The Freeride World Qualifier 2016 Lizum (Austria) begins

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Pic up to Arcalis, Vallnord Ordino-Arcalis
Pic up to Arcalis, Vallnord Ordino-Arcalis

Castan season is already about to start, the Freeride World Tour organization, has opened registration for all competitions FWQ (Freeride World Qualifier) ​​Lizum was the first in the Austrian Tyrol, competition 3, will be the first Castan competition that will participate in this category.

The following tests will be La Clusaz (France) and Hochfugen (in Austria again), both of 4, for these competitions, Castan participation will depend on the Riders that will be signing up to see if he can finally access or not to same, tests 4 * are the highest level, just below FWT testing. Each competition has a quota for each category causing competitions to 4 * and 3 * only Riders can go the better ranking in the circuit of FWQ.

The tests are divided into test FWQ 1 *, 2 * 3 * and 4 *, depending on a number of variables that values ​​the organization, such as the difficulty of drop zones, quantity and condition of the snow, access, etc … until now Castan had only participated in competitions 2 * and 3 * and in the World Championships with consideration 4 *.

The aim of Castan for this season is to try to take advantage of its excellent position in the ranking of Snowboard Women (15th) of FWQ, to qualify for the 4 * if not possible then opt to 3 * due his initial ranking is more feasible. Bearing in mind that if the results were not expected may lower ranking positions in 2016 and could endanger his participation in tests 4 *.

Compared to last in the Junior FJT (Junior Freeride Tour) season, this season, is a mystery because it is a new category and is difficult to assess a priori its possibilities and taking into account that once again will to be the youngest of the circuit just turned 18 years, as it happened in the 2013 season that began with 15 years in the Junior Freeride Tour. Physical preparation for this season began last June and will begin training this coming weekend.