Schif Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Wow, I'm not really a huge follower of him being that I'm a boarder, but wow. He's awesome <sarcasm>. Among other things he actually said that it was better to ski after getting trashed because the course seems new to him because he can't remember well and he reacts more "instinctually" to the gates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sibhusky Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Which show was this on? Maybe they will re-run this interview. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted April 6, 2005 Report Share Posted April 6, 2005 Someone should smack that guy around. But hey, if he's winning, it's gotta be working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamielynne611 Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 (edited) smack him around? why?? that's awesome!! he can get garbagefaced the night before and still get his $h%t together to win world cups. round of applause... coming from a 17 yr old, i may have a biased opinion, but still we kinda have to remember that Bode is really JUST A KID. He's in his twenties, in Europe, on a huge RV, living virtually for free...who wouldn't want to party? Give credit where it's due...BOde kicks ass and we need more skiers like him and less like the tighta$$es on the world cup, i mean the austrians... Edited April 7, 2005 by jamielynne611 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Yeah what she said!! Bad press makes for good press. bring him on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidude Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Rob, What would you think if Bode came to sign Ridge's jacket, or Steven's shirt, and he was smashed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Rob, What would you think if Bode came to sign Ridge's jacket, or Steven's shirt, and he was smashed? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Whatever.. Bode Miller's signature on his jacket are you kidding?? H$ll, I bet they would pop the tops for him. "Mr Bode, sir, may I get you another sir, please sign my jacket I will be right back!!" I taught my kids about substance abuse. They are on their own now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Rob, What would you think if Bode came to sign Ridge's jacket, or Steven's shirt, and he was smashed? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ask me about something I feel is important like these freakin ski resorts that open with 2 trails covered in frozen pond water - yet they close with all slopes and a 36" base.. Now that is Stupid. I don't like that. It's mean, inconsiderate and just down right un-american Hey would CB open if Bode said he would stop by and sign jackets? I wonder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schif Posted April 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Hey would CB open if Bode said he would stop by and sign jackets? I wonder? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe, he would definately boost their bar profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Well him boosting the bar profit is a fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timeless Posted April 7, 2005 Report Share Posted April 7, 2005 Maybe, he would definately boost their bar profit. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> CB would just open CBeach earlier, as long as the bar was open Bode wouldn't mind. As he does most of his downhill runs on his face anyway, a water slide would probably feel pretty similar, and I imagine Bode in his "speedo's" would be an attraction for the local ladies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skierboi Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Tha would get a ton of people, to bad he wouldn't * I'd rather have Schlopy come* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineSki Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Well it appears that kids on newschoolers.com really are idiots and wont stick up for possibly the best newschool skier there is (as much as everyone hates him). people have more respect for bode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 I just think it's funny that someone says the Tanner is a better skier then Bode. Howso? Bode actaully skis for a living. What Tanner IwishhewouldFall does is ride rails and do jumps, that's freestyle stuff, not skiing. Not to start a flame war, but Bode is much better at what he does, then Tanner IwishhewouldFall is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkSnow Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Didn't we have this argument a couple of months ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Didn't we have this argument a couple of months ago? but it's always fun to rag on Tanner IwishhewouldFall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sibhusky Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 He's one of our locals. Word is that everyone here hates him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Didn't we have this argument a couple of months ago? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Yes, and I really don't think there is anything new to say about that. If you want to comment Bode go ahead, but if this is going to turn into race vs. freestyle I'll lock this thread so fast it will make your head spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 So to get things back on track here's what I don't understand. All season long, people on the board have been posting news results of bode winning. Generally a positive attitude towards bode whenever he is brought up. Plenty of people come to his defense in the bode vs. tanner thing (though we won't be going into that in this thread while I'm still around). However, now that the season is over, bode has his WC trophy, all this negative talk about how he is a horrible man (or role model, whatever you wish), how he isn't a good skier, how he flaunts his recklessness. Where were all these comments earlier in the season. Is this just typical hes on top so hes in the spotlight lets attack him now? I would hope not, he's been in the spotlight all year. Is he considering switching to a another ski sponsorship and no longer cool with the atomic crew on the board? I'm not trying to call anyone out, but at the same time it seems odd, that everyone lets him go all season without even one disparaging remark (feel free to prove me wrong on this) about his partying, and to some extent glorifies his "bad guy" persona, and moreover cheers him on in races, but once he has won it big, the criticism comes on. Just trying to understand whats going through everyones heads. Maybe the opportunity never came up to lay into him, but if you run a search there are plenty of results when you search bode, so I'm not sure I buy that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 all this negative talk about how he is a horrible man (or role model, whatever you wish), how he isn't a good skier, how he flaunts his recklessness. Where were all these comments earlier in the season. Is this just typical hes on top so hes in the spotlight lets attack him now? I would hope not, he's been in the spotlight all year. Just trying to understand whats going through everyones heads. Maybe the opportunity never came up to lay into him, <{POST_SNAPBACK}> A Psych major probably could explain it. Myabe its the American way. The guy on top only has down ahead of him. Positive coments don't get much attention, negative ones do. Minorities are more vocal! Especially the negative ones. Praise the person on top, they earned it, it wasn't given to them. (Kings and Queens are gone now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbike-ski Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Amen brotha!!! Sorry, getting caught up in all this Pope-de-doo. I just don't understand what's not to look up to when somenone gives it 100% + EVERY race proving that shaer will, balls, whatever can overcome ones (dis) abilities. The days of sports role models beyond the slope/field/ice/court are pretty much over as far as I'm concerned - look around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 Oh, don't get me wrong, I think I agree with most people that he is a lousy role model, and the fact that he shows off his apathy towards his career with his partying is equally lousy. I claim ignorance, I honestly don't know much about the guy, so reason one why I didn't say anything all season. Reason two is I'm don't want to be "that guy" on the internet talking a big game, but can't back it up. As far as not being a good racer, but just "overcoming the odds." Yeah thats lame. I'd rather people with skills win it, just like I'd rather see someone cleanly pull a 3 than huck a 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LineSki Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 He's one of our locals. Word is that everyone here hates him too. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ummmm i do know he rides for park city and that is his local mountain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papasteeze Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 I'd rather see someone cleanly pull a 3 than huck a 9. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I agree!! I tell the st........., you know who, if your going to huck something, then you better get way up there, like a 14+ If your going to to ski and live reckless then you better be the best!! Hmmmm.. uhhhhhh.... errrrrr... If you spin 14+, you are a huckster...... If you are the best, you are reckless....... From Psych to philosophy.. jeeeeze I must be bored... The webcam at blue appears to still be on.. how long have they been closed? Blue Web Cam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sibhusky Posted April 8, 2005 Report Share Posted April 8, 2005 (edited) ummmm i do know he rides for park city and that is his local mountain? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It may be now, but he grew up down the road in Kalispell. And that's not that long ago. TANNER HALLBorn: KALISPELL, MT USA Birthdate: 10/26/1983 Height: 5 ft 6 in Weight: 140 lbs. Hometown: KALISPELL, MT USA Occupation: SKIER Marital Status: Single Participant since: 1989 Competitor since: 1993 And from an article on EXPN dated Feb. 2005: That's what appeared to be the difference Tuesday night as Simon Dumont of Bethel, ME, out-aired Tanner Hall of Kalispell, MT, to repeat as men's ski SuperPipe champ. Edited April 8, 2005 by sibhusky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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