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Old 08 February 2014, 08:59 AM
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Anyone watching the Slopestyle?

Kin hell, these guys have got some *****!
Fantastic to watch (BBC2 now), the two Brits are doing pretty well in the final.
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Old 08 February 2014, 09:58 AM
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Never watched it before until now and I have to say its impressive stuff.
Shame the Brits didn't do better though, although they seemed pretty pleased with what they achieved

Also it appears the scoring is a little on the controversial side

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Anyone watching the Slopestyle?

Kin hell, these guys have got some *****!
Fantastic to watch (BBC2 now), the two Brits are doing pretty well in the final.
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Watching it here.
Great in HD.
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I feel any sport that needs judges can be a bit daft. This was too.

Looks good, but I don't think it works as a sport. How many times were they surprised by the judges scores?

Downhill skiing works as the rules are very simple.
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Agree on the scoring front - very subjective, as what works for one judge doesn't work for another.
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Originally Posted by davyboy
I feel any sport that needs judges can be a bit daft. This was too.

Looks good, but I don't think it works as a sport. How many times were they surprised by the judges scores?

Downhill skiing works as the rules are very simple.
An excellent point, never really thought about it before, but you're right! Figure skating is a perfect example!
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Old 08 February 2014, 03:52 PM
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Speed skating was quite interesting. Some disproportional shaped thighs on display!
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Just switched over to it,haven't bothered up to now,what do i get but bloody figure skating...

Oh and GB are last ...
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it's ok to watch some of it.I think most of it is not sport but a pass time/hobby.

I know they have taken it too ridiculous degrees of skill & difficulty but sliding about on snow & ice is just a bit of fun really.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the figure skating earlier.

Some top totty on show, such as GB's Penny Coomes

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Bjorndalen won the biathlon sprint to equal the most medals won at any Winter Olympics. All at the age of 40, well done.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the figure skating earlier.

Some top totty on show, such as GB's Penny Coomes

I think it's now confirmed you need an eye test, between her and that munter of a car you bought i'd say you need a name change to MR Magoo.
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Was better top totty on Judge Judy yesterday...
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Bronze medal, well done Jenny Jones
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Brilliantly done
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She looks fit too
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Everyone in the SW is now claiming they know her...
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Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
She looks fit too
You'd have to be fit to compete in a sport like that wouldn't you?













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Originally Posted by Matteeboy
Everyone in the SW is now claiming they know her...
Have you done her?
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Originally Posted by f1_fan
You'd have to be fit to compete in a sport like that wouldn't you?

Actually your right, she is gorgeous, bright, well spoken, polite, talented and hard working - a credit to her parents

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/winter-olympics/24733141

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Originally Posted by zip106
Have you done her?
Only once.
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GOLD!!!

Well done Lizzy!
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Well done Lizzy!
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Originally Posted by hodgy0_2
Actually your right, she is gorgeous, bright, well spoken, polite, talented and hard working - a credit to her parents

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/winter-olympics/24733141

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Quite agree
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