We asked over 50 recreational footers why they don't compete or stopped competing in barefoot tournaments.
Tournaments are too expensive.
I would compete if they had a tournament in my city, but can't afford to take the road trips. I spend all that money, and all I get is four 15 second passes. If I fall, it makes me think even more about the cost. I do this sport to get away from those types of pressure. We then asked 50 tournament footers what they liked most about skiing in tournaments.