Worlds 2013 Updates

[C-Fan]

Figured it'd be good to have a separate thread where people can post updates on what's happening at Worlds. This way updates and logistics can be separated, so talk about Jindra's crazy combos isn't overlapping with people looking for roommates, etc.

I'm not sure what kind of internet access I'll have while in Montreal, but I'll post updates here when I can.

For people who are there already...what's going on?

[acxel22]

I'm only arriving in town on sunday, just realised check-in is happening saturday but I can't make it then

Hope people are having a good time already, can't wait to see everyone!

[DTank126]

Matt K, Nate P, Nick P, and myself have made it to the mystical land known as "Canada."

Highlights:
-rev swirl in customs parking lot

Where da party at?

[Asmus]

More updates please!!

[DTank126]

Matt K hit superfly>blazing drifter and Feliz Z hit double spinning clipper x6 or 7. Ivan got video so expect some video highlights at some point!

[DTank126]

Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo

[F[uns]tylin' Eclectic]

OH MY GOD I FINALLY GET IT!


BUFFALO BUFFALO BUFFALO BUFFALO BUFFALO BUFFALO BUFFALO BUFFALO!!! FUCKING BUFFALO FUBALO


OH GOD IT MAKES OS MUCH SENSE!!!!

:'D

[isirc10]

So I will be uploading video from the competition as fast as my computer/internet allow, I hope to have all videos up by the end of each day. The first video, however, is something that a lot of people who were at the event missed, as it occurred right as everyone was leaving/had left for dinner.

Felix Zenger Beatbox!
*video removed per Felix's request, sorry*

[Lycanthrope]

Ken posting from Evan's computer.

Worlds venue is pretty nice, as is the UQAM housing. Freestyle is very small this year, which makes comp pretty low key and hanging out feel like a college dorm. A bunch of us got byes for Circle semis, and today there were 2 pools to determine the remaining semis competitors. Tomorrow is routines round one. Its like 4 pools of 5, and only one cut per pool. Pretty generous. Circle pools have been posted. Evan, Jindra, Honza and Aleksi have top seeds. I'm in Aleksi's pool, and Rene is in Evan's pool. Should be fun to watch.

Poker game at the UQAM tonight was fun. I got knocked out when Benulis, Chrissy, Chris Dean and Drew remained. Hoping some 4square will happen too.

Event venue is indoors, so the rain hasn't mattered much. Mostly good weather so far though. Tam tams was fun. Johnny hit nuke grifter on my request.

More later hopefully.

[isirc10]

Women's semis circle is up - There were no eliminations, the results only determined seeding for the finals.

http://youtu.be/-JuGDMBV9LI

[isirc10]

Men's qualification circles 1 and 2 are up! Nick Polini and Adam Greenwood advanced to the next round.

http://youtu.be/SPg5iOUbJKI
http://youtu.be/J_PB_ZvP_7g

[Anz]

Thanks for uploading footage so fast. I hope to see the routines too.

[jay7]

Double what Anssi said. Also, more sideline footage of Steve is definitely acceptable.

[akalazou]

Johnny hit nuke grifter on my request.

Got it on tape, i'm gonna edit it next week, when i'll be home

[isirc10]

Mens Routine Qualifications
(I forgot to hit the record button during Mike Dawson's routine so if anyone has it on tape, please post)

I will clean up with names and other information by the end of the day
http://youtu.be/WDdkRAoHCBE
http://youtu.be/gmaZ_AZQE_g
http://youtu.be/l8cYStG6fz4
http://youtu.be/BPzygaVgi44
http://youtu.be/7AmgXMNRFr4
http://youtu.be/MOHzJS9PmCc
http://youtu.be/yQG7JDelXuo
http://youtu.be/NSgEUMkAgI4
http://youtu.be/kKRSrtVJAGQ
http://youtu.be/72N1LRvRM8o
http://youtu.be/F6sHaGmUmnY
http://youtu.be/Bv2erZelB7Y
http://youtu.be/KsTat3EbzCs
http://youtu.be/qmqlt_Bsbak
http://youtu.be/ET0zV9WR1MM

[FlexThis]

No Milan this year?

I liked Honza's and Jindra's routines the most.

[DTank126]

We met John Mayer!

[isirc10]

No, unfortunately Milan did not make it.

Women's Shred 30 Finals:
Caroline Birch http://youtu.be/FwsJqn5vjk8
Chrissy Fryer http://youtu.be/dqory_M51uw
Cassy Taylor http://youtu.be/Sn_nKwde5nI
Hanna Mickiewicz http://youtu.be/vI3uhkP3t1A

Men's Shred 30 Semifinals:
Nick Polini http://youtu.be/dyBNsRrdV3c
Mathieu Gauthier http://youtu.be/-t2DNEur_MA
Dante Diotallevi http://youtu.be/J4vjRIr8qFo
Nathan Pipenberg http://youtu.be/hLDOvmRDGz4
Dustin Rhodes http://youtu.be/ZmVn1QGBj10
Evan Gatesman http://youtu.be/T4nKKzf062c
Johnny Suderman http://youtu.be/oLrbZMjLG1w
Felix Zenger http://youtu.be/xZu-g02TpRs
Rene Ruhr http://youtu.be/pD0KvafJKFc
Aleksi Airinen http://youtu.be/bASnqK8cRQ4
Jan Weber http://youtu.be/MZYu5liK4xA

[DubleDex]

Thanks for filming and posting this stuff. It's amazing and fun to see these things basically as they're happening.

As for Open Freestyle:
Really, wow all around. Everybody puts on a good show and some solid performances.

The ones that stand out to me:
Jindra: Smooth, solid. He looked really controlled.
Felix: Same - everything looked solid and smooth. Nice routine.
Rene: I like his style. Fun to watch. Good stuff.
Scott: I gotta tell you - SOLID showing from the old skool. The integrated double bag work really stands out.

Also great:
Ken: A really solid performance. Hit cues, went with the music. Challenging stuff.
Aleksi: His Open routines are getting better, really starting to flow and feel like a performance.

WTF:
Jan: Seriously. He's like a robot, if robots could look smooth and graceful and like they're having a really fun time effortlessly hitting stuff in a routine I couldn't imagine hitting on my best day. I've finally figured one of the reasons his routines look so good: Even when I know he's pacing himself, it's integrated seamlessly. The "slow" parts of his routine don't look slow. It never looks like he's trying to take a break or catch his breath, it all just flows so nicely.

All of that being said, I do not envy the judges. EVERYBODY (even the ones I didn't mention) put on a helluva qualification round. Maybe the turnout is low - but the level of play is not!

Oh... and the ladies, holding it down! You all rock!

[randomcrayon]

Wish I could be there with you all, but my ID required to travel was delayed, still waiting on it, and now I can't make it up in time . Loving all the footage! Gogo Evan Gatesman!