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The XXII Sochi Winter Olympic Games / Ski And Skate Against Hate

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EsotericManiac

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the level of the athletes of slope style skiing from females to males is ridiculous. i had to turn off the female event after 4 runs. i couldn't stop watching the male event.

i understand there are sports that the men are better, but this is a whole other universe in comparison.

sure women own in gymnastics and other things, but yea, not even comparable i think
 
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EsotericManiac said:
the level of the athletes of slope style skiing from females to males is ridiculous. i had to turn off the female event after 4 runs. i couldn't stop watching the male event.

i understand there are sports that the men are better, but this is a whole other universe in comparison.

sure women own in gymnastics and other things, but yea, not even comparable i think
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I don't even know if it's a physical thing or they are just not that many girls interested in these types of sports. Which leaves quite a bit of lower skilled athletes
 
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Zeer0id said:
Just saw Kevin Reynolds short program which I missed earlier. Fuckin' badass routine, such a shame he couldn't land those jumps.
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Jumps are his strengths too. He can really nail those quads. I like the ACDC, but this kid was flailing around all crazy like. Not what I would consider stylish. He`s definitely unique so it`ll be interesting to see if he improves.
 
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EsotericManiac said:
the level of the athletes of slope style skiing from females to males is ridiculous. i had to turn off the female event after 4 runs. i couldn't stop watching the male event.
i understand there are sports that the men are better, but this is a whole other universe in comparison.
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The guys are definitely stronger and better, but I think the snow was a lot better for the men`s event. They mentioned during the cross country that they put some sort of a salt solution on there to ice up the slush. I think they did the same for slopestyle because the women`s snow was a mess and they couldn`t hold the speed and came up short for the last jump. The snow didn`t seem to be an issue at all for the guys.
 
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Megasoum

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EsotericManiac said:
the level of the athletes of slope style skiing from females to males is ridiculous. i had to turn off the female event after 4 runs. i couldn't stop watching the male event.

i understand there are sports that the men are better, but this is a whole other universe in comparison.

sure women own in gymnastics and other things, but yea, not even comparable i think
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You should see the women half-pipe....issshhh... They barely get any air at all.
 
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Megasoum said:
You should see the women half-pipe....issshhh... They barely get any air at all.
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Yep. My house mate and I watched a fair bit and were discussing it... the womens half pipe,even the finals, compared to the mens semis / qualy was worlds apart.
 
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Dr.Acula

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This men's team isn't half as good as the women's, but they should be able to beat Norway. They just threw that rock through the twelve foot!

And WTF was that by Canada?

Seriously, could we give the ladies fake moustaches and enter them in this side or something?

And god those pants.

Norway big miss again!

WTF
 
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Gherid__lacksGPS

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Not sure if posted yet.Saw this on another board, thought it was hilarious.

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I just noticed the green LED lights on the curling rock. They turn red if they don't release the rock before hitting the red line. If they go over the red line the lights turn red and the rock is removed from play.

#TheMoreYouKnow
 
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oh man, I hope Sweden beats China. If China keeps winning we're definitely not gonna have a chance at finishing first.
 
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Dr.Acula

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Deraldin said:
Dustin Byfuglien. He plays for Winnipeg. Nicknamed Big Buff. For multiple reasons.
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WTF? Byfuglien got fat?

Why is everyone talking about ski slopestyle? That was like a week (yesterday) ago!

Why don't they just play for clean sheets when they get a big lead in curling? Is that against the rules? It would have to be somehow, I'd imagine.
 
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