I dont think anything is wrong with nick, I just think the level of comp riding has exploded this year, making it much tighter. Having said that I am hugely impressed with how consistently Tom has been taking the top podium this year, he clearly put in the work.
Also Dominik has taken his riding to a whole new level. Good times for cable riding!
If you have facebook check this vid, you get a clear look at Nicks Raley 7
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=450528668984