Moffattra Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Sticking with just slalom for now, how do you decide who is "the best"? Which one of the following means the most to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Nando Posted July 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2018 Being the best to me also involves longevity- look at the number of Masters victories Andy had- it's hard to believe anyone will surpass it. When I was a kid, and skiing still got some coverage, Liz Allan and Chuck Stearns were sweeping all the events at the Nationals and Masters- I'd consider 3-event versatility part of it, too. Having voted for "current world record holder", I have to qualify that by recognizing that there have been some record holders who held it a very short time and they don't qualify as "GOAT" contenders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Luzz Posted July 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2018 If by IWWF you mean Elite Ranking, which is what we have as of now to judge who wins the most at cash-prize events… then yes. If not, still Pro Rankings. If we introduce a ELO (or "who beats who") ranking system (IWWF has been working on one), then that would be a solid candidate too… Ski coach at Jolly Ski, Organizer of the San Gervasio Pro Am (2023 Promo and others), Co-Organizer of the Jolly Clinics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted July 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2018 I am not sure any of those exactly fit but given the current state of things current world record holder would fit. There could certainly be a situation where a very, very good skier breaks the world record but isn’t consistently the best in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller BraceMaker Posted July 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2018 Best skier of a single time would be maybe highest 3 year average ranking. Best overall all time, best single performance all different metrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller slow Posted July 30, 2018 Baller Share Posted July 30, 2018 When your expected to win and it’s an upset if you don’t. Regina, Nate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted August 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 7, 2018 There is no best anymore. Everybody gets a trophy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ballsohard Posted August 7, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 7, 2018 You are the best when you are from Indiana and you are named Nate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller hemlock Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 That question leaves lots up to "context". Do you mean best right now? Do you mean best ever? Do you mean the best at their prime? Do you mean best this season? I look at slalom like golf. Who is the best right now? - Justin Thomas Who is the best ever? - Jack Nicklaus Who is the best at their prime? - Tiger Woods Who is the best this season? - Dustin Johnson So, who fits those questions in slalom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Drago Posted August 8, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 8, 2018 Nate Nate Nate TbD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted August 9, 2018 Baller Share Posted August 9, 2018 THEy give you their last beer!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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