Fischer Athletes Say 'Never Give Up'
“The brand is my tool for winning in life,” Ryding explains. “I feel so at home with Fischer equipment. I love the feel on the tough, icy World Cup pistes and I stand in the start gate knowing it is all down to me because my skis will be on point to perform.”
“Slalom race skis are my favorite of course, but if I have to choose a 'normal' ski, it would be the RC One 78 GT Twin Powerrail," says Ryding. "You can really get these skis whipping on the piste.” Ryding also believes that what resonates with him the most after being a part of the team since 2013 is the community.
“The family and the support I get from the company resonates with me,” Dave Ryding muses. “Each year they
What’s your second Favorite Type of Skiing:
Snowblade powder skiing
What are the top 3 things we should know about you?
1. I have a gondola in Kitzbühel
2. I am the oldest ever winner of a World Cup Slalom
3. I also help run a café in our local village, Tarleton
Favorite Quote or Personal Motto?
Do the basics!
Biggest breakthrough in your ski career?
Achieving Great Britain’s first-ever World Cup Race win: Kitzbühel Slalom 2022
Favorite pastime/hobbies (besides skiing, of course)?
Disc golf, running a cafe, and losing money in the stock market!
Where have you not been that you want to go to (preferably for skiing)?
I would like to spend more time in New Zealand for both skiing and visiting the amazing scenery. I'd also like to go powder skiing in Japan, and freeriding and après ski in Obergurgl/Hochgurgl.
Future goals/projects/dreams/ambitions?
To keep up with the young guys for as long as possible and try to achieve more World Cup podiums.
Most memorable moment while competing:
All my podiums are very special to me, winning was crazy!
What advice would you give yourself at the beginning of your competitive career?
Buckle up, it’s going to be one hell of a long and bumpy journey, but never ever quit!
Top 1-5 results in competitions (FIS, Olympics, Freeride, etc)
1st Kitzbühel Slalom 2022
5 World Cup podiums
European Cup Slalom Champion 2013
9th at Winter Olympics 2018 and at World Championships 2019
6 Consecutive years ranked in the Top 15 of the World.
Daniel Yule is a professional Swiss alpine ski racer who specializes in slalom. He has been on the FIS Alpine World Cup for 10 years, and won four World Cup events in his preferred discipline. He has raced on Fischer since the age of 13.
“I know that everyone at the company gives their best so that I have the best equipment,” says Yule.
In addition to several World Cup podiums in slalom, Yule won Olympic Gold in 2018 with the Swiss Parallel Slalom team. He also recently extended his contract with Fischer.
“The team at Fischer has earned my trust as a hardworking and ambitious group," he says. "So it was natural for me to keep this story going."
Favorite Quote or Personal Motto?
"Mai Mollare!" It’s Italian for “never give up.” My serviceman is Italian, and I picked it up from him during our first season together.
At what age did you start skiing?
I started skiing at the age of 2.
Biggest breakthrough in your ski career?
My first World Cup podium in Kitzbühel in 2018. I came close a few times before and to finally score a podium took a weight off my shoulders and gave me the belief I could fight at the front.
What is your favorite World cup venue?
I really shouldn’t say this as a Swiss but my favorite race is Schladming. The atmosphere with around 40,000 fans and it being a night race makes it very special.
What year did you officially sign with Fischer?
I joined the Fischer family in the summer of 2006. I was 13 years old, and it made a huge difference in my skiing career as it was a great relief that my parents would no longer have to pay for my alpine race skis.
You just prolonged your contract, for how long, and how was the decision-making process for you?
I renewed my contract for another two years. The decision-making process was very easy for me. I’ve been with Fischer for 16 years and I know that everyone at the company gives their best so that I have the best equipment. The team at Fischer has earned my trust as a hardworking and ambitious group so it was natural for me to keep this story going.
How would you describe Fischer as a brand, its character, and spirit?
Hardworking, trustworthy, and ambitious.
The phrase "skiing is not a lifestyle - It’s life" expresses Fischer’s WHY, and embodies the company's passion and dedication to skiing. What does this phrase mean to you and how can you associate yourself with it?
I think that for me it’s self-explanatory. I dedicate most of my time to skiing. I want to become the best skier I can possibly be and even in my free time I enjoy going for a few runs just for fun. Skiing is my life.
Future goals/projects/dreams/ambitions?
My dream would be to win to win a crystal globe. It’s a big ask and that’s why I call it a dream rather than a goal but that’s what I train for.
Favorite pastime / hobbies (besides skiing, of course)
I love to play golf. My friends got me started a few years ago and now I’m hooked.
How do you train for skiing during the off-season? What are your plans for this summer? How many days/hours do you train per week?
I train as most skiers do. During the spring there’s a lot of physical training, I have between 10 and 12 training sessions a week. We will be getting back on snow at the end of July and from then on, it’s pretty much non-stop until the end of the season.
How do you deal with the pre-race pressure and nerves?
Good question… I don’t really know, it’s something I’ve always been comfortable with. I really enjoy racing. I prefer racing to training, so it makes dealing with the pre-race pressure much easier.
Most important role model while growing up?
I would say Mike Von Grünigen. He was a joy to watch with his impeccable technique. He is also very quiet and always let his skiing do the talking.
Who do you consider to be a current mentor or role model?
Justin Murisier. He helped me a lot when I joined the World Cup team and to see him fight back after so many injuries is inspiring.
What advice would you give a young athlete at the beginning of the competitive career
Have fun! I think that’s the most important thing. I wouldn’t have the same career if I didn’t enjoy what I do.
Learn more about Daniel Yule's racing history on the FIS Website.
