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Sam Kuch?

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centervillecycle
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/990720/Is-This-The-Best-skier-in-the-World--Sam-Kuch-Two-Years-of-Shred

I had never heard of this guy until I saw this edit. He shreds!! The future is bright with this one....
Jan 26 2021 3:32PM 19 0
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WoFlowz
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I saw a good bit of him this year. 2 years ago maybe 3 in either a powder or freeskier mag I saw a long article about him, where he was from the tiny little hill he came from in bc blah blah blah

*edit* lol yeah he fricken rips can’t wait to see what else he brings to the bc

**This post was edited on Jan 26th 2021 at 3:35:06pm
Jan 26 2021 3:33PM 6 0
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pokerman
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WoFlowzI saw a good bit of him this year. 2 years ago maybe 3 in either a powder or freeskier mag I saw a long article about him, where he was from the tiny little hill he came from in bc blah blah blah

*edit* lol yeah he fricken rips can’t wait to see what else he brings to the bc

**This post was edited on Jan 26th 2021 at 3:35:06pm


tiny hill?
White Water has some of the best terrain for all-mountain skiing in North America.
But yes he absolutely shreds. Pretty sure he won skier of the year at the powder awards last year.
Jan 26 2021 3:45PM 16 0
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WoFlowz
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pokermantiny hill?
White Water has some of the best terrain for all-mountain skiing in North America.
But yes he absolutely shreds. Pretty sure he won skier of the year at the powder awards last year.


It’s a lesser know is what I meant like not a huge destination for most skiers. Sorry should clarified
Jan 26 2021 3:50PM 4 1
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jps2.0
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sam is honestly a better skier than anyone else right now in backcountry freestyle
Jan 26 2021 7:17PM 5 0
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Lazylightning
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Does anyone know where he mounts his skis? I highly doubt him (or any head athletes for that matter) actually mount on the line, which is like -11 for all the kore skis
Jan 26 2021 7:26PM 1 0
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Session
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LazylightningDoes anyone know where he mounts his skis? I highly doubt him (or any head athletes for that matter) actually mount on the line, which is like -11 for all the kore skis


Kore 117 has 5 marks on the top. Even the "common" mount is not really that far back..


Jan 26 2021 7:42PM 2 0
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Lazylightning
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Interesting, I was using the measured mount point blister recorded (https://blisterreview.com/gear-reviews/2017-2018-head-kore-117), so I'm assuming there are 2 lines behind the rec and 2 infront? (2cm both ways)
SessionKore 117 has 5 marks on the top. Even the "common" mount is not really that far back..


Jan 26 2021 7:55PM 2 0
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skeirman
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Dude's been flying under the radar around here.
Jan 27 2021 12:55AM 2 0
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Nickc88
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Just saw that edit, dude fucks
Jan 27 2021 12:59AM 5 0
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tcurle
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He's the best backcountry skier right now in my opinion. Also a dub 10 into Corbets gets my 2020 SOTY vote.
Jan 27 2021 1:10AM 18 0
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hdubs
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I just want to see him rips some pure turns. In what I've seen of hims hes in the air half the time throwing down a gnarly cork 7 a ripping pillows, but I've never seen him throw down some sweet turns
Jan 27 2021 1:17AM 12 0
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DesertStix
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No clue how that wasn’t the winner. Still blows my mind every time I see it.
tcurleHe's the best backcountry skier right now in my opinion. Also a dub 10 into Corbets gets my 2020 SOTY vote.
Jan 27 2021 8:57AM 5 0
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Brayblade
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Check out Blank Collective Films!! Kutch has been filming with them for the past few years and consistently puts down the best segment in each vid. All their movies are free on YouTube I believe
Jan 27 2021 8:24PM 2 0
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moist_velvet
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his brother kills it aswell
Jan 27 2021 10:09PM 0 0
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shred14
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Just saw this the other day, he absolutely rips!
Jan 28 2021 12:26PM 1 0
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dylansiggers
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If you follow pow skiing stuff, Kuch is god among men, he was "unknown" until 3 years ago when he was the star of the forecast powder highway vid. He's kinda from a tiny hill that parts true, it's not like Whitewater is Chamonix or something. But it's also like one of the best pow skiing spots in the whole world. Nelson kids arent normal they are all insane and extremely good at everything.

But yea Kuch is going to be one of the greatest skiers to ever live as his career unfolds. The guy literally does not fall. Also he's extremely nice, humble and encouraging. A rare perfect score 7/10 would buy again
Jan 28 2021 1:08PM 10 0
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centervillecycle
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dylansiggersIf you follow pow skiing stuff, Kuch is god among men, he was "unknown" until 3 years ago when he was the star of the forecast powder highway vid. He's kinda from a tiny hill that parts true, it's not like Whitewater is Chamonix or something. But it's also like one of the best pow skiing spots in the whole world. Nelson kids arent normal they are all insane and extremely good at everything.

But yea Kuch is going to be one of the greatest skiers to ever live as his career unfolds. The guy literally does not fall. Also he's extremely nice, humble and encouraging. A rare perfect score 7/10 would buy again.

Coming from you he must truly be a god.

A collaboration from you two would melt many a brain.
Jan 28 2021 1:40PM 6 0
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poofartpee
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His skiing in Return to Send'r was A+ gnar bar, and I usually hate MSP movies. Kid is unreal
Jan 28 2021 2:03PM 5 0
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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You have to step inside his mind.

Imagine you're a young kid growing up in a ski town, and your parents gave you the last name Kuch. It didn't take long for the kids to make the connection that takes two brain cells. Every turn you make, every time you're putting on your boots in the parking lot, you hear it: "HEEYYYYY LOOK ITS SAMMY KOOK, THE KOOKSTER, THE KOOKIEST KOOK WHO EVER KOOKED." You laugh along with them, but deep down inside you, a burning fury grows. You need to show them you are the best ever. No matter what else happens, you will be better than them. Pretty soon that little kook was better than everyone on that mountain, and then the world. He never falls anymore, yet he still hears the voices in his head, the memory, of when he used to be Sammy Kook.
Jan 28 2021 2:46PM 9 0
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FUUUCK
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It's funny how fast he blew up. I knew of Sam a few years ago when I lived in Nelson and briefly chatted about his skis when Head first came out with the graphene Kore skis a few years ago. Then a few months ago I was listening to a podcast with The Blondes and Tonje or Emily said that "Coach Sam" as they were calling him was the best skier in the world. I was like, Sam Kuch from Nelson Sam Kuch? Couldn't tell if it was the same guy until I watched Huck Yeah!, but yeah I don't think anyone's come out of nowhere like this before. He's been filming with Cole Richardson and MSP this season I can't wait for the next movie!

**This post was edited on Jan 28th 2021 at 3:18:13pm
Jan 28 2021 3:16PM 5 0
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poofartpee
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FUUUCKIt's funny how fast he blew up. I knew of Sam a few years ago when I lived in Nelson and briefly chatted about his skis when Head first came out with the graphene Kore skis a few years ago. Then a few months ago I was listening to a podcast with The Blondes and Tonje or Emily said that "Coach Sam" as they were calling him was the best skier in the world. I was like, Sam Kuch from Nelson Sam Kuch? Couldn't tell if it was the same guy until I watched Huck Yeah!, but yeah I don't think anyone's come out of nowhere like this before. He's been filming with Cole Richardson and MSP this season I can't wait for the next movie!

**This post was edited on Jan 28th 2021 at 3:18:13pm


Cole is an up and coming slayer too, they are gonna bag some grade AAA prime footage!!
Jan 28 2021 3:24PM 5 0
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Lazylightning
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Love watching that guy ski
poofartpeeCole is an up and coming slayer too, they are gonna bag some grade AAA prime footage!!
Jan 28 2021 8:50PM 1 0
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skierman
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You only saw this because it was suggested on Youtube.
Jan 28 2021 9:40PM 2 4
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