I came down and the run felt fine. I had no idea I had straddled. ... I was in the recovery room already getting ready for the second run when I heard it on the radio and I looked at the replay.

They were tough conditions up there. It was pretty bouncy, the snow was aggressive and the flat light made it tricky. It was a day when experience helps. ... This hill's not as challenging as a World Cup hill, but they could set it really difficult. The only thing that's lacking is the air (jumps).

We've got a lot of momentum, a lot of confidence we're doing the right stuff because the athletes are showing it, especially in the big championships.

I think more than anything it emphasizes the lunacy of the technique that FIS is applying for determining start numbers right now,

When you back off, it's easier to do mistakes. For me it's better to ski fast.

The snow here is awesome, it's a really fun hill.