The Eastern region is not really known for being a “powerhouse” at the Nationals every year, simply by the fact that the average ski season for the region is about 6 weeks long. Which is why its FANTASTIC that we have a showing from the Rochester area. Matt Cole (B3), Nikki Dobbertin (G2) and Jessie Dobbertin [...]
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KC Wilson takes 1st at the nationals with 4.5 buoys at 38 off. The score was enough to edge out Tyler Yager into second place, who was holding the lead until then with a 3 at 38 pass. We have the post ski interview with Tyler. Thanks for keeping us updated Marcus.
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At regionals this year skiers were given a little goody bag. Being my first time at this competition I don’t know if this is a common thing, or the a new idea. Either way, the bag was filled with …. well… stuff. Some of it was useful to a degree, I got a nice Kodak [...]
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In the end we, Will Asher (.5 ball at 41 off) and Whitney McClintock (2 at 39 off) take the slalom championship. Whitney also won the trick portion and cleaned up in the overall. I think one of the interesting things is the fact that Belarus is a powerhouse in tricks taking the top 3 positions. [...]
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Sunday marked the final day of the regionals here in Penfield NY. Up until Sunday the weather has been nothing short of perfect. Even the threatening storm on Saturday was nice enough to detour around Penfield. Unfortunately, our luck had run out, and we were delivered some more rain Sunday morning, after starting the Mens [...]
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Our overcast morning has given way to some light rain. Here is the schedule, though we already moved through our first division.
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I am a slalom skier. I can’t hide that the thought of strapping on two rather larger skis, and hurling myself towards a solid object on the water, scares the seaweed out of me. I was pretty comfortable with my fear, thinking that only the insane or amazingly athletic could ever consider entering a jump [...]
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I didn’t realize how much I would be running around capturing moments once this event started. There are no pauses in the action, making it a challenge to sit for a minute and write up ones thoughts. I was able to come out for some of the day on Wednesday, which was a full day [...]
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