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Wallisch and Lolo speak out against FIS

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Balmdogg
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Gus, Lolo, Wallisch Roy Kittler, Jossi and FIS Head Judge Raf Regazonni all speak out against what F.I.S is doing.
Apr 18 2012 8:24AM
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Bread.
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good on them
Apr 18 2012 8:25AM
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THUGwife
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it really is so ridiculous
Apr 18 2012 8:43AM
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oil.
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fuck. threads for when at home
Apr 18 2012 8:50AM
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Yossarian
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It seems such an utterly crazy idea. Just another indication that FIS still regards freestyle skiing as a fad and isn't taking the athletes and the sport seriously. I'm stoked that we get to see it in the Olympics, but I can't help but feel that newschool skiing (at least in the competition side) is being slowly corrupted.
Apr 18 2012 9:16AM
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wellthisisold
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Threads for computer
Apr 18 2012 9:18AM
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razors-chaz
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this should be clipped so its just the part about fis and brought to their attention i.e. email and their facebook ( https://www.facebook.com/fisfreestyle ) and everything else
Apr 18 2012 9:30AM
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Spinoza
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Yossarian makes good points. Theyre just not taking these events seriously, Obviously they value judging in the Olympics so or must be the sport that they don't value
Apr 18 2012 9:44AM
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stizzle
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Threads for home
Apr 18 2012 9:49AM
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skodeo7
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Agreed. It's absolutely ridiculous. Remember how much snowboard pipe revitalized the winter Olympics when it was introduced? It became one of the premiere sports of the event and the ratings were through the roof (apparently--I don't have hard evidence available). The introduction of these sports is going to keep the youth interested in the Olympics, something that is utterly important to the future of the games. It's sad to think about the millions of dollars they spend putting on a spectacular opening ceremony for the Olympics yet they cannot afford the money to have proper judging? Is this a joke? It's sad to see our sports not being taken seriously.
Apr 18 2012 10:08AM
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JWeinstock
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awful idea. this is the most disappointing thing i have heard. there isn't one sport that combines judges in the olympics so why do it with skiing and boarding. that big jump thing they have with the really wide skis has there own judges and no one even watches that. this has to changes because it ruins the sport. personally, i think all the riders should boycott the olympics until they change this.
Apr 18 2012 10:13AM
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Sheets-mmm
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my threads
Apr 18 2012 10:24AM
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Cotter
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Absolutely the worst idea ive ever heard. they have no idea how much controversy this will start if they go through with this. /inb4 shitstorm.jpg
Apr 18 2012 11:03AM
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Errl
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well i guess i live under one heck of a rock. i cant watch that vid right now and i've got no idea what the fis has done. could someone give me the basics?
Apr 18 2012 12:05PM
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Blurst
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Stupid stupid fucking idea.

In other news though is Gus kenworthy the most boring pro in the world?
Apr 18 2012 12:22PM
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EmperorKuzco
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He has a really large mouth in proportion to his face.


BURN FIS TO THE GROUND!
Apr 18 2012 12:24PM
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OldDirtyPete
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I am not aware of how concrete of a possibility this is, but what I have gathered is that FIS is discussing using the same judges for skiing and snowboarding in the Olympics. That would be some weak sauce.
Apr 18 2012 12:24PM
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Errl
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oh my...
Apr 18 2012 12:25PM
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K-Thomas
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Figure skating judges don't judge Aerials. This should be no different.
Apr 18 2012 12:42PM
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SpliffyJ
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http://www.facebook.com/FisShouldNotCombinedJudgingForSkiingAndSnowbording


Like this facebook page to go agains what FIS is thinking about doing
Apr 18 2012 12:48PM
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TheButterHashira
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BURN IT TO DA GWOUND!!!
Apr 18 2012 12:51PM
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Toaster-Tony
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Bout time some pros did this threads for when I'm outa class
Apr 18 2012 12:54PM
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Line_Skis
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agree! thanks for taking the time to speak up guys!
Apr 18 2012 1:30PM
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N.L.
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seems like this could be a good thing, ski judges are known to be the worst ever,
tom of all people should know, he lost the usopen cuz a judge gave him a ZERO for not using poles.
snowboarding gave birth to ns skiing, or else it would really still be aerials and FIS twister spread eagles,
who can actually judge ns skiing in two more years? there are few people who truly understand ns skiing now, and they couldnt be bias per country...or per someones personal style
they should just cancel this shitshow now

Apr 18 2012 1:33PM
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Knewnews
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yea hella boring when he threw dubs off a rail.... yawn
Apr 18 2012 2:12PM
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EmperorKuzco
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Hella... gtfo
Apr 18 2012 2:21PM
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Mr.Gaga
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Apr 18 2012 3:28PM
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Hughes
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I lost at: 'More lines on offer than a party at charlie sheen's house'

Anyway I reckon with all this hate they're getting they'll figure something out.
Apr 18 2012 3:43PM
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Chris.B
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good to see pros speaking out about this
Apr 18 2012 4:33PM
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Boggs
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haha yes it was hilarious!

Did anyone else hear tom yell: "TOM NEEDS FOOD" when gus started talking? hahaha
Apr 18 2012 4:49PM
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AWALLRUS.
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I lol'd at the headline for it hahaha fis repacks the crack pipe.


but seriously, NOBODY thinks this is a good idea. not a single fucking person.
Apr 18 2012 5:20PM
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Parks.
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true story
Apr 18 2012 5:39PM
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Goku
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It's pretty simple, if they dont like it, then dont compete in Olympics. Boycott them
Apr 18 2012 5:51PM
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Panda_with_Guns
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this. and was wallisch wearing electric goggles?
Apr 18 2012 5:52PM
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ARski28
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Cant say it better kev
Apr 18 2012 6:11PM
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cheener12
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nope, different, wider version of the Scott Fix
Apr 18 2012 6:21PM
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Style+eeze
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threads
Apr 18 2012 6:26PM
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snowswinger
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this is why it was such a BAD IDEA to have FREESKIING HALFPIPE in the OLYMPICS in the first place!!! It is 100% completely clear that the Olympics is all about making money. If you dont see that by now then you are completely blind.

FIS has no interest in the long term health of our sport and they only have short term earnings in mind.

ATTN POTENTIAL OLYMPIC ATHLETES:  If you compete you are a clown in the corporate circus doing tricks for peanuts while the fat cats are cashing in.  KEEP THE 'FREE' in FREESKIING and BOYCOTT FIS and this structured/restrictive form of skiing.

/rant

Apr 18 2012 7:41PM
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NotGhood
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threads
Apr 18 2012 7:50PM
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icon1234
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Haha at you calling out pros who want to make a living off of skiing and have a chance to compete in the Olympics, pretty funny. You prob live completely off your parents.
Apr 18 2012 7:51PM
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SickJib_Brit
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Jiberish Haybail flannel at 8:22 and 10:37 ??
Apr 18 2012 8:28PM
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Deluge
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good for them, shit is rediculous
Apr 18 2012 8:29PM
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schmies
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I still have my High North 'FIS SUCKS' wife beater from back in the day.

Coming from restrictive freestyle, Szocs and the crew knew what was up. It was only a matter of time before FIS did something stupid like this.

I need to repost McConkey's rants against FIS. Let me find them......


Apr 18 2012 8:30PM
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lukewalnuts
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lets show those bitches the power of our community!
Apr 18 2012 8:34PM
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AWALLRUS.
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you know how I can tell you're a smelly hippie?
Apr 18 2012 8:48PM
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tcgoldman
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there are literally no skiers or snowboarders who actually like FIS, why the hell does it exist? they make shity rules and destroy the fun of skiing/snowboarding!!
Apr 18 2012 9:03PM
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dylhole
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I see mine everytime I go home and open my old dresser at my Dad's house...  Those shirts (and stickers were priceless).
Apr 18 2012 11:09PM
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snowswinger
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u have no idea who i am......dont assume
Apr 19 2012 1:53AM
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Yossarian
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They do run a ridiculous amount of racing events. So some people must like them. I don't have a problem with FIS existing - if it wasn't FIS it would be something else.

It's that FIS is swiftly becoming increasingly out of touch with the rest of the community and as such is becoming more of a hindrance as opposed to an organisation concerned with the promotion and progression of snowsports.

This is what I personally feel the New Canadian Airforce were against - the restriction and the limitation that was put on a sport that was evolving faster than the corporate entities behind it.
Apr 19 2012 4:40AM
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snowswinger
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ur cute. i actually hate hippys and hipsters :)
Apr 19 2012 4:49AM
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