12 2013 2:26PM

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Have they changed it from last season?

Top tip for people getting into it. If you have the chance go speak to the judges. It will give you an insight to what they are looking for etc and they are normally super cool and approachable.

Nov 12 2013 5:09PM

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Nope, don't think so.

In other news, the 13/14 calendar is now online!
http://freerideworldtour.com/calendar.html

Nov 13 2013 9:00AM

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^^ god damn Big Sky. The one US comp I know I could have ventured to, and it's a week before Coachella.

Maybe I'll have some luck with those February comps

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Anyone heading to any FWQ comps this season in Europe????

I would like to participate in a couple of them and it would be nice to meet some ns people there.

Nov 13 2013 11:31AM

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And Castle comp is a week before Wrangle the Chute at Kicking Horse

Aww yee

Nov 13 2013 11:37AM

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For sure! I'm going to compete in as many as possible - assuming that I'm fit, my knee is still holding up well, and my financial situation allows.

The ones I have on my calendar are:

Artesina 1* (1st/2nd Feb) ITA
Engadinsnow 3* (5th-8th Feb) SUI
Big Mountain Hochfuegen 4* (8th-11th Feb) AUT
T-Bar Free Session 2* (15th Feb) SUI
Big Mountain Goldeck 2* (21st-23rd Feb) AUT
Pitztal Wild Face 2* (28th Feb-1st Mar) AUT
Jasna Adrenalin 3* (1st-3rd Mar) SLO
Open Faces Weisssee 1* (8th Mar) AUT
Nendaz Freeride 4* (14th-16th Mar) SUI
Open Faces Montafon 3* (15th/16th Mar) AUT
X Over Ride Kitzsteinhorn 3* (22nd-23rd Mar) AUT
Open Faces Obergurgl 4* (29th-30th Mar) AUT
Roldal 4* (24th-27th Apr) NOR

I don't expect to make it to all of these but I'm gonna try my best.

Nov 13 2013 11:58AM

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whoa so no more Snowbird comp? What gives?

Nov 13 2013 1:26PM

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Ill be seeing you at t bar sesh and Nendaz freeride

Also doing:

Verbier Freeride Week (which is not on calender yet)
Temmos Freeride Cham
First Track Freeride St Luc

Question HWW, Why are you doing so many? when only 3 count towards your points? Just curious as surely cuts into major shred time?

Nov 13 2013 1:46PM

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They're just the ones I've listed as possible on my calendar, so that I can work around them with university, ski instructing, etc.

I want to ride them for the experience, just because freeride events are so fun, and obviously to challenge myself and improve my skills generally. You get to see new places and meet new people, and I absolutely love traveling. Another thing is the fact that I ski better when I'm under a bit of pressure, so competing always helps with that.

If I get three results I'm happy with then I'll definitely go easy on the comps.

Nov 13 2013 2:52PM

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I'm doing the FWQ-week in Verbier, the Nendaz comp and hopefully the one in La Clusaz as well. Hopefully my knee and my wallet holds up.

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Doing lots of comps makes sense if you want to get on the tour because you have the most chances to get good results. If I was taking it seriously I would only bother with 3 and 4 stars though, you can't get enough points to qualify from 1 and 2 stars.

Nov 14 2013 7:19AM

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Nope, but you have to do the 1-2 to stand a better chance of qualifying for the 3/4 stars. Depends. Guess if you have the budget for it why not.

only 2*s i do is verbs freeride week and temmos (or was it 1*) cause they are so close.

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But most people who actually are trying to qualify for the tour will have points from 4*s already, and they are worth so much more, for example, I have a 20th from the Chile 4*, which is 345 points, the guy above me was 3rd at a 2 star and only has 350 points.

Definitely doing lots of comps works, even the best skiers fall sometimes and giving yourself the most chances is key. Personally I am based in Japan for most of the winter, and there are no comps there, so will only get to do the Roldal 4*, hopefully my points will be enough to get in.

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http://subarufreerideseries.com/

why no snowbird this year.

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Can someone explain the numbering system here? ie. 2*, 3*, etc...

I feel like I'm missing something

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Can someone help me understand where to sign up for the FWQ events?

Where is the registration?

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FWQ events are rated from 1* to 4*, this depends on certain things such as the terrain or the size of the competition. Each type of event has a different value in points.

Example:
1st place in a 4* competition gets 1800pts / 1st place in a 2* competition gets 600pts

The aim of the point system is to give riders a chance to gather points throughout the season, and seeing as only the three BEST results count towards the final score, it's still possible to make your way to the top despite bad results early on in the season. Each season, the four top ranked male skiers/top three female skiers (from each region) qualify for the next season's FWT.

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This page gives you all the information you need to register.

http://freerideworldtour.com/registration.html

Registration doesn't open until Nov. 26th (Region 2) / Dec. 2nd (Region 1).

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Also you have to have enough points to qualify for 3* and 4* events as higher points get priority.

So when starting out look at doing 2*s early season and aim for the 3-4*s late season.

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Hey james,

do you know the dates for Roldal? The website doesnt seem to work for me...

It would be cool to go!

I also wanna do the ones in Andorra, 3 and 4*...hopefully wallet and knee hold up.

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Kinda difficult to aim for late season 3-4s when I'm only able to do those, and can't make it to any 1-2s.... Oh well, I'll give it a shot.

Anyone have a couch for me for the Crystal comp?

Nov 16 2013 12:04PM

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Røldal 4* is 24th - 27th April 2014.

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oh man that's perfect. Thanks. I just hope they let me register.

If anyone is looking for a couch in Andorra, let me know!

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Yeah I think the Norway comp will be an expensive trip (and will also require knees), but never been there at all so I am stoked to go. I might go to the Scandinavian champs in Sweden in May as well.

Have you competed before? I think points from last year help for getting entry.

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This. Super bummed there isn't one at the bird this year. Also strange that the Crested Butte and Squaw ones are so close in time to each other when all the other ones are decently spaced out. Going to be hard to decide which ones to go to.

Nov 18 2013 10:15PM

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bummed there is no event @ snowbird this year too.

Nov 18 2013 10:41PM

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there might be an event, just not necessarily an FWQ one...

Nov 18 2013 11:40PM

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and why is crystal during the middle of the week? makes it hard for students.

Nov 18 2013 11:41PM

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called em. they said only a junior event this year...confused.

Nov 19 2013 12:04AM

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I meant FTW/FWQ, just worded post poorly.

Nov 19 2013 12:05AM

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hahah..bummer, i was thinking about leaving my knees at home..but I guess they will have to come! yEAH its expensive, but I think definitely worth it.

And I competed 2 years ago..dont know if it helps, but I have faith I will get in :)

Nov 19 2013 4:58AM

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That'd be cool

Nov 19 2013 9:40AM

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Yeah, come to Sweden! Just make sure to register right when it opens (usually late january), because there is a lot of people that want in!

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Have you ridden the Røldal FWQ before?

If yes, what kind of size event is it? How many people were participating when you were there? Thanks.

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