How is this possible , to see one of the most talented girl in skiing industry not invited to xgames??
everybody knows how good she is and still.......
Dec 24 2016 9:59PM
Dec 25 2016 6:05AM
CadenmcculloughYou can't expect to be invited to x games when you literally don't have any comp results.
This sums it up!
She's got some results in Big Air, that's where she's invited to. But even then the better girls sometimes threw down harder during slopestyle comps than she did in any Big Air so far.
Dec 25 2016 9:25AM
I don't agree with everyone saying "because she has no results" because eheath said it in another thread. Only 5 females have been invited to slopestyle. half what were invited for female slopestyle in snowboarding and way less then mens ski or snowboard.
The big reason she wasn't invited is because x games doesn't want to put much time and effort into women's ski events. There are a ton of females out there with both the results and skill to compete with who they did invite (2 of who barely have any comp results either), but they aren't invited either. Seems to me x games just wants a quick 5 person slopestyle contest that can be done and out of the way quickly so they can focus on events that will bring in more $$.
Dec 25 2016 2:55PM
VinnieFI don't agree with everyone saying "because she has no results" because eheath said it in another thread. Only 5 females have been invited to slopestyle. half what were invited for female slopestyle in snowboarding and way less then mens ski or snowboard.The big reason she wasn't invited is because x games doesn't want to put much time and effort into women's ski events. There are a ton of females out there with both the results and skill to compete with who they did invite (2 of who barely have any comp results either), but they aren't invited either. Seems to me x games just wants a quick 5 person slopestyle contest that can be done and out of the way quickly so they can focus on events that will bring in more $$.
Its based off of rankings, you get highly ranked by doing contests. From what i can tell, xgames took it directly from the ranks for both displines.
Lisa is 74 in Slopestyle, 6th in big air rankings. Emma is hurt so she got into big air.
Yes we all know Lisa is better than most girls in contests, but she knows it herself that xgames is the premiere event for afp and if youre not at the top of the rankings you dont get invited, period. There is nothing we can do, welcome to contest skiing.
Dec 25 2016 3:14PM
eheathIts based off of rankings, you get highly ranked by doing contests. From what i can tell, xgames took it directly from the ranks for both displines.Lisa is 74 in Slopestyle, 6th in big air rankings. Emma is hurt so she got into big air.
Yes we all know Lisa is better than most girls in contests, but she knows it herself that xgames is the premiere event for afp and if youre not at the top of the rankings you dont get invited, period. There is nothing we can do, welcome to contest skiing.
I wonder if they do the same for mens snowboarding. If Shawn White was still competing and he was ranking 1 out from a spot there's no way in hell they wouldn't invite him. I feel like x games does whatever they think will make the most money. So maybe for female skiing they don't care and will just pick the top few to quickly push through an hour competition so they can wash their hands of that and say they promote women's sports. But for the money events I'd be surprised if they went entirely off rankings. Otherwise they'd invite more than 5 girls if they cared about making it into a good competition.
Dec 25 2016 3:52PM
VinnieFI wonder if they do the same for mens snowboarding. If Shawn White was still competing and he was ranking 1 out from a spot there's no way in hell they wouldn't invite him. I feel like x games does whatever they think will make the most money. So maybe for female skiing they don't care and will just pick the top few to quickly push through an hour competition so they can wash their hands of that and say they promote women's sports. But for the money events I'd be surprised if they went entirely off rankings. Otherwise they'd invite more than 5 girls if they cared about making it into a good competition.
Wallisch doesn't compete anymore. If he wanted to show at X-Games they'd roll out the red carpet.
Dec 25 2016 7:32PM
Dec 25 2016 7:49PM
ParryWithAnAXgames is a huge joke so is Dew tour.When you have a sponsor that is part of a nations military your part of the fucking problem. Hope you guy like rich white skiers being used to help sign up people with a much lower socioeconomic status. Glad we turn out back on that shit.
Yes, the military is bad, and no one has ever used the opportunities and training gained to live hugely successful lives. Lol.
Maybe you would have benefitted quite a bit from a 4 year enlistment...
Dec 25 2016 11:10PM
ParryWithAnAXgames is a huge joke so is Dew tour.When you have a sponsor that is part of a nations military your part of the fucking problem. Hope you guy like rich white skiers being used to help sign up people with a much lower socioeconomic status. Glad we turn out back on that shit.
Don't be a bitchass.. I smell jealousy
Dec 25 2016 11:31PM
Dec 26 2016 11:44AM
johnkDon't be a bitchass.. I smell jealousy
Nope just pointing out the obvious shit that other people brush off. I have zero desire to be in any comp. Well maybe a chicken wing comp, or a cat show with my cats.
Shit brah I'm even starting my own comp because I don't like the shit that's going on now. Gonna get Fancy Feast and spoon feed your mom will the it while you watch. Bang. Bang.
Dec 26 2016 12:02PM
ParryWithAnAXgames is a huge joke so is Dew tour.When you have a sponsor that is part of a nations military your part of the fucking problem. Hope you guy like rich white skiers being used to help sign up people with a much lower socioeconomic status. Glad we turn out back on that shit.
This needed to b said, glad it came from u
Dec 26 2016 12:10PM
ParryWithAnANope just pointing out the obvious shit that other people brush off. I have zero desire to be in any comp. Well maybe a chicken wing comp, or a cat show with my cats.Shit brah I'm even starting my own comp because I don't like the shit that's going on now. Gonna get Fancy Feast and spoon feed your mom will the it while you watch. Bang. Bang.
I just give your mom kibble... Cause she's my bitch :)
Why do you have such a problem with the nation's military advertising on xgames and dew tour? I assume you are not a fan of flyovers at football games?
Dec 26 2016 1:31PM
californiagrownI just give your mom kibble... Cause she's my bitch :)Why do you have such a problem with the nation's military advertising on xgames and dew tour? I assume you are not a fan of flyovers at football games?
You don't find it problematic that the military uses "cool" sports to make being in the military cool? You don't find it problematic that, as Andy mentioned, the socioeconomic demography of the military is so messed up, that basically it's poor people dying for rich people? You don't find the US military's involvement in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya problematic?List is even longer if we go further back.
I find it completely perverted that the X-Games and Dew Tour would partner up with the military to support poor people travelling across the worl to kill other poor people. I'm not watching that shit anymore.
Dec 26 2016 1:50PM
JibberinoYou don't find it problematic that the military uses "cool" sports to make being in the military cool? You don't find it problematic that, as Andy mentioned, the socioeconomic demography of the military is so messed up, that basically it's poor people dying for rich people? You don't find the US military's involvement in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya problematic?List is even longer if we go further back.I find it completely perverted that the X-Games and Dew Tour would partner up with the military to support poor people travelling across the worl to kill other poor people. I'm not watching that shit anymore.
Skiing and snowboarding. Now there is a sport for poor people!!
Lol. It's very obviously advertisement. For the vast majority of folks, especially those from poorer shit backgrounds enlistment is one of if not the best option for them. GI Bill, learning discipline and trades, job skills and very good benefits. I went to school with a bunch of folks on the GI Bill, and I know a bunch of very happy successful adults from the milatary who are thankful they were in it.
In short, no I see nothing wrong with the military advertising the benefits of joining.
Why are you so against it?
Dec 26 2016 2:00PM
ParryWithAnAXgames is a huge joke so is Dew tour.When you have a sponsor that is part of a nations military your part of the fucking problem. Hope you guy like rich white skiers being used to help sign up people with a much lower socioeconomic status. Glad we turn out back on that shit.
Bro your posts have been good lately. You should make less wax and conduct more socioeconomic analysis of a German female skier reviving national subsidies and the effect that has on German youth and their likelihood to join the Military. Be sure to publish your findings here.
Dec 26 2016 2:11PM
californiagrownSkiing and snowboarding. Now there is a sport for poor people!!Lol. It's very obviously advertisement. For the vast majority of folks, especially those from poorer shit backgrounds enlistment is one of if not the best option for them. GI Bill, learning discipline and trades, job skills and very good benefits. I went to school with a bunch of folks on the GI Bill, and I know a bunch of very happy successful adults from the milatary who are thankful they were in it.
In short, no I see nothing wrong with the military advertising the benefits of joining.
Why are you so against it?
milatary gud, me american, propaganda, derp, USA, USA, USA
Dec 26 2016 2:39PM
californiagrownSkiing and snowboarding. Now there is a sport for poor people!!Lol. It's very obviously advertisement. For the vast majority of folks, especially those from poorer shit backgrounds enlistment is one of if not the best option for them. GI Bill, learning discipline and trades, job skills and very good benefits. I went to school with a bunch of folks on the GI Bill, and I know a bunch of very happy successful adults from the milatary who are thankful they were in it.
In short, no I see nothing wrong with the military advertising the benefits of joining.
Why are you so against it?
The military pumping shit tons of money into skiing is great, thats all that matters.
Dec 26 2016 2:40PM
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Dec 27 2016 1:21PM
ParryWithAnAXgames is a huge joke so is Dew tour.When you have a sponsor that is part of a nations military your part of the fucking problem. Hope you guy like rich white skiers being used to help sign up people with a much lower socioeconomic status. Glad we turn out back on that shit.
But we're a "Global force for good".
I agree though. They shouldn't be able to waste ta dollars sponsoring these comps. I think we should also get recruiters out of our high schools. That won't happen though.
Dec 27 2016 1:26PM
Dec 27 2016 8:37PM
Dec 27 2016 10:13PM
ParryWithAnAXgames is a huge joke so is Dew tour.When you have a sponsor that is part of a nations military your part of the fucking problem. Hope you guy like rich white skiers being used to help sign up people with a much lower socioeconomic status. Glad we turn out back on that shit.
I have seen quite a few answers with more depth in here based off of this statement. I also do not support the military in its current oppressive state either. The military is in place for protection, not exploitation and expansion for causes that only benefit the country's upper class elite. There isnt even a way to deny this either. Its pathetic.
Andy, is there anything that hasnt been voiced that you dont support regwrding the military?