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Phil Casabon - Quarantime AMA

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Newschoolers
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Happy Monday Newschoolers.

We got another legendary AMA lined up for you this week. Phil is a man of few words but speaks volumes with his style and creativity towards skiing. His approach to the craft is timeless and his influence, infinite.

The one and only @b-dog will tune later this week to answer a few of your questions.

Let's hear em!

**This thread was edited on Apr 27th 2020 at 1:30:29pm

**This thread was edited on May 4th 2020 at 12:28:21pm
Apr 27 2020 12:45PM
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asparagus
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What's your opinion on helmets?
Apr 27 2020 1:05PM
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little1337
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How do you think the East Coast compares to the rest of the worlds skiing and did coming from it effect who you are as a skier today?

**This post was edited on Apr 27th 2020 at 1:59:53pm
Apr 27 2020 1:58PM
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Jpurd
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What's your opinion on where competition skiing is? Do you enjoy watching the massive amount of flips and spins?
Apr 27 2020 2:05PM
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GrandThings
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Who are some guys in the younger generation with the best styles getting you hyped?
Apr 27 2020 3:01PM
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mcswizzle
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Hey Phil! Thanks for all the great skiing over the years!

I have two questions: Can you give a little insight into your urban spot scoping process? I guess another way to ask, what inspires you in an urban spot?

Second: Since you are into editing and post-production (and damn you got skills in the editing department), what edit, segment, part, etc. are you most proud of from the editing perspective?



Peace brotha! Hope all is good with ya!
Apr 27 2020 3:16PM
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Demillsta
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Favorite new skiers, also your biggest inspirations
Apr 27 2020 4:25PM
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mott
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Whats your favourite place to ski?
Apr 27 2020 4:52PM
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Cleetus
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What advice would you give for trying to develop our own skiing styles?
Apr 27 2020 4:52PM
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ASSholebomber22
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how many pairs of skis do you go through a szn?
Apr 27 2020 5:01PM
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SkiingNinja
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What is your editing setup?
Apr 27 2020 6:19PM
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hi_vis360
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what edible mushrooms should I be on the lookout for this spring and summer? I live in Maine so pretty similar climate to Quebec
Apr 27 2020 6:31PM
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Bushdid9_11
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What sorts of relationships between skiing and music do you see or use?
Apr 27 2020 7:21PM
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jps2.0
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when do you use the bdog edgeless
Apr 27 2020 7:38PM
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swervgang
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Sup, I had no questions but I just wanted to say ur suuper steezy and one of my fav skiiers. Keep up da good work!!
Apr 27 2020 8:41PM
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JAHBRADOR
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Would you rather have comp jock style or be allergic to all mushrooms?
Apr 27 2020 8:45PM
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shinbangclan
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With the size of some of the urban features you hit, it's probably safe to say you've taken huge slams, some of which we've seen in your movies such as Nuance and En Particulier.
What is your mindset regarding the potential for serious injury, especially since you don't ride with a helmet? And when you do slam, is your ability to keep getting up about the physical or mental?

Also much love for the best urban style in the game!! :)

**This post was edited on Apr 27th 2020 at 11:46:59pm
Apr 27 2020 10:02PM
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Danke
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Do you contribute all your success to shredsauce???
Apr 27 2020 11:36PM
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SkiHillShiter
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What’s the trick that was the hardest/took the longest to learn for you?
Apr 27 2020 11:37PM
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leprechaunsissy
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What’s the best hip hop album I probably don’t know, which will blow my socks off?
Apr 28 2020 2:40AM
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NattyNine
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Is masterclass worth the investment?
Apr 28 2020 9:08AM
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Str8Chedda
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Where do you see yourself in 20 years, still contributing to the skiing industry and leaving that same BDOG print in the scene?
Apr 28 2020 10:47AM
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WhiteShepherd
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How did it come, that you skated with Brian Shima and Dave Lang at Woodward? Edit was was epic and your blading pretty smooth.
Apr 28 2020 12:23PM
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Park.
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What’s your mental process for overcoming fear after things like a big slam or before guinea pigging a feature ?


Any comments on spot selection?
Apr 28 2020 1:18PM
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Mr.Lumpyjumbles
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Any insight on Real Ski and if you'll be competing in it next year?
Apr 28 2020 1:32PM
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TroyBallsack
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What is it like showering with dreds
Apr 28 2020 1:51PM
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tiger_shart
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How do you invent new tricks? Is it premeditated, or improvised? What’s your key to entering a flow state?
Apr 28 2020 3:36PM
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sindreplassen
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favorite real ski this year?
Apr 28 2020 5:35PM
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fredyferl
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What do you think of your part in Refresh today? As it has more "classic" tricks in it compared to your parts afterwards
Apr 28 2020 5:48PM
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Aric
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When and where did you meet Dollo?
Apr 28 2020 6:03PM
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Schoess
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What project are you working on next?
Apr 28 2020 6:49PM
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SHampson
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What’s the most positive difference psilocybin mushrooms have had on your life? Interested to hear in any wisdom you’ve taken away from those experiences or changes in perspective that have affected you in a positive way.


p.s. thanks for being such an inspiration. Your style changed how I viewed skiing, you were hands down my favorite skier to watch during B&E and continue to put out the sickest most stylish shit! Insanity!!!
Apr 28 2020 9:11PM
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SenBilverglate
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How does one become proficient at color grading? I can never quite get the look I want. Kind of a broad question lol.

Also, what camera does Brady use?
Apr 28 2020 9:20PM
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gravel
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what are some other creative outlets of yours outside of skiing and editing? are you learning any new skills or hobbies rn during quarantine?

convince brady it's time for him to put together another part of himself
Apr 28 2020 10:59PM
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tomkpaine
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Do you have a routine at urban spots to clear your mind before attempting a trick?
Also, how much of your preparation for someone is visualisation of outcome?
Apr 29 2020 3:48AM
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AsherDonati24
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What is your most memorable moment while skiing the streets?
Apr 29 2020 9:21AM
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wameron
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What are your top 3 segments/parts choosing 3 different skiers if possible.
Apr 29 2020 11:14AM
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snowfinder
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What three albums would you recommend listening too?
Apr 29 2020 6:24PM
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BagOTricks
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Was filming for Real Ski actually fun? Or did the pressure/time restrictions/injuries make it not as enjoyable as filming a regular street part? I always though Real Ski could potentially suck the enjoyment out of filming, but I'd like to hear your thoughts on it.
Apr 30 2020 8:57AM
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corona
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If you had to swap skiing ability with one other skier, who would it be?
Apr 30 2020 9:28AM
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P3t3r
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Out of all the places in the world to live, why did Shawi win your vote?

&

What are some of the things you look forward to every day?
Apr 30 2020 10:57AM
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Carsonmccarrel
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would it be possible to ski a full season only using the edgeless?
Apr 30 2020 12:30PM
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Whackson
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What’s the best memory skiing you have ever had?
Apr 30 2020 1:49PM
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MAGGO_KINZNER
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Thank you for all the inspo over all the years!!! You and Edollo are the best !!!

whats your alltime favorite Film part ?
Apr 30 2020 4:33PM
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Dama_San
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Thank you for all your creativity and passion in skiing. What’s your favorite parts by dollo, B-person, and Mikey Hornbecky ?
Apr 30 2020 8:35PM
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henrytaylor91
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what is the hardest lesson you have had to learn in your life that has granted you the most wisdom?
May 1 2020 4:08AM
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b-dog
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asparagusfriendWhat's your opinion on helmets?


It's a good protective tool. It takes me some time to get used to it.

But I don't enjoy it much rn, neither the way it lookz or feelz.

Ideally, I rock nothing covering my ears, eyes or head for prefered feeling.
May 1 2020 9:50AM
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b-dog
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little1337How do you think the East Coast compares to the rest of the worlds skiing and did coming from it effect who you are as a skier today?

**This post was edited on Apr 27th 2020 at 1:59:53pm


East Coast is like having one toy as a child and the West Coast is like toys r us.

Having only toy forces you to visit all it's facets. When it's broke, you gotta fix it. It's all you have, so you cherish it, to the fullest.

This can be true for toys r us too, but in my case, the more i have, the harder it is to realize it's worth and to focus on one thing.

It's effect it had on my skiing is to focus on the skis themself, how to make the most out of them regardless of snow conditionz.
May 1 2020 10:11AM
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b-dog
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ski.loonWhat's your opinion on where competition skiing is? Do you enjoy watching the massive amount of flips and spins?


It's incredible, the consistency and difficulty level at which they ski is nutz.

I enjoy watching skiing, period. I like X-Games, Tom Wallisch's rail event, Freeride world tour and SLVSH games/cupz.

B&E invitational is my favorite type of contest ; )
May 1 2020 10:31AM
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b-dog
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GrandThingsWho are some guys in the younger generation with the best styles getting you hyped?


Not sure how far back to go to consider them younger generation but here's 10.

Noah Albaladejo, B-mile, EZ Pvnda, Antti Ollila, Keegan Kilbride, The Bunch, Jake Mageau, Krypto Skier

Ferdinand Dahl, Alex Hackel
May 1 2020 10:54AM
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b-dog
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mcswizzleHey Phil! Thanks for all the great skiing over the years!

I have two questions: Can you give a little insight into your urban spot scoping process? I guess another way to ask, what inspires you in an urban spot?

Second: Since you are into editing and post-production (and damn you got skills in the editing department), what edit, segment, part, etc. are you most proud of from the editing perspective?



Peace brotha! Hope all is good with ya!


Thank you.

A calm setting, in a Park, natural speed, ideally.

There's gotta be some type of consequence or the trick really has to stand out. Both is best.

It's got to be visually pleasing. Notable architecture, graffiti, contrast.

As least of manufacturing as possible. Big builds are dope but I prefer making more out of smaller features.

Be skiing on as many street elements as possible in the shortest amount of time. Action packed.

Be able to udolize the whole structure. Grind the whole rail. Make it to the top of the wall, etc. If i can't, prally won't do it.

The ski piece I am most satisfied with the editing is ~Absolem~
May 1 2020 12:11PM
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