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ContestHappening 7 2016/17 | FWQ Les Arcs, Juniors, Recap Videos

A brief overview of the events of the past few days

by Tobias Huber 02/05/2017
Despite all the ISPO hustle and bustle, contests still took place last weekend. So that our readers don't miss anything, here is a brief overview of the events of the last few days, including results and videos.

Les Arcs 4* and 2* FWQs

The Les Arcs event was held for the first time in the 2016 season with minor hurdles (not previously announced obligation to wear a harness, participation of riders in the 4* contest who were not actually qualified for it). Last weekend it was time for this year's FWQs in Les Arcs. In addition to the second FWQ 4* of the season in the Alps, there were also two 2* events that served as qualifiers for the 4* event. Apparently, one competition had to be brought forward to Friday - before the officially announced weather window - which caused problems for many participants who were traveling a long way, as they simply had to work and were unable to arrive in time. It is understandable that it is generally difficult to hold freeride contests at the moment due to the snow conditions and that the weather window on Friday had to be used so that the more important 4* could be held afterwards. Nevertheless, such actions make it difficult to give the qualifier and FWT circus a good grade in terms of fairness, credibility and comparability.

Les Arc's results lists and recap video

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Hochfügen

The first big 4* qualifier contest of the season took place in Hochfügen the weekend before. The riders were unfazed by the acute lack of snow and showed impressive runs, especially considering the snow conditions:

Junior World Championships Livestream Replay

The Junior Freeride World Championshops in Grandvalira (Andorra) were also brought forward. Here, however, everything was still within the time window, only the livestream could no longer be brought forward so quickly for technical reasons. Despite the flat light, there was plenty of action from the young freeriders (highlight clip). Over 60 young freeriders aged between 15 and 18 from all over the world started on Saturday afternoon. Despite difficult conditions, the freeride rookies proved that they have already reached a very high level with impressive line choices and progressive freestyle tricks in the varied terrain of the Pic Alt de Cubil (2700 m).

A replay of the livestream is available to watch here:

The freeride world tour finally starts next weekend with two stops in Vallnord-Arcalís! We'll keep you up to date with the conditions on site and the contest days and will let you know if anything happens!

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