Tommy Ford, the GS Artist
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After suffering a brutal crash last year, Tommy Ford is back on skis and making GS arcs. So, to start we have Tommy actually describe what a World Cup arc feels like. Then, we get the official update on his recovery status and his timeline on return-to-racing. We talk about his personal journey from a young, energetic kid to the wiser, more balanced man he is now. Tommy is meticulous with his specific ski set-up, which we discuss. But we also go deeper into the mind and motivation of Tommy, revealing a true thinker—in turn, this episode may give you a lot to think about. After the interview, our Skiing History Nugget is back! The history of the ski base is much more interesting than you’d expect a flat piece of black stuff to be...(Questions or comments: [email protected], on arccity.org, or Instagram @jimmy_who_)** This episode is brought to you by: GiveGo (Givego.io). Download the GiveGo app and use the code ARCCITY for 50% off your subscription! **
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