basically i now understand the finer points of SVMM and i think they're great - shane as their mascot is like one of the most exciting bump skiiers i've ever seen - but the insecurity and bitchiness especially from the weaker (and the most vocal) SVMM guys who believe that their low-speed low-impact bump skiing is superior to 'typical' world cup style just because WC isn't SVMM. for all the good SVMM has, i can't get past that level of tackiness!
yeah, i initially scoffed at the dudes because of the attitude, but then i saw the vid of shane, which blew my mind, and i genuinely got curious. problem is some of the SVMM guys, in particular a guy(s) who consistently puts up vids of well-known pros just to bag on them - and the guy in question's own skiing is incredibly weak and hard to watch. i see how SVMM provides ego boost (hence -> philosophy)to guys who'll never hit a certain speed/skill, which is sad because SVMM has great points to it
I also still think that they're aiming for a part of the mogul that makes no sense from a technical point of view. Why aim for the biggest part of the obstacle? I don't think the way of absorbing is effective either. Anyway, just my opinion.
I read recently how Joey claims he "invented" SVMM. How do you invent something that is a natural movement for many people? That's like saying "I invented walking with your toes pointed inward". If you're pigeon toed, that's just how it happens, and if that's happening, (being pigeon toed) it's not necessarily a good thing lol. I have seen uncoached skiers sticking their hips out in round turns for years and years, and regardless of how they make it sound, I think that's all they're doing.
"No class".... yeah, I have been noticing these guy's attitudes on the internet more lately than I did before. Now I get why many people have a problem with them. I think these guys are just insecure and they want everyone to believe that they are the best skiers in the world even though they're not, so they start arguments trying to convince people that they're way of skiing is the best, so people will believe that 'they' are the best.
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christiannicolais 2 months ago
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cordeauski 3 months ago
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cordeauski 3 months ago
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cordeauski 3 months ago
@cordeauski Jeffy good one you removed comments you don't agree with. Communist ban delete is your answer.
cordeauski 3 months ago
basically i now understand the finer points of SVMM and i think they're great - shane as their mascot is like one of the most exciting bump skiiers i've ever seen - but the insecurity and bitchiness especially from the weaker (and the most vocal) SVMM guys who believe that their low-speed low-impact bump skiing is superior to 'typical' world cup style just because WC isn't SVMM. for all the good SVMM has, i can't get past that level of tackiness!
DougglesMagnificent 4 months ago
yeah, i initially scoffed at the dudes because of the attitude, but then i saw the vid of shane, which blew my mind, and i genuinely got curious. problem is some of the SVMM guys, in particular a guy(s) who consistently puts up vids of well-known pros just to bag on them - and the guy in question's own skiing is incredibly weak and hard to watch. i see how SVMM provides ego boost (hence -> philosophy)to guys who'll never hit a certain speed/skill, which is sad because SVMM has great points to it
DougglesMagnificent 4 months ago
I also still think that they're aiming for a part of the mogul that makes no sense from a technical point of view. Why aim for the biggest part of the obstacle? I don't think the way of absorbing is effective either. Anyway, just my opinion.
Blakera4848 7 months ago
I read recently how Joey claims he "invented" SVMM. How do you invent something that is a natural movement for many people? That's like saying "I invented walking with your toes pointed inward". If you're pigeon toed, that's just how it happens, and if that's happening, (being pigeon toed) it's not necessarily a good thing lol. I have seen uncoached skiers sticking their hips out in round turns for years and years, and regardless of how they make it sound, I think that's all they're doing.
Blakera4848 7 months ago
"No class".... yeah, I have been noticing these guy's attitudes on the internet more lately than I did before. Now I get why many people have a problem with them. I think these guys are just insecure and they want everyone to believe that they are the best skiers in the world even though they're not, so they start arguments trying to convince people that they're way of skiing is the best, so people will believe that 'they' are the best.
Blakera4848 7 months ago