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What is your favorite ski movie and why?

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Hertz
Posts: 238 - Karma: 30
Mine is Idea because it has the sickest cinematography or yeah dude because its got so much sick stuff packed into it
Aug 24 2008 7:10PM
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SkierX
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Wanderland. I'm sure Head for the Hills will steal it's place though.

Wanderland just has the fun vibe that most ski movies lack. Plus, as an east coaster, the meatheads movies are much more realistic to me as they are skiing at places I have access to.
Aug 24 2008 7:18PM
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jimmer
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realtime. i love how it was set up with the spot segments.
Aug 24 2008 7:22PM
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Mr.May
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Idea. the reason, b/c of the unique way it was shot, the kind of slow laid back theme and the talent that the skiers + filmers have it's incredible.
Aug 24 2008 7:46PM
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Avifarer
Posts: 5926 - Karma: 598
Believe. Has all my favorite skiers, and it just gets me the most pumped to ski.
Aug 24 2008 7:48PM
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Style+eeze
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i would have to say enjoy for cinematography and how it showcases the talent of some skiers i hadn't heard of before
Aug 24 2008 7:50PM
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Sun_Ra
Posts: 983 - Karma: 279
Focused because it was such a good year for skiing at this time. I'm not gonna say 1242 because I only had Focused at this time and I got so stoked. And when I watch it now, it stills feel like the tricks are up to date.
Aug 24 2008 7:52PM
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Kintla
Posts: 57 - Karma: 13
the best ski movie would have to be Sessions 1242. It was sick to have all the top Oakley riders in one video throwing down, whether it was urban bc or park. The soundtrack was rediculous as well. The best segments were probably T Hall, Jon, JF Cussons all unnatural seg and the best was probably Pep Fujas who pretty much introduced everyone to switch landings off a huge ass cliff in the movie. I believe Pep is the reason fro people getting into 180s in the BC. If you havnt seen Sessions 1242 check it out.
Aug 24 2008 7:58PM
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Atypical
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Idea has the best cinematography and themes (musically and skiing wise)

And meathead is favorite setup wise because of the location, as above poster said being an eastcoaster makes it more real.

Believe has some of the best japan I've seen tho
Aug 24 2008 8:00PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,888
long story short


it just took what I thought could be done on skis to the next level. and i love the music and editing.
Aug 24 2008 8:04PM
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Mstchief
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dude don't forget mik d's part it was steezed out before people knew what steezed out was
Aug 24 2008 8:22PM
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Journey
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Double exposure: warren miller film featuring the eagan bros and the delorieea bros. so sick.
Aug 24 2008 8:28PM
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CoachG
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Long Story Short cause it was just well-rounded and flawless in my opinion. And Wanderland was just such a realistic and epic east coast film with the perfect blend of park and pow.
Aug 24 2008 8:31PM
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[~_~]
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TBC because it was mostly BC jumps and and electro music, which is how more ski movies should be.
Aug 24 2008 8:35PM
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little_boo
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since we last spoke-
cause it's badass freeheeling.
Aug 24 2008 8:37PM
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heFF
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session 1242....why not
Aug 24 2008 8:46PM
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-Nick-
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same. and i just like all the level 1 riders
Aug 24 2008 8:47PM
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Piste.Off
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session 1242 because of peps part
Aug 24 2008 8:51PM
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WhoWantIt
Posts: 395 - Karma: 26
Believe is a sick movie to watch when you are puttin your gear on and its a pow day. But I think Realtime was the best ski movie I've ever seen.
Aug 24 2008 9:01PM
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*DwC*
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i liked believe alot, and i find myself watching Enjoy alot too
Aug 24 2008 9:04PM
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skiRay
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i like ski porn because of the riders and the soundtrack. as far as the quality, it wasnt the greatest...

but i like enjoy a lot too.

and im sure an 08 movie is gonna take their spot
Aug 24 2008 9:04PM
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sneaky_pete
Posts: 543 - Karma: 47

same here. every time i watched it i got so pumped, and it made me want to ski. the music is awesome. there is just so much hype in it

another good one is Show&Prove

Aug 24 2008 9:10PM
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i.ski.troll.
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word.

and shanghai six
Aug 24 2008 9:18PM
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grown-ninja
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def wski106 the grom segment in that was sick
Aug 24 2008 9:45PM
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BIG_SALTY
Posts: 574 - Karma: 34
TBC, because it has the sickest skier with the best shots and music.
Aug 24 2008 10:05PM
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skithesprings
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best recent film
ssd, highest quality film with the best skiers out there and plus, it had a pretty badass wingsuit segment.

best older film
session 1242

a close 3rd 
yearbook, idk, it was a pretty revolutionary as far as fat skis and progression in the back country, and it just kicked ass
Aug 24 2008 10:05PM
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ghosfacekilla
Posts: 533 - Karma: 72
shanghai six pretty much soley because corey vanular has a full segment

if not that then focused because it was the first non warren miller ski movie i saw and it rockd my world
Aug 24 2008 10:10PM
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.Capn.
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War and tbc.

But I gotta respect yearbook. Watching that movie brought my attention from racing to free skiing.
Aug 24 2008 10:18PM
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skibum2292
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agreed!
Aug 24 2008 10:39PM
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Balto
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enjoy, realtime, and idea. they just make me happy
Aug 24 2008 11:10PM
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cmcgski
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wanderland...because it gets me so pumped up to ski knowing i can hit the spots they hit and it gives the east some respect.
Aug 24 2008 11:18PM
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Hertz
Posts: 238 - Karma: 30
i also didnt mind courdroy
i thought it was a pretty solid effort

to be honest tho
i dont care for really any matchstick movies other than push
Aug 25 2008 1:30AM
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richards
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royalty was sweet
and session 1242
Aug 25 2008 1:46AM
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Alex_G
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AAAAAAARTSY KID! which is sick i'm stoked that you like a different style than I do.
Aug 25 2008 2:06AM
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tommihq
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Long Sotry Short. I havent seen enough ski films though, trying to change it this year
Aug 25 2008 9:08AM
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ct_steeze
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Aug 25 2008 10:06AM
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JaySkier107
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believe for sure. the natural hits in that movie are crazy. Some of those pillow lines that tanner hit were amazing
Aug 25 2008 11:48AM
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rorybw
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got to agree with you on that one. MSP films are unreal in so many ways but from what i've seen, PUSH is the only one which stands out.

really enjoyed yeah dude this year but favourite lies with wha'ppen simply for some brilliant reggae tunes and of course candide.

does anyone in the industry know anything about the candide invitational story? I know they had the premiere back in la clusaz in march some time but heard no more?
Aug 25 2008 12:13PM
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miketheskier88
Posts: 749 - Karma: 66
Quite a few of you mentioned Wanderland. And I got to agree, it's up there but what really pisses me off are the fucking monochrome shots. It was bearable the first time I watched the film but after that it just aggrevates me... Hopefully head for the hills doesn't have it.
Aug 25 2008 12:33PM
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Boodje.
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Aug 25 2008 1:57PM
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shortdawg
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couldn't have said it any better. Definitley my favourite
Aug 25 2008 2:00PM
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dave_m
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Push - stellar skiing - especially abma, bushy and pollard. Great bonus features eg whitsler jump session. good mix of epic / inspiring shots + music and more light hearted stuff.
Aug 25 2008 8:15PM
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franke
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long story short, i can watch it forever, and i basically do

movie fucking rules
Aug 25 2008 9:14PM
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ben802
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wanderland...so entertaining. snowboarding my favorite is thanks brain. so creative
Aug 25 2008 10:01PM
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Bangor
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I'm totally with Steve, I seriously think Head for the Hills is going to be Meatheads FTW all over again at IF3 this year. At least in my book.
Aug 25 2008 11:06PM
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Karcher
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shanghai six. always just blows me away
Aug 25 2008 11:08PM
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jksl
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royalty mmmm
Aug 25 2008 11:20PM
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C_Nelson
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happy days, propaganda....The begging of freeride skiing
Aug 26 2008 12:52AM
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MC_POUTINE
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balance the first level one film, royalty, exact science, sessions 1242, enjoy
Aug 26 2008 12:54AM
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C_Nelson
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Aug 26 2008 1:01AM
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