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Best rail skier?

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jessejames
Posts: 103 - Karma: 1,172
It used to be Wallisch and Wesson and they are still amazing, but who do you think is the best rail skier currently?
Jun 29 2015 10:30PM
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270on420out
Posts: 7516 - Karma: 51,168
I don't know about the best, but Forster Meeks is an absolute animal. Makes me wish I would've bought a pair of Outsiders.
Jun 29 2015 10:32PM
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a_burger
Posts: 5240 - Karma: 20,806
cole drexler with all the taps
Jun 29 2015 10:51PM
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casey_cope
Posts: 675 - Karma: 3,398
Cody potter isn't necessarily the best but he is very underrated https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/769749/Cody-Potter---Welcome-to-the-Royal-Fam
Jun 29 2015 11:02PM
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perryhunter
Posts: 721 - Karma: -185
Yeah! Wallisch and Wesson are still considered my best choices too.
Jun 29 2015 11:03PM
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bighomieflock
Posts: 2040 - Karma: 2,445
best is a silly word but my favorite to watch are ian compton and the bunch. Ian can get pretty tech too which is what I would assume you mean by best.
Jun 30 2015 1:02AM
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Al.Capone
Posts: 661 - Karma: 2,779
I think it's personally subjective to people's individual taste, but I can always watch Vinny Ca$h a.k.a. Vincent Gagnier.
Jun 30 2015 1:17AM
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_69
Posts: 1774 - Karma: 4,982
Oystein Bratein (may have butchered that,) is always incredible to watch.
Jun 30 2015 1:38AM
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John18_6
Posts: 7313 - Karma: 49,165
nobody would be here without B&E, they stay a solid 7-8 years ahead of their time.
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/774548/B-amp-E-Show-Episode-4---Muddy-Winter
just sayin...
Jun 30 2015 2:25AM
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Al.Capone
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Corey Vanular
Jun 30 2015 2:37AM
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cdip
Posts: 1563 - Karma: 2,449
I do
Jun 30 2015 11:00AM
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cdip
Posts: 1563 - Karma: 2,449
cdipI do

I don't know about best, but will wesson is very clean.
Jun 30 2015 11:01AM
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Will.Herring
Posts: 176 - Karma: 721
casey_copeCody potter isn't necessarily the best but he is very underrated https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/769749/Cody-Potter---Welcome-to-the-Royal-Fam


Holy shit that 5 swap
Jun 30 2015 11:03AM
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mat_espo
Posts: 267 - Karma: 772
It really is all personal preference but I think will and Wallisch are still at the top for TECHNICAL tricks.

Some of my other favourites are:
B dog
Clayton Vila
Corey vanular
Jun 30 2015 12:34PM
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BAYKUR
Posts: 344 - Karma: 2,579
Josh Wong kills it
Jun 30 2015 1:07PM
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veng_m
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street- vila
park-wallisch
Jun 30 2015 1:28PM
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Mrworm10
Posts: 2707 - Karma: 4,229
I dont know if id consider him the most technical, but Keegan Kilbride is easily my favorite skier to watch on rails. He brings so much style into everything and kills it! Sw 6 on 2 out, corks off rails, etc.
Jun 30 2015 1:30PM
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corona
Posts: 12805 - Karma: 32,827
would have expected Kai Krepela to be mentioned by at least the 3rd post.
Jun 30 2015 1:44PM
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ndye
Posts: 3756 - Karma: 7,094
Some of my AM favorites:
Franchino
Keegan
Josh Wong
Sam Zahner
Bobby Bittner
Jun 30 2015 1:53PM
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ndye
Posts: 3756 - Karma: 7,094
VinnieFwould have expected Kai Krepela to be mentioned by at least the 3rd post.


also Kai, cant believe i suffered that lapse in judgement
Jun 30 2015 1:54PM
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eheath
Posts: 61653 - Karma: 123,532
VinnieFwould have expected Kai Krepela to be mentioned by at least the 3rd post.


khai is the railgod, period.
Jun 30 2015 2:04PM
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steezewonton
Posts: 405 - Karma: 924
Kai is the railgod but Josh Wong gets a close second in my book!!
Jun 30 2015 5:25PM
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fredyferl
Posts: 2948 - Karma: 14,875
john18061806nobody would be here without B&E, they stay a solid 7-8 years ahead of their time.

7-8 years ahead? calm down
Jun 30 2015 6:22PM
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elcoach
Posts: 1104 - Karma: 2,681
krepela
wesson
talkington
Jun 30 2015 6:47PM
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rsvp
Posts: 1516 - Karma: 2,611
andreas hatveit in his TGP edits gets pretty damn tech
Jun 30 2015 7:32PM
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jamisonmace5
Posts: 197 - Karma: 297
oystein or khai
Jun 30 2015 7:46PM
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musclehamster
Posts: 248 - Karma: 1,231
josh wong no doubT!!!!!!
Jul 1 2015 2:50AM
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K-Dot.
Posts: 3745 - Karma: 7,789
VinnieFwould have expected Kai Krepela to be mentioned by at least the 3rd post.


came here to post this, kai is the guy
Jul 1 2015 5:48AM
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Sam__M
Posts: 389 - Karma: 610
I'm very surprised Hatveit has only been mentioned once...
Jul 2 2015 1:40AM
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HOTKARLHOTKARL
Posts: 483 - Karma: 652
casey_copeCody potter isn't necessarily the best but he is very underrated https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/769749/Cody-Potter---Welcome-to-the-Royal-Fam


He is pretty beast at rails. https://www.newschoolers.com/watch/772440.0/Park-Fury-Mixtape?c=11&t=6#B4VXTQVMIwR5KQyu.97

go to time 6:03 5 swap is dope.
Jul 2 2015 2:26AM
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sagesnow
Posts: 3116 - Karma: 1,593
chris laker is dirt nasty and smooth as it gets
Jul 2 2015 4:19AM
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JohnBolea
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Mike hornbeck
Jul 2 2015 12:43PM
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Ian_Fitz
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Paul Marik isnt the best but he's still a beast!! https://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/761836.0/Superunknown-Semi-Finalist-Paul-Marik?s=23396&t=6&o=8#hPvVMc3r75ZL4huS.97https://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/761836.0/Superunknown-Semi-Finalist-Paul-Marik?s=23396&t=6&o=8#hPvVMc3r75ZL4huS.97
Jul 2 2015 1:04PM
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eheath
Posts: 61653 - Karma: 123,532
jessejamesIt used to be Wallisch and Wesson


Also op what do you mean used to be Tom or Will? Tom probably did some of the hardest rail tricks this year and will continues to do crazy rail tricks?
Jul 2 2015 1:48PM
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Ugmasugma
Posts: 149 - Karma: 277
eheathAlso op what do you mean used to be Tom or Will? Tom probably did some of the hardest rail tricks this year and will continues to do crazy rail tricks?


Exactly. Will can throw down super elusive's like nobody's business, and Tom is just Tom.
Jul 2 2015 1:52PM
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Jib_High
Posts: 189 - Karma: 224
The dudes at Realskifi definitely deserve an honorable mention
Jul 2 2015 6:05PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,888
Andreas, despite being retired.
Jul 2 2015 7:23PM
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maxstr
Posts: 1336 - Karma: 1,706
phil Casabon with the style, but prob not the best
Jul 3 2015 2:03AM
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lurking
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I think there are different types of rail gods.

Style- Hornbeck
Burliness- Clayton
Technicality- Khai
Jul 4 2015 12:40AM
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nilszolland
Posts: 167 - Karma: 487
B Dog is way ahead of anyone.
Jul 4 2015 6:58PM
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danbrown
Posts: 11939 - Karma: 21,833
khais name has an h in it
Jul 4 2015 7:10PM
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Cahal
Posts: 945 - Karma: 594
Why are we forgetting about Wallish. Tom continues to do some of the craziest urban tricks every year. Its not just his technicality, but the fact that he's able to do some the hardest tricks on some of the bigger urban rails we've seen. Just watch his level 1 segs. Execution plays a pretty big part when it comes to being the best rail skier and tom doesn't fall short there.
Jul 4 2015 11:44PM
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.FRY.
Posts: 5620 - Karma: 22,862
How has nobody mentioned Andreas?
Jul 4 2015 11:54PM
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Mike.Records
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casey_copeCody potter isn't necessarily the best but he is very underrated https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/769749/Cody-Potter---Welcome-to-the-Royal-Fam


That was fun to watch. He's clean, controlled, and technically strong, also love how his arms aren't all over the place.
Jul 6 2015 6:03PM
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FastSpeed
Posts: 646 - Karma: 644
Bumping this thread because is tom, wession and khai still the best?
Sep 16 2016 8:50PM
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minihef
Posts: 813 - Karma: 781
Andreas definitely deserves more mentions.
Sep 17 2016 7:09AM
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lickmyballs
Posts: 489 - Karma: 1,158
krepela, period. no questions asked
Sep 17 2016 10:49AM
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a_burger
Posts: 5240 - Karma: 20,806
36ChambersOfWuBumping this thread because is tom, wession and khai still the best?


Will does so many sick 50-50s and presses now in addition to tech stuff I think I'd rank him best all around rail skier atm
Sep 17 2016 11:49AM
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Emma_Watson
Posts: 4491 - Karma: 6,797
Khai Krepela: Down Stream from Freeskier Magazine on Vimeo.

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Sep 17 2016 12:31PM
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Cadenmccullough
Posts: 628 - Karma: 2,648
veng_mstreet- vila
park-wallisch


I agree with this, khai is also absolutely insane too.
Sep 17 2016 1:49PM
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Hoodski8
Posts: 51 - Karma: 128
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/324513/Gus-Kenworthy--08--09-Season-Edit


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/838040/A-Day-in-the-Park--feat------ystein-Br----ten-

Gus?

Loved Khai's edit but Gus is legit. The 08/09 edit has rage film rail segments 2 mins in.
Sep 17 2016 1:52PM
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