Competitions defenitely get you noticed but I think the ultimate goal is to make a good movie segment. But winning the Xgames and saying on TV: "I would like to say thanks to all my sponsors, Salomon, Orage, etc..." makes money.
I would look like a bum out there compared to the rest of you guys. I wear old gray bonfire pants with the pockets falling out and a blue puffy jacket i found at a thrift store.
you dont need a switch rightside 1080 in your bag to win a men slopestyle competition. Just look at the X games. How many people did a switch rightside 1080? Charles Gagnier does not count because he spins right naturally. You sir, are wrong, go hang your head in shame.
I saw them live wednesday night in Asheville. It was sick. Blackalicious is touring out west, I think ending up in Aspen soon with G love and Special Sauce. I recommend all of you go to the show because it is sick!