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PSA: CBC Olympic Coverage in the USA

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J.D.
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After this morning's embarrassing performance by NBC with commentators who really know nothing about what they're doing, American viewers probably want to switch feeds. Well, some of you can!

http://regressing.deadspin.com/map-who-gets-to-watch-the-sweet-canadian-olympic-broad-1519986679

Note: the CBC coverage didn't know what a switch up was, but it was still obviously better than NBC. Also good for other events - almost 100% of the games are broadcast live on the online feed if you can get access to that.

Feb 11 2014 11:43AM
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Blurst
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Daras run was obviously deserving of first by miles. Such bullshit that Kim got put behind Devin though, her rail section was ridiculously tight (only girl to spin onto rails) and she did by far the most stylish and creative jump trick that not a single other girl in that contest would even think of trying off that jump in those conditions.
Feb 11 2014 11:44AM
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Blurst
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I dont know how that got posted here.....


Anyways the whole calling a switchup a flatspin was pretty annoying but CBC is doing a really good job at giving us access to any event any time we want online.
Feb 11 2014 11:44AM
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lilvg22
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the live stream is horrible announcing!
Feb 11 2014 12:03PM
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Byron_tha_gr8
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USE A PROXY. A canadian based proxy will let you view it allll day. Fuck NBC's shit announcer they pulled out of a bar in Wales, while the Canadian's aren't perfect, they can name spins and grabs for the most part.


Kind of blows that NBC is clearly not taking freeskiing seriously though.
Feb 11 2014 1:22PM
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J.D.
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Just watched SNB PIPE finals and the CBC stream announcing was really good. I'm pretty satisfied with what they've put on air so far.
Feb 11 2014 1:37PM
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Byron_tha_gr8
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so much better than NBC
Feb 11 2014 1:39PM
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will_powder
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I wish Craig McMorris was doing the ski commentating too. He's been really really good for snowboarding.

CBC rocks! Stop the cuts harper...
Feb 11 2014 1:43PM
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Crankset
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Anyone can watch CBC online - just use a (free) Canadian VPN and log in
Feb 11 2014 2:57PM
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corona
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Yea I'm super impressed with CBCs Olympic coverage. Live streaming of all events online, then you can watch the entirety of all events after it's already happened. Really great stuff. Commentators for some streamed events are kinda crappy, but in all it really is top notch. So glad CTV didn't hold onto the rights.
Feb 11 2014 7:06PM
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Slush
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I get the "."

I am in NY

What am I doing wrong?? I JUST WANT TO WATCH THE LADIES SKI! AAARG
Feb 11 2014 7:25PM
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Slush
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Woops,

I just get the "This video is not working or availiable in your teritory. Please check again later on"
Feb 11 2014 7:26PM
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nutz.
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are you in one of the areas in red?
Feb 11 2014 7:28PM
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All times are Eastern (-5)