This looks a wee bit terrifying. What you’re seeing is a skier attempting to grind a surface really high in the air. It came off a tabletop transition and the idea was a great one! The execution, on the other hand, probably could’ve been better.
ANIMATED: When A Great Idea Goes Wrong
What we're left with is a moment of "Totally got this, uh oh, awww dangit this is going to hurt."
Can't tell from this angle, but it looks like a long way down.
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