Christy Prior is a total boss, part of the latest wave of female riders that are not just riding as well as some of the guys, but doing some stuff better.
Whilst it’s unlikely that female riders will be throwing the variety of doubles and triples as regularly as the men any time soon, the direction edits like this push towards is equally exciting. After all, it’s always been about the style right?
Take Christy’s switch back 180 methods – a trick she’s made her own – or her frontside rodeo 720s, a trick maybe only done better by Silje Nordenhal. Or that front lip from Breck, seen again at 1.47. So. Good.
This collection of new and old footage from last season show’s just how far women’s riding can be pushed in terms of style. Whilst it’s unlikely that female riders will be throwing the variety of doubles and triples as regularly as the men any time soon, the direction edits like this push towards is equally exciting. After all, it’s always been about the style right?
This – coupled with the Volcom women’s team edit that also came out today – hopefully mean exciting times for lady shredding: girls going big, but with some serious style. Keep at it Christy!