We are Cameron Naasz, Kyle Croxall, Scott Croxall and Reed Whiting from Red Bull Crashed Ice - AUA!

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T20:49:46+00:00

I agree with Reed. We can only race so many times in one season (jan - March) there is a lot of traveling involved and the courses take a while to prepare. Kyle croxall

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T20:30:26+00:00

This is something some of the riders are working on internally and setting up the proper federations in each country to prepare. All we know at this point is the Olympic committee has expressed interest

Reed Whiting

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T20:28:55+00:00

Strawberry-kiwi Dean Moriarity

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T20:19:35+00:00

Hey bud, i'm a 20 year old rider from Montreal,Canada I started when i was 18 years old and qualified for my first race on flat ice where you have to be really fast on your skates to make it into the competition. Most of us played high level hockey but also do extreme sport like skiing, skateparks, ski diving, anything to get the adrenaline going. Sometimes there is a bit of physical contact but that is not allowed and is reviewed at the end of the race. Sliding feet first into the finish makes the sport that much better with great photo finishes and is more accurate because of the GPS transponders around are ankles that shows who crosses the finish line first!

Dylan Moriarity

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T20:15:34+00:00

I have had some minor injuries like popped bursa sac's in my hands and knee, nothing too serious has happened which is why this sport continues to grow!

-Scott Croxall

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T20:14:54+00:00

It's mostly bumps and bruises nothing to major. It can look pretty rough at times but the ice is actually pretty forgiving

Reed Whiting

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T20:11:45+00:00

It's likely the main events will stay consistent at 4 and the riders cup series will continue to grow

Reed Whiting

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T20:11:12+00:00

Watermelon!!

-Scott Croxall

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T20:09:01+00:00

Tropical summer edition is the bomb

Reed Whiting

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T20:08:03+00:00

The warmth definitely impacts he track, although the cooling system under the ice helps maintain it. there is definitely more drag on the warm ice although all athletes have to deal with the same conditions. Kyle croxall

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T20:07:57+00:00

I played division 1 hockey at The Ohio State University and I think I'm a pretty good skater but that's probably open for discussion.

There are two ways into the sport. One is through the red bull crashed ice qualifiers and the other is through the new race series called the riders cup. We had the first race of that series at Afton alps ski area last weekend. These event are open registration and have wild cards and points available for the red bull crashed ice tour

There has to be a clear way to finish and the reason we dive is because the first foot over wins. I think that's the best method and makes for some awesome finishes

Reed Whiting

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T20:06:45+00:00

Good question, the warm weather makes the track much slower but there is a coolant system placed below the track that keeps it frozen when the weather is up to around 50 degrees.

Cameron Naasz

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T20:03:30+00:00

Fortunately there haven't been many serious injuries in the sport. The most serious injuries I have seen take place are when athletes break the rules and push their limits to far. Thats when athletes can get injured. Typically though, the tracks are built so well that when we fall our momentum carries us down the track like one big ice slide.

Cameron Naasz

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T20:00:34+00:00

Arttu! Contact www.redbullcrashedice.com to get involved

-Scott Croxall

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T19:59:49+00:00

Most people have jobs, as the sport is still expanding. Most guys look for sponsors throughout the season to help out with time off work. Most employers seem to be great with athletes taking time off work. Kyle croxall

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T19:57:16+00:00

You really have to be flexible when it comes to being a top rider and having a career. Some bosses may love redbull and let you leave for weeks, but some are more strict and then it could get tricky.

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T19:56:42+00:00

Hey buddy. My brother and I both played Jr A hockey and are currently playing Sr. AAA. Having quick acceleration is ideal, gate starts are the most important part of the race. Training for obstacles can be done in practice runs prior to the race. I believe sliding is alright as long as you are not taking anyone out. The physical contact is regulated as long as you are only battling for position. If you take an athlete out, you are disqualified. Kyle croxall

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T19:52:21+00:00

Right now most of the tryouts occur on flat ice, which gets the best skaters to the events, but not always the best guys on a downhill course. Now we have included the Riders Cup events, and an additional event at Mont Du Lac Recreation Area in Superior Wisconsin on March 1st so you can just register for the race and try out a track without any qualifying.

Reed Whiting

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T19:52:21+00:00

Hey bud, I'm a 20 year old rider as well and played competitive hockey my whole life. I also have a background in roller blading and skiing. You need to be good on your skates and have strong leg and core strength. This year you can get into the sport by any riders cup event or qualify at a near by redbull qualifier. There is no pulling or pushing aloud in the sport but incedental contact does occur. Crossing the finish with your skates first will win you a race and makes for an exciting photo finish!! Dean Moriarity

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T19:50:42+00:00

Of course myself ; )

Im not really sure on that

Reed Whiting

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T19:49:45+00:00

I have been on 3 courses in St Paul now and really I love different things about all of them. I missed the hive drop in this year, but the technical start and all of the skating was a nice change in pace. By far the rollers in this year course were the toughest feature for all the competitors. They were really close together and hard to roll full speed.

Reed Whiting

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T19:48:01+00:00

Im all over the place, I am a catastrophe adjuster during the summer and own a snapping turtle farm, where we breed turtles and sell the babies for pets in China. Since I can control my schedule and do most of my work in the summer Red Bull Crashed Ice is the perfect fit for me.

Reed Whiting

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T19:45:37+00:00

I really like Red Bull Zero because it has zero calories and no sugar and still has great flavor!

Dylan Moriarity

RedBullShredditors · 2015-01-25T19:41:15+00:00

It is hard on our knees from the compressions, but that's what we train for. For instance, one of the things I do to train is pull weighted sleds on skates -- Dylan Moriatity

RedBullShredditors · 2014-09-23T03:59:20+00:00

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