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Ok the guy is clearly a sender and a uniquely talented skier, wheres his hype train? Not to say nobody knows who he is or anything, just seems like he deserves to be a bigger name in the sport
I'd have to agree.. Dudes who only send laid out backflips and cliff airs to their backs just don't do it for me anymore... Maybe in 2009.. This is 2021 bby bois, STYLE with BIG sends is what we look for.
He and Julian Carr do crazy things, idgaf if they land on their back its a 100 foot cliff how can you stick that? That being said, the jumping off huge cliff content gets kinda boring after about 2 mins
The dude skis well. I can kinda see the connection to Julian Carr, but I really haven't seen the volume of videos of him backslapping cliffs to really criticize him. His videos of skiing the steeper shit in the tetons are pretty impressive, but not enough to anoint him as someone that is some unsung guy that should be in tgr movies tomorrow. He has the potential to get up there though.
Dude skis some of the gnarlier chute lines I've ever seen. There are a few where he's airing 20 or so feet into something super narrow where a fall would be super bad news. And for you guys saying oh he can't land stuff, I invite you to go back and watch this vid
TreegrabberHe’s got some sick stuff and no doubt some sends but sometimes I feel like I’m watching a suicide attempt not a skiing video
For a true suicide attempt shot, check 42:20 in this vid. I know Jamie Pierre holds the record, but I'd call this the single gnarliest cliff jump I've ever seen simply due to the extreme height and snow conditions.
BigPurpleSkiSuitFor a true suicide attempt shot, check 42:20 in this vid. I know Jamie Pierre holds the record, but I'd call this the single gnarliest cliff jump I've ever seen simply due to the extreme height and snow conditions.
yeah honestly i understand some people are more into the style and are expecting harlaut type stuff off these big airs, but to me the skill it takes to send some of these insane cliffs especially into tough landings makes it so exciting to watch. regardless of taste though I think ya gotta recognize the talent
Gmeister25He and Julian Carr do crazy things, idgaf if they land on their back its a 100 foot cliff how can you stick that?
Sticking the landings would mean riding out on your feet. If you have to push yourself up with your hands to ride out of your landing because you backslapped don’t hard it’s not a landing it’s a BASE jump. It may be physically incredible but it’s not really skiing
Level1Sticking the landings would mean riding out on your feet. If you have to push yourself up with your hands to ride out of your landing because you backslapped don’t hard it’s not a landing it’s a BASE jump. It may be physically incredible but it’s not really skiing
I dont think he’s saying the backslap is sticking the landing, I think he’s pointing out that theres no way you can stick a landing off a cliff that size so backslap is the only option. And idk, it might not be your flavor (or mine for that matter) but he has skis on his feet and slides on snow so it’s definitely skiing
Paul.I dont think he’s saying the backslap is sticking the landing, I think he’s pointing out that theres no way you can stick a landing off a cliff that size so backslap is the only option. And idk, it might not be your flavor (or mine for that matter) but he has skis on his feet and slides on snow so it’s definitely skiing
NO! If Level 1 says it’s wack, it’s wack. Not skiing confirmed.
This is totally anecdotal and may not mean anything but saw some icelantics he was selling on SidelineSwap and the price was fucked. I’ve bought gear from people in the industry trying to unload last seasons stock but it was clear he was trying to actually make a profit which, IMO, is kind a douche move if it’s gear that you attained through a sponsorship…
DesertStixThis is totally anecdotal and may not mean anything but saw some icelantics he was selling on SidelineSwap and the price was fucked. I’ve bought gear from people in the industry trying to unload last seasons stock but it was clear he was trying to actually make a profit which, IMO, is kind a douche move if it’s gear that you attained through a sponsorship…
That is a good point, I don't really understand the thought process behind being open about free equipment from a sponsor but also publicly selling your free used equipment for a profit. Like give your stuff away man if you didn't pay for it, not all of us can afford skis at full price anyways.
I think the moral of the story is, you could be the gnarliest dude out there but if you’re a douche nobody will want to film with you. Makes sense, it would suck to be holed up for a month in an AK motel with a dbag when you’re trying to make a film.
DesertStixThis is totally anecdotal and may not mean anything but saw some icelantics he was selling on SidelineSwap and the price was fucked. I’ve bought gear from people in the industry trying to unload last seasons stock but it was clear he was trying to actually make a profit which, IMO, is kind a douche move if it’s gear that you attained through a sponsorship…
Honestly it’s a hustle for everyone. He definitely doesn’t make a ton of money and in his eyes that’s a big margin so I understand even if I don’t necessarily agree with it.
It is a hustle and shit like this is what keeps the reselling market fucked up and why we’re making threads on NS about the true loss of value after 1 mount etc.
In that capitalistic sense I can’t blame him because I just didn’t buy them. Pretty simple, and if someone did then good for Owen but I know for fact they sat their for awhile and might have never been sold.
I don’t mind trying to make a profit but when it’s clear you were either given the items for free, or at an extremely discounted rate, then it takes some audacity to sell them for so much.
Gmeister25Honestly it’s a hustle for everyone. He definitely doesn’t make a ton of money and in his eyes that’s a big margin so I understand even if I don’t necessarily agree with it.
Or sell it for an extreme homie hookup. Like $100 bucks for the pair of skis you rode all last season…
batskinatskiThat is a good point, I don't really understand the thought process behind being open about free equipment from a sponsor but also publicly selling your free used equipment for a profit. Like give your stuff away man if you didn't pay for it, not all of us can afford skis at full price anyways.
DesertStixOr sell it for an extreme homie hookup. Like $100 bucks for the pair of skis you rode all last season…
I did this to a friend of mine, gave him an extra homie discount on a pair of skis that were too short for me (perfect for him and less than a season use) intended to get him a pair of new skis. Before the spring even ended he had flipped them for 4x the price on his mom's Facebook marketplace. The cherry on top was that he advertized the listing on his private Snapchat of whom I wasn't included (but my girlfriend was) so she had to show me that I got ripped off. When I confronted him about it he said "they are my skis now I can do whatever I want with them"
batskinatskiI did this to a friend of mine, gave him an extra homie discount on a pair of skis that were too short for me (perfect for him and less than a season use) intended to get him a pair of new skis. Before the spring even ended he had flipped them for 4x the price on his mom's Facebook marketplace. The cherry on top was that he advertized the listing on his private Snapchat of whom I wasn't included (but my girlfriend was) so she had to show me that I got ripped off. When I confronted him about it he said "they are my skis now I can do whatever I want with them"
batskinatskiI did this to a friend of mine, gave him an extra homie discount on a pair of skis that were too short for me (perfect for him and less than a season use) intended to get him a pair of new skis. Before the spring even ended he had flipped them for 4x the price on his mom's Facebook marketplace. The cherry on top was that he advertized the listing on his private Snapchat of whom I wasn't included (but my girlfriend was) so she had to show me that I got ripped off. When I confronted him about it he said "they are my skis now I can do whatever I want with them"
Dude acts like he's holier than thou. He cuts the entire tram line at JHole and once cut me off to beat me to first tracks on Alta Chutes. An absolute douchnozzle.
Now this is a reason to dislike someone. I’ve seen the owners wait in line at my local and snaking anyone for rightful first tracks has got to be one of the sins that gains you automatic entrance into hell
trevorschuDude acts like he's holier than thou. He cuts the entire tram line at JHole and once cut me off to beat me to first tracks on Alta Chutes. An absolute douchnozzle.
