Christof Schenk and Fabian Bösch throwing down a synchronized side by side double backie at the Nine Knights competition in Livigno, Italy. I like the chalk talk before in Swiss. Several speeds options were tabled for precise synchronization but the most difficult and highly technical “Medium Slow” option was chosen.

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