If you are looking for a cool and unique way to enjoy your proactive ski trip, it would be better to take the excitement to the next level. The adrenaline rush has always been a source of satisfaction for anyone interested in intense escapades. Those interested in combat sports turn to mixed martial arts for a bigger dose of excitement (either actively participating or watching a match live). Rugby union is also another example of a sport under the generic subgenre of football in terms of generating the most vivid emotions for the participant. When it comes to winter sports, your best bet is “slope-style snowboarding.”
What is slopestyle snowboarding?
This subgenre of snowboarding incorporates certain elements from its counterparts such as jibbing, free-riding, and freestyle snowboarding. But what sets the slope style apart is the level of excitement it produces for both the audience and the player. If snowboard racing is all about speed and freeriding relies solely on balance and precision, downhill style is all about flare and spectacle. This is what you’d expect from a subgenre of snowboarding known by the root word “style.”
What are the rules of that format?
The essence of slope-style snowboarding is achieving the most unique and spectacular jump off the ski ramp. Aside from the dazzling airborne jumps and landings, this game also incorporates a number of unique obstacles along the way. The goal is not just to jump over these obstacles, but to be able to look amazing in the process. Some ski vacation destinations that host slope-style snowboarding events tailor the playing field landscape based on the specific theme (for example, designed to the whims of major sponsors like Red Bull or Monster). Players perform one at a time, and their timed series of performances will be judged by experts in the same way as figure skating and gymnastics. This discipline originated from other extreme action sports such as BMX biking and skateboarding. In theory, the fusion of these two sports has resulted in this particular high-octane recreation. And like its dual predecessors, this type of snowboard is no stranger to split-second serious injuries.
How legit is this recreation?
Despite the potentially cutthroat nature of this extreme sport, it’s interesting to note that the slope style made its debut at the 2014 Olympics. This cements the slope style’s legitimacy in the face of its detractors. The first Olympic slope style snowboarding was held in Sochi, Russia. The American athletes Sage Kotsenberg (for the men’s category) and Jamie Anderson (for the women’s category) were victorious. This sport can be an amazing idea for a fun ski trip, but it may not suit the frail and faint-hearted.