Stock Photo - Belgian snowboarder Seppe Smits pictured during the opening of a large dry slope by Flemish minister Weyts, Sport Vlaanderen, the city of Genk and Snow Sports Vlaanderen, in Genk, Saturday 26 June 2021. In a technical sport with very complex movements, the snowboarders and their staff have to look for conditions that allow to perform many repetitions in safe conditions. The dry slope with airbag in Genk makes it possible to train in winter and summer, regardless of the presence of snow. On a track with a height of 34 meters, a length of 62 meters, a slope of 30 degrees and an adjustable 'kicker' (dismount), the riders can imitate every 'Big Air jump' in the world. BELGA PHOTO BERNARD GILLET.