So was he a big part of the start of freeskiing or not? You use the fact that was a big part sarcastically in one sentence, then use it literally in the next. Which is it? If he did play a huge role, and now he's done skiing, has he not done his part to getting your sport out to the masses? Nothing satisfies you other than calling him a fag. What about other athletes that get hurt/retire, and disappear? And since you don't think he can do anything but ruin skiing's "reputation", why do you care if he's done?
Personally, I think he feels like he is no longer competetive, and thus wants to move on with his life. Hence, Berkely, WallStreet.
Those of you pissed off about this need to ask yourselves why you feel this way. It really doesn't affect you, personally anyway.
You are the feces produced when shame eats stupidity
-Dale Gribble