David WISE

Historical Results

Toaster, Darkwing.

Mountain biking, cliff jumping, trampoline, shooting bows, and farming. Spend his evenings reading and hanging out with his family and together they run the youth group at their church. (usskiandsnowboard.org)

Athlete

Married to Alexandra. Daughter, Nayeli. Son, Malachi. Father, Tom. Mother, Kathy. Sisters, Jessica and Christy.

English

Freeski Pro Halfpipe

National: Mike Jankowski

Sister Christy Wise (Para Alpine skiing): Represented the United States of America in Para Alpine skiing. Her right leg was amputated above the knee following a boating accident in 2015. (Info 2018)

In the summer he plays volleyball on the beaches of Tahoe, and plays in a “men's league” slow-pitch softball team. (usskiandsnowboard.org)

2009 World Cup in Park City (Halfpipe - 12th)

September 2021: Severe case of shingles that materialised on his face, on his left eye. (Instagram)

2019: Broke his femur while skiing in Austria missing the remainder of the season.

2016/17 season: Back injury and concussion.

2016: Dislocated his left shoulder at the 2016 Mammoth Mountain World Cup.

2009/10 season: Tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee. Had surgery and required six months of rehabilitation.

Has had recurring neck problems during his career. (Info 2018)

2013

Began skiing at age three and skiing professionally at age 18. Followed in his father’s footsteps as a ski racer, but then turned to freestyle skiing when he was 11 years old. (teamusa.org)

"It's fast, it's in your face, has five or six big hits in a row, and lasts 30 seconds from start to finish. Whereas a slopestyle run, as fun as they are, there's a lot of time in between each hit. With halfpipe there's literally no time to even change edges, you just land and go into the next take-off, and when you land a really good competition run, it's the most gratifying thing ever." (Info 2018)

In 2017, won the World Cup in Copper Mountain, a moment that represented a lot lot to him: "A vindication of all the hard work that I put into the spring, summer and fall. I spent from March of last year working on this new trick called a “switch-right double 10.” (interviewmagazine.com, Feb 2018)

Freestyle skier CR Johnson, (USA), pioneer in the freeskiing movement. Died in 2010 in a ski accident. (Info 2018)

Listening to music and skiing: "Unless I'm having a really bad day, and just feel like I need to get in the zone, then I will listen to music, but most of the time I don’t." (dewtour.com)

"Dream big. Go out there and try. If you fail, that’s fine. Pick another thing and move on. But don’t go out there and not try." (today.com)

Best Male Action Sports Athlete (X Games) (2018)

Crystal Globe, Halfpipe World Cup (2011/12, 2014/15)