Replay: Slopestyle - Crankworx Whistler 2018

Aug 18, 2018
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  • 38 1
 I liked the McCauls announcing. But I have to say, I'm concerned that the front door is still open.
  • 13 0
 The McCauls are WAY better than the dudes on Red Bull pod racing.
  • 3 0
 Holy mother trucker
  • 24 1
 Im excited to see Emil Johansson on the start list
  • 4 1
 +100 Tough kid.
  • 4 1
 He was amazing. Would be happy to see him on the podium today. He didn't lose his tricks and style + he must still be in pain. Extra points for grit.
  • 1 0
 He poured all his redbull on Martin's pants. Poor Martin gonna hangout with sticky pants.
  • 22 4
 Idk if Rogatkin’s run was that much better than Rheeder’s. Congrats to both of them though. I still fell that they may have just wanted to give it to Rogatkin. One triple crown one championship. Tough call though either way.
  • 9 2
 I kind of agree but he only needed another 2 points for the win and I think he definitely rode 2 points better than his first run. With how the previous runs were scored they had to give it to him
  • 20 0
 Cam and Tyler as announcers is Epic!
  • 4 0
 Agreed. They both combined flow in their speech with knowledge and thrill. A winner couple for sure!
  • 5 0
 Yup. Great combo. Tons of knowledge and personality.
  • 23 8
 I’m just glad that they’re completely changing the course for next year. This is cool and everything but I feel like I’ve been watching the same thing for almost 10 years. I heard that Semenuk is building the course, I don’t think no one but him is worthy of that.
  • 3 3
 Sauce?
  • 19 3
 @colincolin: ketchup
  • 9 1
 duuUUUUUUde if semenuk returns to this event as the chief builder/host kind of figure a la mcgarry and the kiwi crankworx... that would be so damn perfect.
  • 10 2
 We've all seen the course preview video with Ryan & Nickoli Smile )) no new info here
  • 10 1
 Can we see score breakdowns during the live broadcast for next year? I absolutely love this event and respect both the riders and judges, but the scores seem to have fit the narrative and marketing a little too well. Why not have full score transparency?
  • 23 10
 Rheeder got robbed!
  • 10 9
 I think the same, Rheeder's run was better than Nicoli's run
  • 5 1
 @tiago25: it's all about commitment vs finesse I think. Rheeder subscribes to the same school as Semenuk, slower and more composed tricks, while Rogatkin is a balls in guy who never leaves anything off his runs. The opportunity to hand him the first triple crown in Crankworx history surely played a role in his scoring, along with personal taste of the judges.

Don't get me wrong, both put together massive runs and I personally wouldn't want to be the one crowning one over the other. Tough decision it was.
  • 11 0
 @tiago25: both runs were proper burly, but I think as long as Rogatkin keeps throwing a trick nobody else can throw and holds extras in the tank for second rounds (tuck no hander back and fronts on and off the whale tail) I think they’ll keep giving him the benefit of the doubt. I love that they both really threw down, because it’s the perfect juxtaposition of style, Rheeder so smooth and flowing and Rogatkin so fast and amped. Congrats to both guys, they killed it!
  • 3 1
 @southoftheborder: Yes, both runs are good but totally different. I understand that was an opportunity to win the first triple crown in Crankworx, and I'm not question if he deserves it or no, because surely he deserves it. For me, he is undoubtedly the guy more determined in do what he wants whatever happens, he can crash 3 or 4 times in the same run, but always keep doing bangers for the crowd.
I wouldn't like to be judge to make the final decision too, and with this 2 guys is always a tough decision.
Rogatkin deserves the title, I don't question that, but for me Rheeder's run was better.
  • 3 0
 @catfish9797: I don't question that both runs were good, because definitely they were. How I said in the previous comment, I don't question if Rogtkin deserves the title or not, because I think that is more than deserved this title for him in the history.
About Rogatkin's tricks, Diego can do a twister too... And I guess that Diego could make a front tuck off the whale tail too.

Maybe it's a matter of styles each one of us like, maybe both runs are equally good and both should draw in 1st place. I personally prefer Rheeder's style, and if I could do both runs in a contest, I would do Rheeder's run.

Anyway, we can discuss this of course, but we must care less about the winner and appreciate this sport and applaud all the riders for pushing the limits year after year. Glad to see Emil doing this run after almost a year without riding. I also liked Erik Fedko's run.
  • 2 0
 @tiago25: absolutely, I’m partial to style more like Rheeder’s and Semenuk’s than guys like Rogatkin and Nyquist (because they’re so compact), probably because I was a tall lanky rider in my prime age like those guys are and understand that way of manipulating the bike more, whereas Rogatkin almost looks out of control to me and everything is so violent, but obviously he’s not because he’s as consistent as anyone out there, if not more! I also 100% agree with appreciating what ALL these riders are doing, because it’s extraordinary!
  • 6 0
 One of the most intense joyride events yet! So sick to see less crashes and more full runs, everyone sent it! Mad props to Emil coming back from injury like that, so unreal, such an awesome feel good moment
  • 13 4
 A visor should be a requirement for the triple crown
  • 8 7
 Or at least doing one opposite trick.
  • 14 6
 Fedko's chill second run had way more style than any of nikolai's
  • 7 1
 I know its not over yet and i don't want to jinx Rogatkin but i feel like today is the day for his triple crown !
  • 2 1
 Booyah
  • 2 1
 Called it !
  • 4 1
 when I see Cam and Bearclaw, all I can think about is NWD8 when Claw and Bourdon trapped Cam using a burrito as bait, and letting him free into the wild to Monkey Business by Skidrow. one of the most iconic segments of all time in my opinion. all these new school guys are cool and all, but none of them have done anything as cool as that segment. get of my lawn you kids
  • 3 1
 NWD 7*
  • 2 1
 @alybear: same difference, amiright
  • 1 0
 Yes! And you are right those were magical years. @74tenomresc:
  • 5 0
 "How does that feel ?" - Micayla Gatto, every time she has a microphone on her hands...
  • 5 0
 Oh man, he did it! Nicholai did it!
  • 5 2
 My girlfriend has been going on for some time about the Triple Crown trophy being the ugliest thing ever. She’s not wrong, now it’s bugging me too.
  • 4 0
 Rheeder vs Rogatkin might be as Federer vs Nadal, judging much harder though!
  • 1 0
 $25,000 for a win, or what $50,000 or $75,000 for triple crown is shameful. Single win should be more like $250,000 at least. I know athletes are stoked for what they're doing and what they get, but payouts are out of line with everything these guys do to do what they do and sell product for the companies and media. Just sayin?
  • 3 0
 Just a casual $35,000 payday for Nicholai
  • 6 3
 Let's go Rowdy Roddy Rogatkin!
  • 2 0
 So incredible tech and drama. But, the casual runs really did have some mega smooth style.
  • 1 1
 Internet history zero - half way trough! First run f*ck them judges if Rheeder gets 1st and then wow (at the crash moment) hats off to him, let us see how it goes down!
  • 2 0
 oh boi, oh boi hats off to all of them! Nicolai deserved it! Congrats!
  • 4 1
 Go Messere!!!!
  • 7 8
 Semenuk should be a guest JUDGE. Still wondering why Grant “Chopper Fielder is judging all these Diamond level contests.......And who is Kraig Kinsman anyway ?? ( Then again....would Semenuk be super bias as a judge..?)
  • 9 2
 what?? chopper competed back in the day and was in loads of vids. get learned
  • 3 12
flag SirWonky (Aug 18, 2018 at 17:20) (Below Threshold)
 @makripper: and what contests did he win ? Ever ? ......didn’t think so .
  • 2 1
 @SirWonky: it's about the experience. what about gully? he's judging too.
  • 4 7
 @makripper: if it is all experience than why isn’t Bearclaw a judge? Or Chase and Lenosky? Or even Derek Westerlund? I am well aware of who Chopper is , and I know he is a good guy but I don’t think he is an MTB legend. Gully is tho. So Whatever- if they have eyes I guess they qualify as a judge. Don’t really f’ing care......
  • 3 1
 @SirWonky: meh, gully is class but also more of a big mountain guy, chopper comes from a dirt jumping background which is a better fit for modern ss. Both are more than qualified to judge and a good balance of backgrounds to be fair to everyone. Being a good rider also doesn't necessarily make a good judge either, they both have the experience in that over bearclaw etc.
  • 1 0
 @hgardner: Gully used to do JoyRide. Remember when Loud Brad handed him some fresh dollar bills (like $68 CDN) for attempting to get rad. #embarassment
  • 6 3
 cam mcaul and mini mcaul
  • 4 2
 You're famous
  • 3 1
 @jaurl: I don't think it is the good kind of famous.
  • 2 0
 @jaurl: how am I famous?
  • 2 0
 @makripper: they showed your comment on the stream
  • 1 0
 @jaurl: lol! this one? I wish i saw it hahahha
  • 2 0
 @makripper: whatcha the replay, toward the end!
  • 3 0
 That was fucking rowdy!
  • 2 0
 Flight info about crashing haha priceless
  • 1 0
 Thomas Genon did a great job on his second run. I feel that his score shoulda been higher.
  • 2 1
 Which 2 riders dropped out?
  • 1 1
 Wasn't Semenuk in the start list?
  • 3 0
 Bernd Winkler apparently crashed pretty badly yesterday, and Max Fredriksson posted on Instagram today that he wasn't feeling like he was ready to drop in
  • 1 0
 @aldago: thanks. I thought he'd be competing given he won last year.
  • 1 0
 @southoftheborder: Why? It's pretty much the same course they've used for the past 3-5 years.
  • 1 0
 such a good course. Best one yet!
  • 1 0
 does it started? i dont see anything Frown
  • 1 0
 Is anyone else actually getting the broadcast? It's just blank for me.
  • 1 0
 its going for me
  • 2 1
 @eliaso: THANK YOU
  • 2 1
 @aldago: Thank you!
  • 1 0
 Rogat double back flip what? Gracious
  • 3 3
 "Whistler" is spelled wrong in the title.
  • 2 2
 Fixed!
  • 3 3
 Oh man, I hope they got rid of Brad Jay this year.
  • 1 1
 a while ago.
  • 13 12
 WORST JUDGING EVER
  • 31 1
 Godzieks run was massive... Judges problaby don't like supermans...
  • 4 2
 You're famous
  • 2 1
 In what way? I like watching Rheeder more than Rogatkin, for sure, but dunno how many points that counts for. Rogatkin threw down very hard on the last run and elevated his score.
  • 4 0
 judging was pretty spot on.
  • 1 0
 @eliaso: Supermans are pretty 2011 though.
  • 1 0
 I had rheeder winning but rogatkins run was a banger.
  • 3 0
 Rheeder would have won if he landed his first run. He missed a few big tricks in the second run. Flip whip on the second double was a flip double whip in the first run and the truck out of the whale tail was a 360 triple bar in the first run. I still think the scores should have been way closer since Rheeders oppo tricks are insanely difficult.
  • 1 0
 @magnusts: nice rundown. Probsbly pretty close to the truth.
  • 1 0
 @magnusts: ???? % correct
  • 1 2
 so now what is the triple crown exactly?
  • 3 1
 Triple Crown is a title given to a competitor who has won three Crankworx Slopestyle events in the same year (in this case Rogatkin has already won Les Gets and Innsbruck), which has never been done before.
  • 2 1
 @Waal-E: cheers!
  • 1 1
 Rogatkin,Brett,Emil!!!
  • 1 3
 This should be bananas....get er done Nicoli!!
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