We need a modern-day Spider Sabich

[neonorchid]

I thought Clint Eastwood was the coolest dude in America after watching Dirty Harry until I saw Spider slalom race. He bumped Clint to #2. A modern-day male-skier role model in the mold of SPIDER SABICH is what America urgently needs. Discussion closed.

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Nobody's cooler than Clint!
#1


...and the runner up

 

[Uncle-A]

The hard work and dedication of most of ski racers should be the roll model. A roll model should be about a persons actions not about their appearance or gender. So the question needs to be asked. Is the OP a macho chauvinist looking for the Playboy Skier from his youth?

 

[newfydog]

...and the runner up

This scene was panned in Ski magazines, because men weren't supposed to carry women's skis for them.

 

[neonorchid]

This scene was panned in Ski magazines, because men weren't supposed to carry women's skis for them.

...Gloria Steinem
I would have panned it for the plate bindings and driving her Porsche like a typical woman driver on her way to a wedding gown sale! They should've got Steve McQueen to show him how it's done!

 

[SecretAgentMan]

Nobody's cooler than Clint!
#1

You're right. Clint Eastwood is too cool. The next male-skier role model = 50% Spider/50% Clint.

"Mr. whatever you say is fine with me."

 

[neonorchid]

You're right. Clint Eastwood is too cool. The next male-skier role model = 50% Spider/50% Clint.

"Mr. whatever you say is fine with me."

...Totally Pimp! If Spider could bust that move he'd still be here doing the celebrity dual slalom race on ABC!

 

[sjjohnston]

You're right. Clint Eastwood is too cool. The next male-skier role model = 50% Spider/50% Clint.

Might not be a great fit with alpine racing ... maybe biathalon?

 

[neonorchid]

Might not be a great fit with alpine racing ... maybe biathalon?

LOL, and there was that Alpenkorps telemark scene in the woods by the Schloß Adler.

 

[Bad Bob]

Why does it have to be a racer?

 

[SecretAgentMan]

Why does it have to be a racer?

It must be a slalom racer because slalom skiing epitomizes skiing. Skiing the moguls the way that Nelson Carmichael did in his prime is a thing of beauty. But slalom racing = skiing.

 

[HB Shakespeare]

It must be a slalom racer because slalom skiing epitomizes skiing. Skiing the moguls the way that Nelson Carmichael did in his prime is a thing of beauty. But slalom racing = skiing.

Find a 14-year-old Trevor Lawrence from Grand Rapids Michigan and make him America's and the world's greatest slalom racer. Better than Hansi in his prime. Wheaties Box.

14-year-old Trevor.

 

[Uncle-A]

It must be a slalom racer because slalom skiing epitomizes skiing. Skiing the moguls the way that Nelson Carmichael did in his prime is a thing of beauty. But slalom racing = skiing.

I think the Down Hill Racers have a good reason to be included.

 

[Muleski]

We have a few in the pipeline. River Radamus is the very real deal, in every single respect. Cool name as well.

One of my favorites in that relative age group, who was a rock star, and at the top of the heap, has made the decision to give up ski racing, and signed a pro cycling contract about 18 months ago. Let's see, pay $75K a year or more to ski, or get paid the same....with a huge upside as a long term career? Easy choice for a great kid. BTW, his dad is a world class ski coach. He was the top rated SL skier in his age group in the world, I believe. Certainly in the USA.

I keep saying, we are loaded with youngish talent. The problem happens when they get handed off to the USST. And that gets compounded when everybody's focus is on making team criteria to get funded, and not on normal progression. That is NOT the way the other federations operate. Just ski fast and get faster....forget your birth year.

Sorry, we don't need Spider. BTW, with his rumored coke habit, he probably would have an issue with WADA. Just a hunch. He was probably not working with a personal chef and nutritionist, let alone following what athletes do these day for conditioning. I would guess that Hircher's six hours a day of work in the off season is a bit different than Spider's. Spider was a chick magnet.....for sure. Bob Beattie had some classic stories. RIP.

BTW, the celebration of Bob's life was held in Aspen today....on the hill with a kid's dual race....as he wanted it.

 

[Tricia]

Why does it have to be a racer?

I agree with you. So many of my heroes are those who limp down the hallway of the hall of fame from years of freestyle skiing.

 

[Viking9]

Nice job on BB Muleski, in the 70’s watching the racing on tv he was just as good as the best racer.

 

[Muleski]

Bobby B was a very unique guy. Enormous energy and heart. He has quite a legacy in the Roaring Fork Valley. I hope it was good day celebrating a great life!

 

[Philpug]

Sports needs personality. We had them in skiing in the past with the Steins, Waynes and even Alberto Tombas. Stenmark was the Barry Sanders of the sport, quiet and the consumate professional but cast a huge shadow. Bryce Harper is trying to add some fun back into baseball but keeps getting met with "Thats not the way the game in played"...well maybe it should be. I have a problem with the whole "respect" being demand in some sports, IMHO, respect is earned, at least that what my parents taught me and as @Started at 53 said parents should be the role models, not athletes but I do they can be influncers and encourage the growth of the craft and sport.

 

[dbostedo]

Just one note... it's role model, not roll model... these are roll models :

 

[GinBuck]

I thought Clint Eastwood was the coolest dude in America after watching Dirty Harry until I saw Spider slalom race. He bumped Clint to #2. A modern-day male-skier role model in the mold of SPIDER SABICH is what America urgently needs. Discussion closed.

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Cigarette company sponsored bib...now THAT's '70's!

 

[KingGrump]

Just one note... it's role model, not roll model... these are roll models :

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That pic is just so wrong.