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comps kill creativity.

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KZA
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all the comps ive seen this year, noone wins unless they throw a switch 10 with a mute or tail or they dont win. anyone else getting sick of switch 10s?
Feb 19 2005 3:04PM
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nothanks
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no


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Feb 19 2005 3:11PM
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ATLskier
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see thread 'spongs 10's are gay.'

yeah, i'm tired of 10's. Comps don't kill creativity. You can still be creative, but not much in comps, just outside of them filming and stuff.



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Feb 19 2005 3:12PM
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*Peterson*
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no you can't do them so shut the hell up
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Feb 19 2005 3:12PM
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Jibtech
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thats fucking bull shit. Contests don't limit creativity. People that don't do contests and claim they hinder progression are simply not consistant enough skiers to win contests. These same guys that are all throwing the same tricks in contests ONE NIGHT of the winter, go out and film creative, and unique movie segments the rest of the six months of the year season.

You can hike a jump or a rail all day and night till you get your trick done perfect, but when the pressure is on and there is a 10g check dangling in front of your nose, you'd better put every single one of your cab 10s down perfect cause you don't get a second chance.










Feb 19 2005 3:15PM
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UTskier
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I'll admit I don't really watch comps much, but I was takin a day off today and the US open thing was on NBC... I was shocked they were all basically doing the same trick in the Big Air - Switch 10. Is that what the sport's come down to now, everyone doing the same fuckin trick? I thought this was supposed to be about individual style and doing new stuff. The aerials they had on afterwards had more variety in them.
Feb 19 2005 3:28PM
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dspin7x
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yeah seriously after watching the us open today I was pretty disappointed. It was basically a switch ten comp with mutes or tails. The aerilasts after us were doing more different tricks. switch tens are cool to watch but boring as hell if thats all thats giong to win.
Feb 19 2005 3:43PM
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A_Longley
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10's can be sick but i prefer to see switch cork 7s
Feb 19 2005 3:46PM
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jflo453
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People that don't do contests and claim they hinder progression are simply not consistant enough skiers to win contests. - jibtech

Think about what u said for a minute, what about pollard? is he not good enough for u? what about mike nick? hm....
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Feb 19 2005 5:05PM
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Jibtech
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do you know what the word consistant means?










Feb 19 2005 5:08PM
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skieveryday
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I have to admit... ^ I think this guy's got a point.



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Feb 19 2005 5:08PM
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^definatly








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Feb 19 2005 5:10PM
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jflo453
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Pollard is consistant, hes one of the sickest skiers out there
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Feb 19 2005 5:11PM
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eastAR5
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the judges should make it so if you keep doing the same trick it becomes reduced in points - like in tony hawk pro skater or one of those games. cause its kinda stupid when everyone is throwing cab 10s every single time. at least tj mixed it up a little
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Feb 19 2005 5:19PM
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Jibtech
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Tanner is consistant. Jon Is consistant.

When you win or podium in every major contest you enter for over three season, and at the same time film ground breaking movie segments in multiple films every season for multiple seasons, then you are a consistant skier. Not to mention you are getting paid.











Feb 19 2005 5:20PM
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Jibtech
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I'm not saying anyone else is a 'bad' skier, I'm just saying it takes consistancy to win contests, and contest don't kill the creativity of skiing.










Feb 19 2005 5:21PM
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O-Show
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^ your right man contest prove who's consistent i would just like to see more different tricks cuz switch tens are sick but you can only watch so many.





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Feb 19 2005 8:04PM
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skiierman
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Contests are not focused on creativity. That's why you don't see a fucking backflip being thrown in a super moto event, that's not what it is about. That's why some skiers prefer shooting films rather than comps. Want to see creativity? Watch a ski movie or a jam, you won't find it in a competition. They do what they need to win and it doesn't matter even if that is doing the same trick as everyone else.





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Feb 19 2005 8:19PM
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Switchstyle
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they don't limit it (see above) its a choice to enter...otherwise do what you want

Feb 19 2005 9:29PM
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jc_dunn
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Comps may make it so 'creativity' is limited, but thats ok. Because soon it won't be a switch 10, itll be a switch 14. Comps will drive the sport forwards. people can be creative the rest of the time. I am very for creativity but in a comp situation it doesnt matter. It will drive the sport, and the creativity will come in other aspects and showcases of the sport.
Feb 20 2005 1:25AM
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threejay
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o0o0o...switch 14...can't wait til that happens...thats progression for ya right there


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Feb 20 2005 1:36AM
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b19119
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stop the got damn thread about switch 10.
u go out there tomorrow and try it









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Being out there skiing every day, good or bad, just playing around with friends, with no contests or filming- that is the real spirit of skiing for me. that is why i started skiing, and if i lose those moments that is what will make me stop skiing.
Feb 20 2005 1:36AM
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skieveryday
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I guess it's tough to really say who's the better skier here. We've got comp skiers and then there's the other kids, who film and are recognized for other things. I would never be caught dead saying Eric Pollard isn't a consistent skier. You see, the term 'consistency' applies here in terms of competition (a timed, judged, pressure oriented situation). Skiers like Pollard just don't ski as well in those types of situations whereas Jon and Dumont can do it with their eyes closed. Creativity can be achieved in both situations.



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Feb 20 2005 5:32AM
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KZA
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jibtech im not saying that comps arent creative and that the skiiers who do them arent good. im just saying that when everyone does the same exact trick because they know thats all they can throw to win it, it gets lame and although switch 10 mutes are nuts, it just gets old when u see it like 6 times in a row.
Feb 20 2005 12:15PM
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mdvorak
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Switch tens are really hard. If you an do em, you deserve to win comps.
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Feb 20 2005 1:29PM
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Aasert
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skiing needs to chill, and let the style take over, like snowboarders.., this is frome a comp(quarterpipe) this weekend in sweden:
Ski
1. Emil Forss 15,9 (900 tailgrab)
2. Henric Harlaut 13,5 (900)
3. Jacob Wester 12,5 (720 tailgrab)
4. Henrik Windstedt (kræsjet, kjørte ikke finale)

Snowboard
1. Mattias Johanesson 14 (Backside 540 Indy)
2. Jonathan Nilsson 13 (Backside 540 tailgrab)
3. Tobbe Olsson 13 (Sad to Fakie)
Feb 20 2005 1:34PM
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