Kristoffersen & Hirscher: The incredible ski deal is perfect

For years, Kristoffersen and Hirscher were bitter competitors on the slopes, with the Austrian usually losing out to the Norwegian. They never made it a secret that the two always appreciated each other despite their sporting rivalry. Now the two ski greats are causing a sensation that is making waves.

Henrik Kristoffersen will be going to the World Cup next season with “Van Deer” skis – and therefore with the brand that Marcel Hirscher founded less than a year ago. There had been speculation for a while that the two were working together, but people didn't really believe it - especially because the skis had never been used in the World Cup. But when Kristoffersen announced his departure from Rossignol on Friday after 18 years, there were increasing signs that a big ski deal with Hirscher could happen after all. The two made it official on Saturday.

Henrik Kristoffersen will be skiing with Marcel Hirscher's skis in the future.

When introducing his “Van Deer” brand, Hirscher stated that this ski would also win World Cup races. That's why the Salzburg player has brought a lot of skiing know-how on board in the last few weeks, including poaching the ÖSV's sports director, Toni Giger. By then it was clear that something bigger was on the horizon. An exciting but also risky decision A total of three athletes are now under contract with “Van Deer”. In addition to Kristoffersen, these are the Norwegian Timon Haugan and the Briton Charlie Raposo. But one thing is also clear: Kristoffersen's decision involves a risk, because Hirscher's skis have not yet been used in any World Cup races. Nevertheless: Marcel Hirscher has achieved a real coup by signing the Norwegian – who has so far won 28 races in the premier ski class. This collaboration is something to look forward to.

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Kristoffersen & Hirscher: The incredible ski deal is perfect

What initially seemed like a crazy idea has now become reality: Henrik Kristoffersen and Marcel Hirscher will be working together in the future.

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