Freestyle skier Mac Forehand, a gold medal favorite at the Olympics, is gearing up for the most daunting trick of his career: a switch triple 1620 that requires him to go blind in mid-air.
To master this impossible feat, Forehand meticulously breaks down the trick into three separate components. He thinks through each flip, wondering what he'll be doing with his body and where he'll be grabbing onto the board. His brain is racing with scenarios, from tail grabs to double Japan grabs, all while keeping track of his air awareness – the ability to know exactly where he is in mid-air.
Forehand has spent years honing this skill, learning to execute the first progression, a switched-up cork 1260 mute, with ease. Now, he's aiming higher with a switch triple 1620, which he debuted last year and has since nailed at almost every event. Next on his agenda is the 1980, a trick that, surprisingly, took him until May of this year to master.
However, it's not just mastering the technique that terrifies Forehand – it's trusting his instincts in mid-air. When he commits to the switch triple 1620, he'll need to "go blind" for a fraction of a second, looking over his shoulder as if the world has stopped spinning. This terrifying moment is made all the more daunting by the realization that everything can go wrong at once.
If Forehand misjudges his takeoff or timing, he risks landing on his face due to inadequate spin speed. One small mistake could be catastrophic. The variables are infinite, and Forehand must balance patience with power to execute the trick flawlessly.
For Forehand, it's a do-or-die situation – one wrong move and his chances of taking home the gold will vanish into thin air. Will he emerge victorious, or will this seemingly impossible feat prove too much for him to handle?
To master this impossible feat, Forehand meticulously breaks down the trick into three separate components. He thinks through each flip, wondering what he'll be doing with his body and where he'll be grabbing onto the board. His brain is racing with scenarios, from tail grabs to double Japan grabs, all while keeping track of his air awareness – the ability to know exactly where he is in mid-air.
Forehand has spent years honing this skill, learning to execute the first progression, a switched-up cork 1260 mute, with ease. Now, he's aiming higher with a switch triple 1620, which he debuted last year and has since nailed at almost every event. Next on his agenda is the 1980, a trick that, surprisingly, took him until May of this year to master.
However, it's not just mastering the technique that terrifies Forehand – it's trusting his instincts in mid-air. When he commits to the switch triple 1620, he'll need to "go blind" for a fraction of a second, looking over his shoulder as if the world has stopped spinning. This terrifying moment is made all the more daunting by the realization that everything can go wrong at once.
If Forehand misjudges his takeoff or timing, he risks landing on his face due to inadequate spin speed. One small mistake could be catastrophic. The variables are infinite, and Forehand must balance patience with power to execute the trick flawlessly.
For Forehand, it's a do-or-die situation – one wrong move and his chances of taking home the gold will vanish into thin air. Will he emerge victorious, or will this seemingly impossible feat prove too much for him to handle?
dude, can you imagine going blind in mid-air and still expecting to land on your feet 
? I mean, Mac Forehand is crazy talented, but I think even he's thinking "what if?" 
. It's like trying to solve a math problem while skydiving without an instructor 
. The pressure is intense, and it's not just about mastering the trick, it's about trusting your instincts (or lack thereof) 
. Will he pull off the impossible feat? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure – if he does, we'll be watching with bated breath 
! 
. Like, what's next? Switch quadruple 2160? 
. I mean, I get it, skill and all that, but come on, can't they just stick to something a little less insane? 
. I mean, can you even imagine not seeing where you are mid-air? 
It's crazy to think he's spent years honing the first progression and now he's pushing himself to take it to the next level 
. The thought of one wrong move and it all falls apart is literally giving me hives 
. I'm rooting for him to pull it off, but at the same time, I don't blame him if he decides to call off the attempt 
. One wrong move could be disastrous, I hope he's mentally prepared for anything that might go wrong... his body language during training sessions looks super focused 
. The pressure is on! Fingers crossed he nails it and takes home that gold medal 
! this trick is like, literally insane 
️, like wut even is that?! 
and if he messes up, it's game over 
... but at the same time, he's been practicin 4 years & he knows it's doable 
... this is like the ultimate test of trust & skill 
where the magic trick goes wrong and it's just you hanging from mid-air 
. But, honestly, that's what makes this so captivating! Will he be able to pull off the impossible? 
. Can't wait to see how it all plays out! 
. The thought of one tiny miscalculation making him face-plant on his face is literally giving me anxiety 
. And honestly, who comes up with these tricks? A switch triple 1620? What even is that 
. On the other hand, I gotta admire his dedication to pushing himself to new heights (literally) 
. The mental prep is super relatable - breaking down a trick into tiny components and rehearsing in your head until it feels second nature. It's like trying to solve a puzzle blindfolded, but with more air awareness 
He needs to chill out, visualize the whole thing, and just go with it. Easy peasy, right? 
. I gotta respect his dedication though, dude's been grinding for years and now it's time to shine 
. The risk is real, but if anyone can pull this off, it's him 
. I'm rooting for Forehand all the way!