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Durham Clones

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dwt802
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Are you one of them?? Have you noticed them??

50% of kids in the park now (at least in Vermont) resemble Durham. Small jacket tightened at the waist, giant pants, often goggles over the helm.

My thoughts?: it’s funny as fuck
Jan 2 2023 8:59PM
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dwt802
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I now go up to groups of kids that match this description and refer to each of them as durham. “Yo what’s good durham love the fit today”
Jan 2 2023 9:00PM
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keagan.karstens
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They’ll never be this cool
Jan 2 2023 9:13PM
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dwt802
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keagan.karstensThey’ll never be this cool


Yeah like actually, and all them homies look somewhat more different. like these kids ain’t even tryna hide they straight up durham

**This post was edited on Jan 2nd 2023 at 9:16:32pm
Jan 2 2023 9:15PM
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Jems
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what skiing for social media and clips does to a mf
Jan 2 2023 9:43PM
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bogust
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Yeah Carinthia today was popping with em and every single one had line miners
Jan 2 2023 10:39PM
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MastePoleWhacker
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Tight jackets are fuckin goofy
Jan 2 2023 10:54PM
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weastcoat
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Fucking clowns.
Jan 2 2023 11:12PM
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SurfaceIsdurable
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I was just thinking about this Lol, was up in killington this weekend kid looked just like him same hair too.
Jan 2 2023 11:27PM
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Farmville420
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On a completely unrelated note: I'm starting to think durhams arm flails are actually deliberate. Like, he's really fuckin good, and I feel like if he wanted to he could most of his tricks with his arms perfectly by his side if he wanted, so that means he's gotta be doin that shit intentionally right?
Jan 3 2023 12:33AM
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MastePoleWhacker
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Farmville420On a completely unrelated note: I'm starting to think durhams arm flails are actually deliberate. Like, he's really fuckin good, and I feel like if he wanted to he could most of his tricks with his arms perfectly by his side if he wanted, so that means he's gotta be doin that shit intentionally right?

It’s definitely a stylistic choice and he’s a skilled skier for sure, but I think around here we tend to discredit the skill of new wave instagram/ tik tok skiers because of their stylistic choices. Like their style is definitely wack especially when compared to the old new school core stuff that we tend to talk about a lot on ns but their technical skill is fantastic
Jan 3 2023 12:38AM
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SurfaceIsdurable
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MastePoleWhackerIt’s definitely a stylistic choice and he’s a skilled skier for sure, but I think around here we tend to discredit the skill of new wave instagram/ tik tok skiers because of their stylistic choices. Like their style is definitely wack especially when compared to the old new school core stuff that we tend to talk about a lot on ns but their technical skill is fantastic

He looks zesty af with his arm gestures
Jan 3 2023 7:56AM
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hi_vis360
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keagan.karstensThey’ll never be this cool


dwt802Yeah like actually, and all them homies look somewhat more different. like these kids ain’t even tryna hide they straight up durham

**This post was edited on Jan 2nd 2023 at 9:16:32pm


Those guys all look different cause they are pro skiers each with different styles

the amount of Tom Wallisch clones in 2012 was INSANE. Kids were rocking full Tom wallisch kits head to toe. I would shout “is that Tom wallisch!?” At them

shit hasnt changed boys, there are always wack trend followers, although I do think the tiny jacket look is especially awful
Jan 3 2023 7:59AM
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isaacwrong
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where the henrik doppelgangers at
Jan 3 2023 9:08AM
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Jems
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isaacwrongwhere the henrik doppelgangers at

thanks harlaut apparel for a thousand 16 year old harlaut clones 😈😈
Jan 3 2023 9:20AM
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STEEZUS_CHRI5T
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Jemswhat skiing for social media and clips does to a mf

Exactly
Jan 3 2023 9:32AM
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SchizoSkier
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Hot take but I like durham, you guys just love to hate on people.

dumb thread

**This post was edited on Jan 3rd 2023 at 10:38:53am
Jan 3 2023 10:36AM
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dwt802
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isaacwrongwhere the henrik doppelgangers at

Some harlaut pant mfs are included in this don’t worry
SchizoSkierHot take but I like durham, you guys just love to hate on people.

dumb thread

**This post was edited on Jan 3rd 2023 at 10:38:53am

Nah man it doesn’t matter what we think of Durham himself, the point is he has a million clones out there not even slightly ashamed they completely stole his look.
Jan 3 2023 10:40AM
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Iamcore
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SurfaceIsdurableI was just thinking about this Lol, was up in killington this weekend kid looked just like him same hair too.


Killington, Mount Snow, Sugarbush… it’s especially bad there…
Jan 3 2023 10:45AM
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bogust
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Farmville420On a completely unrelated note: I'm starting to think durhams arm flails are actually deliberate. Like, he's really fuckin good, and I feel like if he wanted to he could most of his tricks with his arms perfectly by his side if he wanted, so that means he's gotta be doin that shit intentionally right?


Dude I was just thinking the same thing. I have a buddy who goes to SMS and I gotta get him to ask Durham for me
Jan 3 2023 10:49AM
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bogust
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isaacwrongwhere the henrik doppelgangers at


They are very prevalent in Quebec. When I went to Stoneham there were a bunch of guys with the same kit and style as harlaut just unlike Durham clones there usually in there early twenties
Jan 3 2023 10:51AM
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isaacwrong
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dwt802Some harlaut pant mfs are included in this don’t worry

yea majority of people buying harlauts have fits with tight tops but I feel like I see very few baggy on top and baggy on bottom mfs. like tru noah ez henrik look
Jan 3 2023 10:51AM
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bennwithtwons
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bogustDude I was just thinking the same thing. I have a buddy who goes to SMS and I gotta get him to ask Durham for me


you can get 50% of the way to perfect cleanliness by adding poles. you can't twirl your hand around your head 3 times every trick with poles in your hands cause you'd be smacking yourself repeatedly. some people look good going no-poles but using them will teach you to clean up your act for sure
Jan 3 2023 10:55AM
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muffMan.
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isaacwrongyea majority of people buying harlauts have fits with tight tops but I feel like I see very few baggy on top and baggy on bottom mfs. like tru noah ez henrik look


I love my harlauts but ofc wearing baggy shit on top.

it’s just a balance thing. Baggy pants/top with small item just looks ass
Jan 3 2023 10:56AM
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fckposers
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Farmville420On a completely unrelated note: I'm starting to think durhams arm flails are actually deliberate. Like, he's really fuckin good, and I feel like if he wanted to he could most of his tricks with his arms perfectly by his side if he wanted, so that means he's gotta be doin that shit intentionally right?

Kook does it on purpose 100%. He probably thinks it’s innovative or extremely clean or something… yikes
Jan 3 2023 11:01AM
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rojo.grande
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I made a comment ab this in some other thread but even up in maine there’s kids doing it to a T. White dollos, over helmet oakleys, vulgus or harlaut pants and a cinched shell jacket on top.


that being said it’s mostly young kids who ain’t sure of who they are themselves, and aren’t sure of their own style yet. They’ll grow out of it, heat me for this take but Durhams technical ability in itself would be enough for 14 year old me to want to emulate it
Jan 3 2023 11:04AM
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asparagus
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bogustThey are very prevalent in Quebec. When I went to Stoneham there were a bunch of guys with the same kit and style as harlaut just unlike Durham clones there usually in there early twenties

I find quebec’s pretty traditional when it comes to park style. Most guys I see still go baggy and goggles under. Only thing that might’ve died are kid poles.
Jan 3 2023 11:20AM
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Jems
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rojo.grandeI made a comment ab this in some other thread but even up in maine there’s kids doing it to a T. White dollos, over helmet oakleys, vulgus or harlaut pants and a cinched shell jacket on top.


that being said it’s mostly young kids who ain’t sure of who they are themselves, and aren’t sure of their own style yet. They’ll grow out of it, heat me for this take but Durhams technical ability in itself would be enough for 14 year old me to want to emulate it

pretty good take, i had the most atrocious fits until i developed a sense of style after graduating high school.
Jan 3 2023 11:28AM
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rojo.grande
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Jemspretty good take, i had the most atrocious fits until i developed a sense of style after graduating high school.


You and me both. Saga head to toe, full tilts, and line skis. Shout out Traveling circus for marketing to me before I knew what marketing was
Jan 3 2023 11:31AM
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SchizoSkier
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Imagine caring what other people wear on the mountain.


I’ve seen people with super tight pants and ear pads throw dubs and I see tons of people who are dressed in XXL harlauts and vishnu wets who can barely slide a rail
Jan 3 2023 11:34AM
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AlexHallsEyebrow
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SchizoSkierImagine caring what other people wear on the mountain.


I’ve seen people with super tight pants and ear pads throw dubs and I see tons of people who are dressed in XXL harlauts and vishnu wets who can barely slide a rail


Woahhh you targeting me with the xxl harlauts and Vishnus?!??
Jan 3 2023 11:40AM
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OFF3P
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SchizoSkierImagine caring what other people wear on the mountain.


I’ve seen people with super tight pants and ear pads throw dubs and I see tons of people who are dressed in XXL harlauts and vishnu wets who can barely slide a rail


can confirm this happens in the midwest
Jan 3 2023 11:43AM
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mattf51
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Started 2 years ago, more people each year.
Jan 3 2023 12:19PM
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Slowbro
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Farmville420On a completely unrelated note: I'm starting to think durhams arm flails are actually deliberate. Like, he's really fuckin good, and I feel like if he wanted to he could most of his tricks with his arms perfectly by his side if he wanted, so that means he's gotta be doin that shit intentionally right?


They're completely deliberate. It's called "waiter arm" in blading cause you look like a waiter carrying a tray when you do it.
Jan 3 2023 12:49PM
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bogust
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asparagusI find quebec’s pretty traditional when it comes to park style. Most guys I see still go baggy and goggles under. Only thing that might’ve died are kid poles.


Yeah I was talking to slopestyle coach at Stoneham and he said I was very clearly American because I wore R3valute pants, Capeesh and rode Vishnus. Interesting that none of the smaller ski brands were that popular there.

**This post was edited on Jan 3rd 2023 at 1:16:28pm
Jan 3 2023 1:11PM
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SchizoSkier
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bogustYeah I was talking to slopestyle coach at Stoneham and he said I was very clearly American because I wore R3valute pants, Capeesh and rode Vishnus. Interesting that none of the smaller ski brands were that popular there.

**This post was edited on Jan 3rd 2023 at 1:16:28pm


Lol I also wear r3valuate pants, wear capeesh belt and ride vishnus
Jan 3 2023 1:18PM
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Slowbro
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bogustYeah I was talking to slopestyle coach at Stoneham and he said I was very clearly American because I wore R3valute pants, Capeesh and rode Vishnus. Interesting that none of the smaller ski brands were that popular there.

**This post was edited on Jan 3rd 2023 at 1:16:28pm


Gear that we need to ship from the states is too expensive. Vishnus come out to more than buying armadas or k2s in Canada so people don't ride them much. I bought some Capeesh pants and a shirt and the price + shipping wasn't bad though

**This post was edited on Jan 3rd 2023 at 1:21:44pm
Jan 3 2023 1:21PM
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WoFlowz
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@every mtn school kid
Jan 3 2023 1:32PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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I am a durham clone
Jan 3 2023 1:42PM
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Christian_Bale
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Baggy pants are not new. Neither is swinging your arms when you land. Neither is goggles over or over+backwards. Seems like overall trends rather than being simply the product of one guy.
Jan 3 2023 1:55PM
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dwt802
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Christian_BaleBaggy pants are not new. Neither is swinging your arms when you land. Neither is goggles over or over+backwards. Seems like overall trends rather than being simply the product of one guy.

It’s the inherent combination of a bunch of different trends that makes it so connected I think. The style, brands, clothes size and ways of wearing it, all of it.

and also would just like to add overall we all did dumb stuff to mimic others when we were younger obviously but not this bad. It was taking from a group vs one individual which seems to be going on now.

**This post was edited on Jan 3rd 2023 at 2:04:17pm
Jan 3 2023 2:02PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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Guess i need to return my anytides. Trend already at its peak
Jan 3 2023 2:28PM
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WoFlowz
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Christian_BaleBaggy pants are not new. Neither is swinging your arms when you land. Neither is goggles over or over+backwards. Seems like overall trends rather than being simply the product of one guy.


This is all True but i feel like for a good minute now when you see a durham clip of himself you know it’s him. As people try to replicate that ofc they’re gonna look like him.
Jan 3 2023 3:00PM
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GayWolf420
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rocked my XL Line Miners in solidarity with both Durham and Durham imposters
Jan 3 2023 5:03PM
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Brule.
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Every time I’ve gone to Killington this year the number of kids looking like Durham Jones goes up every time. Willing to bet $20 that this stemmed from yesterday and the amount of Durham clones that were out in full force on Mouse Run.


I prefer to see them ski by and refer to each one as “Discount Durham” but I just laugh and mind my business for the most part.
Jan 3 2023 5:37PM
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dwt802
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TRVP_ANGELGuess i need to return my anytides. Trend already at its peak


Yeah bro any tides are run through major, so much so durham ain’t repping them anymore himself obvi bro come on. Homies rocking vulgus365 pants bro come on hop on the wave smh.
Jan 3 2023 5:45PM
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bootspace
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you people care too much. stop focusing on what teenagers are wearing and learn how to 2p2 or something
Jan 3 2023 7:13PM
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s.j.mitchell
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Fair point to those who say trends have come and gone and this just the new one. people started wearing baggy high vis fits when wallisch started popping and everyone got adidas pants once magnus went new wave but like killington is ridiculous rn with the line miners and size mediums jackets lol. More biz for tides ig
Jan 3 2023 8:56PM
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Jems
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just looked at durhams comment sections and it’s indeed a bunch of children
Jan 3 2023 9:48PM
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RyanG603
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Can’t believe I just read a 48 comment thread about kids dressing like Durham
Jan 4 2023 8:43AM
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fckposers
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RyanG603Can’t believe I just read a 48 comment thread about kids dressing like Durham

Because you’re one of them…
Jan 4 2023 11:07AM
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