So long Derek

[ecshredder]

I lost my cousin and riding partner recently. I taught him how to ride and he was getting really good. Just wanted to post this in his memory.

Derek Chance, 1980-2010.

[softbootsailer]

I too lost my riding partner Earl, who I taught to Surf the mountain many
years ago...It has been 10 years and everyday I ride, Earl has been onboard.
Sorry for your loss...

[Erik J]

Sorry for your loss. That's a great picture of the two of you. Sounds like you have some great memories with each other.

My brothers and sister and I ride together whenever possible - one of them is on hardboots. We all grew up snowboarding and making turns together is a real bonding experience for us.

[philw]

Sorry to hear that - the world needs more people who can ride well.

[colintkemp]

ecschredder,

My thoughts to you and yours for your loss.

Colin

[slopestar]

Sorry to hear about the loss of a close friend and fellow rider. Its nice to see other soft-booters rocking it over on rail. Make turns for your friend every chance you get!

[CarvingScooby]

Sorry for your loss...don't give up the snow...

RT

[ecshredder]

Thanks for the replies. I won't give up on the snow but it will never be the same. He was a great guy and a great rider.

[www.oldsnowboards.com]

Sorry for the loss. He sounds like a great guy, hard working , fun and dedicated to helping others.

http://www.ajc.com/news/derek-roland-chance-29-541180.html

[ecshredder]

No thats not him in the golf video, he was actually good at that too. :ices_ange

Thats him in the article you linked though. Prayers for his mom and fiancee most of all.

[softbootsailer]

One of my favorite thoughts regarding Carving, is that the Energy from each turn goes out into the cosmos
to mix with all the other Energies forever... :)