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Does anyone else feel the same way?

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jibber.jabber
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Mar 30 2013 10:58PM
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r32kid
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Why are you gabbing about skiing
Mar 30 2013 10:59PM
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CheddarJack
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We must condemn Nick for having fun!!
Mar 30 2013 11:00PM
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edai
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Bro, who the fuck cares? Are you trying to single out Goepper or what? Sure it might be a little lame, but would you do me a favor and post the rest of the competitor list as well?
Mar 30 2013 11:01PM
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SkiFreshPow
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I mean wouldnt you?
Mar 30 2013 11:01PM
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Toaster-Tony
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Fight the system man!

Mar 30 2013 11:04PM
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panojibber.
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I would be beyond stoked if I was at a comp and goepper showed up, how sick is it to get the opportunity to compete against such an insanely talented skier?
Mar 30 2013 11:06PM
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edai
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Since you're all too lazy I'm taking this into my own hands.

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As you can see, we have a good amount of x-games athletes and other professional riders on this list. Consider the fact that they enjoy the event as a whole, and aren't simply competing to milk the system. Furthermore, the athletes worked hard for the skills they have regardless of their past accomplishments, just because they won X-Games it doesn't mean they get handed a medal. Without riders of this caliber competing against ams there'd be no motiviation for those young ams to work harder.


Mar 30 2013 11:14PM
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jibber.jabber
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Wow I was not expecting all of the hate. I have nothing wrong with Nick G or or any other skier on that list but when the Dumont Cup started, it was an AM event that encouraged young kids to try to break into the freeskiing competition scene. If I got the opportunity to compete in a competition like the Dumont Cup I would be disappointed to see the entire roster dominated by athletes who are already at least somewhat pro. It eliminates an opportunity for young aspirants to achieve their professional skiing dreams.
Mar 30 2013 11:41PM
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maximiliaan
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Well, If you cant beat the pro's you should stop dreaming about becoming a pro..
Mar 30 2013 11:46PM
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CheddarJack
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Right. Because if you're not a pro now, you'll never be a pro.
Mar 30 2013 11:47PM
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maximiliaan
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True
Mar 30 2013 11:49PM
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jibber.jabber
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Not everyone has a cinderella story like Simon or Torin.
Mar 30 2013 11:50PM
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Edward.
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No, I do not feel the same way. Not one bit.
Mar 30 2013 11:52PM
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will_powder
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It's a platinum level AFP event. I'm surprised there aren't more pros there.
Mar 30 2013 11:55PM
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Toaster-Tony
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I would be stoked to have my name anywhere on the same sheet as theirs.
Mar 31 2013 12:40AM
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