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Where was line???

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MRSICKNASTYNESS
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Seems every year there is no one riding lines. I'm really surprised and confused no one line sponsored was in the x games. Not even LJ was invited. Anyone else hear me?
Jan 27 2013 11:23PM
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liftedresearcher
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maybe they dont have the big $$$ to pay for the big talent. i dunno.
Jan 27 2013 11:25PM
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Shredsterr
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I think Joss Christensen was sponsored by them but he dropped them. And LJ doesn't seem to compete in XGames or Dewtour or anything.
Jan 27 2013 11:27PM
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ILLinoisance
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All the LINE athletes are not really competition-oriented.
Jan 27 2013 11:29PM
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No.Quarter
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this.
Jan 27 2013 11:31PM
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stupendous-man
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Exactly, its not that Line couldn't afford it, it's just not their style. It's not like they need it anyway, they are probably the most popular park-ski-only brand behind Armada.
Jan 27 2013 11:31PM
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joshua
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Line doesn't really seem to go for the "big names" persay. They tend to sponsor people who are relatable to the average skier. (TC for example,) that are still doing sick stuff, but in a way that is more "realistic," if you know what I mean?

I feel like that is part of the reason why the TC crew (basically all of Line skiers have been featured at some point) is such a hit. Sure the skiing is still insane, but its not on perfectly build, monstrous x-games jumps in Colorado, most of TC's best moments have been in pretty average parks or regions, which makes the episodes far more relatable and inspiring to skiers who aren't from the sickest locations or whatever.

Not sure if that made any sense...

Jan 27 2013 11:33PM
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grapejuice3000+
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if theres a ski street next year, its gonna be 50% line 49% armada
Jan 27 2013 11:36PM
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BMillerrr
Posts: 191 - Karma: 300
Totally agree with OP and Joshua. I rock lines and am at times disappointed to never see one of my own in the x games etc but then again they keep it non mainstream and still insane
Jan 27 2013 11:36PM
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Plankton
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and 1% heartcarve
Jan 27 2013 11:39PM
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grapejuice3000+
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more like 1% boots only no skis
Jan 27 2013 11:40PM
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No.Quarter
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They could commentate on centripetal forces of shartcarving
Jan 27 2013 11:41PM
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No.Quarter
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heartcarve 4.0
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Jan 27 2013 11:43PM
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ILLinoisance
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mind bottling.
Jan 27 2013 11:44PM
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MRSICKNASTYNESS
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I was pissed when there was only snowboarding.
Jan 28 2013 9:43PM
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fennjack
Posts: 286 - Karma: 129
LJ does way more urban and not very much competing.
Jan 28 2013 9:46PM
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Bread.
Posts: 769 - Karma: 540
not at all amarda would have a small bit in it , It would be rad because there would be at least 1 person from a heap of companys
Jan 28 2013 9:50PM
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SkiTheYeast
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I feel like Will Wesson would get gold.
Jan 28 2013 9:55PM
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_Jeffrey_
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I like Line that way. Skiing is about having fun, filming and not all about competion.
Jan 28 2013 11:25PM
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LukasSchroeder
Posts: 1460 - Karma: 2,683
Lj wob war of rails x2, so he could def win x games street. Will wesson could win too
Jan 28 2013 11:34PM
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SFB
Posts: 8895 - Karma: 26,352
I have lines and they are awesome.
Jan 29 2013 12:39AM
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Plankton
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Relevant.
Feb 2 2013 11:56PM
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R.dizzel
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this guy knows whats up
Feb 3 2013 12:02AM
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SwagasaurusRex
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And the other 1% will be Real Skifi, who will win gold.
Feb 3 2013 12:35AM
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jake_tom_sully
Posts: 356 - Karma: 242
Are you kidding me? Is the only skiing content you see the xgames? Line has had athletes in like every major movie and between TC and and Nimbus are also probably one of the most prevalent ski brands in ski webisode series. And not being in the xgames doesnt mean someone doesn't compete, xgames is like the top 15 skiers in the world . it sounds like the only dew tour coverage you receive is the finals runs that make tv. LJ has been in every dew tour for like the last 3 years that he wasn't hurt for and niklas eriksson has definitely competed a ton too. Sounds like the only skiing you watch is from nbc or espn
Feb 3 2013 1:00AM
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GayWolf420
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Same. My step ups are the sex
Feb 3 2013 9:53AM
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Thadius.Castle
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Quoting for emphasis, hopefully getting next years Chronics. Excited that they are making bigger sizes for their ski's to.
Feb 3 2013 10:56AM
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GuacamoleMane
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what about k2, the whole stept crew rides em
Feb 3 2013 12:06PM
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freestyler540
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The first Line pros (Eric Pollard, Mike Nick, Mike Wilson and Skojen Sprang (sp)) where the only sponsored guys for like 5 or 6 years straight. Most of them are big mountain skiers.
Feb 3 2013 12:22PM
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HamFaceGirl
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Line has always been doing it's own thing, not really following the norm
Feb 3 2013 12:38PM
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Valhalla.
Posts: 587 - Karma: 154
Line is everywhere on the mountain here, all the kids on the Freeride team seem like they have a pair of Chronics for park and a pair of Pollards for powder.. Line may not have the comp scene on lock but they're still way more represented than most brands here. Plus Whiteford lives and skis here
Feb 3 2013 12:45PM
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juliatheskier
Posts: 102 - Karma: 135
this
Feb 3 2013 1:15PM
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Ben_Mo-Fat
Posts: 328 - Karma: 793
I suck at skiing and ride line.
Feb 3 2013 2:17PM
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Tikayt
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The thing is that if we bring Line Athletes, there's a high risk of killing the park and making a triple podium.
Feb 3 2013 2:20PM
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Jewschoolers
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this
Feb 3 2013 2:21PM
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