Clocking New Big Air Records at Swatch Nines

EVEN BIGGER AIR

Swatch Nines week was non-stop action at Schilthorn, Switzerland with three new snow sports world records as skiers and snowboarders soared to new heights

With a giant leap for ski mankind, Kim Gubser (SUI) clocked a record-busting 14.6 metres at the Swatch Nines week at Schilthorn, Switzerland, which concluded with two other snow sports world records as Valentino Guseli hit a new height of 11.5 metres for men's snowboarding and Brooke D'Hondt launched to 7.3 metres, the highest yet among women snowboarders.

Swatch Nines was founded in 2008 as a friendly antagonist to traditional contests by providing unique playgrounds for action sports athletes to progress their skills as safely as possible in a non-competitive setting with filmmakers and photographers capturing unforgettable moments.

The three new world records were among the highlights of a week-long session that saw a crew of 40 invited riders from 13 different countries tackle a custom course of features beyond the Perfect Hip, built on the Swiss summit with the express mission of sending riders sky-high safely.

Photo: Kim Gubser by Theo Acworth, Red Bull Content Pool