FWT Announces Full Wild Card Roster for 2019
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Drew Tabke is now stranger to the FWT, and was chosen as a wildcard again for 2019. FWT photo.
The Freeride World Tour has announced seven more riders to be added to next year’s competition as wild cards. Wild cards are granted to exceptional athletes, competitors recovering from injuries from last season, and local riders across all disciplines.
In case you missed it, Tanner Hall, the skiboss himself, was announced as a Wild Card in May. Additionally, the FWT has announced the following list:
Injury Wild Cards
Carl Régner (SWE-Ski Men) will receive an injury wild card after breaking his wrist in Japan during the 2018 season. Régner will make a triumphant return to the tour with a reputation as an innovative rider that brings progressive park tricks to freeride competitions.
Jackie Paaso (USA-Ski Women) is one the USA’s most decorated FWT female athletes and Xtreme Verbier Champ. Known for going big with huge airs, Paaso has been struggling with a knee injury after a dramatic crash during the 2017 Verbier Xtreme.
Fabio Studer throws down at last year's competition in Fieberbrunn, Austria. FWT photo.
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Season Wild Cards
Drew Tabke (USA-Ski Men) is one of the tour’s most experienced riders with multiple titles under his belt. Tabke is known for a creative riding style, always finding overlooked lines and riding them with finesse.
Aymar Navarro (AND-Ski Men) is known for his incredibly powerful riding style and is a legend in the Pyrenees. Navarro has thrown down huge lines at competitions on his home turf and beyond.
Maude Besse (SUI-Ski Women) has racked up countless podium finishes in the FWQ is a rising star in the women’s ski world.
Fabio Studer (AUT-Ski Men) has made a name for himself by throwing smooth and innovative tricks on FWT competition venues. Studer has been a force on the tour for years with several top-five finishes.
Waikama Ama (JPN-Snowboard Women) took the FWT by storm last year at Hakuba, Japan Staged in Kicking Horse with a first place finish. She will be a key contender for the snowboard women’s category.
