Mike Nick's Answer to my ??? about the Young Gun Open
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beaulieudavid
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yes but in a fact line siver scott and level want to see a rider of those compagnys, not an other so its maybe not only the budget
Malczyk
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yall are talking about you already got this thing in the bag...there are tons of "unsponsored" johnnys that can win this no contest.....ie: will wesson
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dirty_dreb
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i seriously think that this is now a competition just because line is lacking in riders and they need new people.
think of it.. if you win you goto orage masters.. and compete in the "young gun". This basically means if waht mike nick says is you have to drop your current sponsers, the "young gun" team is basically another line AM team, because everyone will be sponsered by them.
Its unfair because lets say you love riding for k2, and your rep is about to put you on the canadain level of sponsership because your a sick rider, then you win a big comp and atomatically have to drop k2 or you dont get anything out of the competition.
dreblit?
"My grandma with a broken hip could jump higher then that in her wheel chair" - tiller482
think of it.. if you win you goto orage masters.. and compete in the "young gun". This basically means if waht mike nick says is you have to drop your current sponsers, the "young gun" team is basically another line AM team, because everyone will be sponsered by them.
Its unfair because lets say you love riding for k2, and your rep is about to put you on the canadain level of sponsership because your a sick rider, then you win a big comp and atomatically have to drop k2 or you dont get anything out of the competition.
dreblit?
"My grandma with a broken hip could jump higher then that in her wheel chair" - tiller482
dirty_dreb
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thats my 5 cents by the way, could be 10 cents.. im not sure
dreblit?
"My grandma with a broken hip could jump higher then that in her wheel chair" - tiller482
dreblit?
"My grandma with a broken hip could jump higher then that in her wheel chair" - tiller482
dirty_dreb
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now when i think about it i hope someoen wins and is like thanks but i dont want your sponsership, id rather ride on another company
dreblit?
"My grandma with a broken hip could jump higher then that in her wheel chair" - tiller482
dreblit?
"My grandma with a broken hip could jump higher then that in her wheel chair" - tiller482
freeskier44651
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If your good enuff to have multiple sponsors with contracts... dont bother with this am comp..pretend it never happend and do what you normally had planed comp wise for the season
witty
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i can see both sides of this...first side is that YES this is a comp with tons of exposure at stake, and it does seem to some that those pre-qual spots/masters appearence are what is truly at stake. HOWEVER in defense of siver line etc. this comp would be pointless for them if after all the hype exposure etc. put on this comp that the winner would decline the offer from the companies. It would be a big slap in the face to take line and sivers money to travel all over the country and not be using their product. It defeats the purpose for them really. That all being said i think that this event will be awesome for sure, and i really wish i could participate, but as it stands I am not willing to leave Liberty for Line just for the comp spots. Thats just my opinion, but i think that you guys should try to see both sides of this situation.
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chugLIFE
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what the fuck? have you been paying attention at all?? when did i ever say I AM GONNA WIN, or anything even close to that. i ahve always said "IF I WON", using it as an example, "I would want the pre-qualifying" thats why i woudl enter the contest, nto for the sponsorships. EVERYONE in this discussion is talking about there possibilites in the competiton...so am i
AND, im not even allowed in it anymore...
sounds liek you are the confident one anyways you're pretty confident you can "work me voer mate"...you don't even know me dude
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AND, im not even allowed in it anymore...
sounds liek you are the confident one anyways you're pretty confident you can "work me voer mate"...you don't even know me dude
Ian Cosco formerly $MiniChugga$
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good sponsorships or contracts will cover entry to all you big industry events, they usually include a travel budget. i would imagine the prize sponsorship pays way to the orage, and summer camp along with the gear.
it seems like everyone is dodging the fact that you get to be in the ORAGE MASTERS if you win. you dont get to go there unless your top five for your company.
it seems like everyone is dodging the fact that you get to be in the ORAGE MASTERS if you win. you dont get to go there unless your top five for your company.
*DrewT*
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that kinda sucks but the whole point of the comp is to get completly unknown people out there. And the companies left onpenings on their teams for these guys and dont wanna get fucked over Im guessing so Im not really surprised but it does suck
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*DrewT*
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that gives me a very good chance now I'd say. No offence to the sponsored guys thats more of a compliment than anything
and now it's time to go commit internet suicide
Sketchline why are you such a liar? you said you would leave but you didnt. LIAR!
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and now it's time to go commit internet suicide
Sketchline why are you such a liar? you said you would leave but you didnt. LIAR!
If you drive alone you drive with Hitler
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levistewart
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all in all it makes some sense if their gonna sponser you and get u qualified for all these events obviously there gonna want you to represent them at the events
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Q:whats better than one red head
A: TWO RED HEADS
sam: man that shot of pete doing a switchup on th s was so awsome hey steve u got that right
sam: ohhh ohhh yeah steve missed the shot.
chugLIFE
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i'm a bitch?
where the fuck ahs all this hate come from
all i wanted to do was compete in this event.and i dont see the point in some kid who is jsut an average joe winning, then having to compete with the big dogs and just getting compeltely owned, then his cotnracts up, and do you think theya re gonna want him back? its kinda like, "The 10 Minutes of Fame" event now
but there is talent out there that i know will kill it...will wesson im putting my money on for stratton, matt margetts for mt seymour
Ian Cosco formerly $MiniChugga$
"his cock his huge too. you can hear it slapping his ripped, tan abs in his naked backflip video"-mommy
where the fuck ahs all this hate come from
all i wanted to do was compete in this event.and i dont see the point in some kid who is jsut an average joe winning, then having to compete with the big dogs and just getting compeltely owned, then his cotnracts up, and do you think theya re gonna want him back? its kinda like, "The 10 Minutes of Fame" event now
but there is talent out there that i know will kill it...will wesson im putting my money on for stratton, matt margetts for mt seymour
Ian Cosco formerly $MiniChugga$
"his cock his huge too. you can hear it slapping his ripped, tan abs in his naked backflip video"-mommy
levistewart
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it will be interesting who come outta tha wood work at copper
Q:whats better than one red head
A: TWO RED HEADS
sam: man that shot of pete doing a switchup on th s was so awsome hey steve u got that right
sam: ohhh ohhh yeah steve missed the shot.
Q:whats better than one red head
A: TWO RED HEADS
sam: man that shot of pete doing a switchup on th s was so awsome hey steve u got that right
sam: ohhh ohhh yeah steve missed the shot.
Justo8484
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the way i see it, all companies involved are using this as part of a marketing strategy. they have open spots on their team, and are looking to bring in some new talent. seems to me like a good way to go about it. the only downfall i see is that some kid may end up winning and he cant ski to save his life out of the park, whereas there could be other kids in the comp who are much more well rounded and put together a solid run, but they end up falling just short on the fact that they dont spend every waking moment skiing park. personally, i dont think sponsorship should be based on, say, five runs through a slopestyle course, there's so much more to being a sponsored athlete than being able to 450 on to a rail. this think could work out really well, but it could also come back to kick line, etc. in the ass if the kid who wins is not marketable. any way you look at it though, its a great opportunity for sure.
edmonton_skier
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Anyone in there right mind, fully sponsored or not would compete in this competition. Your almost better off winning this then wsi or something. Same amount of exposure plus prequalification to all major comps and probs same amount of cash with the free trips and shit. Unfortunately for the fully sponsored kids they cant go.
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*DrewT*
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The four locations its at
and now it's time to go commit internet suicide
Sketchline why are you such a liar? you said you would leave but you didnt. LIAR!
If you drive alone you drive with Hitler
I ride skis
www.skipunx.com
and now it's time to go commit internet suicide
Sketchline why are you such a liar? you said you would leave but you didnt. LIAR!
If you drive alone you drive with Hitler
I ride skis
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MattMcGinnis
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lets just hope that the winners are worthy. it would be ridiculous if the winner were a lot worse than people who couldnt compete such as cosco or the dadalis. then the lame person would be in these intense comps throwing 5's rather than a more worthy contender.
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levistewart
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i garentee u that no one will win by only doin fives
Q:whats better than one red head
A: TWO RED HEADS
sam: man that shot of pete doing a switchup on th s was so awsome hey steve u got that right
sam: ohhh ohhh yeah steve missed the shot.
Q:whats better than one red head
A: TWO RED HEADS
sam: man that shot of pete doing a switchup on th s was so awsome hey steve u got that right
sam: ohhh ohhh yeah steve missed the shot.
FORCE
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"i dont see the point in some kid who is just an average Joe winning, then having to compete with the big dogs and just getting completely owned,"
...man I was on board with your argument until you went and assumed that talent is dictated only by age and sponsorship. For the most part I like how you represent yourself on this site, but this comment was ignorant. The point of this contest is to find a young gun who can compete with big dogs and give them an opportunity that you already have by giving them sponsors. ...and yes they get opportunities to capitalize on those sponsorships and compete in big time events through automatically qualifying.
Additionally, no one is saying you can't compete, you do have the decision to compete. But as is fair there are penalties (in a way) for doing so if you are sponsored. The sponsoring companies are putting money up to have a new up and comer on their team, not find someone who has already BEEN found. They are giving them a sick opportunity AND they are giving you the opportunity to compete as well, but you give something up by doing that. DEAL WITH IT and decide what you value more your current sponsors or the potential for new ones and potential to be qualed for some big events.
Sorry for the rant but this is getting ridiculous.
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Now that's a real shame when folks be throwin' away a perfectly good white boy, like that.
...man I was on board with your argument until you went and assumed that talent is dictated only by age and sponsorship. For the most part I like how you represent yourself on this site, but this comment was ignorant. The point of this contest is to find a young gun who can compete with big dogs and give them an opportunity that you already have by giving them sponsors. ...and yes they get opportunities to capitalize on those sponsorships and compete in big time events through automatically qualifying.
Additionally, no one is saying you can't compete, you do have the decision to compete. But as is fair there are penalties (in a way) for doing so if you are sponsored. The sponsoring companies are putting money up to have a new up and comer on their team, not find someone who has already BEEN found. They are giving them a sick opportunity AND they are giving you the opportunity to compete as well, but you give something up by doing that. DEAL WITH IT and decide what you value more your current sponsors or the potential for new ones and potential to be qualed for some big events.
Sorry for the rant but this is getting ridiculous.
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Now that's a real shame when folks be throwin' away a perfectly good white boy, like that.
lalalalaura
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this comp kind of seems like American Idol for skiing
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jimi812
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The Young Gun Open is an amateur only, jam format, slopestyle series, open to all ages.
straight off the website! What this means is if you are listed as a pro on a team you are automatically disqualified. Second its not just going to be kids my money is on someone in their 20's taking one event
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straight off the website! What this means is if you are listed as a pro on a team you are automatically disqualified. Second its not just going to be kids my money is on someone in their 20's taking one event
God is a comedian playing to an audience too afraid to laugh.
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levistewart
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we;; if some one wins thats doin 5s other than steeze switch cork 5s and cork 5s than they should just call of the event
Q:whats better than one red head
A: TWO RED HEADS
sam: man that shot of pete doing a switchup on th s was so awsome hey steve u got that right
sam: ohhh ohhh yeah steve missed the shot.
Q:whats better than one red head
A: TWO RED HEADS
sam: man that shot of pete doing a switchup on th s was so awsome hey steve u got that right
sam: ohhh ohhh yeah steve missed the shot.
chugLIFE
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what i meant by saying that was that if something happens, like say all the really talented kids coudlnt make it, then soem kid that doesn't have a chacne against all the top pros gets all these hook-ups, jsut seems liek kind of a waste...i'm not meaning to be ignorant, but i know a lot of ams that are on contract and by winning that competition, they are breachign contract. i dont have a choice, i signed my sponsorships with other companies, and cannot consider anyone else until my contract ends. we'll see what happens with the event, it could be the best thing in the world, or be a disaster.
Ian Cosco formerly $MiniChugga$
"his cock his huge too. you can hear it slapping his ripped, tan abs in his naked backflip video"-mommy
Ian Cosco formerly $MiniChugga$
"his cock his huge too. you can hear it slapping his ripped, tan abs in his naked backflip video"-mommy
^now why cant all ns be like these 2. they are both respecting each other, and producing very good points. I wouldnt worry about there not being any good kids ian. Like will wesson for example and a few others that go to uvm are dope. but there will definetly be some shitty kids in the finals... I'm sure the top winners will be dope but some of the runner ups might not be. The name young gun is a bit decieving. and it will be weird not to see young guns such as duncan adams and tosh peters not being there, I think a better name would be "new guns"
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