How did you like SSX1 somewhat, but think Tricky sucked? The only reason I could guess is that it was more of the same. And if so, remember it was a Gamecube (Xbox?) launch title so it was brand new to a lot of people, and then they put it out for PS2. (I think.) I didn\'t expect it to go to PS2 at all, but thought EA decided to do it for money.
In my eyes, SSX and SSX Tricky are both the first in the series, and SSX3 is the only sequel we\'ve seen so far.
I haven\'t played it much, but so far I liked Tricky a lot more.
-Eik