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the forum always knows first 😂

seat twob?

So stoked for DAK!

Dak is such a boss! He is so genuinely him. Such a beacon in an already awesome sport.

gonna come around the corner with my conventional helmet and low-side on spent RLS helmet marbles I can just feel it

If everyone had the same opinions and observations, what would be the point of having them?

Lahar vibes are strong with that one.

A tale as old as time I fear...eth

Vali’s contract was reported to be among the biggest ever, man or woman. She deserves every last cent of it. Carry on.

I agree that our athletes and "stars" are awesome, but I also think it's a healthy sign of maturation of the sport that people are looking for these distinctions in personalities and looking to root for specific athletes and create narratives and stories around those athletes.

I think @Ron_Goldstone & company have heard/seen it all typed out in the public sector. He's probably heard way worse in a lift line (where I'd be swinging on people if they negative nancy my lil athlete). 🙃 Nobody here is saying Jackson is a bad human being. We all gravitate toward different personalities. And I wasn't taking a shot at the kid. Just pointing the possible moment of fame when he podiumed a World Cup w/ cameras focused & the internet lit up with positive/negative commentary. The home school joke was genuinely hilarious cause it fit the moment's behavior...

How sad. Since when did this forum become some kind of gossip column, bitching about pro riders who you don’t know personally and have probably never met? Stop this nonsense and just enjoy the spectacle. This season is becoming another classic. Hope it goes to the final round.

I can confirm Jackson was genuinely happy to win the World Championship

So I’m on the “hard to root for Jackson” team. Not because of his winning streak, and definitely not because of his talent—on the contrary, his riding style and speed are incredible. I just don’t vibe with the loud jocks who feel the need to push themselves into the spotlight at every opportunity. I always found Gracia super annoying, think BK is cringe, and Thanee also gets on my nerves. Meanwhile, the more reserved riders like Vouilloz, Chausson, or Sam Hill—who were just as talented and fast in their time—I find extremely likable. That’s also why I get along better...