It was a photo that defined his style, creativity & passion.
50 years on from the original shot, VALLON went out with freestyle ski legend Wayne Wong to recreate his most iconic image for the launch of the Wayne Wong Special Edition Ski Aviators.
Even at 71, Wayne still demonstrates his unrivalled passion for skiing, and the incredible technical ability that helped bring him acclaim as a legend of freestyle skiing.
Skiing Magazine's 1972 Freestyler of the Year, he was featured on the cover in celebration of his hotdogging style, and his love of skiing the ‘Wong Way’.
There is real substance behind the style, and Wong is a true student of gear design and the science behind it - whilst also finding the time to impart his wisdom to Olympic hopefuls.
Fans of all ages were inspired by his fearless spirit, creativity and an overriding passion for expressing himself on the slopes. It wasn’t just his hotdogging that caught the eye, and it is no surprise that today his legacy thrives through his tricks, as well as his style.
Check out classic footage of Wayne Wong skiing in style here.
Article re-published from March 2022.
