Who do u think the best snowboarder is the best?
explain why?
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Have anyone gone to Skating Edge Ice Arena in Harbor City recently?
This is a tough question as there have been so many amazing snowboarders. I'll list a couple who I think have had a huge impact on the sport.Damien Sanders:
Yeah, I'm sure most of you have never heard of him but you should find out all you can. This is the guy that made snowboarding extreme. He was hucking backflips off 60 footers in the mid 80's on crap equipment and hardboots. He was also the most famous snowboarder of his time with hugh sponsorships from Avalanche, OP, Swatch and many more. He even starred in a McDonalds commercial. He didn't compete so much but he and his friends pretty much established the way snowboard films are made. Check out Snowboarders in X-ile and Critical Condition. These are early snowboard flicks that are the start of boarders going hugh. Honorable mentions from this era go to Tom Burt, Steve Graham, Dave Seone, Chris Roach and Shawn Farmer all of who were my idols as I was growing up with snowboarding.
Craig Kelly.
Shame on anyone who hasn't heard of this guy. This is the man most responsible for putting Burton on the map (with the obvious exception of Jake Burton himself). His style is what I strive for today. So smooth and so fluid. He never went the biggest or spun the most...he just made everything he did look beautiful. We lost Craig a few years ago in an avalanche while guiding a backcountry tour in Canada. While he may be gone, he has left his mark on the world of snowboarding that will be there forever.
"Craig Kelly is my Copilot"
Terje Haakonsen
This is the best snowboarder in the world. He has taken the fearlessness from the likes of Damien Sanders and the style of Craig Kelly and mixed it with a talent that is unsurpassed by anyone. Whether it be boosting out of the pipe or tearing down a first descent in Alaska, Terje is on a level all his own. You don't see too much of him anymore as I think he focuses a bit more on surfing but when he makes an appearance it is definately something to behold.
The New Guys:
Shawn White
Yeah, the kid is amazing and he's got a bright future ahead of him. He hasn't made it to the level of the guys I've already mentioned but he will. I'm sure everyone here has heard of him and I don't think I need to say more.
Jeremy Jones
I'm talkin' the big mountain Jeremy, not the jibber. While not exactly a new guy he's definitely still very much involved with the scene today. Here is a guy that will be underrated by most in the snowboard community because you will never see him in the X-Games or in the Olympics.This guy straight-lines mountains (yeah thats right mountains, not runs) bigger than most people have ever even seen. He rides faces that most would call a cliff and he does it all with a unique, quietly confident style that'll take your breath away. Jeremy is one of the only snowboarders to be regularly featured in Ski films (which I say is a hugh compliment) because, well because he rules.
That's my take. There are so many great snowboarders out there and some of the greatest are the local mountain rippers who aren't famous and just ride because they love it. That is really where the true heart of snowboarding is. I can't wait to see who the next kid on the scene is and what they are going to bring to this great sport.
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Shaun White because he won gold at the Olympics in half pipe. He can do amazing tricks and he is also a pro skateboarder. That takes talent.When does Telluride's ski season start?
The weed-smoking guy from Whistler who won at Nagano, and then beat the rap. He's awsome because he got rich with "second-hand smoke" brand boards and now he's planning a comeback for 2010.Who was on the 1980 speed skating team?
Shaun White hands down. His natural talent blossomed at the Olympics. He makes it look so easy.When does MT. Snow, in VT, open for the season?
that girl from norway (forgot her name), because she'sreally fast and gracefull yet cool all at the same time!and she's very sportive and has a nice laugh, meaning she looks very friendly
Shaun White all the way.
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