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Traveling Circus wins over Nipwitz... again?

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Mike-O
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Sure, both series are great in their own ways and it's all a matter of perspective... but honestly, in my opinion this time TC did not deserve the award. With a nice season behind them, the episodes were still a bit all over the place in both quality of production and skiing. Still supreme compared to many other series, but hey, it's the big leagues, and TC is mostly fisheye follow cams in random park environments due to some limitations.

Nipwitz on the other hand supplied an overhaul of their image after joining up with Flatlight Films and really bringing out the importance of cinematography and production values, fleshing out narratives in Serbia and rural Russia as well as the icy reigns of Lapland. Each episode had a different feel, a different theme and a consitency on bringing out the best parts of the places they were visiting.

I don't know how else I could spin it and I hate saying "ooooh, this and that shoulda won over those and them", but in this case and this season, I feel Nipwitz should have gotten the award for Best Webisode, hands down.

Sep 17 2012 5:09PM
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Mike-O
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But does it mean that these should not be discussed or evaluated in any way? Sure, a best Webisode in skiing can range from something having a good vibe to something having extraordinary skiing, all edited differently in parts and the main result is objective to all.

But what really should be subjective here, in my opinion even with a silly ol' Nippy boner that I've sported for years, is the production values, camera angles, stories, production, scenes, sights, tricks and everything that matters, equally shown.

TC has many a great trick and skier on their roster, but to me some of their last season episodes were a bit too long and thus devoid of great content. Nipwitz on the other hand was short and concise with every webisode, something that kept you craving for more until the next installment.

Both great, but like I said this season NW takes the cake in my books and as you see a few people do agree even in this thread.
Sep 17 2012 7:22PM
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thewhiteprophet
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this.

those finnish kids are buckwild and mind blowing beyond any other series I've ever seen. I would have chosen them.
Sep 17 2012 7:23PM
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Mike-O
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Of course we can, but you see all this mindless hate shown towards any differing opinion, right? That can't be good either, right?
Sep 17 2012 7:23PM
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willysworld
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Ps. Predict on the IPhone 4 sucks dick for spelling. Sorry.. Eheath is a fat troll and I hope on day some one posts a thread saying the mumma Kass of the ski world has died from choking on a donut!! R.I.P ski industry groupie , troll and fat pussy eating Eheath..Nipwitz rules so does Traveling circus but IF3 should let the little guy win for once!
Sep 17 2012 7:28PM
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casual
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Whatever man, have at it, I'm not telling you what to discuss or not to discuss. I didn't try and convince you that you were wrong, so I don't know why you're waving the fact that other people also like NW better in my face. They're great webisodes and I don't know which I like better.

The fact that you needed to have your opinion validated and affirmed is bizarre to me, and your willingness and quickness to get all ugly and personal with 3 or 4 people in this thread, and another thread or two that I had coincidentally just looked at prior is even more bizarre.


Sep 17 2012 7:29PM
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Mike-O
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I really don't understand you any more, how is expressing ones opinion and defending it somehow seeking validation from others? By default? It's a goddamn Internet forum created for discussion and back-and-forth, why do my conversations and quips about a few persons I've been on the site with for years on end suddenly become "bizarre"?

I don't know why you keep pestering me, but to each his own, as was said.
Sep 17 2012 7:35PM
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willysworld
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Sorry Andy Eheath wants to be more than friends apparently he thinks giving pro skiers bj is more rewarding than fucking fat fat chicks as these fat chicks eat all his food .. Eheath hungry need food , enegy to toll Ns for to talk shit towards 14 year olds to justify his pathetic existence .. Ps . Andy last Tlc episode was dope but please more Garret Russle the guys fun to ski with !!
Sep 17 2012 7:36PM
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thewhiteprophet
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would you shut the fuck up
Sep 17 2012 7:37PM
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casual
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Pestering you? Really? You're bipolar or some shit. As far as how I arrived at you seeking validation, you pointed out that some people agreed with you, despite the fact that I never suggested no one would, or anything like that. You have a weird persecution complex, and honestly man, your personality just sucks and your feathers get ruffled waaaay too easy. I wish hadn't ever indulged you at all.
Sep 17 2012 7:44PM
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Mike-O
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That's a lovely way to end this back-and-forth, I think. Calling me bipolar for expressing my opinions and debating some arguments? We can disagree on some matters, but to suddenly (or not so suddenly) saying that my personality sucks...

Over and out, won't be bothering you any more, Casula.
Sep 17 2012 7:50PM
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maxwell666
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Its more enjoyable to watch imo.

If there was a good webisode series filmed on a cellphone with terrible cinematography but interesting skiing and semi-enjoyable characters, it would be better than a non engaging perfectly by-the-books filmed webisode with unrelateable  people. (not saying nipwitz doesn't have nice people, but i never got hooked like i did with LTC)
Sep 17 2012 8:04PM
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^nate^
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Sep 17 2012 8:05PM
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Mike-O
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I've been endorsed to stop this bullshit, so I will. My opinions still stand, though, so don't get cocky.
Sep 17 2012 8:16PM
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Yung_Gnarley
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Dude, get a fucking life. Aren't you like 23? Go outside.
Sep 17 2012 8:27PM
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404404
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Haters going to hate.

Skiing has too many people trying to be the best at filming a certain way and that's one thing I think LTC has over other people.
Sep 17 2012 8:30PM
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thewhiteprophet
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when are you attempting your triple
Sep 17 2012 8:33PM
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FuckAllOfYou
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oh shittttttttttttt!

but really
TC = phresh

nipwitz = pretty cool but meh.

TC has a way better vibe and I can get into it. It's friendly (to a point) the skiers are well known, it's fun and it's all for the purpose of skiing.

Nipwitz is fun too, but seems too serious at times (not all bad, just... it's a skiing web series. come on.) and has awesome skiing but the vibe is not the same.

It's hard to compare the two, personally.
Sep 17 2012 8:50PM
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AnthonyWalsh
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although, i dont agree with your opinion, you made a good argument, cudos
Sep 17 2012 9:05PM
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Tanner-D
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On another note great to see you back on skis Andy!
Sep 17 2012 9:40PM
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ForeverYung
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Holy thread backfire. I am going to go with TC on this one. Although I did Luke the skiing a little more in nilotic
Sep 17 2012 10:09PM
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ForeverYung
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In nipwitz, thats not what makes a webisode for me. TC just has a more fun goofy and wizardy vibe to it, which I like much more. TC ftw! Also fuuuuuu mobile
Sep 17 2012 10:12PM
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Recliner
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ya e eheath edits are the most redundant shit ever. kid sucks way too much cock and is still in the same spot in the industry..making redundant edits of pc skiers right after his three kings bj. did ya get some saga pants out of the whole ordeal lil buddy? did ya have to sell them on ns because they didnt fit?
Sep 17 2012 10:16PM
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J_Christoph
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Naysayers gonna naysay

buffalo wings ftw

Andy is legit

that is all
Sep 17 2012 10:18PM
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AwR
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"Which Way to the Autobahn" was my favorite webisode from anything last year. The powder scene with LJ and company is remarkable.
Sep 17 2012 10:27PM
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danbrown
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drunk 12 blunt

point irrelevant
Sep 17 2012 11:48PM
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fratskier69
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all i have to say is i agree. eheath you are a fucking fag.

also i feel like you are semi if not fully retarded. since when does uploading a video on newschoolers give you more credibility and coverage than winning an award at if3? did you even graduate high school?
Sep 18 2012 12:10AM
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Nipwitz
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Haha. Calm down people. IF3 isn't the olympics of ski movies. And let's keep it that way. The diversity is what's important.
Sep 18 2012 2:54AM
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CrotchKiller
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you get over it, stop caring. dont post. grow up. you act like every other teen on this site and yet want people to respect you as someone in the industry.
Sep 18 2012 3:07AM
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k-lei
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Fuck you. Been mentally broken for two days for not doing that bomb drop off the fourth floor in Russia, which would have guaranteed the win.
Sep 18 2012 4:40AM
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sweatshirt
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srsly?

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Sep 18 2012 4:56AM
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eheath
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lol wut
Sep 18 2012 8:52AM
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willysworld
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he sold them for a year supscription to Krispy Kreme ... mmmm Donut!!
Sep 18 2012 8:57AM
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Relish_man
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Mike-O > Everybody

Mike-O for president fuck the haters
Sep 18 2012 8:57AM
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CrotchKiller
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I'm not sure what you don't understand. neat response though
Sep 18 2012 10:48AM
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jksl
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haha! you say this all like i give a shit what some random internet dipshit from finland thinks of me. i don't think i'm a pro and i really don't give a shit about skiing.

it's not my life or an art, it's a fucking recreational leisure hobby for rich white people. you take this shit too seriously you god damn kook.
Sep 18 2012 11:06AM
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CrotchKiller
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you're fucking high
Sep 18 2012 11:20AM
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eheath
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i suppose i didnt understand your frustration with my post
Sep 18 2012 11:20AM
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CrotchKiller
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i am a frustrated individual who relies on my negative posts to full-fill my self worth and bost my self confidence
Sep 18 2012 11:24AM
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eheath
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I never said anything to you, i simply told mike-o to shut up because the if3 awards arent that big of a deal. Like nipwitz said themselves, its not the olympics of websidoes or anything. this thread sucks.
Sep 18 2012 11:38AM
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CrotchKiller
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ya i honestly don't care either. i was fairly intoxicated when i commented on your post
Sep 18 2012 11:39AM
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Hewbird
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exactlyyyy this
Sep 18 2012 11:52AM
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eheath
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well youre an idiot so i dont care
Sep 18 2012 12:15PM
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blindside
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I love your skiing, but your posts suck. I know you don't care, neither do I.
Sep 18 2012 12:20PM
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JAHrig
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Dont really have an opinion seeing as I rarely watch either. What I have seen they are both good in different ways. I just really cant believe some peoples reactions, I though OP was not offensive or out of line at all, he stated his opinion and backed it up in an organized, reasonable manner. I dont see why people have to freak out and tell him to shut up. If you dont want to discuss it , then dont click on the thread. Is this website not for discussing your opinions and views?
Sep 18 2012 1:29PM
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Ribss.
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Why cant we all be friends....
Sep 18 2012 1:50PM
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jksl
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yup i'm a bitter internet guy, but good thing you don't care. thanks for liking my skiing.
Sep 18 2012 3:03PM
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Billiards.
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I like your posts Jeff.
Sep 18 2012 3:35PM
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Snegomen
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Chug life for best webisodes!
Sep 18 2012 3:50PM
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Capurnicus
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10/10, absolutely hilarious and totally accurate, would read again.
Sep 18 2012 4:38PM
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FuckAllOfYou
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no
Sep 18 2012 4:57PM
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