Heads turned all day long as the young newcomers came out of the ranks to prove they are ready to crack open a new chapter of freeskiing heroes for the next generation. Most notably, 17-yearold Salomon rising star Nick Martini proved he was not willing to stand by and cut his teeth watching from the sidelines. After sneaking through the qualifying rounds, Martini went on to put up a nail-biting performance through the Semi Final and Final rounds, ultimately solidifying his future as one-to-watch at an astounding 4^th place overall.

 

"These new guys are definitely pushing the line like never before, it is mind-blowing to see something like a Kangaroo Flip, that a few years ago was ground breaking, becoming standard issue," said Jenny Naftulin, Salomon Team Manager. "We're seeing 15 year olds coming out and stepping up to the plate like never before. They are hungry for it…these more experienced athletes had better be keeping an eye over their shoulder!"