Josh Sundquist Ski Racing in the 2006 Paralympics

[Mkw494]

Hmm... Here you are pumping your fist. Yet in my book it says that you couldn't because you were too busy holding up your pants. Interesting.... Lol

[TheChillyCucumber]

*as I watch this video

[TheChillyCucumber]

Hahaha I'm reading the part where you walk out of the tunnel as I read! XD it's so amazing!

[omgchloex]

So inspiring :')

[KewlKat143]

That is amazing. I can`t do that and I have two legs. You sir, ARE AMAZING!!!!

[olivera182]

Holy shit, how the fudge can you stay up whilst doing that on one leg!?

[kittykpable]

Just finished reading your book... came here to watch ur book in action.... is your mom still sick?

[SynesthesiaSoup]

Ouch. Ouch. Ouch.

[dragonflyjuggalette]

why do u have to hit the poles?

[itsawarmgun]

@dragonflyjuggalette I don't think you have to, it just makes your time shorter because you're utilizing the quickest route.

[dragonflyjuggalette]

@itsawarmgun oh kool thanks :)

[14lanicup]

can you teach me to ski

[thegreatfalconer]

This made me cry :'D

[MHeidenRN]

Super impressed! Love seeing people who don't give in to things such as an amputation. Way to go on not letting it stop you!

[snowbabybum]

Lovely!

[kaideka]

wow !

[Iwilson333]

How long did you train per week to become this good?

[austins830]

@Iwilson333 He trained six seasons for this.

[Icezua]

As I was watching this video with my cousin and as she watched she said, "Oh that's really cool"

Just thought I would mention that.

[somethingfishylike]

please come to Denmark! for my sake?:P (writting this comment on every one off your videoes, so you can come to DK.. answer please JOSH!)

[97DMG]

can i ski with you someday? I love to ski and it whould be an honor to do it with you.

[loverstale1]

that was very good! glad you were able to do your dream!

[SweetAuroraxD]

ITALIA!

[Roxann3125]

As soon as you took off I started to cry...such an inspiration!

[ninjabunny323]

INSPIRATION!

[lilpooch99]

you have good balance for one leg skier

(no offence)

[kathy0216]

Wat channel is this stuff on?

[waterisgood555]

@kathy0216 every damn channel during the olympics! hahaha

[kathy0216]

@waterisgood555 O srry i dont usualy watch the olympics but i will now lol

[henrox123]

WOW! UR REALLY Good!! i see race too and its so cool how u cross block with ur thiegh

[lindinjai7]

HOLY SH**!!! That slow motion part was amazing!

[FairyDust135]

So proud of you :)

[escasheep97]

What really inspired me through your book was the fact that you ended up competing in the paraolympics. My dream has always been to compete in the Olympics and I don't want to give up. Reading your book made me realize that I may have to take a different route than planned.

[oliviakirkham]

jesus you were brilliant!!!!!!!!:D

[urbstephanie]

why are you supossed to it them?

[bluemoonicecream22]

I LOVE RALPH. omg that's so cool seeing him after reading all about him

[fatwhaleslovecookies]

OMG!! it's Ralph from Just Don't Fall! @joshsundquist i loved your book. so inspirational and well written!

[EdHardy2552]

Ralph? As in Maccio? Johnny Cade from the outsiders?

[Broadwaybratt525600]

I don't know much about ski racing, are you supposed to hit those sticks in the ground?

[JessieLightyear]

Do those poles hurt when you hit them or do they bend really easily?

[Toonanja]

amazing dude :D

[huppimmuppim]

at first I was like 'oh crap, he hit the pole' and then I realized that's the idea...

[NLvsENG]

good job

[MrStormboy007]

0:32 - You missed one xP

[3FigsInAPapayaTree]

You are sooooo good at this!!!

[xXxBromeliaxXx]

ooh, so you're SUPPOSED to hit the sticks!

[princessangelah]

I was there! :D (I'm Italian)

[hellololo2196]

Congrats!

[purpleheart300]

i wnted to see him race now i did yay!

[GlamourKillsTian]

sucks you didnt have a gopro at that time huh!

[sucideduett]

THIS IS SO COOL!

[iamracheld]

your skiing outfit looks like spiderman

[MewSumomo1]

I'm gonna sound silly here, but when your skiing and your hitting the posts, does it hurt? It always looks really painful when it lashes people!

[WorldofJagz]

What Did You Place?

[Swifty1511]

I didn't think you skied that way. I always thought you skied in a sitted position :) But i guess it's harder up right so congrats! :)

[heyitsTayaa]

like a boss

[MuzicNinja]

I just finished reading your book thanks for bringing this video to my attention, you rock Josh :)

[squirreljk]

YAY JOSH!

[SuperKkcat]

were you supposed to hit the poles? :P

[everestgirl13]

Are you only waving with one hand because you needed to hold your pants up? This is what you were talking about in your book, right?

[Torpex5]

this made me cry...you're so inspiring Josh :')

[mybeautifulrescue21]

woo!

[grg31997]

Josh, You are amazing! I am going to make a picture of you soon and give you a link to it. It's probably not going to be that good and you probably won't care but I'm going to do it anyway

[1337frog]

I wish i could ski that well... or at all...

[chrouschiy]

It looks so incredibly cool, when a guy on skiis with just one leg holds the balance. Reaally cool!

[CustardStig]

Just wondering, Do you still ski?

[roxxyangelgurl123]

I'm pretty sure I missed what u were trying to point out at the end...?

[LindsayLovesMac]

@roxxyangelgurl123 He was just showing us where he was :)

[lianavk]

So as i was watching this i was thinking, 'man he really does suck!' then i realize that your SUPPOSE to hit the poles. i got it

[ursaux]

You were skiing slalom?? That must be way more complicated than downhill, having only one leg and all. Or what?

Anyway, I really respect you. :)

[HyperSugarKid]

There was a guy speaking at our school a couple of months ago with almost the exact same story as you, he lost his leg to cancer when he was young, he started training for the paralympics in swimming and he swam for them... He was kind of a douche though, and his speach kinda sucked... compared to you at least!

[PopularTomato]

It's Ralph!

[FrouElise]

for a second I was like 'wow, he's not that good. He's hitting all the poles, then I was like wait.... *scroll down*read top liked comment* 'ohhhhhhh'

[ikk77]

Wow, the whole time you were skiïng my face was like this: O_O

[AlexOnCamera]

it was private! D:

[redhairedgirl35]

The video before this one in the playlist is PRIVATE!! :(

[3lin123]

@redhairedgirl35 wasn´t private to me :/

[JoshSundquist]

@redhairedgirl35 thanks, it's fixed now!

[redhairedgirl35]

@JoshSundquist

Thanks Josh :)

You came and spoke to my school's student council once...of course it had to be the trip I missed.

STORY OF MY LIFE.

[igotcamera]

@JoshSundquist dont those things sting when they hit ure arm

[Jemima1377]

The video prior to this is private? Should it be? Anybody else having that problem?

[varsityluverr]

@Jemima1377 it worked for me...

[EuroIceFan]

You were AWSOME

[247abrowne]

i saw Ralph next to you!

[hahahehe2894]

You're supposed to hit the poles?! That explains how I always loose Wii Sports.

[JoshSundquist]

@hahahehe2894 Glad I could help you figure that out!

[spartan11036]

@JoshSundquist oh when i saw the video i just thought you were doing really bad lol

[UnlimitedApathy]

@hahahehe2894 XD lol! I had the same reaction! I thought u were supposed to go inbetween.

[tobiosnmakky]

@hahahehe2894 theres skiiing in wii sports?

[hahahehe2894]

@tobiosnmakky Yeah the slalom racing

[ninjabunny323]

@hahahehe2894 u mean wii fit right? and wow me too! thanks josh ;)

[CarterBarnett]

Yeah ralph

[ilovepuffystickers]

hey josh, is it still your goal to win a medal in the paralymics?

[rocker3264]

i think he failed because he hit like all the poles

[jchang911]

@rocker3264 hows that fail. the goal of a slalom is to go around them. even if he's hitting them, he's going AROUND them, which is the whole goal of a SLALOM.

[rocker3264]

@jchang911 yeah i know, this is incredible

[MessyJess411]

good job!!! that was some awsome sauce!!!

[theman160090]

where's ralph?



[rocker3264]

what song plays when they are walking out

[Jessie3397]

haha,, i loved ralph all xcitedd XD lol

[Beaniesk8er]

YES!!! I SAW RALPH! XD

[MrDragseth]

I think one person missed the like button......

[12HorseGirl12]

did u win

[emmy4981]

omg i read ur book and watching this makes everything like come to life and...yeah its pretty sweet!

[p1elover]

One word : Inspiring. 

[marmarar]

Josh, you are a hero! I am really impressed of your skills.

[binary1123]

OMFG!! dude that is amazing, u got sum skillz man

[bapechile7]

hey man good job!

[davidizzawsome]

dont u like lose ur balance?

[saoirse395]

Did You Win?

[JmanRomania]

You ski better than anyone i've ever seen. Congratulations on pushing yourself this far, and giving motivation to others.

You are awsome.

[shadierliam]

Wowwwwww! That was phenomenal! D:

How long did it take for you to learn skiing? :)

[p1elover]

@shadierliam Read his book =) ''Just Don't Fall'' Pretty much tells the whole story of his skiing life and some other interesting things as well.

[Brahmanfire]

And I was wondering... Are skiers with 2 legs/2 ski's faster than 1 leg/1 ski?

Seems to make sense: Minus the weight of 1 limb and 1 less ski touching the ground thereby reducing friction and drag would seem to point towards a speed advantage.. dunno for sure of course. It would be funny as hell to fly down the mountain past all the 2 leggers yelling "Adios MoFo's!" LOL I've done exactly that with swimming my whole life, I can outpace and outdistance most anyone in the water :D Mybe on Snow 2!

[Brahmanfire]

So I'm sure I could pick it up very quickly. I'm a bit overweight these days so I gotta work on that. But i'm concerned with how I get from the bottom of a run back to the lift.. does someone help you? I'm sure I can make it from top of hill to the bottom just fine on my own... it's getting around the facility I worry about. I mean, I can't really carry my crutches around with me... i dont think. But shit, I live in Oregon, 45 mins away from the Snow! I should be skiing!!

Thanks 4 inspiration!

[Brahmanfire]

Damn! Very nice dude! I skied a couple times when I was around 15 yrs. old with my prosthetic leg on, and I remember how Amazingly fun it was, the cool crisp air flying past my face, incredible scenery, and the speeed. Alas, my prosthetics now have bending knee joints which makes skiing uncomfortable and difficult. I've always thought of skiing with 1 leg and outriggers but I'm kind of apprehensive. My 1 Leg is Strong and tough as nails, my balance is excellent so that's good I guess...cont.

[RCH17560]

after reading your book was it super cool to actually see you race :D and i think i saw Ralph Green there to at the end if i remember right ;D

[Derrymaine148]

dude, you've been to the olympics?

wtf? If we weren't 7 time zones apart, I would most definitely hang out with you! totally! you're in my age limit as well ;-)

[CookooCam]

You've been doing that since you were 9 wow

[TheAwesomeEclipse]

Josh, what place did you get?

[PlasmikProductions]

@TheAwesomeEclipse Josh believes life is not about success or failure, but believes life is about purpose, so what does it matter?

[TheAwesomeEclipse]

@PlasmikProductions Omfg! Dude! I was just wondering!!! What? Can I not get any info?????? What does my comment matter to you anyways??

[Klasdness]

Hi Josh. I've been reading your book, and it's really inspiring how you didn't give up through the whole thing and you finally became a paralympic skier. =D You're awesome.

[thecarrotdude]

it looked like you slowed down at the end before you crossed the finish line. how come, did you mess up or something?

[oliviarosehasgottoes]

Your just a hero. That's amazing! Just amazing.

[AverageJoe1903]

Hey Josh, i'm reading ur book and as u made ur way out at the closing ceremony there i was like, 'There's Ralph, there's Ralph' :D LOL

[everestgirl13]

@AverageJoe1903 i did that too!

[Klasdness]

You rock, Josh. I'm reading your book, and it's amazing. You are really inspiring. We should hang out some time. really. xD

[alafral]

r u going to participate in next years winter paralympics?

[TheSoFerg]

I just quit ski racing. If i would have seen this before I quit. I probably wouldn't have quit. You are awesome

[joytheninja]

in the little bar below the video it says fasted 3 legged man ?

[randomjess4271]

I snowboard and watching skiers with two skis looks crazy and watching u with one is insane! It's so cool though!:)

[SchuyTV]

dude, your leg has to be strong as shit... cause skiing on 2 is stressful enough on 2 legs

[mattman750]

so like are you suppose to hit the rods? like i dont know how skiing works

[shmoofoobean44]

@mattman750 yeah, only your ski has to go around it, and thats the fastest option

[EyeHaveFriends]

sled hockey?



[EmilxLollipop]

awesome dude xD though i have to ask, got any ball issues? i mean, when going down the hill with only one side protection if you get my drift =P

[gimbel10]

WAS THAT GUY IN FRONT OF YOU RALPH!

[mcydees1]

Wow. that is just incredible dude! this was almost 5 years ago now, but, congratulations on making it to the Paralympics. Its pretty incredible to see you doing that! you are truly an inspiration.

[thecreativewebshow]

josh. i just started watching all of your videos.. you're absolutely amazing. you're so inspiring, watching your videos actually gives me the chills. wow. i would love to meet you :) we should hang out sometime :D

[robynginger247]

im reading your book right now and your just learning how to ski :D

[hermionethesmartical]

I love it! it! Ralph is Just milking it up! haha.. :)

[CarbonatedRain]

I can see Ralph just ahead of you, absolutely loving it! I bet he's not happy that you beat him, Smoshes ;)

[BackFlipDancerA]

WOAH...I have been skiing for years, and I have been in many races, but I dont think i could ever be that good of a skiier! For one day, I tried skiing on one ski...and i cant even remember how many times i fell. "we should hang out some time(: "  btw..do you do any tricks? like jumps/flips/rails? i can(: ily josh!

[BarbaraLovesDogs]

i love how they're saying"stati uniti d'america" at the end XD but why did you stop skiing?

[Rafikaas]

love him !!!

[domjo123]

Are you going to be in the 2012 Paralympics?

[EstelleSilk]

you must have been so happy even if you don't; win its an awesome exprience

[veronica1095]

RALPH! I only ever read your book but it only takes a page to recognize him!!!

[TheJoTubes]

Aha very good i do skiing myself but not as good as you hoping to get your book for xmas haha :)

[lolcat925]

did you win? im a fail for not concentrating properly! my brother has a condition and he will end up in a wheel chair eventually and i think i'll presuade him to watch your vids!

[MilkAndCookies04]

Hey, did you go to the Vancouver 2010 Olympics?

[layneisamazing13]

well im glad ur # was 68 and not 69

[PepperMay22]

i am a wittle confused... i guessing u are supposed to hit them... not to ask a weird question :)

[augusto2131]

Turino... U gotta choose man, u can call it Turin or Torino but not Turino =/

Still, nice video btw

[Balintkaaa]

You are awesome O_O

[kylephilops123]

do you smoke marijuana?

[TheMrLoaderz]

I come from Italy and I saw you that time!!!!!!!!!! Ti amo I love you

[Omgsome1just]

HAHA DAM NIGGAH U JACKED UP!!! :D

[jonaslove951]

seriously man, U R AN INSPIRATION :)

[makandtiashow]

omg i just started watching your videos not lang ago. and now i'm like...that was YOU?? cause i didn't even know you were a amputee...

[hampard19]

seriously.....ur are INSPIRING!.........hope u read dis comment.....=)

[everestgirl13]

so i have a question... in your book it says that you walk in right after ralph so is ralph the guy that raises his crutches as he walks out of the tunnel?

[cdphotos346]

@everestgirl13 yeah i think thats him haha

[everestgirl13]

@cdphotos346 haha thanks... i was pretty sure =]

[cdphotos346]

now thats cool.

reading your book i was trying to imagine you ski but this just showed like how amazing you really are

you got my respect man.

[ElmoPunch]

Good job man i love your videos they are funny keep it up.

[mojotwister420]

You are amazing...thank you for representing the USA....couldnt have had a more awesome person!!!

[Laurinda15]

i can't even do it with both legs :/

some things are not for everybody

[harrypotterrox4ever]

that is so cool.

[BaskGurrl]

WOOOOW !!!