The FIFTY

**nyskirat** · 10-08-2019, 11:32 AM

Are we going to see weekly episodes this year or will it be more sporadic?

Not sure if anyone has asked that yet.

**John_B** · 10-08-2019, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by glademaster

I would have some respect for this if they went out and did it quietly, without any fanfare or publicity. No matter how impressive the feat (which it objectively is), I have no respect for the self-aggrandizing Instatwit bullshit.

Funny, I could say the same about a lack of respect for your posts.

**~mikey b** · 10-08-2019, 11:43 AM

yeah Cody don’t listen to that asshole

he’s always been a miserable fuck

**NWFlow** · 10-08-2019, 11:47 AM

Originally Posted by glademaster

I would have some respect for this if they went out and did it quietly, without any fanfare or publicity. No matter how impressive the feat (which it objectively is), I have no respect for the self-aggrandizing Instatwit bullshit.

Then you wouldn't be hearing about it and posting on TGR.

Honestly, this series is very minimally self-aggrandizing compared to nearly any other action sports media. I am a bit biased from having close friends that have worked with Cody and Bjarne who are at least as jaded as me and reported the dudes were rad, but this is not the series to attack for self-aggrandization or ego.

**meter-man** · 10-08-2019, 12:06 PM

This is basically Alka's MO - self-aggrandizement and stupid stunts. I mean, look at this guy!! What a clown.

**Peruvian** · 10-08-2019, 12:47 PM

^^^^trollin’, trollin, trollin, keep them posters swollen - rawhide!

**Any** · 10-08-2019, 10:20 PM

any update on the lebent lesend lesock?
im in Oz for 3 weeks before heading back to Japan. was hoping to pick up a few pair while here.

**galibier_numero_un** · 10-08-2019, 10:29 PM

Originally Posted by alias_rice

I feel the same about all athletes. Pretty easy to hit a home run in the World Series with all those fans watching. My respect goes to the guy hitting em out in the local beer league softball games. It’s the quiet heroes that matter.

Sarcasm?

If not, I'd like to see your sorry ass step into the batter's box while Justin Verlander is throwing 98mph BBs.

You wouldn't get the bat off your shoulder let alone make contact, and would likely soil your underwear.

There's a reason the pros are pros.

... Thom

**bodywhomper** · 10-08-2019, 10:38 PM

Ski off!!!

**doebedoe** · 10-08-2019, 11:34 PM

Originally Posted by bodywhomper

Ski off!!!

Elyse would crush them both.

**Supermoon** · 10-08-2019, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by Alkasquawlik

Cool. Well then I've got the guy for ya. Noah Howell has been quietly trying the fifty classics for well over a decade. Ah shit, you know what, he's making a movie too about it because it's rad to get paid to ski. Like really cool. I mean, no office, no bosses, set your own schedule, go ski for the day and it's technically a "work day", tax write offs are great too... Hmm, well looks like you're gonna have to do your best to ignore it. Or wait, why don't you give it a try and don't tell a soul, then maybe you'll have some respect for yourself! Give'r buddy!

Post of the day right there.

**rudy** · 10-09-2019, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un

Sarcasm?

If not, I'd like to see your sorry ass step into the batter's box while Justin Verlander is throwing 98mph BBs.

You wouldn't get the bat off your shoulder let alone make contact, and would likely soil your underwear.

There's a reason the pros are pros.

... Thom

Come on, you've been here long enough to know better

**BigDaddy** · 10-09-2019, 02:25 PM

Pretty much any given time, there's a lot of random noise in this place...

But, every now and then, if you wait and listen hard enough, there's a symphony.

This thread is one of those symphonies. Well done and so fun Alkasquawlik... stay safe and thanks for sharing.

**jackstraw** · 10-09-2019, 02:33 PM

Symphony? Did you say symphony!?

Dude, this is hardcore gangsta rap bro!

Take a lap beater

**galibier_numero_un** · 10-09-2019, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by rudy

Come on, you've been here long enough to know better

I don't have my scorecard handy ;-)

**alias_rice** · 10-09-2019, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un

Sarcasm?

If not, I'd like to see your sorry ass step into the batter's box while Justin Verlander is throwing 98mph BBs.

You wouldn't get the bat off your shoulder let alone make contact, and would likely soil your underwear.

There's a reason the pros are pros.

... Thom

You should have picked a different pitcher after last nights performance by Verlander.

**Fritz** · 10-09-2019, 03:54 PM

Originally Posted by Alkasquawlik

Cool. Well then I've got the guy for ya. Noah Howell has been quietly trying the fifty classics for well over a decade. Ah shit, you know what, he's making a movie too about it because it's rad to get paid to ski. Like really cool. I mean, no office, no bosses, set your own schedule, go ski for the day and it's technically a "work day", tax write offs are great too... Hmm, well looks like you're gonna have to do your best to ignore it. Or wait, why don't you give it a try and don't tell a soul, then maybe you'll have some respect for yourself! Give'r buddy!

I'm glad you've been around this board long enough to know that you have to deal with/ignore a bunch of fuckin beater keyboard warriors that never have, or will, post any stoke. Thanks for sticking around here and helping to keep this place somewhat respectable. Glad you're getting paid to do this, it's well-deserved.

**galibier_numero_un** · 10-09-2019, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by alias_rice

You should have picked a different pitcher after last nights performance by Verlander.

Yeah. That pisses me off, 'coz he'll be that much more motivated for the ALCS if the Astros beat the Rays ;-)

... Thom

**bennymac** · 10-09-2019, 04:27 PM

Originally Posted by Fritz

I'm glad you've been around this board long enough to know that you have to deal with/ignore a bunch of fuckin beater keyboard warriors that never have, or will, post any stoke. Thanks for sticking around here and helping to keep this place somewhat respectable. Glad you're getting paid to do this, it's well-deserved.

x100

**meter-man** · 10-09-2019, 04:53 PM

Not the Fifty, but pretty crazy video from Salomon Freeski TV with ol Alka

Actually, that drone makes me kinda nauseous lol.

While this short-form stoke is fun, it only makes me appreciate even more the long-form, story-heavy, slow-pace, big-payoff of DaFifty.

**BigDaddy** · 10-09-2019, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by jackstraw

Symphony? Did you say symphony!?

Dude, this is hardcore gangsta rap bro!

Take a lap beater

I know you're being sarcastic, but just appreciating such a beautifully executed and well presented series of conquests. Given all the players, thought, planning, skill, training and luck that goes into such an extraordinary endeavour, symphony seemed like a good analogy. Rap, no.

**jackstraw** · 10-09-2019, 06:20 PM

Originally Posted by BigDaddy

I know you're being sarcastic, but just appreciating such a beautifully executed and well presented series of conquests. Given all the players, thought, planning, skill, training and luck that goes into such an extraordinary endeavour, symphony seemed like a good analogy. Rap, no.

You are absolutely correct. I ate an edible and did not thoroughly read what you wrote (add kicked in) and attributed it to the bs banter going on recently, not the overall thread theme.

**BigDaddy** · 10-09-2019, 06:37 PM

^No harm, no foul... would happily join you.

Maybe this is your rap vid... so f'n fun:

Originally Posted by meter-man

Not the Fifty, but pretty crazy video from Salomon Freeski TV with ol Alka

Actually, that drone makes me kinda nauseous lol.

While this short-form stoke is fun, it only makes me appreciate even more the long-form, story-heavy, slow-pace, big-payoff of DaFifty.