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Xgames big air set up.

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tbayskier
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After watching the finals I believe the event should be held in the day, and the jump should be bigger like 20 feet bigger.  The jam style format is good.  What are people's thoughts?
Jan 29 2011 11:27PM
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Chompo.
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I like the night set up and agree that the jump should be a little bigger. I think it would be better if each jam session were longer though.
Jan 29 2011 11:29PM
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leapinglions
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Jump should be way bigger. Triple wasn't even possible.
Jan 29 2011 11:30PM
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.Duncan.
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they should score 1 run for style and one for technicality in the jam format.
Jan 29 2011 11:31PM
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H8CH
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The jump size is not keeping up with the progression of the sport

Look at the size of jumps being built for film shoots these days.

The Sun Valley jump in Eye Trip would be perfect for x games big air....
Jan 29 2011 11:31PM
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californiagrown
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minus the sketch death gap in the landing...
Jan 29 2011 11:32PM
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Shlogan
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wishing the jam format was 5 minutes longer for finals, not that it would have mattered this year though.
Jan 29 2011 11:32PM
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PJS.
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this, and the jump 100 feet
Jan 29 2011 11:34PM
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joshua
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Different judges.
Jan 29 2011 11:35PM
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steep
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20 minute jam. 15+ foot larger jump. much needed
Jan 29 2011 11:35PM
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H8CH
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it could of been controversial tonight given some of the crashes...
Jan 29 2011 11:37PM
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c4t_l0ver
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Whoever was talking before the big air before the finals, may I ask .... WTF is a switch triple misty cork???
Jan 29 2011 11:46PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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^ haha i heard that.

let jon olsson build the jump so everyone has a better chance of not getting hurt. they can keep their slope course however they want it.
Jan 29 2011 11:53PM
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connory998
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this.

and it should stay at night because of what happened to slope finals, light and speed is more even throughout the comp if its under the lights.
Jan 30 2011 12:01AM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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you think snowboarders can do bigger jumps?
Jan 30 2011 12:04AM
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tbayskier
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good point, however wouldn't it be annoying having a spot light on you and all of the flashing lights?
Jan 30 2011 9:03AM
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belden...
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is my meter broken?
Jan 30 2011 9:20AM
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PeterWojnar
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Yay Sal Masakela! Dude needs to shut the fuck up, throwing buzzwords into the wind like nobody's business
Jan 30 2011 12:28PM
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[evan]
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lol
Jan 30 2011 12:35PM
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bryansbryan
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you know how i know none of you know what you're talking about?


because all of you suggested making the jump bigger when its not possible where the jump is and not one of you suggested a jump with more pop and a steeper landing which would create more air time for tricks and still allow it to be held where it is.
Jan 30 2011 12:41PM
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jojje3
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This!
Jan 30 2011 12:44PM
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Will_
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Then why dont they move the jump if thats a problem?

And we know it needs to be poppier. You're a prick.
Jan 30 2011 1:20PM
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bryansbryan
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you don't understand how events are held or the venue, so i don't blame you for not knowing that they can't simply move the jump.
Jan 30 2011 1:25PM
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tbayskier
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who are you? i take it you have some insider knowledge.....
Jan 30 2011 1:26PM
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bryansbryan
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not really... just know that its limited to where they can have the big air jump.
Jan 30 2011 1:30PM
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tbayskier
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well....right next to the big air jump is the skier cross jump....and those guys are taking it 130 feet plus.  If xgames wanted to build a bigger jump, they could do it.
Jan 30 2011 1:34PM
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EmperorKuzco
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They need a much bigger jump and jossi not making it was bull shit
Jan 30 2011 1:34PM
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joshua
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Yeah his tweaked out dub corks were filthy.
Jan 30 2011 1:38PM
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tbayskier
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holy shit you've racked up posts quick!
Jan 30 2011 1:41PM
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bryansbryan
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no shit they could build a bigger jump. simply put, you've got no idea how much room is needed for every event and how much room is actually available to use and to use it in a way where it can not only be broadcast friendly but also spectator friendly.
Jan 30 2011 1:42PM
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tbayskier
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aright dude.....this goes back to point one, who are you, and how the fuck do you know what you're talking about more than anyone else? they could build a bigger jump if they wanted.
Jan 30 2011 1:44PM
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joshua
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Yeah its not like ESPN is short on cash, they could make it bigger if they wanted to.
Jan 30 2011 1:46PM
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californiagrown
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why didnt they blow more snow and increase the deck length by 15 feet...and made the lip poppier and landing steeper? 5 yards wont screw up cameras or take up "too much space"


or they could just hire Jon to sculpt the "money booter"/big air booter. he would make it soo nice.
Jan 30 2011 2:33PM
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bryansbryan
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glad to know that you caught the part where i said they should make a jump with more pop and a steeper landing...
Jan 30 2011 2:38PM
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