First we have a clip Shaun White throwing down the Double McTwist 1260. Love him or hate him, he's still pretty damn good.
The second is from last year, when Kevin Pearce beat Shaun White at the European Open. As many of you know, he had a grisly halfpipe crash last year and suffered serious brain damage. However, he has made great strides and is on the way to a full recovery. Who knows how the Olympics would have turned out if he hadn't injured himself.
This last clip is probably the best halfpipe run I have ever seen! Danny Davis is my favorite halfpipe rider; he has great style and tricky grabs for his double corks. I like how he manages to throw a double rodeo into his line as well. Unfortunately Danny got into a drunk driving accident after winning this contest (The Mammoth Grand Prix) as well as Winter Dew Tour at Snowbasin and was unable to compete in the Olympic Halfpipe.
These three are in my opinion the most technical and well-rounded halfpipe riders. I hope this year I'll be able to see them all compete at once!
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