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No XGames for Casabon

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T_Press
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Hi guys, why b-dog wasn't invited for the slopestyle?
Jan 24 2013 4:51PM
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SPUTnik.
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i dont think he wanted to cause of the inspired tour
Jan 24 2013 4:54PM
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The-RZA-Of-Ski
Posts: 252 - Karma: 397
that is actuelly not true, e'dollo is in (slopestyle and big air)
Jan 24 2013 5:15PM
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EARL
Posts: 598 - Karma: 3,052
He didn't receive an invite due to lack of slope style results last year / beginning of this year.
Jan 24 2013 5:23PM
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Thadius.Castle
Posts: 1436 - Karma: 250
Upsetting but there are tons of athletes who put so much more stock into Slopestyle, so it's not surprising. But they also aren't doing a tour of fifty resorts across the good 'ole You Es of Ayyy
Jan 24 2013 5:40PM
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Steeze_Minister
Posts: 1432 - Karma: 240
He is just not on the same level as most of the other slopestyle athletes, no surprise from me
Jan 24 2013 5:44PM
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TheClap.
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you kidding?
Jan 24 2013 5:56PM
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tbayskier
Posts: 1136 - Karma: 1,639
i love his runs, i don't know what you're talking about
Jan 24 2013 5:57PM
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J_Christoph
Posts: 2519 - Karma: 8,752
Casabon's runs are so sick. Bummed he didn't get an invite, his runs are refreshing
Jan 24 2013 5:59PM
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JDA
Posts: 572 - Karma: 566
Jacob Wester wasn't invited either.
Jan 24 2013 6:06PM
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Stickity
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while i agree from a technical standpoint, not many are on his level in terms of creativity and style. too bad none of that matters
Jan 24 2013 6:13PM
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ColeSpencer
Posts: 134 - Karma: 198
Maybe B-Dog is just has to much style to go to X Games
Jan 24 2013 6:14PM
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Zone
Posts: 206 - Karma: 322
spot on.
Jan 24 2013 6:16PM
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youRsmellA
Posts: 349 - Karma: 236
Casabon at x games:
09: 5th
10: 4th
11: 7th
12: 16th (injured)
13: has one of the tightest doubles now

That's pretty consistent, much more professional than the children who have a 50/50 chance of finishing a run
Jan 24 2013 6:25PM
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falconeye
Posts: 62 - Karma: 19
This! Adding the fact that the course is build for B-Dog, lots of possibilty on the rail section.
The selection is probably based on the olympics and the pressure done by the coaches
Jan 24 2013 8:17PM
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Piste.Off
Posts: 11586 - Karma: 1,860
Year after year Casabon lays down a stylish yet technically boring middle of the pack run. Xgames doesn't want that anymore and they know there are plenty of other skiers ready to spin their hearts out.
Jan 24 2013 8:22PM
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Thadius.Castle
Posts: 1436 - Karma: 250
Yeah, upper section this year looks spot on, much better than the past couple of years, and many more options. Hopefully athletes aren't forced into hitting anything just because of pre-determined scoring.
Jan 24 2013 8:23PM
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turducken
Posts: 749 - Karma: 601
Video of said double?

I'm surprised I haven't seen it yet.
Jan 24 2013 8:35PM
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Steeze_Minister
Posts: 1432 - Karma: 240
I as well love to watch cassabons run more than the average dub cork high mute. But the current direction slopestyle is going, it is no surprise he didn't get invited/
Jan 24 2013 8:42PM
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L.G.P.
Posts: 906 - Karma: 187
watch his segment in the education of style
Jan 24 2013 8:42PM
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GML
Posts: 224 - Karma: 192
i see what your saying but i think this year he is going to throw more, how can i say it, hard tricks/ doubles
Jan 24 2013 8:53PM
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TroyAntipasta
Posts: 444 - Karma: 535
Casabon's runs are different and judges dont like that.
Jan 24 2013 9:15PM
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ohboy
Posts: 1177 - Karma: 2,528
Real bummer 'cause I feel like he would have slayed that creative 2nd/3rd rail feature. Right up his alley. Plus, he has improved his jumps a lot and has some sick dubs now.

Whatever. At least we still have Henrik to look forward to on that feature.
Jan 24 2013 9:18PM
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PartyHon
Posts: 2019 - Karma: 425
cause with his style they'd have to change it to the B-Games
Jan 24 2013 9:23PM
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Mtougas
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Maybe trolling, idk.

Jan 25 2013 1:33AM
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iSmokeweed
Posts: 4793 - Karma: 1,370
fuck people who defend non-competitive skiers abilities by calling it style.
Jan 25 2013 1:40AM
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Stickity
Posts: 7750 - Karma: 769
for once, the commentators speak the truth
Jan 25 2013 1:41AM
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SSteezle
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what else do you want to call it?
Jan 25 2013 1:45AM
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Frediboy94
Posts: 427 - Karma: 730
This
Jan 25 2013 2:08AM
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ChrisBasso
Posts: 42 - Karma: 11
Future spin that shit
Jan 25 2013 2:14AM
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youngdtay
Posts: 3122 - Karma: -112
0/10 for bringing out that dinosaur of a joke.

But yeah, not surprised that he wasn't invited, but nor do I really care. As much as I like watching him ski, I really don't even think he is even that interested in competing in the event.
Jan 25 2013 2:26AM
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T_Press
Posts: 30 - Karma: 6

I thuoght he had a little injury... incredible xgames fail. Bdog has a unique style.

Jan 25 2013 2:29AM
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youngdtay
Posts: 3122 - Karma: -112
Yeah he busted up his hand earlier in the season. Things like that heal up quick. I don't even think it was a matter of Phil's ability or nothing, he just hasn't had solid results like ever, and states in interviews that competing is nowhere near his top priority. If X-Games is not a major priority of his, why should he be given a spot, when someone who dreams of making it there can instead? I think it's only fair. Thats word to Noah Morrison, seems like only yesterday you accidentally kicked a soccerball into my face.
Jan 25 2013 2:42AM
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sNaubi
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoycchXZNEo

@ 0:33
Jan 25 2013 4:01AM
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pussy_puncher
Posts: 194 - Karma: 69

i dont think b-dog really cares. he doesnt seem like a competitive skier.

Jan 25 2013 4:38AM
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eheath
Posts: 61470 - Karma: 122,046
xgames invites are based on the current year standings (dew, grand prix, NFO) and then are backed up by the previous years results. Phil just didnt have the results this year which is why he didnt make it.
Jan 25 2013 4:49AM
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Dr.Gonzo
Posts: 2552 - Karma: 87
not rad, but straight up has he ever made it out of the elimination round? his style is dope but as we all know the judges at most comps would disagree.
Jan 25 2013 9:45AM
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andypolice
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Casabon has better things to do. He's not really a very competitive skier. He'd win if it was a style contest for sure
Jan 25 2013 9:57AM
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Mr.Bishop
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Yep that's about it. Care about those AFP points boys and girls, because they are what gets you into contests.

Jan 25 2013 9:59AM
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d-rok
Posts: 594 - Karma: 113
no dont please, this is what makes skiing gay, we do not need anymore robots (bbrown goepper russ)
Jan 25 2013 10:32AM
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bdowning
Posts: 1630 - Karma: 243
Something that surprises no one.
Jan 25 2013 11:08AM
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youngdtay
Posts: 3122 - Karma: -112
Last year was the only time he didn't make it into finals at X...
Jan 25 2013 6:30PM
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Blurst
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thats what gets yah girlfriends.
Jan 25 2013 6:36PM
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