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Bandwagon gaper kids have an important role in freeskiing

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je_vt
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I've noticed that freeskiers at high levels of skill tend look down on and make fun of the type of kids who try excessively hard to look like pros or just stylish good skiers, even though the kids themselves are not even close to being at those abilities. These bandwagon gaper kids dressed in all saga, full tilt, and line (etc.), but straight up suck at skiing make a lot of us annoyed. They annoy us because they think that the things they (or most likely their parents) buy, such as specific trendy outerwear, boots, and skis can give them the ego and pride of being cool, which is actually achieved by being an actual good skier. However, this type of skier is essential to the freeskiing industry, and even our community.

One of the most essential parts of the freeskiing industry is sponsorships. Skiing companies sponsor skiers that are young and up & coming, all the way up to the top pros. These companies don't give you discounts, free stuff, or even pay you to ski, just for the fun of losing their money. (That would make no sense.) They support skiers that they believe are so influential that they market their stuff just by using/wearing it. So when someone sees a really good skier using/wearing certain things, they want to buy those things, because those things are cool and trendy.

So, my main point is, anyone that is buying from a skiing company is supporting that company, and making the sponsorships on that company's team possible. So when you're looking down on someone who's outerwear and gear doesn't represent their skiing ability, just remember that without those kids, there would be no pros, and because of that, most likely no free skiing community. So, don't say you want to be sponsored if you don't want the less advanced skiers who look up to you, to try to dress, ski, and be like you.
Dec 26 2014 4:37PM
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S.J.W
Posts: 7609 - Karma: 31,185
Gapers keep the industry as a whole alive. Period. Resorts wouldn't survive on season pass holders and people bumming it to ski. They need the revenue from families on holidays who will spend ridiculous amounts of money on food, passes and hire gear.

Gapers are a nescasary evil.
Dec 26 2014 5:37PM
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GayWolf420
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no shit? you guys mean to tell me the "one week a year" warriors that drop thousands help pay for my resort to operate yearly? when did this become news?
Dec 26 2014 5:56PM
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JAHBRADOR
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DeebieSkeebiesno shit? you guys mean to tell me the "one week a year" warriors that drop thousands help pay for my resort to operate yearly? when did this become news?


Haha this. Pretty sure everyone already knows.

In other news, all new pinknames must send nudes to Jah420@gmail.com for verification.
Dec 26 2014 6:19PM
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Heart
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Beating a dead horse... Yes, gapers are love, gapers are life.
Dec 26 2014 6:34PM
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GayWolf420
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JAHBRADORHaha this. Pretty sure everyone already knows.

In other news, all new pinknames must send nudes to Jah420@gmail.com for verification.


yeah, I feel like this is yet another dead horse beating in the ski world. Its not that hard to figure out us broke-ass rippers dont fund the resorts we ski, unfortunately. Our season pass prices count a little bit, but its nothing compared to these expensive trips people are flipping the bill for.
Dec 26 2014 6:35PM
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JAHBRADOR
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DeebieSkeebiesyeah, I feel like this is yet another dead horse beating in the ski world. Its not that hard to figure out us broke-ass rippers dont fund the resorts we ski, unfortunately. Our season pass prices count a little bit, but its nothing compared to these expensive trips people are flipping the bill for.


Timmy eats 1 bite of his $16 chicken tenders. We are the ones eating them once he leaves.

The circle of life.
Dec 26 2014 6:40PM
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steezyjibber
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vermont_thotThese bandwagon gaper kids dressed in all saga, full tilt, and line (etc.), but straight up suck at skiing make a lot of us annoyed.


Doesn't make me annoyed
Dec 26 2014 7:05PM
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JGWI
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vermont_thotI've noticed that freeskiers at high levels of skill tend look down on and make fun of the type of kids who try excessively hard to look like pros or just stylish good skiers, even though the kids themselves are not even close to being at those abilities. These bandwagon gaper kids dressed in all saga, full tilt, and line (etc.), but straight up suck at skiing make a lot of us annoyed. They annoy us because they think that the things they (or most likely their parents) buy, such as specific trendy outerwear, boots, and skis can give them the ego and pride of being cool, which is actually achieved by being an actual good skier.


^^^
This is what is wrong with the sport today.


"They annoy us because they think that the things they (or most likely their parents) buy, such as specific trendy outerwear, boots, and skis can give them the ego and pride of being cool, which is actually achieved by being an actual good skier."

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Define "cool". Why the fuck does it matter if you are cool? I nor anyone I know go to the hill with the intention of being "cool". What is this, 9th grade? I would go in a pink 1980's one piece womens ski suit if it was the only way I could have fun and enjoy myself. I'm there for me, not everybody else.
Dec 26 2014 10:13PM
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Bucket_Hat
Posts: 74 - Karma: 81
vermont_thotThese bandwagon gaper kids dressed in all saga, full tilt, and line (etc.),


Those are the 3 brands I wear...
Dec 26 2014 10:57PM
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GayWolf420
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JAHBRADORTimmy eats 1 bite of his $16 chicken tenders. We are the ones eating them once he leaves.

The circle of life.


lol this. free water cups 4 lyfe
Dec 26 2014 11:12PM
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PaleCelery
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I wear saga full tilt and ninthward.... Huge difference
Dec 27 2014 8:56AM
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SFBv420.0
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gaper noobz have an important role here
startin stupid captain obvious threads
just isn't it
Dec 27 2014 9:42AM
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samcomai
Posts: 43 - Karma: 76
I'm so sick of the stupid politics in skiing, why can't people just smile and have fun!!!
Dec 27 2014 9:29PM
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johnnyBuz
Posts: 1438 - Karma: 1,270
vermont_thotI've noticed that freeskiers at high levels of skill tend look down on and make fun of the type of kids who try excessively hard to look like pros or just stylish good skiers, even though the kids themselves are not even close to being at those abilities. These bandwagon gaper kids dressed in all saga, full tilt, and line (etc.), but straight up suck at skiing make a lot of us annoyed. They annoy us because they think that the things they (or most likely their parents) buy, such as specific trendy outerwear, boots, and skis can give them the ego and pride of being cool, which is actually achieved by being an actual good skier. However, this type of skier is essential to the freeskiing industry, and even our community.

One of the most essential parts of the freeskiing industry is sponsorships. Skiing companies sponsor skiers that are young and up & coming, all the way up to the top pros. These companies don't give you discounts, free stuff, or even pay you to ski, just for the fun of losing their money. (That would make no sense.) They support skiers that they believe are so influential that they market their stuff just by using/wearing it. So when someone sees a really good skier using/wearing certain things, they want to buy those things, because those things are cool and trendy.

So, my main point is, anyone that is buying from a skiing company is supporting that company, and making the sponsorships on that company's team possible. So when you're looking down on someone who's outerwear and gear doesn't represent their skiing ability, just remember that without those kids, there would be no pros, and because of that, most likely no free skiing community. So, don't say you want to be sponsored if you don't want the less advanced skiers who look up to you, to try to dress, ski, and be like you.


http://youtu.be/5hfYJsQAhl0
Dec 28 2014 1:52AM
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johnnyBuz
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johnnyBuzhttp://youtu.be/5hfYJsQAhl0


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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/745273/Billy-Madison---Ultimate-Insult--Academic-Decathlon--Forum-Weapon--How-To-Troll--Ignorance-Is-Bliss-
Dec 28 2014 1:53AM
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jeano
Posts: 333 - Karma: 104
steezyjibberDoesn't make me annoyed


whenever i ski europe i wait till the russians are done eating and i eat their bread
Dec 28 2014 2:34AM
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deleted5
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One thing I've learned from living in Breckenridge for two seasons. Is that 85% of the kids on this site are garbage at freestyle, and everyone who lives at or near a ski mountain isnt good at skiing.
Dec 28 2014 3:20AM
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