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North American Open

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C_McKeever
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does anybody know when it is this year? and is it still at Breck
Oct 29 2008 11:53AM
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cko
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I believe that it's tentatively set for Jan 30-Feb 1. Not sure if the venue has been set either but breck is probably a safe assumption.

Oct 29 2008 12:07PM
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*DrewT*
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Pretty sure Jon said there was gonna multiple events this year
Oct 29 2008 12:30PM
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yonnyg
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yeah i mean theres still a lot of ideas in the works, theres something about it on one of jons video blogs, i think its like one of the questions video where he talks about it, but you might have to wait i mean last year they didnt releas this info until early january.
Oct 29 2008 12:56PM
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reverendwrong
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the sooner we can find out the better
Oct 29 2008 12:57PM
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yonnyg
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http://www.jon-olsson.com/videoblog/?m=200810&paged=2

check the two videos at the top labeled joi, joss questions, if its not ont here than check the third video on the next page

Oct 29 2008 1:02PM
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ScottHibbert
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Right now they are planning on 3 stops, Breck, Big Bear and one on the east.

Breck is currently scheduled for Jan 29th-Feb1st.
The dates for the other stops are still be worked on. At least they were a few weeks a go when I spoke with the tour organizer.
Oct 29 2008 2:10PM
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J.D.
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Doesn't that date conflict with SIA?
Oct 29 2008 2:40PM
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C_McKeever
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Thanks everyone
Oct 29 2008 4:16PM
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StevenLarick
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I heard rumor of one at sunday river. Anyone eles hear this? I would like to k now some stuff on this.
Nov 3 2008 1:04PM
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Bobby_B
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YEAH DUDE THERE IS. MID MARCH
Nov 3 2008 1:40PM
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t_rob
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Nips, bobby, You guys probably know more about this than I do but this sounds very interesting. Sure Sunday River is really good at keeping ideas locked up until the right time but i'm not sure. SR just doesn't have the ability to make a park that's worthy of a major event. Rocking Chair isn't long enough to be a real slopestyle course, they would need to bring back Nebula and that requires a lot of snowmaking to make 60-70 foot long, 40 foot wide, 25 feet tall mounds. in a place that isn't already a park.
Nov 3 2008 1:57PM
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Bobby_B
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^ yeah dude i never skied at SR before, that's just what I was told. I'm just hoping that they can make a sick course for NAO. GANgsta
Nov 3 2008 2:00PM
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PeterTosh
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I think its absolutely rediculous that simon and jon would take thier 1 year old competition which has a poor track record for judging and organization and put it on the exact same day as the longest running competition in the sport of newschool skiing. the US Open has always been a place where everyone goes to compete whether you plan on competing all year of filming for the rest of it. The Us Open has always been something that brought us together as a sport and now 2 of the biggest names in the sport are trying to take that away from us. 

SIMON AND JON: we've already lost FREEZE and the VT OPEN and i know it has hurt the comunity a lot so all i have to ask is this- WHY ARE YOU TRYING TO DESTROY ONE OF THE ONLY THINGS IN SKIING THAT STILL KEEPS US TOGETHER AS A COMMUNITY?

there is not enough sponsors for two high caliber events within 50 miles of eachother in the same weekend. One of these events will obviously fade into obsurity or become a coveted ametuer competition. I think its safe to assume that simon and jon do not want thier competition to succumb to either of these fates and thierfore are hoping for, no, bringing on the demise of a competition that is close to 15 years old.

History matters

Nov 3 2008 2:41PM
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J.robinson
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i agree.
Nov 3 2008 3:00PM
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Bobby_B
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^^ DUE IT  NOT ON THE SAME DAY GET EDUACTED FOOL
Nov 3 2008 4:52PM
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Big--Ben
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when is that ish?? I couldnt find the us open schedule anywhere...
Nov 3 2008 5:44PM
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Steakhead
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Seeing that the US Open isnt until the end of feb this year there is no conflict of dates...

Nov 3 2008 7:59PM
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StevenLarick
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The USO is the 26-1 but, yea tosh you are 100% rigth.
Nov 4 2008 11:43AM
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Malczyk
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to be honest, i really dont think this entire tour is happening unless some big sponsors come in. it is very late to not have dates and locations finalized. its still on their site but i'm doubting they are going to do it again: http://www.asaentertainment.com/events/pro_competitions/freeski.html
Nov 4 2008 12:01PM
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papasteeze
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Ok  I'm confused...   What are the Major events and dates this season?

Dew Tour
Xgames
US Opem
Aspen Open
North American Open.
Vermont Open?

Any others?

Anyone want to fill in the dates excluding the VTO?  Please?


Nov 4 2008 5:13PM
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DubR
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Is there a vermont open this year?

Nov 4 2008 5:23PM
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PeterNorth
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Big Bear Open!
Nov 4 2008 5:28PM
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eastcoastsoloMAN
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mount snow has the AST Winter dew tour, the only in the east
Nov 4 2008 5:49PM
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*Nefarious*
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i only plan to attend the good old, O.G., US Open, looking quite forward to the later date this year too!  i don't think they're conflicting, but i agree with tosh
Nov 4 2008 6:27PM
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nellyyy
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whoa whoa whoa who said anything about VT Open?
Nov 4 2008 9:46PM
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PeterTosh
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word dude im stoked. i was bummed as fuck when i heard they were on the same weekend. i will be at both for sure.
Nov 5 2008 10:10PM
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eheath
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NAO = jan30-feb1
USFO = feb28-march3


Not the same time at all.
Nov 5 2008 10:13PM
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J.robinson
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maybe you should read the post above you. ya fat bastard.
Nov 5 2008 10:30PM
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j.bird
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hahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahaaha....

hahahhahahahhahahqhhahahhaha

Nov 5 2008 11:27PM
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Billiards.
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Anyone know when and where to register for this contest?!
Dec 11 2008 10:38PM
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faux_real
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The US Open has had some pretty poor showings . . . if Jon and Simon can replace it with a better Open contest, then why not? I would miss the US Open, but I'd take that a better Open over a bad one (last year had problems beyond the weather, and a couple years before they completely blew the rail setup in perfect weather).
Dec 12 2008 1:09AM
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mackinnon
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NAO is apparently scheduled for my 21st birthday...that should be fun
Dec 12 2008 1:23AM
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The_Oakley_Kid
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how on earth is there enough money in the ski industry to support that many major comps? its crazy
Dec 12 2008 1:26AM
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