Yes, the Candide Thovex documentary, Quiksilver’s “Few Words,” was proclaimed 2012’s best documentary at the Powder Video Awards in Park City last week. Great as it was, reminding us all of Candide’s unreal new big mountain game while recounting the various points in the past fifteen-odd years when he’s made ski history, I believe it fell far short of its potential. Maybe it’s because I broke my back (literally, read the article) on his pro model Dynastars, or that I got to see him boost a perfect 360 tail in person – probably the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen anyone do on skis with my own eyes – that I’m so passionate about this particular ski legend. But whatever the case way, I have to speak up about this film. Stacy Peralta would have given Few Words a B- on a good day.



