Favorite Winter Olympic Sports?

NCST8GUY

NCST8GUY

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Personally, I like speed, so Luge, Bobsled, Downhill.

If they are on, I will watch them.

Figure skating single or pairs I'd rather watch South Park (which I never have but I'd guess it'd be more entertaining).

What do y'all love to watch ?

I still don't understand how lugers steer. But apparently it's extremely important.
 
NCST8GUY said:
Personally, I like speed, so Luge, Bobsled, Downhill.

If they are on, I will watch them.

Figure skating single or pairs I'd rather watch South Park (which I never have but I'd guess it'd be more entertaining).

What do y'all love to watch ?

I still don't understand how lugers steer. But apparently it's extremely important.
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I like the events you mentioned, plus ski jump…. And whatever it is those chicks I’ve been seeing in those tights are doing.


And south park is great. You should give it a go. A little slice of politically incorrect sanctuary.
 
Lugers steer with the lower leg ankles don’t they? Boots/ shoes are connected to those blades that curl up- watch when they get to bottom and disconnect something at the boots/ shoes-
It amazes me the speeds they hit and keep it steered off the walls!
 
I prefer the events decided by time or distance or a measurable scoring system.

The moves that the figure skaters do is amazing but I am not fond of the judged scoring events, skating or skiing.
 
QuietButDeadly said:
I prefer the events decided by time or distance or a measurable scoring system.

The moves that the figure skaters do is amazing but I am not fond of the judged scoring events, skating or skiing.
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Even some of the ski jump competitions have some sort of arbitrary component.

WTF?

Frankly, who jumped the farthest = gold.
Go down from there...
 
I like all the skiing events, bobsled, speed skating, curling. Biathlon
And I think moguls is probably the hardest down hill skiing event out there
 
I am actually pretty partial to curling, but it gets very little prime broadcasting. I agree with @QuietButDeadly , just like the judging "point" system in gymnastics. When "judged" competitions are decided by very minor margins, even the very slightest bias can make a difference. Further, faster, stronger is the litmus test for me. The other stuff is just entertainment to me.

Johnnie
 
Hockey!
I like the skeleton sled (head first), luge (feet first), and bobsled.
Ski jumping is pretty impressive too.
Snowboard is cool.
Downhill & Giant Slalom speeds are insane.
Biathalon, ski your @$$ off, then shoot accurately.

I'm not a fan of short track speed skating. It's like roller derby without the physical contact.
Figure skating = meh. I like my sports without sequins.

Jim
 
I enjoyed the biathalon today, but i never saw one person reloaded their rifle...I think they use 5 rd mags not sure..wish I could control my breathing that well...and I like the usa women's hockey team also
 
Biathalon, droool slinging super shooters
and
Skiing that is fast and hard. Not a fan of the trick skiing but do like traditional ski jumping.
 
Hockey is top of the list for me... beyond that I enjoy the sliding sports and short track speed skating (old girl had a bad day yesterday for sure) and the big hill skiing stuff (Downhill, Super G, and Giant)

That said I will watch some of all of it over the course of the games. The stories behind the athletes and the fact that the worst among them are among the best in the world is pretty amazing. Will watch the judged 'sports' but we all know there is a pecking order coming in that is almost impossible to overcome.
 
Anything on a hill and/skis
Speed skating
Curling is fun to watch
I’ll watch ice hockey if it’s on and I’ve nothing better to do. Great sport, just doesn’t capture me.

ETA that was supposed to say "on a hill AND/OR skis". I love CC skiing, biathlon, etc.
 
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I am like everyone else has mentioned. Working from home, its nice to have it on in the back ground during the day. I really enjoyed watching curling yesterday. Hate they didnt win.

The Biathlon is awesome. Like someone mentioned above. I never once saw them reload or change mags. Where do they store their ammo? That is impressive that they can ski for those distances and still shoot accurately.

Never been a fan of "judged" competitions...
 
I appreciate the athleticism of the figure skaters and don't mind watching, but I don't call it a competitive sport and will only casually watch - the same with "freestyle" events. Anything that needs a judge (vs a referee) is just "meh" to me.

Curling, downhills and some jumping are tops. Unlike a previous poster, short track speed skating is fun to me because of the length of each heat. I've seen it in person at a previous Olympics so I guess it grew on me.

I far prefer the winter Olympics to summer. Not much I want to watch in the summer and those I do are never on the coverage.
 
QuietButDeadly said:
I prefer the events decided by time or distance or a measurable scoring system.

The moves that the figure skaters do is amazing but I am not fond of the judged scoring events, skating or skiing.
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AI is coming QBD! AI is coming. And I hope that once and for all it fails to see a fall, gets it all wrong, and THEN we go back to HUMANS being in charge! Before, ya'know, Skynet.
 
I saw a 44 year old US snowboard cross Olympian compete this morning. Makes me feel like I could still be competitive. In what, I’m not sure, but if he’s still got it, maybe I do too.
 
rodell said:
I appreciate the athleticism of the figure skaters and don't mind watching, but I don't call it a competitive sport and will only casually watch - the same with "freestyle" events. Anything that needs a judge (vs a referee) is just "meh" to me.

Curling, downhills and some jumping are tops. Unlike a previous poster, short track speed skating is fun to me because of the length of each heat.
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Yes! It’s like local dirt track racing. 3 heats, LCQ, feature, go home. Not 8 hours at some cookie cutter 2 mile oval.
 
Snowboard cross was pretty cool to watch, I like the racing side by side against each other, 44 year old American was pretty impressive.
 
sky hawk said:
I saw a 44 year old US snowboard cross Olympian compete this morning. Makes me feel like I could still be competitive. In what, I’m not sure, but if he’s still got it, maybe I do too.
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Caught a segment this morning highlighting a 54yo competing and doing well..............curling.
That may be your calling.. 😀
 
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