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Dumont appreciation

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corona
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He comes back to x games plagued with injuries, can't even hold poles because of broken wrists, is by far the oldest competitor, was out of the game long enough for pipe skiing to progress an insane amount, then comes back to x games and takes home bronze. I'm damn impressed. Don't even know how a guy like that can get so much hate.
Jan 26 2013 12:31AM
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ndye
Posts: 3756 - Karma: 7,088
I concur with this message. Nothing but impressed with dumont right now, and props to Wise for back to back
Jan 26 2013 12:37AM
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El_Barto.
Posts: 11630 - Karma: 24,465
because little fucks on this site dont understand what an absolute beast simon is. I can even count how many times ive seen him land on his ribs on the top of the pipe.
Jan 26 2013 12:38AM
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KingTaco
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I used to be a tanner guy, and i still am, but i found myself rooting for simon for this reason exactly
Jan 26 2013 12:38AM
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cheener12
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oh so everyone likes simon now! wheeeeew time to come out of the closet as simon's number one fannnnn! luv u bby
Jan 26 2013 12:40AM
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El_Barto.
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i dont really like the guy but you gotta like how tough that sonofabitch is.
Jan 26 2013 12:42AM
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Ito
Posts: 376 - Karma: 2,308
Kinda funny since Dumont used to get a lot of hate.
Jan 26 2013 12:43AM
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homestar
Posts: 2124 - Karma: 4,197
I was really impressed. I'm sure it would have been crazy painful if he had fallen on his arms.
Jan 26 2013 12:48AM
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asissle
Posts: 161 - Karma: 104
A lot of respect for him and he is the one that got me into skiing
Jan 26 2013 1:06AM
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Chubz.
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Hes not getting any hate this year because hes not acting like a bitch this year. I realize it has to be a let down to lose an event youve been training for all year but the way hes showed his emotions came off as douchy.

Respect simon, cannot wait to see what you bring to the table next tear, stay safe
Jan 26 2013 1:10AM
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myllhouse
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props, he congratulated torin this time
Jan 26 2013 1:13AM
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Frediboy94
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Same run as he did previous years, but still mad respect. What better way is there to show what real love for the sport looks like? He is older, injured, generally a battle-scarred veteran but he still just keeps going out there and pushing, year after year. That's why I always cheer for him, wish people on here would stop bitching about him being too competitive. If you want to be a legend, you have to hate losing. I guarantee you that guys like T-Wall hate losing as well, they are just better at hiding their feelings and smiling toward the camera. Go Simon, I hope you keep at it for years to come!
Jan 26 2013 1:17AM
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volvotom
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He still threw down a great run.
Jan 26 2013 1:21AM
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Wis_Skier_23
Posts: 2263 - Karma: 245
guys a legend, gotta hand it to him.  Hope he keeps progressing for years to come
Jan 26 2013 1:24AM
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MaryO
Posts: 2583 - Karma: 5,996
I agree with OP. I'm so happy he got on the podium. So driven!
Jan 26 2013 1:25AM
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Dmarc
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I was beyond impressed by that tonight coming out with a broken wrist and skiing like that at that age
Jan 26 2013 1:27AM
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SNOWPARKCHlLE
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yeah simon !!
Jan 26 2013 1:36AM
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DIX~
Posts: 4695 - Karma: 6,502
If he turns his switch hit into a switch dub (he's got it) he will be a serious threat for first once he gets back to 100%
Jan 26 2013 1:37AM
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860media*
Posts: 1569 - Karma: 10,462
The guys a legend in our sport, asshole or not, and you have to respect the fact that even though he's older, he's still doing what he loves and going super hard.
Jan 26 2013 1:42AM
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Downtofilm
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I believe thats what his plan was, he just wanted to take it mellow though.
Jan 26 2013 1:52AM
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mode2n
Posts: 2856 - Karma: 255
Guy's definitely making a comeback, that's seriously an impressive feat considering the field of talent in pipe skiing these days
Jan 26 2013 2:11AM
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Heart
Posts: 6156 - Karma: 3,462
i was digging the no poles steeze. is he the only no poles competitor at xgames?
Jan 26 2013 6:05AM
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MaryO
Posts: 2583 - Karma: 5,996
You realize he wasn't using poles because he has 2 broken wrists right?
Jan 26 2013 8:47AM
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JWeinstock
Posts: 3439 - Karma: 1,352
same as me. a kid im friends with on facebook posted slumdog illionaire on news feed so i watched it. from that day of the fall until winter started i watched everyone of his and tom wallisch edits and thata the only reason i free ski
Jan 26 2013 9:16AM
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big_MACZ
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yep
Jan 26 2013 9:41AM
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Heart
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I'm aware, i just really liked how it looked
Jan 26 2013 9:49AM
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Mr.Bishop
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Personally once I start looking at how absolutely useless and borderline dangerous poles are in the pipe, I wonder why anyone uses them.

I agree with this thread as well, its great to see Simon humble, driven as fuck and delivering. Atta boy!
Jan 26 2013 9:52AM
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SPUTnik.
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i was just thinking about bringing that up, i respect what he did last night. and it was sick to see him stoked for torin after he layed down that last run
Jan 26 2013 10:21AM
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High5
Posts: 47 - Karma: 8
Skiing in the half pipe is hard enough but to teach yourself how to do it without poles that well in a matter of weeks is crazy. Amazing performance.
Jan 26 2013 1:26PM
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jahmin44
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His run was the cleanest imo. I understand why it lost to torin and wise but it was my favourite to watch after the french guy who wen't huge.
Jan 26 2013 1:35PM
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JUP*
Posts: 728 - Karma: 200
This. Also I've met him at the Dumont Cup and he was kind of a dick to me. I asked him for his autograph and he told me later then he just skied away and never gave anyone autograph.
Jan 26 2013 3:01PM
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HamFaceGirl
Posts: 5242 - Karma: 2,679
Good ol Dumont.

I'm pretty sure everyone on this site has seen this video at least once
Jan 26 2013 5:30PM
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High5
Posts: 47 - Karma: 8
So nasty.
Teaching yourself how to ski the pipe is one thing, but to teaching yourself to ski the pipe without poles is just ninja.
Feb 2 2013 5:18PM
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ABinThe603
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Such a dick move when he didn't
Feb 2 2013 6:26PM
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[J_Gasper]
Posts: 2983 - Karma: 1,594
Simon is the illest. when everyone hated him in multiple threads, i kept wondering why. Sure hes got an attitude, but he is serious about the sport, which i like.
Feb 2 2013 10:45PM
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jblaski
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I'm glad this thread got made. I've always been a fan of Simon. His "attitude" has never bothered me. He's a competitor and athlete, and I can absolutely relate to that. I'd rather spend an entire day with Simon, than even an hour with T-Hall.
Feb 2 2013 10:52PM
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BlakeG
Posts: 1450 - Karma: 1,030
is dumont on the US team?
Feb 2 2013 11:07PM
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bnewbs6
Posts: 1919 - Karma: 1,462
I saw him up in the start gate at the Grand Prix today. That dude is so determined. And short. But majorly determined. I've always liked Dumont. Don't know where all the hate comes from.
Feb 2 2013 11:27PM
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Magnetic
Posts: 845 - Karma: 229
I'll just go out and say it, poles anywhere.
Feb 2 2013 11:32PM
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Magnetic
Posts: 845 - Karma: 229
park, pipe or big air that is, moguls and back country different story

Feb 2 2013 11:34PM
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R.dizzel
Posts: 135 - Karma: 51
such a great edit
Feb 3 2013 12:28AM
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BMillerrr
Posts: 191 - Karma: 300
He was my favorite skiier, he's still up ther but he really got me into park skiing.
Feb 3 2013 12:58AM
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Mr_pretzel
Posts: 4616 - Karma: 1,289
Simon has the sickest cork 3 in skiing.

He's been slaying for over a decade and has one of the most distinct styles in skiing.
I was so stoked to see him on the podium, and even more stoked when i saw his run.

The guy is a beast, and really not the huge toolbag everyone makes him out to be.

A huge inspiration.
Feb 3 2013 6:57AM
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Kretzschmar
Posts: 6691 - Karma: 97,873
simon's still one of my favorite skiers, Tanner and him were the first ones i saw doing pipe and park when i started skiing 6 years ago, especially the intense rivalry a few years back was one of the best in sports.
Feb 3 2013 11:48AM
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doGelyst
Posts: 2491 - Karma: 508
I still like this vid much more than illionaire.

Feb 3 2013 12:10PM
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J-T
Posts: 269 - Karma: 697
Lol I lost. Love height jokes
Feb 10 2013 8:36PM
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bardissono
Posts: 443 - Karma: 213
I completely forgot about Empire... my friend had one of those bandannas.

Anyways, I still think that Simon is a bit of an ass, but it was good to see how driven he is and its slightly better now that he can back it up again.
Feb 10 2013 9:16PM
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Kid.Kelley
Posts: 565 - Karma: 181
Simon is a legend in the pipe. He came back from his knee injury with a bang and proved a point. He is one of the best pipe skiers around
Feb 10 2013 9:24PM
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skiSBmaine
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It's disappointing how the state of Maine rejects their greatest freestyle skiing success, although it is well deserved from his attitude. On the other hand Shea is an idol here
Feb 10 2013 9:33PM
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