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Hey Simon Dumont!

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skibikeclambake
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I MEAN NO HATE IN THE FOLLOWING POST:

I hope you read this, and know that I mean no hate in my writing. This is in response to your statements in Jon Olsson's Video Blog. I'm sure that you don't like being called a halfpipe skier, but let's face it, your one of the sickest in the game. Do you think that MJ liked being known as a joke of a baseball player? No, but i'm sure he got over it eventually. I understand that you are an outstanding all-around skier with skills that I would kill to have. To me though, you are still a halfpipe skier. It's what you are known for. If you were to film another segment like the one in Teddy Bear Crisis, I might change my mind. I that segment is one of my favorites of all time. You are still one of the sickest in the game, so don't get down about the fact that most people consider you more of a halfpipe skier. Other skiers are classifed like that. Seth Morrison is a big mountain ripper. Frank Raymond is an urban slayer. Tanner Hall is-well I don't know what Tanner Hall is. Jon Olsson is a big air machine. Tom Wallisch is a style master. Ced T-F is a pirate. Sammy Carlson is a jumper. You are a half pipe skier and have accomplished more than most skiers can dream of.

Just leave out the opening part next time.

Oct 26 2008 11:44PM
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Caveman.
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Thats such a sick segment.
Oct 26 2008 11:47PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
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Well put
Oct 26 2008 11:48PM
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Grube
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word man.
well put.

Oct 26 2008 11:51PM
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[~_~]
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The opening shot of Dumont in Grizzly doing the 3 where the trees are in the foreground is one of my favorite shots of all time.

amazing segment.
Oct 26 2008 11:52PM
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steezeandskis
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good post.  And he is such a bad assss
Oct 26 2008 11:55PM
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IceCreamer
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nice thread love that segment too
Oct 26 2008 11:56PM
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railsldr1242
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so many threads on or about dumont right now. this is really the only one that isnt retarded slash hating
Oct 27 2008 12:02AM
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EClay46
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wow i hate gorilla steeze
Oct 27 2008 12:15AM
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EH_DUBS
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one of the best segs in tbc.

the day kris ostness makes another full length movie will be one of the happiest days of my life.
Oct 27 2008 12:15AM
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sirskizalot
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such a sick segment.

Dumont is getting hated on waaayyy to much right now and its really annoying.

Oct 27 2008 12:18AM
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Skibumsmith
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Tanner Hall is EVERYTHING.

Oct 27 2008 12:20AM
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VTtreeskier
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Agreed
Oct 27 2008 12:20AM
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chames
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woord that is such an amazing shot...

simons was probably my favorite part in TBC

Oct 27 2008 12:23AM
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skibikeclambake
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that entire movie is everything i love about skiing
Oct 27 2008 12:30AM
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landonn
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simon kills it. if you liked this segment, check out reasons, he has several segments like this and its amazing.
Oct 27 2008 12:31AM
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sick-as-aids
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nice post. and sick seg to back it up
Oct 27 2008 12:31AM
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skibikeclambake
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ive been wanting to for a while, just need funds. the teaser looked sick
Oct 27 2008 12:43AM
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IceCreamer
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? lol
Oct 27 2008 12:46AM
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ajskixscream
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Dude I think you are trying to classify skiers into too many different groups.  What it comes down too is that everyone has their own style and everyone has an aspect of skiing that in their minds is where they rock it and have the most fun.  It doesn't matter who is a halfpipe skier or a big mountain junkie we are all shredders and are all SKIERS!  I am not gonna lie I think it is way better to be way more well rounded in all conditions and I think that some need to explore more in different areas of the sport because there are so many possibilities out there and if you are better all around it will help you in all areas of skiing  Why do you think Tanner is so good at EVERYTHING?!  Do what you do. 
Oct 27 2008 12:48AM
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K_Fresh
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Well pu
Oct 27 2008 1:31AM
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K_Fresh
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t man. He is one of the best. half pipe skier or not.
Oct 27 2008 1:32AM
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alaskakid
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word man, word
Oct 27 2008 1:41AM
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Trojan~Man
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i love the sound it makes when he overshoots in the first bit..lol jk
Oct 27 2008 1:46AM
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Ben.
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well put. and i loled at the "just leave out the opening part" hahahaha
Oct 27 2008 2:08AM
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KLovelace
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god i hate watching that bail.
it hurts.
Oct 27 2008 3:03AM
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skibikeclambake
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im not saying those guys are more than what i listed them as, and i do classify them all as skiers. i was simply showing that simon is not the only one that people think of as a specific type of skier. I also didn't say Tanner was good at everything.
Oct 27 2008 6:35AM
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Malcolm
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haha ced is a pirate. so true he made me walk the plank once
Oct 27 2008 7:45AM
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BWalmer
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good post
well put
TBC is quite possibly one of the best ski movies EVER.
Oct 27 2008 9:13AM
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drwclrk
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like TJ Schiller said in Seven Sunny Days, "I think Simon is known to be that half-pipe guy, but you take him  anywhere and he's going to show everybody up."

I think all of those guys have great style and I love watching all of them in different elements. I think it just boils down to the fact that I really really really love this sport and seeing what other people have to bring to it.
Oct 27 2008 9:27AM
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Reaps
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Dumont Kills is everywhere.    Watch his Europe section in Reasons!

Maybe it should be noted his specialty is Halfpipe, because it is, and he is top 3 in the world on any given day!

Oct 27 2008 9:36AM
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drwclrk
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and that is such a dope segment, i loved that whole movie.
Oct 27 2008 9:37AM
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T-Holt
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Word.
TBC is my favorite ski movie.  No matter how many times I watch it it never gets old.
If Kris can pull off another TBC, stoked wouldn't even begin to describe how I would feel.
Oct 27 2008 11:48AM
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Ryanvdonk
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wait, he does more 3s and switch 5s? how progessive...not
Oct 27 2008 11:58AM
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A_Davis
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You do realize tbc is old right? and he does the sickest cork 3s.
Oct 27 2008 1:48PM
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Ryanvdonk
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you mean the sickest lincoln loops.
Oct 27 2008 1:58PM
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skibikeclambake
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well, thats sort of what i meant. he is know for pipe, his specialty, but he still rips everything.

as for pipe, simon is the only constant. so many guys kill pipe comps, but he is the most consistent

Oct 28 2008 9:10PM
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steezemeister
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that opening shot makes my ankles feel pain.
Oct 28 2008 9:19PM
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S2daJ
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Sammy i wouldnt say is just jumps.  i like to think of him as a park genious because yes he definitely excels at jumping, but he is very progressive with park rails. In particular the up-flat-down rails.  Hes also gonna be sick at halfpipe pretty soon.
Oct 28 2008 9:20PM
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skibikeclambake
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youre missing the point of the thread. my poiint was that skiers are known for different things, even though most of them slay lots of different aspects of skiing
Oct 28 2008 9:25PM
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LoLo913
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one of the first ski movies i ever bought, and what in introduction to freeskiing it was!!!


Oct 28 2008 9:34PM
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Hubsta
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Word, but when Dumont said that I think he was just asking for a bit of recognition in places outside of the pipe. Can't put a guy down for that.
Oct 28 2008 9:52PM
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Sky.
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simon is good.
Oct 28 2008 9:59PM
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J.robinson
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"hey simon dumont!" your a fucking d bag.
Oct 28 2008 9:59PM
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Karcher
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yah, but the only difference is michael jordan was hated on because he did suck at baseball. simon dumont is actually good at everything, not just pipe. so the hate on him doesnt really make sense
Oct 28 2008 10:07PM
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skibikeclambake
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an entire thread with the goal of commending dumont, NOT hating on him, and youre the fucker who ruins it. go play in traffic
Oct 28 2008 10:08PM
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JonathonChandler
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finally a thread where people appreciate simon
Oct 28 2008 11:51PM
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skodeo7
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Love his switch cork 5 in the BC at about 1:36. So dope.
Oct 28 2008 11:57PM
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BMskier
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this thread has a nice vibe.
Oct 29 2008 12:08AM
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Katch
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I disagree

Dumont came in the game as a half pipe skier. And he's today the most spectacular skier to watch ride it. But I don't categorize him as a half pipe skier anymore because his big air skills are amazing. Have you ever watch his shots from the Jon Olsson Super Sessions? He's AMAZING. Double frontflip? Regular cork 1080? Switch 3? Those regular corked 1080s with the never ending grab  are so sick. Remember the no motion step up 180 from 2-3 years ago?

I must even say that he's one my favorite riders to watch hit big airs... That's why I disagree to categorize him as a half pipe skier.

Oct 29 2008 1:30AM
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Dex
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i agree but he is still a pretty sick all round skier.
Oct 29 2008 2:04AM
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