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Remember when Salomon skiers used to be cool?

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whodunnit
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You had guys like JP, JF, Vinny, Philou back in the day...

Now it's filled with a bunch of sanctimonious pr*cks like Cody Townsend and Dave Amirault. (Is Dave even considered an athlete? He calls himself one but isn't listed on any of their content.)

Granted, Mike Douglas is still on the team. But he's King Sanctimonious. Watching any of their content just makes my eyes roll back in my head.

These guys need to drop the holier than thou attitude and just ski. Except for Dave, he can't ski. Never could, never will.
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keagan.karstens
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Sleepy
Grill
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skierman
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I beg to differ. Ron is King Sanctimonious.
2 years ago
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profa_212
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did i miss something about townsend? Met him multiple times in person and he's a super chill dude
2 years ago
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Shh-Rammer
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whodunnitsanctimonious pr*cks like Cody Townsend


? Elaborate
2 years ago
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FakeKalmar
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Salomon has Pontus Penttilä, he is very fucking cool.
2 years ago
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HypeBeast
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whodunnitExcept for Dave, he can't ski. Never could, never will.

Idk who you're talking about but are you better? If not then you can't talk shit. If you are, prove it with a video comparison.
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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You blew past the era I knew them for. Completely, ridiculously stacked team. Simon Dumont, Sammy Carlson, Peter Olenick, Charles Gagnier and others I’m sure I’m forgetting. Like a ridiculous team.
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PartyBullshiit
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skiermanI beg to differ. Ron is King Sanctimonious.


In heels.
2 years ago
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maaattt
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Josh Daiek skis some of the craziest shit I've seen
2 years ago
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3mania
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BradFiAusNzCoCaYou blew past the era I knew them for. Completely, ridiculously stacked team. Simon Dumont, Sammy Carlson, Peter Olenick, Charles Gagnier and others I’m sure I’m forgetting. Like a ridiculous team.


Nick Martini
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whodunnit
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BradFiAusNzCoCaYou blew past the era I knew them for. Completely, ridiculously stacked team. Simon Dumont, Sammy Carlson, Peter Olenick, Charles Gagnier and others I’m sure I’m forgetting. Like a ridiculous team.


Well ya, those guys are all legends as well.

Just seems stacked with pompous nerds these days. Did they change team managers?
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midwestcoast
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Outside of the Blank, they don't really make free ride skis anymore. I always wondered if they will be updating the NFX. I loved that ski - crazy stable, no speed limit. Their team is still stacked in my opinion, just not many US guys. Huge focus on their race program too. People forget they're not just a ski brand. I assume their footwear carries the company...
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eheath
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profa_212did i miss something about townsend? Met him multiple times in person and he's a super chill dude


Cody is the man, he's one of the nicest humans I've ever been around.
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midwestcoast
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Agreed - Cody is rad. The Fifty series is dope
2 years ago
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sindreplassen
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sleepy is cool, charlie owens on Salomon is goated too
2 years ago
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Eli.braun98
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IDK Cody, Josh Diak, and Drew Peterson are pretty cool IMO
2 years ago
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chef.llc
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I met Mike Douglas once, seemed like a super nice guy
2 years ago
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GMB
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Cody has indeed become insufferable in his webisodes and all that. Kinda cringe. Maybe he always was cringe though.
2 years ago
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STEEZUS_CHRI5T
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I didn't even know they had a team, I thought Salomon stopped producing park skis
2 years ago
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GMB
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3maniaNick Martini


Dane Tudor, Alexis Godbout, B Paul, Nick Martini, Matt Walker
2 years ago
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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Cody is real af tho just cuz he's a Skimo nerd doesn't mean he aint cool
2 years ago
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skidemon22
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GMBDane Tudor, Alexis Godbout, B Paul, Nick Martini, Matt Walker


Bobby Brown, James Woods
2 years ago
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Session
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CowboySkibopCody is real af tho just cuz he's a Skimo nerd doesn't mean he aint cool


I think it might be a stretch to call Cody Townsend a skimo nerd.
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AngryGramps
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how quickly people forget


http://www.theinertia.com%2F&feature=emb_imp_woyt]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDEaAOcDKnA&embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theinertia.com%2F&feature=emb_imp_woyt[/url]
2 years ago
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SteezyYeeter
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salomon sponsors some of the kids on the mrg freeski team so they cool in my book
2 years ago
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mikem
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I just don't like how they all have to wear the same outerwear.
2 years ago
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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SessionI think it might be a stretch to call Cody Townsend a skimo nerd.


Yes it definitely is

more of a skimo kook but in a core way
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whodunnit
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mikemI just don't like how they all have to wear the same outerwear.


their clothing is fuggggg.
2 years ago
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okrdokrr
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townsend is chill asf


sleepy is goated

sidenote when are those salomon twigs ever gonna release been seeing sleepy ride them for so long but never seen a production model
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Lemuel
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BradFiAusNzCoCaYou blew past the era I knew them for. Completely, ridiculously stacked team. Simon Dumont, Sammy Carlson, Peter Olenick, Charles Gagnier and others I’m sure I’m forgetting. Like a ridiculous team.


Everyone has forgotten Mike Clark. One of personal favs
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iDontHitRails
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No
2 years ago
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ajbski
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The fifty is literally the best thing in skiing at the moment... its creating a paradigm shift where people are realizing you dont need fancy resorts or scrape your dome on concrete to enjoy skiing.

Why would you ski street if you can ski pow. Either way youre hiking. Id rather be hiking in the mountains where avalanches are my biggest concern and not going to jail for "trespassing" or "vandalism" or w.e other bullshit crimes cops will try to pin on you.

You will quickly realize that what you call style isnt for yourself, but how others see you. You will learn function always trumps form. you will be humbled by your surroundings and your lack of ability. Cody has definitely gone through a transformation and i would 100% not call him a prick.



Also Salmon armada arcteryx PP are all owned by the same company. they are trying to compartmentalize their riders with a brand image. back then it wasnt the case.

bring on the downvotes.
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eheath
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ajbskiWhy would you ski street if you can ski pow. Either way youre hiking. Id rather be hiking in the mountains where avalanches are my biggest concern and not going to jail for "trespassing" or "vandalism" or w.e other bullshit crimes cops will try to pin on you.


First of all, you're grossly minimizing the danger someone like Cody is in while he's skiing, it's 100x more dangerous than street skiing. Second of all, nobody gets in trouble, let alone goes to jail for skiing street. C'mon.
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OZSkier
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HypeBeastIdk who you're talking about but are you better? If not then you can't talk shit. If you are, prove it with a video comparison.


Hi, I am the Dave this troll is referring to.
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mikem
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OZSkierHi, I am the Dave this troll is referring to.


Dave can I get like 10 buckles for my S/pro alphas 130s? They keep breaking.
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OZSkier
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mikemDave can I get like 10 buckles for my S/pro alphas 130s? They keep breaking.


Oooo, sorry. I'm in the sanctimonious prick department, not warranty.

But in all seriousness, head over to https://support.salomon.com/s/article/How-do-I-open-a-warranty-claim-with-Salomon-Alpine-skis-Nordic-skis-Snowboards-Boots-Bindings-1675710061159?language=en_US and start the process there.

Other than the buckles, I hope you're enjoying your S/pro Alpha 130's. They're my daily driver. 👍
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C.R.E.A.M
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Hilarious, humble, and helpful. Love it.
OZSkierOooo, sorry. I'm in the sanctimonious prick department, not warranty.

But in all seriousness, head over to https://support.salomon.com/s/article/How-do-I-open-a-warranty-claim-with-Salomon-Alpine-skis-Nordic-skis-Snowboards-Boots-Bindings-1675710061159?language=en_US and start the process there.

Other than the buckles, I hope you're enjoying your S/pro Alpha 130's. They're my daily driver. 👍
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disappointmett
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Isn't Sami on Salomon now and Sleepy is unreal
2 years ago
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Lonely
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SalomonTV playing on the tiny lodge screen like 15 years ago is still burned into my brain and is probably why I stuck with skiing.
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-eREKTion-
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BradFiAusNzCoCaYou blew past the era I knew them for. Completely, ridiculously stacked team. Simon Dumont, Sammy Carlson, Peter Olenick, Charles Gagnier and others I’m sure I’m forgetting. Like a ridiculous team.

Also Bobby Fucking Brown
2 years ago
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BokChoyTele420
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OZSkierHi, I am the Dave this troll is referring to.


hello have you tried tele skiing? i think its marketable
2 years ago
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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!!
-eREKTion-Also Bobby Fucking Brown
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tdollo
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I've been riding for Salomon and use a QST 98 in the park until the sidehit comes out; unconventional but super fun. Just watch, Salomon is on the comeback
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profa_212
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-eREKTion-Also Bobby Fucking Brown


Bobby brown was a big part of why I got so into park skiing. Khai Krepela, will Wesson, and Andy parry, are why I stuck with it
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skidemon22
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tdolloI've been riding for Salomon and use a QST 98 in the park until the sidehit comes out; unconventional but super fun. Just watch, Salomon is on the comeback


Given that skiers have been on it for over 18 months, it has to be getting close to finalized. I spoke with a Salomon rep and he said that it was briefly mentioned at last years’ sales meeting, so it could (likely) be presented this year and at trade shows as a 24/25 MY

only issue… will be ranged here in the US? Last two seasons/MYs of the NFX were not ranged here, but that is an more niche, comp-level ski…
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tdollo
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skidemon22Given that skiers have been on it for over 18 months, it has to be getting close to finalized. I spoke with a Salomon rep and he said that it was briefly mentioned at last years’ sales meeting, so it could (likely) be presented this year and at trade shows as a 24/25 MY

only issue… will be ranged here in the US? Last two seasons/MYs of the NFX were not ranged here, but that is an more niche, comp-level ski…


Likely pushed back to FW 25/26 i would imagine
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midwestcoast
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tdolloI've been riding for Salomon and use a QST 98 in the park until the sidehit comes out; unconventional but super fun. Just watch, Salomon is on the comeback


I've been on the QST 106 and 98 - was surprised how fun they both were. Not for me, but a great shape for a large segment of people.

I've come to accept the NFX won't be revamped, it wasn't the most accessible ski for a lot of folks, but damn once ya learned to ski them they were friggin rippers. I've still got a pair I keep a sharp edge on for pipe and icy groomers...

I'm super intrigued by the mid-fat ski I spotted a couple times in Summit last year.
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jps2.0
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i don't know anything about it other than this image but salomon is releasing a new ski that may be of interest
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tdollo
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jps2.0

i don't know anything about it other than this image but salomon is releasing a new ski that may be of interest


I’m guessing that’s a new BBR. They are coming out with a QST Echo 116 next year too
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IcantSki42069
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jps2.0

i don't know anything about it other than this image but salomon is releasing a new ski that may be of interest


Where'd you find this image? I haven't been able to find shit about this ski besides stuff from IG that just looked like protos
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