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United Kingdom Dave Ryding, known as 'the Rocket,' is Great Britain's most successful alpine ski racer, specializing in slalom and recognized for his consistent performance and impactful brand collaborations.
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Dave Ryding proudly announced his partnership with Head Ski, expressing excitement and passion for their journey together. This move also saw fellow British skier Billy Major switch to Head, reinforcing the brand's focus.
British alpine ski racer Dave "The Rocket" Ryding uses the Zanier Gate Killer ski and snowboard slalom model, showcasing Zanier Sport GmbH's snow sports products.
Ryding expressed immense support from his sponsor, Gürgl, an Austrian ski area, acknowledging their role in his career.
David Ryding was born on December 5, 1986, in Bretherton, Lancashire, England. He began his skiing career on dry ski slopes at the age of eight, first experiencing snow at twelve. Ryding continued to compete on dry slopes until he was 21, and his early training took place at Pendle Ski Club. His professional journey saw him entering the Europa Cup circuit in the 2007-08 season, followed by his World Cup debut in a slalom race in Alta Badia in December 2009. In 2008, he secured his first British national senior title, overcoming Alain Baxter, whom he considered a role model during his formative years.
Ryding represented Great Britain at the 2010 Winter Olympics, competing in giant slalom where he finished 47th, and in slalom, where he placed 27th. Following these Olympics, he began working with coach Tristan Glasse-Davies, who remained his coach until 2024. Their collaboration focused on refining Ryding’s technique, particularly addressing left-footed turns through intensive training sessions, including those in indoor snow parks. A significant milestone occurred in the 2013 season when Ryding earned his first World Cup points, finishing 26th in Levi, Finland. That same season, he made history by becoming the first British skier to win an Europa Cup title, securing the season-long slalom title after achieving ninth place in the final race in Kranjska Gora.
The 2015 World Cup season marked a breakthrough year for Ryding on the World Cup circuit. He scored further World Cup points with a 17th-place finish in Åre in December 2014, which was the best World Cup result for a British alpine skier since Chemmy Alcott in 2010. He consistently placed in the top 30 throughout that season, finishing 30th in the slalom standings. His career progressed with him qualifying for the World Cup Finals in 2016 and achieving his first World Cup podium in January 2017 with a second-place finish in Kitzbühel. This made him only the second British man to achieve a World Cup podium in alpine skiing. In 2022, Ryding achieved a historic victory at the Kitzbühel slalom, marking the first time a British athlete won at that level in Alpine skiing. He followed this with a second-place finish in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in February 2022 and a bronze medal in Madonna di Campiglio in December 2023, demonstrating continued high-level performance.
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