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STOP CALLING SIMON DUMONT A HALFPIPE SKIER

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JEWbacca
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if you saw the latest JO videoblog u would know what im taliking about.

Oct 25 2008 11:13PM
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Sofakingstupid
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Simon did in a way sell out. He does emphasise taking part larger events such as comps. And he seems to take public relations more serious then alot of other professional skiiers. Understandably you won't become very popular in the skiing community when you do as such. But beeing the icon that he is, he will exponate skiing to the general public. And by doing that you will produce more funds for ski resorts, sell more skigear and recruit more skiiers to the sport. If the sport grows the skiing scene will become better. More kids will get sponsored and more people might be able to make a living out of skiing. I'd like to see that happen. So simon might just do us all a favor. We'll probably see more skiiers doing as simon in the future.
Oct 26 2008 2:35PM
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casual
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That is a great post.
Oct 26 2008 2:38PM
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PhilboydStudge
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what the fuck are you talking about?
Oct 26 2008 3:24PM
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SEABURN
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are you stupid? did you really just type that? watch your hands while they are slowly hovering over your keyboard, and think about the combinations of letters you are spewing out. you fail at life, go shove your skis up your but..........sideways
Oct 26 2008 3:42PM
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MadSteezin
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I've NEVER hated MSP or Tanner. But I've always disliked Simon because he says "the money was a big incentive" and what not. And maybe he tried to break the world record so his sponsors would pay him more and what not. Most pros aren't all about the money, yeah its nice and all but they're there to have fun and do what they love and are very passionate towards, which is skiing.
Oct 26 2008 5:47PM
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hemlockjibber8
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just curious, and i'm not doubting their passion for skiing, but who are these pros you preach about? I bet there have been instances where they have made decisions for money.
Oct 26 2008 6:07PM
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cottonwoodarmada1651
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Haha wow he really is an obnoxious little bitch.
Oct 26 2008 6:12PM
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followCam
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Uhuh.......but what happens when you're too old to ski anymore, bet you're glad you end up working in a ski shop not making enough money to support a family.
Look at baseball/golf/football etc, pro's make a shitload of money off of that, pro skiers work as, if not harder, than some of those pro's. Definatley more dangerous. I guess Simon just wants to make a decent living doing something he love's and is good at. Nothing wrong with that. I don't have any hate against Simon.
Oct 26 2008 6:55PM
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parkerhouse
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you're annoying
Oct 26 2008 7:07PM
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yourthemannowdog
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Why are there like 5 threads in one day about simon?????
but what does tak tak mean????? Simon is just well known for pipe but he rips everywhere. The xgames are so publisized and that is why he looks like a halfpipe skier same with tanner
Oct 26 2008 8:22PM
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A.R.
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just stepping off the dumont wreck thats going on here. did anybody notice westers skis in that vid? next years alpha 1, or maybe 2??
Oct 26 2008 8:37PM
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Alex_G
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hahahahah i remember when i used to be mature...
Oct 26 2008 8:37PM
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RICK_ROSS
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Oct 26 2008 8:47PM
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spliff.Life
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Oct 26 2008 10:16PM
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casual
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 shh...grownups are speaking.

  Cool signature by the way, did you just drop acid for the first time and totally gain a new perspective on everything?

Oct 27 2008 2:03PM
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C.Wood
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if you have watched yeah dude you know thats what simon like s and he clearly says himself that he wants to push and progress the sport
Oct 27 2008 2:06PM
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Twinjibber77
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He did have a few sick shots from austria in BC for Nike 6.0 that were actually impressive, prolly cause he hasn't done any of it since TBC.
Oct 27 2008 2:16PM
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SkierX
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So you dislike him for being honest? Because guess what, all those other pros have financial concerns as well and if the right offer came along, then the money would be a big incentive for them as well.

To think otherwise would be foolish and having the wool pulled over your eyes.
Oct 27 2008 2:44PM
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Literature
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casual is dominating this thread.
Oct 27 2008 5:57PM
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dr_phil
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COskier had a good point though

Oct 27 2008 6:03PM
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AlexMartini
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i love how no one mentions the fact that he walks around and treats other people like total shit, i agree we shouldnt call him a halfpipe skier, i call him an asshole
Nov 2 2008 2:25PM
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RICK_ROSS
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yeah, he was a total dick when i met him
Nov 2 2008 2:30PM
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*DrewT*
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ya I've seen him pull some pretty dick moves.  He was being all nice to a buddy of mine then I see him turn around and start making fun of him to peter and those guys like 8 seconds later
Nov 2 2008 3:06PM
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dodgeridge*rider
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hes the karen the douchebag of the ski industry
Nov 2 2008 3:26PM
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