I had a really good day today. My goal was to place in the top 20 for Giant Slalom and I got 14th. There were 48 competitors in this event but more than half were on an Alpine Board which is a hard boot.
They have a huge advantage in racing with that set up. They are so fast.
Those were the demo boards I tried earlier this week so maybe if I switch gear next year I will have a better chance for top 10.
In Wisconsin we had a icy season for training so the fresh powder from the storm yesterday put a little more drag on my board which can slow you down.
Snow and temperature definitely plays a part.
Overall a lot of fun especially when you hear where your competition is from. A few I remember today were from Italy, Alaska, Maine, New York, California and even Texas.
A great experience and hope today is another good day on the Slalom course.
Hunter Zaskowski is a member of the United States of America Snowboard and Freeski Association (USASA). He has competed in USASA National Snowboard Championships since 2014. Check out Hunter’s accomplishments and what’s ahead by clicking here.
