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The Olympics: Finally the separatin between comp and film skiers?

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t_rob
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Will the Olympics finally widen the gap between contest skiers and film skiers? When will the national teams be named? I read the US team will be selected next may but I bet they'll all know by the end of the competition season. Will the national teams force their athletes out of filming this year to save themselves for the Olympics? What does this mean film skiers will have more minutes to work with?
Nov 2 2012 6:50PM
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B.Aussie
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This is pretty perfect.


I'm sure it will change a lot of people's skiing habits. Not sure what their contracts are like but I would imagine any contract signed since the announcement of Slope being in the Olympics would have some kind of Olympic stipulation (If they have a chance to make it.) Although realistiically the biggest quota for a country is 4 people so there are a lot of 'pro' skiers under that, that won't be affected by the Olympics at all except for the ability to get larger film parts due to the top 4 skiers being tied up in Olympic preparation.
Nov 4 2012 8:21AM
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KravtZ
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lol this thread is pathetic. Its an olumpic sport they better be working there ass off in the gym, etc to get better. It truly helps. This site always amazes me with there bro science.

Figures considering half this site thinks trampolining is a good enough workout
Nov 4 2012 8:42AM
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SHampson
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Hahha come on.
Nov 4 2012 9:18AM
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BK
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Crazy to think about the money side too, how much the concentation of pay will shift to some top olympic athletes. Could be bad, but also could be good, giving smaller companies who put together proper, periodical video content to really stand out.
Nov 4 2012 11:39AM
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Nate.Dog
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it wont be like the racers/arialist uniforms, they'll look like normal ski gear except in national colors is what I would guess, just look at the U.S.A. snowboarding uniforms from 2010:
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thats not bad style-wise.
Nov 4 2012 12:01PM
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DeRizzo
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Ok I thought I heard in the 5 questions with Tom video that with the Olympics fast approaching, what will you be focusing on. I don't know something like that. I thought he said filming was just so important to him. That's weird, who's question was that. O wait, IT WAS MARYO'S!
Nov 4 2012 12:59PM
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Skiingsnow
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I don't like this comment, mostly because I hate the idea of having to do something other than skiing for a living, i only know of a few people who have made instructing a career, some guy who works at my home mountains rival mountain has done like 85 seasons. i'd love to be able to say i've done that
Nov 8 2012 4:00AM
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fezz
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who are you to say what is the right and wrong direction for skiing?
Nov 11 2012 9:49AM
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MaryO
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Well, I'm going to say it for you. You told me so haha! It appears Tom and 4bi9 have been working overtime on their urban assault with all the snow that Utah's been blessed with. Staying true to his roots and the sport of FREEskiing.
Nov 16 2012 8:54AM
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yaqwsxcde123vfr
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wow. i would feel sorry for you if your personality doesn't evolve at all in the future. peter pan syndrom huh?

whoever said going to the gym is nothing for tom. how fucking stupid is that, going there only means preventing injuries like B said. can't see anything wrong there.

why do you care anyway? It's his decision not yours?
Nov 16 2012 10:12AM
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andrewblackie
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Could not agree with this more. I don't understand why so many people on NS are so opposed to training in the gym. Working hard and having a good image in the freestyle community should not be mutually exclusive.
Nov 16 2012 10:21AM
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TheGnarwhal
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People who think athletes don't train are complete morons. Athletes is the key word here, these guys are the best in the world, of course they train their asses off.
Nov 16 2012 10:40AM
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MaryO
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I was referring to a comment I made saying that as the Olympics approach, I THINK there will be less focus on "urban" do to the risk if injury from high consequence features. I see absolutely nothing wrong with going to the gym. Wish I had a desire to go to the gym haha.
Nov 16 2012 10:59AM
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MaryO
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^ oh and BTW, I know that quote wasn't directed at me, just saying there is nothing wrong with keeping,or getting shape.
Nov 16 2012 11:02AM
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pastysmasher
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I hope there doesn't become a big gap between comp and film skiers as i love watching comps and love watching films. I also think that it would be a shame if some of the skiers in the gap go one way or another because I like to watch them in both. For example if Tanner had to choose which to spend most his efforts on then I'd imagine he'd go for comp skiing (I could be wrong) which would suck massively seeing as I think some of his movie segments are almost untouchable.
Nov 16 2012 4:02PM
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K-Thomas
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I get the desire to put people in categories, but when I hear all this shit about style/film vs comp skiers I can't help but take a step back and look at the big picture. Especially when Henrik and Phil are brought into the picture as the leaders of this film/style movement. Didn't both of them compete in the majority of contests that people like Bobby and Goepper did? Dew Tour, X games? Hell, didn't Henrik just win two big airs? I don't think there's as much separation as a lot of people think. However, I think it's pretty remarkable that people like Phil and Henrik and Wallisch can consistently compete, do well, and still manage to put out excellent video content. That, to me, shows hard work and dedication to doing what you love in all aspects... not gym hours.
Nov 16 2012 4:56PM
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Tikayt
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Well, assuming Olympics is every four years and that unlike other disciplines, in freesking, you don't have to train 4 years for 3 slope and pipe runs. The level will naturally progress as it has always been and there's no reason Olympics will accelerate the process. Ok, participants in the olympics should and must take a serious training to be in optimum condition but it's not as if in our sport, you are gonna dedicate your life to Olympics.
In fact what will happend every four years happens already twice a year (Xgames/ Dewtour, without counting other "side"major contests).

So my point is that Olympics wont necessarily separate skiers in two categories more than it has up till today.
Nov 16 2012 5:05PM
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