Freestyle skiing only became part of the Brits in 2003 but the rise in standard has been amazing.

James Woods, 17, (pictured) clinched the 2009 Animal British slopestyle title with a faultless run in a tight contest with fellow teenager Jamie Webb.

Woods said: "The competition was pretty intense and such a high level of riding from everyone."

In the women's competition, Katie Summerhayes triumphed and she and Woods also won the freeski big air titles.