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Wis_Skier_23
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I am wondering about competing, I am still developing in the park....i can throw down switch and normal 3's and only reg 5s and 1's, I am pretty solid at rails but i am still working on the down rails.... I am 15 so i dont know what age group I fall under but should i compete because if kids are throwing switch 7's and 9's I will save myself the embarrasment
Feb 18 2007 1:23AM
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scratchproteen
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dude...its not about that at all...

so i can do some pretty decent tricks, but nothing compaired to what alot of kids will do at the massacre...but i am going to compete anyways..


i just want to have fun with a bunch of skiers throwin their best stuff down...and being there pushes me...and its just plain fun...

to me comps are all about the fun of getting everyone together and see what tricks everyone has in their bag...

i've never won before...but i've always had a fun time :)


i say do it. its always fun!
Feb 18 2007 1:44AM
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Jernt
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I absolutely agree, if you don't do comps for fun then what's the point. Have fun, see where you end up.
Feb 18 2007 9:07AM
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CEDARIMAGE
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yea go to have fun no matter what your ablitity level
Feb 18 2007 10:53AM
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Wis_Skier_23
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it would just be my first comp and I am just nervous that i would do like a switch 3 and eat shit and get all pissed off
Feb 18 2007 10:43PM
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Wis_Skier_23
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how big are their slopestyle jumps usually
Feb 18 2007 10:44PM
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scratchproteen
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i can almost gaurentee you that if you are nervous or think about it...that you will fall on a trick...


just dont think about it at all, bring some tunes man...

and like i said its all about the fun...

its just another day in the park...thats all a comp is.
Feb 19 2007 12:23AM
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concept311
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I was scared as hell to do my first Big comp. I knew i wasn't as good as everyone else i still did it and had a blast. and that was MS03 back in the day.
Feb 19 2007 1:39AM
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scratchproteen
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right on, thats what it's all about.
Feb 19 2007 11:13AM
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scratchproteen
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^^yeah i get nervous too...cant even deny it...but eventually the fun part of it takes out my nervousness...
Feb 19 2007 11:37AM
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concept311
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so do we have a count of who is going to it?
Feb 19 2007 2:51PM
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Wis_Skier_23
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what sizes are the hits usually
Feb 19 2007 8:24PM
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aaron.ebner
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^they ain't that big. 30 ft. the rails are way scarier than the jumps.
Feb 19 2007 8:31PM
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Wis_Skier_23
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dont they have a moneybooter at the end
Feb 19 2007 10:20PM
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PaulWall
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your paranoid. chill out n just go n kill it like its 1999
Feb 19 2007 10:22PM
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Travapple.
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ill be surprised if their park holds up after this warm stretch, theyre talking thunderstorms.
Feb 19 2007 10:22PM
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mnjib
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shitty!
Feb 19 2007 10:27PM
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Reed.
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a crew of like 7 mqt kids might hit cascade on the way out to colorado... well see how theyre park looks
Feb 20 2007 6:44PM
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Wis_Skier_23
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i was hoping for a 40+ footer or something but i just was afraid they would have a 65-70 footer and i would puss out on it and look like a d-bag in the comp
Feb 20 2007 10:55PM
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PaulWall
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yeah sure whatever. no hate
Feb 20 2007 11:21PM
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EL_FINRE
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just do your thing man, everything will work itself out and who knows you might do really well.
Feb 20 2007 11:42PM
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concept311
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iam sure they have enough snow to last atleast a week or 2 of warm weather and a little rain. sometimes rain helps.
Feb 21 2007 12:49AM
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Reed.
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i hope its 65-70 for a big air...

At least 50+
Feb 21 2007 11:38AM
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SmoKinSkier
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doin comps will def help with confidence and get u stoked just go have fun u probly wont win but u will love it!!
Feb 21 2007 12:41PM
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Reed.
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prizes?
Feb 21 2007 9:21PM
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Reed.
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p.s. were coming for sure
Feb 21 2007 9:22PM
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C_McKeever
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ME Toooo!!!! I got like almost last place but i was the youngest i think...I was so scared of all the older kids
Feb 21 2007 10:07PM
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concept311
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yeah it didn't matter where i finished it was still a awesome time and meet alot of cool people
Feb 22 2007 12:15AM
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Wis_Skier_23
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what are the age groups
Feb 22 2007 4:38PM
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concept311
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thats a good question i don't see age groups anywhere.
Feb 23 2007 12:58AM
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Wis_Skier_23
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how is their park going to hold up after the rain
Feb 23 2007 12:59AM
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SkiingNinja
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i should be hittin it up tomorrow so ill give you the low down on how it is
Feb 23 2007 1:13AM
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concept311
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what rain it hasn't rained just was warm. its soppesed to snow this weekend anyways. Looks like there making snow right know too. I'm sure everything will be just fine. for it
Feb 23 2007 1:15AM
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R.Fahey
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6 trips altogether to either Orlando or Vegas. Your choice. One for skier big air, rail jam and 1/4 pipe, as well as snowboarders. If enough girls go they'll get something legit. Also, Liberty Skis sponsored it so they're given out some skis. And I would love to make it back for it, but I don't see if happening.
Feb 23 2007 10:19PM
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The_Future
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Ok update.... The park is holding up awesome, sick setups right now. As far as the comp knows i'll tell you what I know.

-Prizes like he said 6 sick Trips, skis, about 16,000 in products!!!!

-You get B-ball jerseys for bibs and you get to keep them, totally balla!

-New RedBull Stair set for the jam plus other rails... gonna be rediculously rediculous!

-No age groups if theres enough Betties they'll get there own division with some legit swag.

- As far as Booters for the Grande Air I think they're gonna have 2 hits but don't quote me on that. Idk about the size they should definitly be more than 30 feet thats for sure more around 50+ easy. One hit should be "creative so we arent seeing the exact same thing on each hit" Sick stuff shall be thrown down... inverts encouraged :)

-I have no fricken clue whats going on with the 1/4, i just know they took out the one we had and are building one farther down the hill.

-DJ all day for a rockin' day of skiing!!!

- Lot's and lots of vendor tents, 20+ last I heard

-RedBull will be on hand to keep us refreshed while the shredding occurs.

-Free stuff will be thrown out during the day... probably some stickers, t-shirts, general swag, etc.

-Oh and so all my fellow twin tippers can come prepared... Helmets are REQUIRED!!! Trust me they will not be happy if you try to hit their features without a helmet during the comp... it doesn't need to be buckled or even really functional... just have some molded plastic on your nogin and you'll be set. Other wise you get to wear some sweet rental helmets :/

Now remember, I am not an employee but this is the information that I have gotten from all the employees I ski with, I'm out there all the time and I'll try to keep you updated on the snow conditions and what not.

Got any questions? If, so I'll try and find an answer for you asap.

Everyone needs to attend this event it's going to be the biggest this to hit the midwest since cheddar cheese. I'll be out there having a jolly good ol' time in my White Oakley outfit with 07 fujatives and a black helmet. Come say HOWDY!!! Oh I might pull out the pink one piece idk yet, we'll see

OH IT'S DUMPING RIGHT NOW! Weather looks good for the end of the week so far!

Okay I'll stop typing now :)
Feb 23 2007 10:48PM
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concept311
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check I'm going!!!!!!!!
Feb 23 2007 10:51PM
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concept311
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is there a schedule of events yet like what time everything is happening?
Feb 23 2007 10:52PM
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The_Future
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All I know is the Rail Jam will be in the evening. I'll try and find out some specific times tomorrow.
Feb 23 2007 10:55PM
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JBeas
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what are the dates of it
Feb 23 2007 11:10PM
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The_Future
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Saturday March third... exactly one week from tomorrow. Visit https://www.cascademountain.com/shopping_cart/products.php?cat=10
to register!
Feb 23 2007 11:14PM
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Wis_Skier_23
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when is the deadline for signing up
Feb 25 2007 1:29PM
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tfeiss
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hey guys
sorry i havent been on here in a while and i dont have the schedule and our events dude has left.. i will try to get times and stuff up here tomorrow.. if you can pre register you get 5 bucks off when registering for all 3 comps.. and it gives us a better idea of how many jerseys to get etc etc. the deadline for pre registering is feb 27th

Feb 25 2007 9:19PM
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D-40
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carpool anyone? i wanna go
Feb 25 2007 10:33PM
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PaulWall
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I''m going? I want to that would be illsick!
Feb 25 2007 10:55PM
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PaulWall
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ok, well let me know for sure and talk to kyle some more about it tonight at the urban without me and let me know whats up!
Feb 25 2007 10:58PM
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cullen
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someone find a sleezy hotel, bring some dirties....
Feb 26 2007 2:13PM
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D-40
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anyone know where we preregister?
Feb 26 2007 3:11PM
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D-40
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im embarassed
Feb 26 2007 3:21PM
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tfeiss
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Ok fellas we just had a big meeting.. here is the schedule for midwest open.

preregister online has been extended until friday..
friday on site registration will be from 5pm to 9pm
saturday on site registration will be from 8am - 9:50am..

All competitions are Saturday. Inverts are allowed but not recommended. (it may be a "no straight fronts, or backs" rule)

Riders meeting starts at 9:50.. then followed by Quarterpipe practice.
Quarterpipe contest starts first. most likely at 10:45
The Two hit big air will start at 2:30..
The rail jam will be under the lights at 7:00pm

awards immediately follow each competition..

http://www.cascademountain.com/shopping_cart/products.php?cat=10&PHPSESSID=82fe18bb08227e0ef5d79ab9ad5169aa Register at that address..
Feb 26 2007 3:59PM
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