If you're not into the whole action sports scene, this week is the annual Winter X Games held at Aspen Resort in Aspen, Colorado. Honestly, this is one of my favorite sporting events of the year. These guys (and girls) are just fucking crazy. The level of competition that they compete at is really amazing. As usual all of the big names will be there such as Shaun White, Louie Vito, and Levi Lavallee. With events that range from the snowboarding super pipe, to the snowmobile best trick. It's sure going to be quite a show this year.
Men's Super Pipe:
First, I would like to rant about Shaun White. He jumped onto the snowboard scene when he was in his teens and has taken the sport to an all time high. He was the first to do a double McTwist 1260 in the pipe, and has only lost one event in that area in 3 years. The guy is really unreal. And on top of that he has helped skateboarding progress as well. But honestly, I'm getting tired of seeing this guy win year after year. It would be different if he had some competition, but he doesn't. Not many people in the sport are as progressed as he is in the pipe, but there are a few up and comers that may be able to knock him off this top this year not only at X Games but in the Winter Olympics.
Ayumu Hirano:
Ayumu made his way onto the snowboard scene last year at the X Games when he took second place in the super pipe next to Shaun White. The craziest thing is, HE'S ONLY 14 YEARS OLD. That is crazy if you ask me. But don't let his age fool you, this kid can throw down in the pipe. He is one of the few riders that could possibly knock Shaun White down on the podium this year. I'm expecting big things from this little guy in the upcoming week. Btw, he speaks absolutely zero english. Straight Japanese.
X Games did a great job with this commercial, fucking inspirational.
Big Air:
This is probably my favorite event that is held in the X Games. The tricks are getting more and more advanced each year and it started with Halldor's double cork and then was one-up'd by Torstein's triple cork. The guys in this event are legally insane. They are doing some of the most difficult tricks on earth while traveling at least 65 feet through the air.
Halldor Helgason:
Halldor won the event in 2010 by performing the first double cork ever in a competition. I'm hoping he is able to win it this year as well. Personally, he is my favorite rider. He has his own style and swagger that I love. He had an unfortunate wipe-out last year at the X Games, so hopefully he will come out strong Friday night.
This is genius, tattoo of a penis on the inside of your finger, then a pair of tits on your ribs. Guy can titty-fuck whenever he feels like it.
Torstein Horgmo:
Another one of my favorite riders. Torstein won the event the year after Halldor with the double cork. He did it with the triple cork on the last attempt of his run. This was also the first time anyone had landed it in a competition. Now a days, snowboarders are throwing these like its their day job and it blows my mind. Torstein was the first ever and both of theses riders keep setting the bar higher and higher. Love seeing what they come out with every year. They're also very good friends, which is awesome.
Fucking love this video. First ever triple, all amped up, what better way to celebrate then by whipping your goggles 90+ right at some chicks face. Priceless.
Overall, this year is going to be something else. That's why I love watching all these sports, cause they are constantly progressing. All of these athletes are one of a kind and do some crazy shit. Although there is a lot of risk in these sports, they are fun to watch and that's the bottom line. The games couldn't have come at a better time either with the Winter Olympics coming up in a couple of weeks. Can't wait till it all kicks off Thursday on ESPN with the men's super pipe elimination, and snowmobile freestyle elimination. It should be fun to watch.
Let's not forget Caleb Moore who died last year in the games due to a terrible snowmobile accident. Rest In Peace.
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