Monday, September 28, 2009
Saturday, September 26, 2009
WME Vs. Level 1
Most of you may be planning on attending a ski movie premiere soon to get stoked for the ski season. Most of you will probably go to Warren Miller's 'Dynasty.' Most of you would probably enjoy it and walk out of the theater with that buzzing tingling sensation that you only get when you can't go skiing, but you really really want to, or when you're waiting for the lift to open on a three foot day and you're first in line.
Before you go and spend a lot of money on a mediocre ski flick that's a year behind all other ski flicks, consider this: Warren Miller Entertainment (which has no affiliation with Warren Miller, the ski legend, because he doesn't like the direction they have taken with their films) is suing a small, independent company called Level 1 Productions Level 1 makes my favorite ski movies as of late and have done nothing wrong or illegal. Josh Berman, Level 1's director, asked if Warren Miller would contribute his voice for a small section of the movie as a surprise. Again, Warren Miller has no affiliation with WME. WME is claiming that Mr. Berman has infringed on their companies copyrights. This is a totally bogus suit and on par with suing for too hot of coffee, or for McDonald's making you fat.
I realize most of you probably don't care, but that's the gist of it. It's hard enough for these small companies to make it in the industry. They need as much support as they can get. Buy their movies, go to their premieres, and buy their merchandise. If you care. These 'indy' movies show what's happening at the top of our sport in the most creative way possible. Unlike the latest Warren Miller movies.
Before you go and spend a lot of money on a mediocre ski flick that's a year behind all other ski flicks, consider this: Warren Miller Entertainment (which has no affiliation with Warren Miller, the ski legend, because he doesn't like the direction they have taken with their films) is suing a small, independent company called Level 1 Productions Level 1 makes my favorite ski movies as of late and have done nothing wrong or illegal. Josh Berman, Level 1's director, asked if Warren Miller would contribute his voice for a small section of the movie as a surprise. Again, Warren Miller has no affiliation with WME. WME is claiming that Mr. Berman has infringed on their companies copyrights. This is a totally bogus suit and on par with suing for too hot of coffee, or for McDonald's making you fat.
I realize most of you probably don't care, but that's the gist of it. It's hard enough for these small companies to make it in the industry. They need as much support as they can get. Buy their movies, go to their premieres, and buy their merchandise. If you care. These 'indy' movies show what's happening at the top of our sport in the most creative way possible. Unlike the latest Warren Miller movies.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Sam Wins!
Sam Hill took 1st at finals, which also gave him the overall for the season. Nice! Two Americans in the top 10 too, which hasn't happened in over ten years.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Downhill Finals
Practice for the DH finals in Schladming, this race is gnarly. I predict Sam Hill to win, because he's Australian, and Australians are gnarly.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
More MHGees and Tall Tees
2009 Freeskier Park Test from Dave Amirault on Vimeo.
In case you were wondering, MHG = Menacing Hand Gestures, usually directed at a camera to show how Hyphy you wish you were.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
School and Skiing
Balancing school work and skiing is very difficult for you weekday kids. School cannot be taken lightly, but if you do it right, you can still ski as much as you want, and get all A's until you graduate high school.
USSA has provided a nice letter that may help some of you dealing with school authorities. It is very hard to balance school and training time for those that ski during the week. It is even harder to convince your respective schools that ski racing is a viable alternative to football or cheer leading.
If you are in need of any assistance with your athlete's school situation, take a look at this letter. It may help. I can also write a letter and explain the situation if need be.
USSA has provided a nice letter that may help some of you dealing with school authorities. It is very hard to balance school and training time for those that ski during the week. It is even harder to convince your respective schools that ski racing is a viable alternative to football or cheer leading.
If you are in need of any assistance with your athlete's school situation, take a look at this letter. It may help. I can also write a letter and explain the situation if need be.
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