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Postby tautologies » Wed Nov 28, 2018 9:52 pm
yzbob wrote: ↑Wed Nov 28, 2018 8:22 pm
his video clip is 165 seconds so i'd say that could be an issue?
also agreed with the other comment about few landings filmed.
Each filmed trick shown in the video clip must include the rider’s start, the execution and the landing (no landing=no score). It is much better if a clean landing is shown, as part of the jump, in the footage. If the landing is cut-off or removed it will probably reduce chances of consideration from the judges /committee.
So same stupid stuff as last time, unfortunately. If you cannot follow even the simplest instruction, why should the video be considered at all? How can the competition people believe that the person will be able to follow competition instructions? It would also be unfair to other riders if videos that aren't following the instructions are considered.
Its a good setup for the rider as now we'll have the same dumb discussion as last time where conspiracy theories of why the video wasn't accepted came up.
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Postby grigorib » Wed Nov 28, 2018 9:58 pm
I’d say the style of Dimitri’s riding and his attitude, is way more appealing than watching same old megalooping over and over again. Maybe it’s the competition which is not as cool as Dimitri, as Kevin, as Nick.
Those are guys who actually inspire others and who sell whole lotta gear and rental weeks for someone else.
People like Greg and Fred do too and old stuff gets more and more boring.
So called self-proclaimed “competition institutions” are dust in the wind - just someone’s extra money and maybe someone’s extra profit. I guess they deserve as much respect as money do, which is not a lot for many truly happy people.
Cheers!
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Postby JakeFarley » Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:07 pm
Even if Dimitri does not make the KOTA, I would still vote for him for "The most interesting Greek man in the world" (see below).
*He held up the World for a while so Atlas could take a break.
*He taught Zorba how to dance.
*After speaking with Socrates, Socrates exclaimed, “I know that I know nothing”.
*Never On Sunday became Always On Sunday merely because he asked.
*He once untied the Gordian Knot, blindfolded… with one hand tied behind his back.
*The Greek government asked him for a loan.
*He once wrote a three-act Greek tragedy… while drinking his morning Frape.
*The Sirens tied themselves to a ship’s mast and crashed into the rocks after hearing him sing.
*He has a 5 o'clock shadow before 10 a.m.
*He can play the bouzouki with one hand while doing a megaloop.
Here's to you Dimitri! OPA!!!
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Postby a99 » Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:39 pm
Definitely Kota must include some new spices to this game: women doing megaloops, megaloops with foil kites, and Dmitri plus real time jump height data for public view.
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Postby grigorib » Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:42 pm
Is megaloop a fetish?
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Postby markymarc » Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:48 pm
Dimitri definitely has got my vote, but I cannot find his video on the KOTA-site though?
50+ and really inspiring.
Just think that Robby Naish and Pete Cabrinha still would try..
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Postby PullStrings » Wed Nov 28, 2018 11:33 pm
markymarc wrote: ↑Wed Nov 28, 2018 10:48 pm
Dimitri definitely has got my vote
50+ and really inspiring.
Got my vote also
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even if he's only 49+ and really inspiring.....50+ will be in June 2019
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Postby Bigdog » Wed Nov 28, 2018 11:48 pm
He should give Kevin a screamer 9 and see what it does at that level. Only a few people can send it like him.
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Postby Teabageppo » Thu Nov 29, 2018 5:59 am
Regardless...having the Big D in there will be a huge marketing gain. Imagine the intrigue!! 50 Year old going big.
That to me is what KOTA (red Bull) should consider!!
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Postby Toby » Thu Nov 29, 2018 8:02 am
Red Bull’s target group is 18-30.
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