bartron Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 I just came across the annoucement a few minutes ago: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/afp/061128/canada/oly2010_can_skicross I assume they're going to use one course for both the snowboard race and the ski race. 'later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Wow.....the IOC is nuts. While I like skierX and boarderX, they are not Olympic material. It's a shame that skierX will get more attention than the combined events...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 In related news, they rejected women's ski jumping, which has severely pissed the women off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartron Posted November 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Yeah, but the old, long-time ski fans will be very happy to see all their old washed up heroes racing again. :lol: OK, that was mean, I admit it. But it is true. 'later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 In related news, they rejected women's ski jumping, which has severely pissed the women off. The IOC passes over sport for spectator numbers and TV revenues. And we are surprised why?? However, I'm not complaining. I love boarderx and skierx. I'll admit it, I'm a rampant spectator ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philfell Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 I assume they're going to use one course for both the snowboard race and the ski race. 'later... I sure hope they don't. The Olympic course was so great. They used the terrain really well and it favored riding ability, not soft or hardboots. If they have to design a course for skiers and snowboarders it won't flow nearly as well for either sport and won't truely highlight the talents from either sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartron Posted November 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 I sure hope they don't. The Olympic course was so great. They used the terrain really well and it favored riding ability, not soft or hardboots. If they have to design a course for skiers and snowboarders it won't flow nearly as well for either sport and won't truely highlight the talents from either sport. That's my concern too. I fear the snowboardcross course will be a GS course with some bumps. 'later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted November 30, 2006 Report Share Posted November 30, 2006 Wow.....the IOC is nuts.While I like skierX and boarderX, they are not Olympic material. It's a shame that skierX will get more attention than the combined events...... agreed! maybe I'm just behind the times but I don't see why these events get so much coverage other than ESPN and pop culture like them because you can put the letter X in it and that makes it hip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gleb Posted December 2, 2006 Report Share Posted December 2, 2006 agreed!maybe I'm just behind the times but I don't see why these events get so much coverage other than ESPN and pop culture like them because you can put the letter X in it and that makes it hip. Come on, get with the latest trend! You have to try the latest Mountain Dew Xtreme or Doritos Xtreme or even Xtreme Corn Nuts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin A. Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 agreed!maybe I'm just behind the times but I don't see why these events get so much coverage other than ESPN and pop culture like them because you can put the letter X in it and that makes it hip. The letter X is inherently badass. Duh. Seriously. X-planes: Badass. I can't think of anything that would be more badass than Malcom X sitting in an X-plane eating Xtreme Corn Nuts while drinking Mountain Dew Xtreme. Anyway... I believe that the whole problem with the IOC is the fact that NBC gets EXCLUSIVE coverage of the games. If the rest of cable got to show the events, then maybe there could be seperate channels set up for each event. You could have an Ice sports channel for Speed Skating, Figure Skating, and Curling; there could be a Ski/Snowboard racing channel to cover all the various disciplines; a freestyle channel for Aerials, pipe, ect....It would allow people who want to watch certain events to actually watch them instead of seeing stupid commentators babbling about how much they (don't) know about the sport at hand . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartron Posted December 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 The letter X is inherently badass. Duh. Seriously. X-planes: Badass. I can't think of anything that would be more badass than Malcom X sitting in an X-plane eating Xtreme Corn Nuts while drinking Mountain Dew Xtreme. After a day of X-country skiing. :lol: Seriously though, the only time I like X is when it's followed by 'XX'. That's about as serious as I'll get today. :) 'later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted December 5, 2006 Report Share Posted December 5, 2006 Street Luge is WAYYY more eXciting than SkierCross. And while we are at it maybe we can do away with the Synchronized Swimming?!? I enjoyed the X-Games way more when they had Street Luge and Downhill Skateboarding in summer and Super-Modified Shovel Racing and Downhill Mtn. Biking in winter...but advertising $$$ rule the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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