Matthias "Super Frenchie" Giraud | Skiing & BASE Jumping

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Loving the 2023 R3 130 boot! Thank you @roxa_itali

Loving the 2023 R3 130 boot! Thank you @roxa_italian_skiboots #roxa #r3 #superfrenchie

It seems like an eternity ago, before the high pre

It seems like an eternity ago, before the high pressure 📸 @wescoughlin #superfrenchie
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🇫🇷 @backtobackfreeski du 18 au 20 MARS 2022

🇫🇷 @backtobackfreeski du 18 au 20 MARS 2022 à Megève - Venez voir la crème du freestyle backcountry Européen en ski et snowboard devant l’Aiguille Croche où j’effectuerai des descentes de ski BASE jump en direct.

🇬🇧@backtobackfreeski MARCH 18th - 20th, 2022 in Megève, France - Come watch the best European freestyle backcountry skiers and snowboarders throw down in front the Aiguille Croche where I will perform live ski BASE jumping descents.

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I had the chance to surf an amazing swell on Satur

I had the chance to surf an amazing swell on Saturday.

Thank you @real_deal_richardson for unlocking childhood dreams, your mentorship materialized unforgettable visuals

📸 @garypetersonphotography

#superfrenchie #oregoncoast #childhooddreams

Perfect end of the year @mtbachelor today 💯 pic

Perfect end of the year @mtbachelor today 💯 picture by my main partner in crime @wescoughlin #mtbachelor #superfrenchie
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Huge thank you to my partners for a kick ass year and great projects coming up.

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Noïo Hel Crow Fest @mtbachelor 🤘🏻 the true

Noïo Hel Crow Fest @mtbachelor 🤘🏻 the true meaning of Noël @blackcrows_skis #blackcrows #nocta #camox #atris #mtbachelor #superfrenchie

🇫🇷 Ne jamais vivre dans la retenue ou la fru

🇫🇷 Ne jamais vivre dans la retenue ou la frustration… Un bel échange avec @mathilde_boulesteix dans le 17ème numéro de @mksportmag, merci Mathilde pour ta précision et choix de mots! ➡️ Lien dans mon profil pour les curieux #superfrenchie #enfrançais #baguettevolante

Starting my 18th year with @lekiusa! Thank you for

Starting my 18th year with @lekiusa! Thank you for your trust & support. Wishing you all a great winter #LEKIUSA #superfrenchie

“Why” said the Dodo, “the best way to explai

“Why” said the Dodo, “the best way to explain it is to do it” 📸 @iamorazio #superfrenchie
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SUMMER CARVING - A little faster than skiing, si

SUMMER CARVING -

A little faster than skiing, simply replacing snow with air.

I’m definitely frothing to get back on skis though.
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Follow the rabbit… and bring a parachute 📸 @i

Follow the rabbit… and bring a parachute 📸 @iamorazio #superfrenchie
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@thule #thulecrew #bringyourlife

#TBT Last year, I had the chance to surf big waves

#TBT Last year, I had the chance to surf big waves on the Oregon coast with @real_deal_richardson.

The ocean in many ways is similar to the mountains. Riding big waves is very much a cousin discipline of big mountain skiing - speed, carving a line on a big face and elaborating escape routes.

A childhood dream come true, I have a lot to learn which I am looking forward to.

Oh and yeah… being a skier, I had to put on a knee brace and helmet - ready for impact 😅 #superfrenchie #towsurfing #childhooddream

REDEMPTION - After a close call the previous day,

REDEMPTION -

After a close call the previous day, I returned to Mt Hood to send this backflip off the 230ft cliff on Mississippi Headwall (full description in yesterday’s post).

I had so much amplitude on this backflip that my skis were stuck against the relative wind when finishing the flip.

I threw my pilot as far away from my skis as possible to avoid entanglement and the opening was perfect.

Thanks for the memorable shot @wiegandphoto

#flashbackfriday #FBF #MtHood #2009 #SuperFrenchie

#TBT Mt Hood May 2009, shot from @richardhallman_p

#TBT Mt Hood May 2009, shot from @richardhallman_photo.

Another survival story for the books.

I was filming with @wiegandphoto for Nimbus Independent. The day before was the first time I was being filmed from a helicopter.

I dropped in from the side of Illumination Rock, made 30 fast GS turns and launched a front flip as I hit the cliff.

It was my first front flip on a ski BASE and when I pulled, the bridle wrapped around my arm (for the non-jumpers, webbing strap on the parachute system).

The cliff is only 230ft (70m). I untangled my arm and opened about 20ft (6m) above the ground. I landed fine but the close call made me really angry.

The next day, I went back up and launched a massive backflip off the same cliff and nailed it (I had done more backflips than I can count skiing but this was my first one on a ski BASE).

Total redemption and Richard capture this amazing shot after anchoring himself on the edge of the cliff called Mississippi Head (Frenchie’s Leap is the name of the exit).

Will post the video tomorrow. #superfrenchie

Chickity-check yo self before you wreck yo self 📸 @iamorazio #superfrenchie
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