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Sorry to curse, but why THE FUCK did us resorts stop building tabletops.

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john.stossel
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it happened around the rcr lawsuit so i suspect resorts build standard kicker step down jumps because their afraid of building other than standard textbook jumps.

if you whatch the neophiles familia video youll see how soft and slow the land is but how much air they get at the same time. by the way what resort was that  neophile familia vid filmed at.

what resorts in the us still build big tabletops?

the canyons has for years but recently moved their park. fuck,,,, canyons used to have a 60 foot true table at the bottom of, and then a bueatyful 35 foot true table at the top of their park that they had from 04 to 07.

sorry to rant but if youve ever hit a true table youll understand......soo much better  than stepdowns,
Jan 13 2012 11:53AM
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hemlockjibber8
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i like popsicles
Jan 15 2012 2:43AM
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douchebagmdgee
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What does changing my icon have to do with literally anything?
Jan 15 2012 3:43AM
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john.stossel
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because you said this, saying that i "totally pulled that x+something nonsense out of your ass, give me an equation which relates potential energy to horizontal kinetic energy and maybe I will change my opinion".
Jan 15 2012 7:48AM
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john.stossel
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and maxwell tore you a knew one, replying to what you just said in from page 2 with the above, directed at you. so your icon change seems pretty timely.

Jan 15 2012 7:54AM
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john.stossel
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*new one
Jan 15 2012 7:58AM
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ORDEAL
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do want sooooo much
Jan 15 2012 8:23AM
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john.stossel
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and im sorry but you pmed me that you didnt read maxwells post, so who is the one who wont admit he was wrong? stay ignorant, that way youll kill yourself someday because of your 5 yr olds understanding of physics and the english language.
Jan 15 2012 8:41AM
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CalebT
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do you live in calgary?
Jan 15 2012 9:44AM
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NotGhood
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i've hit both and im indifferent between kickers and tables
they both have their merits especially as the jumps get bigger i guess
still there's no need to flip out im sure somewhere theyre still building nice tables
Jan 15 2012 9:54AM
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SKI.ING
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Jan 15 2012 12:48PM
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Heart
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sure

true table: 3:09 (takeoff and landing are at same height)


step up: landing is higher than takeoff, notice how he lands at the top of his trajectory so the landing is almost flat


step over: 2:28 notice how you fly over the landing part, if that makes sense. you sorta step up and over


step down: landing much lower than takeoff. scary as hell
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Jan 15 2012 6:56PM
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.ZT.
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u mad bro?
Jan 15 2012 7:35PM
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250r
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theres nothing better than a nice backcountry step-up/over...just means a ton of hiking
Jan 15 2012 7:36PM
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JakeAssBeatClap
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I said you were wrong. WHy would I say maxwell was wrong when i never read his post.

You are the worst member on new schoolers you inboxed me twice with the whiniest most woman like rants on some bullshit i don't care to read. I was never in this argument. I just saw your mistype/lack of knowledge of air resistance decided to light heartedly troll you and you took it so personally.

You are the biggest pussy bitch i have ever come across on this site. I hate you if i ever came across you in person I'd immediately punch you in the mouth. But you are probably a scrawny 14 year old with a inch long shriveled up dick that will never get touched by a woman.

Fuck off and I swear to god if you inbox me one more fucking time whining at me about your knowledge of physics that I never cared about I will make sure you have to start a new account on this site from all of the hate you will receive.
Jan 15 2012 8:02PM
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ron.paul
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holy shit that table is huge
Jan 16 2012 9:21PM
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Deluge
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I absolutely love true tables.
Jan 16 2012 9:41PM
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saxon
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physics knowledge or no, i think the general opinion is that tables are safer, because you are at a lower height then a step down. as well, step ups/overs and relatively the same deal. i tend to agree. i like a true table better, it's smoother i find, YET, i think a step down looks better on film.
Jan 16 2012 10:14PM
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Benseleit
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yup
Jan 16 2012 10:18PM
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urgent_care
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this thread has taught me that not only is newschoolers filled with tall-tee wearing 13-year-olds but it also has a significant number of physics majors
Feb 19 2012 2:01PM
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B.Aussie
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I lold
Feb 19 2012 6:19PM
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urgent_care
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why thank you
Feb 19 2012 6:22PM
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shredsox
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Steep pitch, say 15 to 18 degrees and a step down will work best. Trying to create a smooth transition from a steep pitch to a true table appropriate ramp just does not work without a ridiculous amount of snow. Trying to build a true table on a steep run will also result in a massive landing which will create way too much speed for a 2nd jump below it.

True tables, step overs, and step ups require a steep run in to a flatter grade - 12 degrees or less ideally.
This way the rider has the speed and the transition into the jump is smooth.

The best jump lines, IMO, start with step downs and progress to step overs or true tables as the riders speed increases.

Also quit worrying about a few feet of stepdown, the difference between a true table and say a 6 to 8 foot step down is so minor. Knuckling a poppy true table hurts just as much as knuckling a flatter step down.
The height difference between the jump lip and the knuckle is far less important than the angle of the jump and the landing matching.
Feb 19 2012 7:26PM
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shredsox
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Steep pitch, say 15 to 18 degrees and a step down will work best. Trying to create a smooth transition from a steep pitch to a true table appropriate ramp just does not work without a ridiculous amount of snow. Trying to build a true table on a steep run will also result in a massive landing which will create way too much speed for a 2nd jump below it.

True tables, step overs, and step ups require a steep run in to a flatter grade - 12 degrees or less ideally.
This way the rider has the speed and the transition into the jump is smooth.

The best jump lines, IMO, start with step downs and progress to step overs or true tables as the riders speed increases.

Also quit worrying about a few feet of stepdown, the difference between a true table and say a 6 to 8 foot step down is so minor. Knuckling a poppy true table hurts just as much as knuckling a flatter step down.
The height difference between the jump lip and the knuckle is far less important than the angle of the jump and the landing matching.
Feb 19 2012 7:29PM
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Parks.
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Looks so fun but for someone who has no clue what they r doing it could have huge consequences
Feb 19 2012 8:12PM
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remster
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Thank you for CORRECTLY explaining the basic physics behind this +k
Feb 19 2012 8:48PM
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