Lindsey Jacobellisis an American snowboarder from Stratton, Vermont... (wikipedia)
Yes, because it helps stabilize you in the air. You're going so fast and it's not like a freestyle jump where you are trying to create style, you're trying to create stability.
There is a real science to this. When we have jumps, we try to get on the ground as quickly as possible. You've got to remember, you're faster on the snow than you are in the air.
Getting out in front first and staying in front usually works.
I was disappointed in myself because I am a fierce competitor and I put a lot of pressure on myself.
I think some people might think we're insane. My mom's just happy we're not flipping motorcycles. She doesn't call it insane. But she's having a tough time with it.
I was just trying to stabilize my board.
I was having fun. Snowboarding is fun. I was feeling great that I was ahead. I wanted to share with the crowd my enthusiasm. I messed up, and oh well, it happens.
I was having fun. I wanted to share my enthusiasm with the crowd. Stuff happens. It's just a race.
That was definitely not the best grab of choice to be strategic. If you see any of my races, you know I'm always grabbing. It helps get me on the ground as fast as possible.
The silver medal ... is still a silver medal. The USA is on the podium anyway.
I wanted to share with the crowd my enthusiasm. I messed up.
Snowboard cross gives me a horrible feeling in my stomach.
I just wanted to have a great experience and something to always remember.
I had been having trouble with that jump all day. (Grabbing the board) helps you stabilize in the air. I tried but it didn't work.
I am nervous, I just never show it, that's a little exaggerated. I never really show any kind of emotion at the top. I usually close people off except for my coach and my other team riders.