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Why does skiing have to be so epic?

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And where the hell is Brobomb?

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/723459/2015-AFP-World-Tour-Calendar-Released

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5JgLtloEzw

Can't we all just have a tiny bit more fun? I know everyone is out there having a blast and living life to the fullest -- so why not share that vibe instead of giving people the impression that skiing is serious business. Perception is reality for many of those new to the sport.

I know ski media is partially responsible for that, and I will do my best to make sure Newschoolers keeps things fresh and fun. But it's a two way street -- the consumer needs to demand that as well!

Here's a few things that I want to continue to push towards this winter:

More events like this:
https://www.newschoolers.com/watch/686437.0/Tabarnak-Pack--Loon-Mtn-

And this:
https://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/704970.0/Tell-A-Friend-Tour-Toggenburg--Holiday-Valley?s=10102&t=6&o=8

Throw premieres and parties like they used to be thrown:

-https://www.facebook.com/events/1447223428894391/

Not get upset about the occasional troll:

-https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/787734/The-Collin-Collins-Scenario


-https://www.newschoolers.com/readnews/43859.0/Ten-cool-guys-in-freeski-media-right-now--as-selected-by-a-few-drunk-dudes


-https://www.newschoolers.com/readnews/45129.0/Honest-Ski-Brand-Slogans

Talk about what really happens behind-the-scenes:

-https://www.newschoolers.com/readnews/44328.1/Getting-Drunk-at-SIA


-https://www.newschoolers.com/membernewsread/44637/Sochi-2014--Success-or-Catastrophe-?c=latest&o=2

Encourage newcomers (both young and old) to the sport:

-https://www.newschoolers.com/readnews/44137.0/Let-them-Ski


-https://www.newschoolers.com/readnews/45223.0/The-Soul-of-Skiing

Write about the struggles that everyday skiers face:

-https://www.newschoolers.com/readnews/45453.0/-Wutislyfe


-https://www.newschoolers.com/readnews/44975.0/The-Struggle-is-Real--The-Life-of-the-College-Skier

Create and consume reviews by people not getting paid to ski or write about skiing:


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And the list goes on. The only way content and events like this will stay alive is if you support them -- and you can do this in SO many different ways. Yes financial support is always great, but a like, share, or a simple comment voicing your opinion can go a very long way as well. Trust me, athletes, producers, photographers, and journalists aren't getting paid enough to do this for the money, so make their day and give them props when you are stoked!

Maybe I'm totally off with this, and people actually do prefer the epic side of skiing more so than the fun and weird side -- and if so, please let me know! That's the great thing about Newschoolers.

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**This thread was edited on Aug 17th 2014 at 8:00:02am
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JenniferGarnerYou lost all credibility when you suggested we need BroBomb to bring back the fun in skiing...


When did I suggest that?
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So you're saying you don't like movies like all I can? Valhalla? mutiny? Obviously you're not bc epic movies are fun to watch. Epic isn't bad. RED cameras and big production companies aren't bad either. It's part of what skiing is and it keeps us stoked for what we love. Different types of filming and vibes is what keeps NS interesting.
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YES! the power of social media, every like, share, and comment makes a difference!

Skiing is cool and the internet kicks ass
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MousseauWhen did I suggest that?


Sorry about that, let me rephrase...

You lost all credibility when you suggested that skiing needs brobomb. Skiing needs brobomb about as much as a man needs nipples.
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JenniferGarnerSkiing needs brobomb about as much as a man needs nipples.


Thanks, this is just about perfect! As a Brobomb fan I formally request that this become the official tagline of the site.
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Two pages of talking about having more fun in skiing and not taking it so seriously, but no one has mentioned GNAR yet? There should be a version adapted to every mountain or another version adapted for all NSer's to keep track of over a season.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/689488/Gnar
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chris.weinandHoodcrew to the world !


Don't get it twisted. the hundreds of thousands of dollars we got from the NS producers program allowed freed to invest in red cameras. Thursty will be filled with slow mo heli shots and high def shots of fruit loops and 2 percent being dumped on ratchets.

On the real though, I do agree with Jason, ski media tends to glorify things almost to the point where things start to seem inaccessible and unrealistic. The beauty of this industry is that there will always be room for the MSP's and sweetgrass's to thrive as well as ratchet hoodcrew videos. Diversity keeps things interesting and fun. Let's just all try and keep shit moving on the grassroots side of things. LTC, tabernak pack and THC, among many others, will always represent the experience of the core of the sport and the everyday park skier so if your digging the content hit it with up votes comments and shares. Like Jason said it keeps the stoke real high on our end of things and encourages us to keep pumping shit out for y'all bc god knows we have never recieved a penny from sponsors. Mad shoutouts to newschoolers for the producers program, all of your views on our videos paid out and we were able to buy a winch, as well as an ounce of Molly to keep the stoke high at hood this summer, turnup!
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KeithyDSo you're saying you don't like movies like all I can? Valhalla? mutiny? Obviously you're not bc epic movies are fun to watch. Epic isn't bad. RED cameras and big production companies aren't bad either. It's part of what skiing is and it keeps us stoked for what we love. Different types of filming and vibes is what keeps NS interesting.


No, I am not saying that at all. I love epic, super serious, high production movies, and definitely believe they have a place in skiing and on Newschoolers.

My worry is that the "fun" side of skiing is no longer being supported or glorified as much as it used to. And in my opinion, it needs both to survive.

I don't believe someone will ever take the fun out of skiing for you, me, or others doing it for the love of the sport. We need to support this mentality though and make sure there is always room for this in the industry. And that has to be done by everyone involved in my opinion.
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Maybe we just need more people smiling in these kinds of videos. Good on you Noah!



Am I wrong in believing that the face of freeskiing should have a smile on it?
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Sorry about the triple post! I'm just going to leave this here...

Henrik Harlaut's "Road to Zion" teaser:

https://www.newschoolers.com/watch/723706.0/-Road-To-Zion--teaser
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MousseauAm I wrong in believing that the face of freeskiing should have a smile on it?


Right on. Hatveit/Wallisch/Woods would have been a nice smiley Olympic podium for the public to see.
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More Totally Trevor as well.

https://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/719164.0/NS-x-Windells?s=100700&t=6&o=8
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Make sure you log onto newschoolers.com
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MousseauNo, I am not saying that at all. I love epic, super serious, high production movies, and definitely believe they have a place in skiing and on Newschoolers.

My worry is that the "fun" side of skiing is no longer being supported or glorified as much as it used to. And in my opinion, it needs both to survive.

I don't believe someone will ever take the fun out of skiing for you, me, or others doing it for the love of the sport. We need to support this mentality though and make sure there is always room for this in the industry. And that has to be done by everyone involved in my opinion.




This is exactly why I'm voting for JLev in the 2016 presidential race.
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