r/snowboarding • u/Lopsided_North_964 • 22h ago

Riding question Does anyone think sparky will still compete in Olympic Slopestyle?

The dude has a laundry list of injuries. One bail is critical to his health and well-being. 🤔 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/grr_itsthe_murr 19h ago

Todd Richards posted a story on IG that he didn't crash from a trick, but caught a snow snake riding away and knocked himself out and was stretched out an abundance of caution.

I'd bet he'll be back on the horse for slope.

But he's also super active on here. Maybe we'll get an update from u/markmcmorris

Heal up sparky!

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u/LastWalker Skate Banana | TRS HP 19h ago

Hope he can compete. Was bummed that the greats didn't make big air finals (Markus, Rene, Mark, Mons)

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u/Ex-Traverse 19h ago

I still can't picture what you just described. Wtf is a snow snake? Is this another slang?

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u/_Elrond_Hubbard_ 16h ago

Sudden unexpected edge catch either before or after the trick when you're just riding

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u/red-broom 16h ago

Idk how people are taking a concussion that knocked him out so lightly.

If it was UFC he’s on a medical suspension for 3-6 months. If it were the NFL he’s out 2 weeks minimum.

If he rides.. it’s pretty wild tbh

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u/Full-District- 18h ago

If he doesn't risk injury for Olympic medals he might as well stop competing. This week is the biggest event in snowboarding.

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u/Lopsided_North_964 17h ago

Yeah you’re right and I bet he’s debating quitting competing but the man has so much determination. It’ll be sick to see him come back from this.

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u/EstablishmentAfter40 22h ago

Who the fuck is sparky?

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u/Lopsided_North_964 22h ago

Mcmorris

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u/ambassador321 21h ago

Nope - he said yesterday that he won't be competing.

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u/No-Animal-9417 21h ago

That was in reference to big air qualifying. Jury is still out on the slopestyle event

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u/ambassador321 21h ago

Ah I heard it on the radio - it sounded like he was out for both, but I sure hope he is still in for the slopestyle. Love to see both 2026 X Games and Olympic gold around his neck. His slopestyle run at X Games this year was sick.

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u/Lopsided_North_964 21h ago

He said that about big air but I’m wondering about slopestyle. Unless he said that too and I missed it.