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Is t hall really going to try to make the Olympic pipe team?

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accualyisdolan
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I mean like no hate or anything but tanner is getting a little old, and there is some pretty stiff competition right now... Idk
Dec 17 2012 4:53PM
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Da-Bull
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how dare you insult the lioonn
Dec 17 2012 4:55PM
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ForeverYung
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Inb4 tanner
Dec 17 2012 4:57PM
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seward
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jah, he is
Dec 17 2012 4:58PM
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JsNeagle
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I think people are going to be surprised and the average age of pro park skiers, if anything, will get older.  As parks, equipment, knowledge of tricks, etc. make things safer, injuries will be fewer and fewer, and seasoned vets will be the ones consistently on top.

Look at Andreas, he's still pushing hard, learning new tricks, and remaining injury free.  That's definitely the model of success to follow.  Youth will only last you so long.

In Tanner's case, it seems that no one is more motivated.  Add that to the argument that no one is more talented and you've got a pretty damn good recipe.  I for one would put money on Tanner being at the Olympics.  Look at his two results since his return: 1st, 6th.  His performance at Dew Tour solidifies that his first result wasn't a fluke.

So, yes, I think Tanner will make the Olympic Pipe team.
Dec 17 2012 5:02PM
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accualyisdolan
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Jamankles are broken
Dec 17 2012 5:02PM
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schism
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I really want him to get Jamaican citizenship, and then represent Jamaica at the Olympics so it would kind of be like cool runnings.
Dec 17 2012 5:15PM
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SpliffyJ
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Why should he try? Hes a lion.
Dec 17 2012 5:42PM
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Mag
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So glad andreas was competing, should probably have beaten russ tbh, andreas wasn't as good as russ on the jumps, but he was SO much better on the rails.
Dec 17 2012 5:48PM
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theschneidler
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IF YOU CAN DREAM IT YOU CAN DO IT, YOU GO T-HALL!
Dec 17 2012 6:03PM
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accualyisdolan
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His Ebonics would come in handy...
Dec 17 2012 6:06PM
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Drail
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Look at it this way. He has won one competition since his return. This winter there has been two competitions so far, and as far as the American's go, he's done second best. If anything (as far as the 2012/13 season goes so far) he's doing the best for American halfpipe skiers.

I'd say the doubters should be getting a little quiet right about now.
Dec 18 2012 1:39PM
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bnewbs6
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You have a really good point. He's doing extremely well, especially if you look at just the Americans.
Dec 18 2012 1:49PM
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pghjibber
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All he is doing right now is getting back the competition mentality i.e. "I'm going to go bigger than everyone else."

Believe me, Tanner has way more technical tricks in his arsenal then he has been including in his run. Maybe we'll see some at X Games, maybe we won't. It's a matter of when, not if.


Dec 18 2012 2:08PM
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Drail
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almost sounds like you're tying to disagree with what I wrote. Not sure why you quoted my post with your response. I know what Tanner is capable of, and he's already in the #1 spot for American halfpipe skiers... what does your post have to do with mine?
Dec 18 2012 2:13PM
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Randy_Marsh
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I was super skeptical initially, but it T wants it he will get it.
Dec 18 2012 2:24PM
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steezywannabeezy
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He is doing pretty well. And even if you don't think that's true, he's probably just trying to stay healthy and not ruin his chances for good.
Dec 18 2012 2:28PM
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K-Thomas
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Three events this season, three top 10's including one win. Only one American above him at Dew and North Face PPO. He's currently 6th in AFP halfpipe standings. Considering this is the first year these results count toward olympic quals, I'd say that's a good start.
Dec 18 2012 3:27PM
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STAUSS
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fuck yeah dude, he was one of the only americans in the top 10 at dew...
Dec 18 2012 4:46PM
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Bateman
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and with his skankles and all..
Dec 18 2012 4:48PM
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pghjibber
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i was quoting for emphasis


not every quote topic on NS is a personal attack contrary to what most people would have you believe
Dec 18 2012 5:00PM
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He had some ill style at dew.
Dec 18 2012 5:01PM
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.Rybak.
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YOU MAADDD
Dec 18 2012 5:05PM
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Mr.Sloth
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If tanner goes to the Olympics, I say we all get rubber THALL rage face masks and go cheer him on.
Dec 18 2012 5:33PM
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Mr.Bishop
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I support this idea.

Tanner doesn't need to win all the contests on the way up to the Olympics, only qualify. It will be interesting to see how the game plays out, but I'd bet anything that he in fact does qualify for the team without much issue.

Dec 18 2012 5:35PM
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ohboy
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If someone on NS made these I would def buy.
Dec 18 2012 5:38PM
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RubberSoul
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no idea how you got any disagreeing vibe from that. he's agreeing with you, as i do-- you'd think people wouldve learned not to doubt tanner by now, the shit he's done and come back from is insane

not saying i'd bet my life on him topping the field but you'd be a fool to bet against the guy
Dec 18 2012 5:40PM
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noreasterprod
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THall=Lion
Lion=King of Jungle
King of Jungle= kills everyone in the ecosystem
Ecosystem= halfpipe competitors

To conclude, THall will kill the halfpipe scene
Dec 18 2012 5:49PM
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Stickity
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actually the ecosystem would be the halfpipe
Dec 18 2012 6:07PM
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Newschool_Pope
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and a lion lives in the savanna, not the jungle...
Dec 18 2012 7:05PM
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Bogs
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as much as you guys hate anyone for being competitive in skiing (simon), it's what does and will set tanner apart. he wants to win it more than any of these guys, and i definitely think he could. none of these other guys, as good as they are, have anywhere close to the drive that tanner has to be the best and win.
Dec 18 2012 7:05PM
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