An innovative design
The open loop features a bold three-meter gap at its peak, representing a significant evolution from traditional closed ski loops. This design pushes the boundaries of what is possible in freestyle skiing and demonstrates Tjäder's commitment to innovation in its sport.
Athlete Profile
At 29, Tjäder, a resident of Östersund, Sweden, is not only an Olympic and X-Games medalist, but also a freestyle skiing visionary known for his creativity and the unique tricks he regularly performs, pushing thus the limits of the sport.
Viral videos
Jesper's “Unrailistic” videos, which showcase his creativity on the rails, have attracted tens of millions of viewers and spawned a freestyle ski competition called Red Bull Unrailistic.
Future event
Jesper will host the Red Bull Unrailistic competition on April 26, where he will showcase his custom course with “bigger and crazier” rails. This event will attract world-class talent such as Tom Wallisch, Mathilde Gremaud and Henrik Harlaut, and will be broadcast live on Red Bull TV.
Deep Dive
Reflecting on the complexity and emotion of the feat, Jesper said: “ I've been thinking about this open loop since I attempted the normal loop. It's fantastic to have finally finished it. “. He described the physical challenge of the task, noting: “ It was both easier and harder than I thought. I didn't expect to slip so many times on landing, that was the hardest part. But at the same time, I had close calls on many occasions. It's hard to say, each attempt was a unique feeling “.
Jesper Tjäder, with his video series “Unrailistic”, continues to push the boundaries of freestyle skiing and inspire a new generation of athletes to explore what is possible on the slopes.
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