Ask Me Anything: Mike Douglas

[WaistDeepGroomers]

He was one of the first you asked for when we proposed the idea for the Ask Me Anything series. Mike Douglas will be coming to answer your questions this Thursday, January 29th, from 4-7 MST.



For most of you (I hope), MD needs no introduction. But for those who are maybe a little fuzzy or recently suffered a concussion, let me remind you:

-Godfather of freeskiing
-Founding member of the New Canadian Air Force
-Got Salomon to build one of the first twin-tip skis ever (the 1080)
-Inventor of the D-Spin
-His segment in 13 had probably the most offensive lyrics of any song in ski movie history
-Featured in too many Poorboyz & Matchstick movies to count
-Got Salomon Freeski TV off the ground, along with lots of other awesome video stuff through Switchback Entertainment
-Announced X Games ski events for years
-Etc., etc., etc.

so, you know, ask away, respect the legends, and we'll see you back here this Thursday at 4 PM MST.

[digitaldeath]

Know any other Gods?

What is the worst part about living in whistler???

inquiring minds need answers

[digitaldeath]

oh ya, can i use your condo in whistler for a couple weeks this year or next????

[whyturn]

Is there a US Air Force and if so, who's in it?

Do you ever misspell salomon?

Is japow the deepest snow?

How much do you like canada, other than whistler?

[Timberridge]

At what DIN do set your bindings?

[Lambert]

How big is the budget for Salomon Freeski TV?

[SB]

Whose the hottest ski chica you ever bagged?

[Dexter Rutecki]

Remember when you snaked me on False Face? Yeah, well, I haven't, and forgiveness is still not in the cards.

[Garth Bimble]

When Tiger Woods came on your show that time when he was a little kid, did you have any clue that eventually he'd be banging Lindsey Vonn?

[ghosthop]

Do you ever feel like you take too much credit for freeskiing?

What is the best way to sell my Hoji/Beast/Mercury setup and purchase an all Salomon setup as I make the transition from just like Hoji to just like Cody?

Thanks for all the FSTV episodes, still one of the best internet vid series going, which episodes are your favorite?
Have any good Abma stories?

[kidwoo]

In Romancing the Stone, you chose the girl over the jewel.

How hot was Kathleen Turner really, and do you ever regret that decision?

[Gerome]

Where in North America should I fly to over the weekend of February 6th to find snow?

[TahoeJ]

Favorite ski resort in the lower 48?

Who is your favorite up-and-coming skier that maybe not many people have heard of?

Most underrated country for skiing?

[PNWbrit]

In Romancing the Stone, you chose the girl over the jewel.

How hot was Kathleen Turner really, and do you ever regret that decision?

Streets of SF

How would you feel about a series reboot. Or even a movie franchise.

Would you consider playing the Karl Malden role?

Any chance we can get a picture of Zeta Jones' tits?

[mntlion]

Curvy redhead, or skinny asian party girl?

[iceclimberx15]

Mike,
Utah or Wyoming?
Beer or whisky ?
Favorite grub spot in Whistler?
Washington or Montana?
3 ft fresh over no base or 12 inches fresh over 3 ft base?

[BmillsSkier]

Hey Mike,

First time caller, long time listener. Anyway, got any 02/03 Salomon 1080's 181cm in orange socked away? I'd give my left nut to find some more of these somewhere - my favorite ski of all time.




Anyway, thanks in advance for taking my question. Oh, and what's the easiest way you've instructed someone how to throw a D-spin?

Thanks,

Bmillskier in ATL.

[zartagen]

Where so you think freestyle skiing (slopestyle/pipe) is going, especially with the involvement of the FIS?
Wanna go skiing with me?
I also would like to learn how to throw a D-spin from the man himself.

[LeeLau]

Mike you made the transition from full time athlete towards more of the creative and business side of skiing.

Was that a slow transition? Or did you have an "aha" moment to do that?

How did you get the skills to shoot and edit movie footage?

How did you get the public speaking skills for speaking and TV engagements?

What advice would you give to young ski pros or wannabes to have a long - term career at skiing?

[fatnslow]

Did you really get throat cancer from going down on too many Hollywood skanks with warts the size of walnuts ?

[Dhelihiker]

Would you have sex with a lion? (guaranteed not to attack)

PM me for details...

[snapt]

How big is the budget for Salomon Freeski TV?

x2

How many weeks a year are dedicated to producing a season?

[skimaxpower]

Double backie, or laid out superman frontflip?

[AlexC]

If you could have any non-Salomon skier in a FreeskiTV episode, who would it be?

What do you prefer - steep alpine faces, or powder pillow lines?

BC Coast or BC Interior?

[vanisle]

Have you never had a serious injury skiing?

Why doesn't it snow here anymore?

Wheres my t-shirt?