Official: XGAMES REAL SKI DISCUSSION

TheVictatorLmao do you have any idea how hard it is to spin around on a spherical pole-top with flat skis? And jump right into a full multiple kinked handrail after it? People fall off rails all the time, imagine now having to do a full surface swap on something that you basically have to keep perfect balance on.
His wallride was huge and steezy af, you're belittling it.
I don't think he used hand assistance to push himself up so much as keep his balance, and either way, that spot was sick.
Also, way to ignore his nollie backflip.

Just because shit isn't big doesn't mean it's not technical or fun to watch.

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skiermanThe multiple edits in your post shows you're struggling hard to justify a shitty position.

"Lmao do you have any idea how hard it is to spin around on a spherical pole-top with flat skis? And jump right into a full multiple kinked handrail after it? "

Its hard however if he doesn't land it, he either falls 3 ft. onto the snow or slides off a micro dub kink rail making for unlimited attempts. Its hilarious you tried to make that rail sound gnarly. I'm not belittling his wallride, it was small as fuck and similar to what other skiers have been doing for years.

"I don't think he used hand assistance to push himself up so much as keep his balance, and either way, that spot was sick."

AKA You're right, skierman. The only defense I have is that it looks neat. Great point, you fucktard.

"Also, way to ignore his nollie backflip."

I didn't. Its one of the only impressive things in his edit and yet its a circus trick any other competent skier can do. Good job, one trick should win the whole thing. Amazing logic.

TheVictatorYou sound really mad bro, you ok?

skiermanAttacking the messenger because you cannot refute the message.

TheVictatorCuz you’re a lost cause and I don’t have time to argue with someone who’s having a hissyfit and obviously won’t listen or change his opinion lmao

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PATROL"Felt more like a contest"

????

theabortionatorPeople bitch about him and other riders just being comp riders. It's becomes kind of a definition or them on here. Riders put down sick part, people still go with the "oh yeah they're just a comp rider" because they suck at thinking independently.

I don't give a fuck what people think of comps, that part was damn decent.

fghtoffyrdmnsit was the burliest one, he went bigger and with more technical tricks than everyone, AND did some creative stuff you don't see much. but god forbid he rides for volkl and does comps he must be a huge sellout /s

skiermanPhil was more tech.

fghtoffyrdmnsit was the burliest one, he went bigger and with more technical tricks than everyone, AND did some creative stuff you don't see much. but god forbid he rides for volkl and does comps he must be a huge sellout /s

theabortionatorYeah, I'm actually impressed by the amount of people that are feeling it, but I think it's hilarious that kids are shitting on it for no reason, because they think it makes them more core. Also regurgitating other people thoughts to hate on it. "Something something he's skis in comps and people talked shit about him in the past. Everything he does will therefor be uncool forever".

theabortionator

pinkcamo1000I also don't really get the "rollerblading tricks" criticism. Like we're not 12 years old at the skatepark anymore you don't have to hate on rollerblading to convince people you're cool. Rollerblading tricks actually translate over to skiing really well, and no matter how hard you try to ski "skate style" you're never actually going to look like a skateboarder. If you don't like the way ABMs tricks look that's fine, but hating on them purely because they come from rollerblading is wack.

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pinkcamo1000I totally feel this. I ski on vishnus, have been a fan of the bunch ever since far out, and swerve all over the mountain, but I still thought ABMs was the best edit. Other than Henrik he's the most creative comp skier in the game IMO. People don't denounce Henrik as a wack comp skier, so why are they so anti- ABM? I have a lot of issues with slopestyle skiing, but it's mostly with the organizations that run it. Hating on comps just for the sake of seeming core or some weird philosophy about why competing is against the nature of newschool skiing is mega bandwagon-y.

I also don't really get the "rollerblading tricks" criticism. Like we're not 12 years old at the skatepark anymore you don't have to hate on rollerblading to convince people you're cool. Rollerblading tricks actually translate over to skiing really well, and no matter how hard you try to ski "skate style" you're never actually going to look like a skateboarder. If you don't like the way ABMs tricks look that's fine, but hating on them purely because they come from rollerblading is wack.

EDIT I forgot about vinni$ ABM is the third most creative comp skier lol

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skiermanI didn't. Its one of the only impressive things in his edit and yet its a circus trick any other competent skier can do. Good job, one trick should win the whole thing. Amazing logic.

runjoyDoes anyone know of other people doing nollie backflips? I am not trying to split hairs I just want to see more people do it cause it looks sick.

TwigIt's snowboarding but Halldor Helgasson did a nollie backflip in The Future Of Yesterday.

jakeordieI can't stop watching Brady & Phil's edit, every clip has so much subtle detail in it. The double angle for the unnatty lip 2 on with the canal gap right after.....who would pick that spot and then pick that trick? The lip fastslide 2 out, where any bail would mean getting wrecked on them stairs. That rainbow swap is beautiful. And then a whole lot of little things that sound dumb to mention, like no helmet no poles no pointless grabs minimal winches/shovels/homies in the shot. Even things like the use of colour as contrast against the grey backgrounds.....the whole edit is on another level.

BrawnTrendsAnd the music. The whole thing is extremely well put together and tasteful. Almost calming.

skiermanIt doesn't matter what you assholes post because Phil is the best and he won. If you think otherwise, its because you weren't paying attention. Henrik would have won but he was too busy competing and being a social media influencer.

pinkcamo1000cool stuff dude, thank you for contributing to the discussion! Next time if you refrain from calling everyone assholes for sharing the own personal opinions, people might actually listen to you! I know using an internet forum can be a little tricky, but I'm sure you'll figure it out someday. Hope this helps xoxo