Miss Extreme

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Location: Swan Valley, Montana
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corrected a couple of small issues over the weekend....looks like a few of contestants have lots of friends!

you have until Feb. 4th to vote....
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Miss Extreme Contest
The Miss Extreme Contest was created to showcase the top woman snowmachiners in the world. Winner will receive over $1000 in prizes plus be featured in the next Sled Head DVD. Top five essays, as scored by a panel of judges, will go on to on-line voting. A combination of the both the highest judge score and on-line voting will determine the winner. Deadline for on-line voting is 5pm MST February 4th, 2008.


Sponsors: HMK (boots and clothing), Team Hard (T-shirts/hats), Scott (goggles), FLY (helmets), True North Adventure Gear (gloves and backs)
Poll Results

Contestants

Poll Count

Kathleen Bell
133

Jennifer Workman
4681

Kristine Martin
4648
Annell Allen
1221

Linda Batterton
141

Total Votes
10824

Please Vote if you haven't yet.......THANKS...

 

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http://www.tahoefilms.com/

Kristy is up 15 votes: its now 4735 to 4720.. 6 more days. Ends the 4th of Feb at 5:00 pm.. Thanks to everyone that has voted and those that haven't please take time to go to the above site and read and determine who you think qualifys for "MISS EXTREME".. Thanks everyone..

 

[rback33]

OK.. I finally took the time and voted myself. I will take my laptop home again tonight and vote from my new IP there. When I come back tomorrow I will have (most likely) a new IP at work, as they are not static. While I will admit to not liking the thought of cheating by refreshing... If I have a new IP address it does not count as rigging.. I actually have to work at it to do it. Three votes from me should be enough though..lol

 

[bczoom]

Man, this isn't good. I feel like a Democrat. I voted again...

 

[dzalphakilo]

One should win on their qualifications and abilities rather than how many times they can push the "revote" button.. We brought our kids up to win fair.

No offense, but as much as your pushing the vote online to people who have no clue what they're voting for other than the fact that you're online, seems like as long as people can vote for the person who you want to win....

Enough said.

 

[rback33]

No offense, but as much as your pushing the vote online to people who have no clue what they're voting for other than the fact that you're online, seems like as long as people can vote for the person who you want to win....

Enough said.

Good point. I DID open the link the other day and read most of the bios on the contestants. As typical male I would normally just vote for the hottest one in a contest like this.

 

[dzalphakilo]

Good point. I DID open the link the other day and read most of the bios on the contestants. As typical male I would normally just vote for the hottest one in a contest like this.

Hottest is not always the best

Point being that most people here would have no clue to who their voting for anyway other than someone "popular" on the forum site to asking them to vote for a particular person (and guess what, that's whats exactly happening here).

Personally, if I trained hard at what I loved to do, I wouldn't care what other people thought or how they voted. If you want to prove you're the best at what you do, head on head compitition.

Then the question arises is if you love what you do, why do you even need to compete? I guess the answer is money. Then I guess we're voting to get someone money, nothing more.

Seems more like a popularity contest here to me than anything else.

 

[rback33]

Seems more like a popularity contest here to me than anything else.

Oh... I kinda took it that way all along. I am sure she will share with us when she wins.... and

 

[live2ride]

Oh... I kinda took it that way all along. I am sure she will share with us when she wins.... and

No winners yet, but here is some picture's of what I love to do!!

The last picture is of my 12 year old that is able to go out and enjoy a family sport. Teaching him how to respect the multi use forest, we ATV's in the summer (which consist of ATV only trails, supported and maintained by local clubs), learn safety and courtesy to others that enjoy the out doors with all types of interests.

Hottest is not always the best

Point being that most people here would have no clue to who their voting for anyway other than someone "popular" on the forum site to asking them to vote for a particular person (and guess what, that's whats exactly happening here).

Personally, if I trained hard at what I loved to do, I wouldn't care what other people thought or how they voted. If you want to prove you're the best at what you do, head on head compitition.

Then the question arises is if you love what you do, why do you even need to compete? I guess the answer is money. Then I guess we're voting to get someone money, nothing more.

Seems more like a popularity contest here to me than anything else.

I would love to have a head on competition but that is not what the rules of the contest state. The reason for the on line voting is only 50% of the score, which means one can still win if they do NOT have the most on line votes, 50% of the other score is done by 5 judges behind the scenes. People have 5 choices of who THEY feel would be the best Miss Extreme Snowmobiler, which should be judged by experience and years riding, along with beliefs of the sport not just because it is fun, safety beliefs, not just because they are from a certain state, or ride a certain brand of snowmobile. The REASON for the competition is to get more people into the sport, yes it is advertising for the video company, but more women are getting into snowmobiling and a lot of them do not have a good support system behind them. The video is to help women understand that they can ride, ride good and understand that trying something that they may not usually try is not a bad thing. If they see a gal trying a knarly climb, huge jump, or just playin' in the powder they may try it next time, or the guys I ride with may try to get there wives interested. Which I love to teach newbies. It is very important to keep the areas open with multi uses, this is only one way I can help with that. I will try and fight to keep areas open until I can not physically or mentally try anymore. I want my grandkids (which is a long time out) to enjoy what I have enjoyed. If I were to win it is not for money, we don't get paid cash, as a mater of fact we get some gear for snowmobiling, (I would do this no matter what the winnings were, if any at all, it makes me happy knowing I support and teach what I live 2 do (ride) ) NO MONEY, it is because I love to ride snowmobiles and the last time I checked our areas are being cut back...look at Yellowstone. Numbers count and the more numbers the better the fight as that is what it is going to be most likely in our near future!!!

Whether most want to admit it or not, when in a relationship both people usually have a say in how the money is spent. If they do not enjoy the sport together then a compromise has to be made in most circumstances. If both are involved in the same sport it makes it much easier for the money to be spent in keeping our areas open to motorized transportation INCLUDING sno-cats!!!!

My parents are very proud of what they have provided me in my life, which shows by them posting on here. If they had not, then their grandson would not be enjoying the outdoors which means his kids most likely would not.......in the end that means that motorized fun has stopped at their generation. So not just one less supporter of multi-use areas but all of the other generations after. THAT my friend is the reason for the contest!! Get the word out to keep your areas open.

Thank you all for your support of who you feel is the best contestant of Miss Extreme Snowmobiler, I am sure the others if you voted for them are more than grateful!!! Thank you for voting for me if you did that as well.....I will share if I win I promise!!!

 

[rback33]

My brother has a similar love for his YFZ 450. I like to ride it too, but DAMN.. I need to come ride with YOU.

 

[mtntopper]

No winners yet, but here is some picture's of what I love to do!!

The last picture is of my 12 year old that is able to go out and enjoy a family sport. Teaching him how to respect the multi use forest, we ATV's in the summer (which consist of ATV only trails, supported and maintained by local clubs), learn safety and courtesy to others that enjoy the out doors with all types of interests.

I would love to have a head on competition but that is not what the rules of the contest state. The reason for the on line voting is only 50% of the score, which means one can still win if they do NOT have the most on line votes, 50% of the other score is done by 5 judges behind the scenes. People have 5 choices of who THEY feel would be the best Miss Extreme Snowmobiler, which should be judged by experience and years riding, along with beliefs of the sport not just because it is fun, safety beliefs, not just because they are from a certain state, or ride a certain brand of snowmobile. The REASON for the competition is to get more people into the sport, yes it is advertising for the video company, but more women are getting into snowmobiling and a lot of them do not have a good support system behind them. The video is to help women understand that they can ride, ride good and understand that trying something that they may not usually try is not a bad thing. If they see a gal trying a knarly climb, huge jump, or just playin' in the powder they may try it next time, or the guys I ride with may try to get there wives interested. Which I love to teach newbies. It is very important to keep the areas open with multi uses, this is only one way I can help with that. I will try and fight to keep areas open until I can not physically or mentally try anymore. I want my grandkids (which is a long time out) to enjoy what I have enjoyed. If I were to win it is not for money, we don't get paid cash, as a mater of fact we get some gear for snowmobiling, (I would do this no matter what the winnings were, if any at all, it makes me happy knowing I support and teach what I live 2 do (ride) ) NO MONEY, it is because I love to ride snowmobiles and the last time I checked our areas are being cut back...look at Yellowstone. Numbers count and the more numbers the better the fight as that is what it is going to be most likely in our near future!!!

Whether most want to admit it or not, when in a relationship both people usually have a say in how the money is spent. If they do not enjoy the sport together then a compromise has to be made in most circumstances. If both are involved in the same sport it makes it much easier for the money to be spent in keeping our areas open to motorized transportation INCLUDING sno-cats!!!!

My parents are very proud of what they have provided me in my life, which shows by them posting on here. If they had not, then their grandson would not be enjoying the outdoors which means his kids most likely would not.......in the end that means that motorized fun has stopped at their generation. So not just one less supporter of multi-use areas but all of the other generations after. THAT my friend is the reason for the contest!! Get the word out to keep your areas open.

Thank you all for your support of who you feel is the best contestant of Miss Extreme Snowmobiler, I am sure the others if you voted for them are more than grateful!!! Thank you for voting for me if you did that as well.....I will share if I win I promise!!!

Very well said daughter; We are very proud of you and how you are able to take a stand on important issues that affect many people who enjoy recreational activities on public lands. If no one speaks up, we will lose the our access and ability to recreate on public lands. Your go at Miss Extreme is just another way for our family to continue our fight to protect multiple use including snowmobiling on public lands and national forests.

And yes, I did ride my snowmobile 70 miles today setting trail stakes for the trail grooming snow cat to follow in our local national forest to help make smooth easy to follow trails for snowmobiles. That was my contribution today to promote and encourage continued multiple use of federal lands and forests. It is a family goal in our family and we all agree this is a worthy cause for us to pursue and preserve for future generations.

 

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Man, I'm getting old. Here I thought I was going to see some heli skiing/snowboarding, solo wall climbing or some nice whitewater. I'd vote, but have the same problem as BZ.

Question out of curiosity, not wanting to be the fuddy duddy, but can I ask exactly what is Mr. and Mrs. extreme exactly supposed to represent? I'm curious because I don't understand what the "judges" are supposed to judge on, plus the fact that any type of "popular vote" would even be taken into consideration (best in the world could be a complete prick, shouldn't matter if the person is liked or not). Don't they have a race of some sort to compete in? Pushing it I realize, but how bout something like a half pipe or something for snowmobiles for tricks?
Guess my thought process is that to determine who is the "most extreme" you need to have some head on head compitition depending on what "extreme" sport you're competing in.

I understand all about getting "big air", no need for a poster. What I don't understand is how someone can be "crowned" of a "sport" by a written essay and popular vote. Take all the girls and guys who are running in "Mr. and Mrs. extreme" and have them all compete head to head. Rating based on points on however that "governing body" determines, and who has the most points is the "king". EDIT: Thinking about it, guess a marketing tool.

Thank you for the explination, makes more sense per the contest. I know nothing about the snowmobile industry, but can I assume that they don't have classification "ratings" per skills such as novice, intermediate and pro per their "sport"?

God forbid it ever becomes one vote per person.

No offense, but as much as your pushing the vote online to people who have no clue what they're voting for other than the fact that you're online, seems like as long as people can vote for the person who you want to win....Enough said.

Hottest is not always the best Point being that most people here would have no clue to who their voting for anyway other than someone "popular" on the forum site to asking them to vote for a particular person (and guess what, that's whats exactly happening here). Personally, if I trained hard at what I loved to do, I wouldn't care what other people thought or how they voted. If you want to prove you're the best at what you do, head on head compitition. Then the question arises is if you love what you do, why do you even need to compete? I guess the answer is money. Then I guess we're voting to get someone money, nothing more.
Seems more like a popularity contest here to me than anything else.

DZ: Such negativness..

1 & 4. Well, you did state you are not familiar with the snowmobile industry. So, do what anyone else would do, read up on it or go watch the sport, Or my, goodness actually do it. I'm sure if you are into snowboarding, wall climbing, or white water rafting you know what a challenge they can be. My daughter aka Kristy Martin, has been into snowmobiling for over 20 years.. AND YOU HAVE BEEN DOING WHAT???? Do you have some pics on your sport, we'd like to see them? WITH YOU DOING IT.. Better yet "not"..

2. Again, Did you actually read or go to Snow West to see what The Extreme contest is about? I think not. These are people that have been doing this sport for years and have the experience under there belt. Like Mountain climbing or experience in white water rafting...It takes EXPERIENCE to do this sport.. This isn't the X GAMES.. If that is what you want, go watch them.. better yet, watch the extreme snowmachine videos.. If You want extreme..

3. This is not just on an essay and popularity.. Essay introduces the person to the people, just like any other contest.. Qualifications is 2nd on the list.. and actually most important.. One has to be involved in the sport, plus promote the sport to others. Andy safety, OMG, that is so important, And you know ask Kristy what she carrys in her emergency back pack, I doubt you could even carry it. To do what she loves she works out EVERY FRIGIN day for no less than an hour a day.. Than on the weekends with her family she goes snowmobiling. The above pics are with our grandson, so she was probably "easy" riding.. She is an 'EXTEME' rider. Ask her about her Turbo sled she has owned and the different areas she has seen and rode with that. Not including the various slopes she's climbed. You want tricks than watch some of the exteme snowmobile videos. The trick is to be a good and safe rider on no matter what you ride or are doing. That is what she does every time she goes out.. Just like checking your parachute everytime you go up in a plane..

4. I'm sorry we can not keep people from voting twice +. We can not control how or who is taking care of the IP address on Tahoo films. All we can do is tell everyone to vote and do it for the one that they feel is QUALIFIED for the TITLE.

6. And Yes I am asking for votes for our daughter, this is a family forum, and she is also a member, maybe not as active as Snow west, but still is here. We are just asking our FF friends to go to Tahoo films website and read it and vote who they feel is qualified for the position. We are not twisting anyones arms, as we feel the ones that are interested in voting will go and read and vote. So, means you do not seem to be interested, maybe you should not read on..

7. Well, I don't know about "hottest" as she IS my daughter. But you know what, she is a very good looking person and has a very handsome husband,
and of course, my grandson is one good looking young man. All of them would do anything for anyone at anytime.. if it was within their reaches. And as far as money.. As Kristy said above. There IS NOT MONEY INVOLVED. It is for the one that can get other WOMEN/GUYS involved in the sport. And do it safely..

All Kristy, Sean, Jordan, and Bill and I are asking FF Friends is go read and vote (if you want and are interested in the sport), for the most "QUALIFIED" person for the title. And DZ if you are confused about the snowmobiling sport don't go..

 

[rback33]

OK... To be fair to DZ... you kinda got on him for things I stated in jest earlier and he took a lil too serious and ran off with... He may or may not have picked up on the humor my comments were meant to invoke. I did try and cast my third vote and it must have locked back to the same IP when I came into the office today because it would not let me make another vote. She is starting to pull away a little it looks like.

I certainly admire her desire and passion. MY wife and daughter share similar feeling about horses and jumping. I had the same feeling playing football. I just hope her handsome husband is confident and trusting enough to let her take me for a spin sometime if I were to ever get in the area. THAT would rock..

 

[live2ride]

OK... To be fair to DZ... you kinda got on him for things I stated in jest earlier and he took a lil too serious and ran off with... He may or may not have picked up on the humor my comments were meant to invoke. I did try and cast my third vote and it must have locked back to the same IP when I came into the office today because it would not let me make another vote. She is starting to pull away a little it looks like.

I certainly admire her desire and passion. MY wife and daughter share similar feeling about horses and jumping. I had the same feeling playing football. I just hope her handsome husband is confident and trusting enough to let her take me for a spin sometime if I were to ever get in the area. THAT would rock..

My hubby is very trusting, as most of my friends are guys due to my passion for certain sports. Anyways, I am sure he would either go with if he can or say go for it!! (he knows the good areas better than I do as he grew up here).

 

[rback33]

My hubby is very trusting, as most of my friends are guys due to my passion for certain sports. Anyways, I am sure he would either go with if he can or say go for it!! (he knows the good areas better than I do as he grew up here).

Then we could throw my tiny ass wife on with him... or my five y/o who knows no fear.... I have not been skiing in ten years now. It's about to kill me seeing those pics playin in the snow...

 

[Doc]

Rep points for Pigtails. Very well said.

Good luck in the contest Kristy!!!!!
Be sure to post the results here once everything is tallied up.

 

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OK... To be fair to DZ... you kinda got on him for things I stated in jest earlier and he took a lil too serious and ran off with... He may or may not have picked up on the humor my comments were meant to invoke. I did try and cast my third vote and it must have locked back to the same IP when I came into the office today because it would not let me make another vote. She is starting to pull away a little it looks like.

I certainly admire her desire and passion. MY wife and daughter share similar feeling about horses and jumping. I had the same feeling playing football. I just hope her handsome husband is confident and trusting enough to let her take me for a spin sometime if I were to ever get in the area. THAT would rock..

rback; Well, do not worry about it. It all started prior to your statements. Just to much negativness on his part. And thank you for your vote.

I'm sure if you get out their way, they could show you some awesome snowmachine places. When we went over Christmas they took us out snowmaching, deep and stuck..hehe..

 

[Pigtails]

Thanks Doc..

 

[mtntopper]

Thank you for the explination, makes more sense per the contest.

I know nothing about the snowmobile industry, but can I assume that they don't have classification "ratings" per skills such as novice, intermediate and pro per their "sport"?

Not being negative, just calling as I see it.

By the way, living in one state that had over 280" of snow in a year, I was somewhat familiar with snowmobiles. However, if you lived in North Carolina, how big do you think snowmobiles are?

I am also not being negative but which of your statements above in bold is correct?????

 

[dzalphakilo]

I am also not being negative but which of your statements above in bold is correct?????

There is a difference between knowing something about the product itself, compared to the various ways the manufacturers (aka industry) bring that product to market.

For example, does the snowmobile industry give "demo's" to the top riders? I don't know. Does the snowmobile industry have events for head on head compitition for the top riders to showcase their talents? Again, I don't know. Does the snowmobile industry do a "floor plan" for the shops who sell their equipment? Guess what, again, I don't know.

Makes sense to you?

 

[Big Dog]

ATTENTION: Moderator Edit in the Thread

This is the "Seriously Speaking" thread! Implied joking is not welcome in this forum!

DZ, your lack of consideration of the intent has been taken by the moderators as inappropriate. Consider this a warning!

 

[dzalphakilo]

DZ, your lack of consideration of the intent has been taken by the moderators as inappropriate. Consider this a warning!

Thanks for the warning big dog, I sincerely appreciate it.

 

[live2ride]

WE had a AWESOME day riding even though it was cloudy, windy and SNOWY!!

 

[Pigtails]

Nice Pics., Good promos.... One More day..

 

[Doc]

Diitto, good pics. We don't have any snow. All we have is mud everywhere from all the rain. I'd much prefer the snow.
Good luck Kristi.

 

[Pigtails]

Nice Pics., Good promos.... One More day..

OPPS!! Monday night..hmm Guess that means 2 more days.. Actually I was thinking today was Sunday..

 

[live2ride]

Today is the last day for voting, thank you all for your support of us lady riders!!
http://www.tahoefilms.com/pollpages.php?pollid=1

 

[rback33]

I hope the poll closes soon.. U are up 150 votes!

 

[Pigtails]

Only 2 1/4 hrs to go, Kris.. 159 votes ahead..

 

[Doc]

Better be getting your acceptance speech ready Kristy.