Highlight Snowboard Men - Freeride World Tour 2018 | Vallnord-Arcalis (AND)

Highlight Snowboard Men - Freeride World Tour 2018 | Vallnord-Arcalis (AND)

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Published 13 March 2018

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Vallnord-Arcalís, Andorra–March 6, 2018 – With crunch time rapidly approaching in Fieberbrunn and crucial points on the line in the 2018 FWT, riders in every category threw down on the legendary Pyrenean freeride venue, "Basser Negre”. Recent snowfall in Vallnord-Arcalís, Andorra and bluebird skies made for superb riding conditions and amazing performances to kick-off the European leg of the 2018 tour.

Sammy Luebke (USA-1st Place), defending FWT World Champion was the rider to beat today with his trademark playful style on offer from start to finish, including a beautifully executed front side 360 to cement his win. Thomas Feurstein (AUT- 2nd Place) had a well-deserved result thanks to a perfectly ridden top section followed by a big stomp off the “Malakhov Cliff”. Backcountry freestyle legend and 2018 Wildcard, Gigi Rüf (AUT-3rd Place) earned his first FWT podium spot with a stylish run, which included a perfectly stomped backside 360.

"I feel super hyped to put down that run. My knee is feeling good, I feel healthy, I’m super stoked! " says Sammy Luebke.
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