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M.MPeople still getting put on (edits getting reposted/exposure, interviews, photo's in magz/online) and remaining relevant for being a good skier/doing shit in the past even though they are not that good anymore/doing crazy shit compared to everyone else.
SchoessFat tube tricks don't really hold a candle to the same trick done on a normal rail
FlorescentBoneMarketablity. Some of the "legends" have big personalities or evoke a lot of emotion out of the audience, even if it's just nostalgia. Because of these, even if there isn't a product being sold such as a magazine, people still love these athletes. For example, THall's instagram is hugely popular, not because Tanner is the very best or has a product to sell, but because Tanner is a big character and a valuable piece of most people's personal histories in skiing
SchoessIt's true though. Kids post themselves landing some hardish trick on a fat tube, and then can barely kfed a smaller barreled rail lol. The big tube is a huge advantage. It rides like a box and has way more forgiveness while letting you cheat jumping properly on swaps and helping you grip/ correct. I like skiing on them, so I'm not hating but I don't think a lot of people realize the difference in level of difficulty.
FlorescentBoneMarketablity. Some of the "legends" have big personalities or evoke a lot of emotion out of the audience, even if it's just nostalgia. Because of these, even if there isn't a product being sold such as a magazine, people still love these athletes. For example, THall's instagram is hugely popular, not because Tanner is the very best or has a product to sell, but because Tanner is a big character and a valuable piece of most people's personal histories in skiing
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SchoessIt's true though. Kids post themselves landing some hardish trick on a fat tube, and then can barely kfed a smaller barreled rail lol. The big tube is a huge advantage. It rides like a box and has way more forgiveness while letting you cheat jumping properly on swaps and helping you grip/ correct. I like skiing on them, so I'm not hating but I don't think a lot of people realize the difference in level of difficulty.
GrandThingsI just one one skier in the Xgames to do a style run.
Disaster or LB2 every rail and 0 spin every jump. Just to see what the score would be. I know they work hard af to get to that point so they'd never throw away a chance to actually podium, but that would make someone a legend and tbh I cant even remember who won Xgames like a week after it happens. this would be way more memorable
BiffbarfHenrik literally zero spin'd his last 2 runs in big air last year AND copped gold.
**This post was edited on Aug 9th 2019 at 9:35:18am
firecrotchthis is exactly why i love tubes so much
SchoessEveryone says they want to see full edits, but then when a full edit is posted, very few people actually take the time to watch, share, or appreciate it.
SchoessAnd another thing... It's wack as fuck when people post on their story promoting their most recent post.
midwesternmaniacVishnu is the "core" brand wet dream of the mid 2000s but is ostracized by the current culture of arguing everything to the point of obscurity for no reason
CalumSKIBut u look dumb tho
hubbardsIf you’re concerned with what others think of your skiing more than how much fun you’re having, you’re not doing it right.
CalumSKII think I am actually but ok buddy
D.B.-The term "Big Mountain." Just because you ski a 16'000ft Mountain in Colorado doesn't mean you're a "Big Mountain Skier."
-Free Touring and Ski Touring are the exact same.
-Ian McIntosh.
AndbrerBeginner skiing lessons are a waste of money, your friends can show you how to put a boot on, put your weight onto the front of the skis and snowplough in about 30 minutes, beginner ski lessons sliding around the flat with one ski on is a waste of time and money
DeebieSkeebiesSocial media influencing is also huge now with anything but hasn't reached annoying levels in skiing yet. Yeah there are a ton of "brand ambassadors" getting paid to ski all year and say X or Y product/company/brand are cool and its effective on consumers but the day we start having unboxing videos for new skis or whatever will be lame.
RedrobinMost if not all "flat 1s" are some variant of an underflip 5. Same thing with "dub 5s".
Also, doubles are sick AF. Bootgrab triples and quads not so much, but I admire the athleticism and balls it takes to pull them off.
Finally, baggy is and was the best look for freestyle skiing. Not necessarily "thug" but just going up a size or two on all outerwear.
**This post was edited on Jun 2nd 2019 at 1:15:59am
BruzoteLOL, you're already old! You think the way things are when you found your fun in an activity is THE way to have fun!
If you ever saw "Suzy Chapstick" (Suzy Chaffee) in form-fitting clothes doing the ORIGINAL freestyle skiing, you would have a tough job arguing baggy looks good. But then, since you probably only think you know what original freestyle clothing looks like, what does it matter?
If you think the fundamental nature of human aesthetics magically changes for freestyle skiing versus all other human activity, you have a burden to show that or else it all sounds like contradicting obvious truth. The fact is that well-fit clothes have been recognized throughout human history as better-looking, regardless of activity. The only thing "good" about a baggy appearance is an implied attitude (but do clothes magically change a person?).
The baggy clothes NEVER began as a look because it looks good. It looks like crap, even on skiers. As the population gets fat, people are pretending it looks good. It doesn't. Even fat people look better in properly-fit clothing, even when they are freestyling. Since freestyle started with well-fitted clothing and people look better in it (unless they have unattractive bodies), why can't you accept that?
Crust_Stationhttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/938571/Suzy-Chapstick-Chapstick-commercialshttps://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/675945/True-StyleI think Im good... Going to keep rocking baggier clothes
**This post was edited on Sep 6th 2019 at 10:24:42am
DolanReloadedGrabbing your ski while you are sliding a rail is like grabbing your dick while your having sex.
It makes no sense and will only serve to get in the way
CyanicenineTrue center mount is bad, and forces you to ski in the backseat. Most people are not skiing switch enough to make it worth it. Bring on the downvotes.
Bushdid9_11If you ever ride a ski thinner than 108 underfoot you're completely wasting your time and should get off the hill.
Bushdid9_11If you ever ride a ski thinner than 108 underfoot you're completely wasting your time and should get off the hill.
hootsquadeast coast has left the chat
GrandThingsPlease come ride your 116s on the East Coast
Bushdid9_11If you ever ride a ski thinner than 108 underfoot you're completely wasting your time and should get off the hill.
Bushdid9_11Please douse me with your wisdom about how nobody is a real skier till they ride the zamboni up their 18' vertical home hill in Vermont and slide down fully sideways. Smh. Buy a touring rig and move somewhere else.
Bushdid9_11If you ever ride a ski thinner than 108 underfoot you're completely wasting your time and should get off the hill.
Bushdid9_11If you ever ride a ski thinner than 108 underfoot you're completely wasting your time and should get off the hill.
Bushdid9_11Please douse me with your wisdom about how nobody is a real skier till they ride the zamboni up their 18' vertical home hill in Vermont and slide down fully sideways. Smh. Buy a touring rig and move somewhere else.
Bushdid9_11Please douse me with your wisdom about how nobody is a real skier till they ride the zamboni up their 18' vertical home hill in Vermont and slide down fully sideways. Smh. Buy a touring rig and move somewhere else.
CalumSKIi bet you dont have a touring set up
Bushdid9_11*sob*
ElizabethWarrenNot wearing a helmet while skiing looks dumb as fuck
3maniaWhy can't you just admit you're not able to afford 2 pair of skis.
