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mike doyle
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Mike
Post Re: Edmonton: MEC Tour De Bloc Nationals!
on: May 16, 2008, 10:12

I can’t believe I’m getting involved…

First off Dave, sorry we won’t see you. One of the reasons I coughed up the bucks for the plane ride was to hang with the crew from out east I don’t get to see that much.

I’m actually on the fence on this one as well. I’ve organized events where we go and get sponsorship from outside the ‘established’ sponsors, even going so far as to have a title sponsor for the event away from the sanctioned sponsors. I know Seth and Zoe and I guarantee they saw this as a way to help out the Edmonton crew (holds) and a way to increase the positive experience of this event. I don’t think this was meant as a shot at Friction, the hold companies all know how hard it is to make it.

That being said I can understand why people are upset, if this makes it harder to get sponsors for the tour and was done without the knowledge/permission of Luigi then that sucks. He’s put in countless hours and has had to deal with lots of crap over the years.

I just want to say thanks to Alex, thanks to Luigi, thanks to all the sponsors who in the end are just trying to help out this sport. I appreciate it. You guys are doing what few of us are willing to do or capable of doing.

Looking forward to a great weekend and I for one can’t wait to sample a Jody masterpiece. Actually I’m looking forward to not making finals and getting a chance to maybe, possibly, hopefully work with the legend himself.

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gripped
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Post Re: Edmonton: MEC Tour De Bloc Nationals!
on: May 16, 2008, 11:04

Jon, you’re a little out of control, read the rules, obey them, or you’ll be deleted.

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slopey
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pete
Post Re: Edmonton: MEC Tour De Bloc Nationals!
on: May 16, 2008, 14:16

it’s been said before, there is a certain joy to being 11th, and getting to forerun the finals….  or at least, not fall off of them in front of whole bunch of people.

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maiden america
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maiden america
Post Re: Edmonton: MEC Tour De Bloc Nationals!
on: May 16, 2008, 15:37

Hey VP

Maybe you should spend more time fondling your new age crystals and less time making such inane posts.

All the major sponsors DONATED thousands of dollars in product and cash prizes to secure the rights to be MAJOR sponsors at this event.

When a company like Teknik circumvents the established sponsorship process and shuts out the established sponsors they undermine the marketing value for the initial supporters.

Next year, the original sponsors who floated the costs for the TDB, may not be so willing to support the series. If this happens, will Teknik graciously step in at the last minute and sponsor the entire TDB?

Don’t mean to harsh your love-in but I think this is why folks are pissed with the situation.

mike doyle
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Mike
Post Re: Edmonton: MEC Tour De Bloc Nationals!
on: May 16, 2008, 18:00

11th… that’s pretty optimistic there Slopey. This is a boulder comp isn’t it? Last I checked they don’t put holds with lips on them in boulder comps.

Lookin’ forward to harassing you in person.

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dave voltan
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dave voltan
Post Re: Edmonton: MEC Tour De Bloc Nationals!
on: May 16, 2008, 18:21

Mike and Dan, wish I could make it dudes.  It’s always fun to climb with you both, good luck!  There is some strong pep’s from the east this year, so it should be fun to see how it pans out!!

chicken sandwich
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chicken sandwich
Post Re: Edmonton: MEC Tour De Bloc Nationals!
on: May 16, 2008, 19:33

slopers/Terry:

A well balanced and amusing post.

Give a little love to those outdated shapes, competitors.

While you’re crushing them.

Good luck, all.

danimal
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Dan
Post Re: Edmonton: MEC Tour De Bloc Nationals!
on: May 16, 2008, 19:45

I am going to miss you Dave.  I know you’re not from Alberta but I love you anyways!  It’s always understandable that some people can’t make it to competitions, even to local ones, it happens.  I’m actually quite impressed with the turnout from the East this year, well done guys/girls!  I’m psyched for a great competition and those who didn’t make it are missing out for sure!  (not to rub it in)

slopers
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Terry
Post Re: Edmonton: MEC Tour De Bloc Nationals!
on: May 18, 2008, 23:51

Finally, lets get this thread back on track. Qualifiers today were AWESOME by the way!!!  I can’t believe how well set the problems were. It’s like each problem had it’s own character, one was super slopey, another was really compressed, and one problem just made you want to scream but you couldn’t because all you could do was hold your breath. LOVE IT!

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ghf
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Jireh
Post Re: Edmonton: MEC Tour De Bloc Nationals!
on: May 19, 2008, 01:54

was there a video recording going on for the finals.. i think there was.. anyway,, do you know where i could find and watch the whole finals? coz jetlag got me and slept it til 5.30pm and missed it..

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