Skip to main content
Come Fan with UsFriday, July 17, 2026

5-year-old accidentally catches huge air skiing while horrified dad watches

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

This has to be one of the most helpless, heart-sinking feelings a parent can have. Here you are hitting the slopes with your kids and hoping to have an afternoon of fun — then your 5-year-old is hurtling towards a huge jump and there’s nothing you can do.

“Turn, turn!” the father yells while his 5-year-old son speeds past him. He tries to call out to him “STOP!” he yells, haplessly — before saying “HOLY SHIT!” for good measure because hey, your kid is about to go off a jump someone three times his age would be scared of.

It’s here we jump forward to after young Deegan’s incredible jump. The kid isn’t rattled, he’s just laughing. This is one of the coolest things he’s done and his dad is just happy he has the moment on camera. So kudos to Deegan for being a badass, and if you’re a 5-year-old reading this then:

1. Congrats on being able to read so well.

2. Ignore that part where I wrote “HOLY SHIT,” that’s an adult word.

See More:

More in Lookit

Lookit
The 2023 cheese rolling champion face-planted, got a concussion, and regrets nothingThe 2023 cheese rolling champion face-planted, got a concussion, and regrets nothing
Lookit

Cheese rolling remains the stupidest, most dangerous sport in the world.

By James Dator
Lookit
There’s a ‘Mighty Ducks’ reboot TV show, and Emilio Estevez is backThere’s a ‘Mighty Ducks’ reboot TV show, and Emilio Estevez is back
Lookit
19 of the most absurd sports photos of the decade19 of the most absurd sports photos of the decade
Lookit

So many memes and funny sports moments to choose from!

By SB Nation Staff
Lookit
The history of the Turkey Leg Award, Thanksgiving’s best traditionThe history of the Turkey Leg Award, Thanksgiving’s best tradition
Lookit

Praise John Madden.

By Jessica Smetana
Lookit
17 sports Halloween costumes ideas for 201917 sports Halloween costumes ideas for 2019
Lookit

Your friends will be saying: “I wish I’d thought of that!”

By SB Nation Staff
Lookit
The ‘Bottle Cap Challenge’ is the newest sport for celebrities, and I’m here for itThe ‘Bottle Cap Challenge’ is the newest sport for celebrities, and I’m here for it
Lookit

Who knew John Mayer had kicking skills?

By James Dator