Expert explains

How the tricks of the freestyle stars are judged

There are plenty of tricks like these to marvel at in Absolut Park.(Bild: DJI)

Spectacular tricks on the rails and daring jumps over the big kickers - there's no end of them at the Slopestyle World Cup of snowboard aces in the Absolut Park in Flachauwinkl. But how are these tricks judged? Expert and long-term "judge" Christian Scheidl knows the answer. 

Snowboarders are performing spectacular tricks non-stop these days in the Absolut Park in Flachauwinkl. Before the World Championships start in the Engadine (March 17th to 30th), the World Cup final in slopestyle is on the agenda. The final ranking is all about points for the battle for the crystal globe(s). But even before that, points are needed. But how are the stars' tricks judged? Christian Scheidl knows exactly.