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New X games Skiing Event

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zagfan5
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http://espn.go.com/action/xgames/2010/wx14/news/story?id=4746369
Dec 16 2009 4:25PM
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zagfan5
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Winter X Games 14 adds new disciplines
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Shazamm/ESPN ImagesSimon Dumont soars in the pipe at Winter X Games 13.

Winter X Games 14 will feature new events, more than 40 past and present Olympians and 9 and a half hours of increased television coverage. Two new disciplines will make their debut -- Skiing SuperPipe High Air and Snowmobile Knock Out. In addition to 24 and a half hours of live programming on ESPN, Winter X Games 14 will be offered on ESPN International, XGames.com, ESPN360.com, SportsCenter and ESPN2's X Center.

Skiing SuperPipe High Air will feature the top six skiers in the world competing in a 30-minute jam format for highest air. Snowmobile Knock Out will feature six athletes competing in a single elimination format. The athlete score is based on the actual distance travelled from take off ramp to landing. Each round, the rider who travels the least distance gets knocked out of competition. Snowmobile champion, Levi LaVallee, is confirmed to compete in the debut of Snowmobile Knock Out.

"I'm really excited about the new event," said LaVallee, who made an even bigger name for himself last year at Winter X Games when he attempted a double backflip. "It gives snocross a similar event to Moto Step Up, which is always a crowd favorite. With my snocross and freestyle background, I'm hoping to be one of the front runners."

Dec 16 2009 4:26PM
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h_bar
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Skiing SuperPipe High Air

i rank this right above x-games big air with the sms vote system
Dec 16 2009 4:28PM
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clint
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I didn't read the whole thing, but I think it would be cooler if it was just a huge quarter-pipe. Like when Simon set the record..
Dec 16 2009 4:33PM
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DAPSKI
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too much money
Dec 16 2009 4:35PM
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hoodhugo
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not as expensive as a half pipe
Dec 16 2009 4:38PM
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.SimonB.
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are they trying to kill the skiers and sledders? Is this an event so that Simon can start winning at something again that doesnt have a text vote? those sledders are gonna need a HUGE jump. not sure if i am in favor of these two.
Dec 16 2009 4:39PM
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HeathR
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yes but you already have a half pipe.
Dec 16 2009 4:40PM
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BWalmer
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sounds like and event made for Simon - and I mean that literally...like they made the event just for Simon...
Dec 16 2009 4:52PM
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hewy
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kinda lame, would be cooler to see a rail jam
Dec 16 2009 4:55PM
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dunkaroos
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yea pretty much, nobody else can boost out of the pipe as high as he can. I don't know how he does it
Dec 16 2009 4:55PM
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iliketoski329
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this is wack... i think we all know whose going to win
Dec 16 2009 4:59PM
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Line0777
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Yeah , I agree, sounds like they just wanted Simon to get another gold.... like honestly.. thats kinda lame imo.....
Dec 16 2009 5:01PM
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skijunkiedtm
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way to go, more medals for simon.
Dec 16 2009 5:02PM
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greenman
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yehh deffidently, to me these both seem like bad/ dangerous ideas. but im still gunna watch
Dec 16 2009 5:05PM
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zagfan5
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rail jam ftw. i wish x would do one. thad be so sick
Dec 16 2009 5:08PM
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wameron
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did they really need to do that, can't simon just do what he was talking about and start sticking to the backcountry.
but really, how is this going to give skiing a better image?
Dec 16 2009 5:11PM
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Travapple.
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this is fucking ridiculous.
Dec 16 2009 5:14PM
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ninjax6792
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thats what I'm saying!
Dec 16 2009 5:24PM
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ski-swagga
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^
Dec 16 2009 5:29PM
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Commonwealth
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So? I bet if the X Games put in an urban rail event, none of you would bitch about Wallisch being one of the forerunners to win the event.

My point is that everyone has a shot at any event....they're all professionals.
Dec 16 2009 5:34PM
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hellomynameisjef
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bu...but...twall is hood...simon is a stupid.
Dec 16 2009 5:37PM
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dr.awkward
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corpse chucking!!
Dec 16 2009 5:38PM
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triebby
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So I'm thinking that because they took away big air with text vote, Simon got pissed because he wouldn't have a chance to win an event and do his gay ass double front. So, X Games loving Dumont and all, decided to make an event just for him so he would stop crying. I bet there are no grabs or right side spinning required in Super Pipe High Air.
Dec 16 2009 5:40PM
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faux_real
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I'm conflicted. It's gonna to be super entertaining, but it's also gonna be pointlessly dangerous and stripped-down. Best hit would have been cooler. Just for one event, it might be worth reducing freestyle skiing to NASCAR-level sophistication to reach the widest audience.
Dec 16 2009 5:43PM
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deleted5
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that so dumb, wow i love seeing people get air and doing any tricks what so ever.
Dec 16 2009 5:44PM
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TheDude
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uhm tom wallisch.. "ya im trying to get back into my slope game, i just aired 100 feet outta the pipe"

in think its safe to say whos gunna win...

Dec 16 2009 5:45PM
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Armanzoid
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I heard if you rightside spin, you are disqualified.

I am hoping they don't judge this shit merely on height, cause if they focus on tricks it could be sick with all the pipe doubles they could throw.
Dec 16 2009 5:46PM
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dales
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Look it in another way. Let's see other skiers than Simon are trying to get the first place. TO do that they need to go higher. And because they go higher they get more airtime they get more time to do sicker tricks and so we have progress the level of pipe skiing as we know it. You need air to do the doubles!
Dec 16 2009 5:54PM
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Yung_Gnarley
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Skiers should seriosly boycott the X-Games.

1. The slope course is unsafe.
2. The judging in all of the events is about as fucked as it can get.
3. The "Big Air" jump is actually pretty small
4. This new halfpipe big air event shows that X-Games doesn't give two shits about the physical wellbeing of the skiers.
5. Someone could throw a "630 on bs fs 810 off" on a rail during a slope run and the judges wouldn't even notice cuz they care about jumps and jumps alone.
6. The Dew Tour is around now, so no more need for the X-Games
Dec 16 2009 5:59PM
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Zoro
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your stupid

Dec 16 2009 6:03PM
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Pirruccio
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why wouldn't you want both competitions?
unsafe courses is pussy shit too...
Dec 16 2009 6:09PM
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Yung_Gnarley
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Can you read?
Dec 16 2009 6:14PM
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dangerdad
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YAY IF SIMON CAN'T WIN HALF PIPE ANYMORE, LETS MAKE HIM HIS OWN EVENT YAY
Dec 16 2009 6:16PM
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Jibberino
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He takes more speed than the others.
Dec 16 2009 6:19PM
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ONE-UP
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hes throwin doubles now and i think he has a chance this year, whats up with all the hate on simon. As Nick Martini one said dont be jealous just cause you aint flossin'
Dec 16 2009 6:22PM
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Armanzoid
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Or as Iam Compton once said, "Don't be jealous just cause I look like Pacman."



There's no reason for this post, I just like making fun of Chompton.
Dec 16 2009 6:26PM
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Pee_and_Ski
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wowowo lets hurt more pros!!!!

i bet dumont wins, and no one elese enters

Dec 16 2009 6:27PM
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Justo8484
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timzilla could boost higher.
Dec 16 2009 6:28PM
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theabortionator
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Xgames officially sealed the deal about being xgaymes with the text to vote bs last year. Especially in the ski big air finals.

They've been moving in that direction for years, but its pretty much official now
Dec 16 2009 6:28PM
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pmw
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stop hating on dumont, he really is one of the best skiers out there. you sound like a massive bitch who hates him because everyone else does. hes been progressing the sport a lot longer then any of these newer guys
Dec 16 2009 6:28PM
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Line0777
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No skier would boycott x-games because of money $$$$.....
Dec 16 2009 6:38PM
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Armanzoid
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Dew tour might be even better money.
Dec 16 2009 6:44PM
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meowshred
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t wall would have plenty of competiation in a rail jam, simon airs the highest, thats fact

Dec 16 2009 6:45PM
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plorr
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wow the x games is fucking ridiculous. They must know that nobody who actually skis is going to take this event seriously. Just like that text judging BS last year.

I know there is a lot of money in the X Games so obviously it is always going to be one of if not the biggest comp of the season, but I really hope that the dew tour takes over as the more important comp series in the next couple years. The slope courses are better, the judging is better, and it gives a chance for up and comers to compete.
Dec 16 2009 6:45PM
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Line0777
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agree, like your thinking
Dec 16 2009 6:47PM
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chickenwang
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i bet you i would bitch about it.
Dec 16 2009 6:51PM
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Nooschoolers
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fo sho
Dec 16 2009 6:51PM
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wintersway
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really?!
have they ever thought about a 30 minute jam format for BEST TRICK?
Dec 16 2009 6:57PM
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WVskiing
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took much politics in x-games
Dec 16 2009 7:30PM
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CFD
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It would be easier for them to skip the event and mail Dumont a medal.
Dec 16 2009 7:33PM
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