Guy says to me, "How old is that stuff?", I said, "About 15 years old". He says, "How old were you when you started and did you ski before?" I said "45 years old and I did ski before." He said to...
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Guy says to me, "How old is that stuff?", I said, "About 15 years old". He says, "How old were you when you started and did you ski before?" I said "45 years old and I did ski before." He said to...
My son and I got out for 10k vert of very soft small to waist high bumps. Great fun, and got my legs back (been too long for hardcore 2 yrs). Deb will be picked up tonight and we'll be in Big Sky...
Wednesday at Snowqualamie. Slow day, almost no one there so had a few comments from the lifties:
"Hey dude, I gotta take a picture".
"That just looks so much more natural".
"Have you done...
You can have Jane give me a call, and maybe I can walk her through a few tips.
My first carving board was a 149? Burton Alp. Wasn't into carving so much as off piste so it was a blast. 5'9" and 150 at the time. I've found that the Burton Ultraprime 156 that I ride on...
When boarding started, it was the Outlaw group and they started to do amazing things. They did it for years. The Ski Industry took notice and improvised and improved. They stole the shape, the...
Not many read nor listen. Ever seen the ads "Please drink responsibly". Sadly, but true, you're on your own. Look up hill always.
So she tells Deb what I wrote this morning. Deb doesn't think it's funny. Jane said, "It's like facebook for OLD GUYS.
How humiliating-Luckily for me I'm way past that. It all left after 60.
Should be out testing the antiques* this morning.
*Antiques include, boots/bindings/board/bones.
There was about 15 people on the main run. Grooming was excellent and a block wide carving slope. There is no problem with running out of slope and ripe for full layout turns. Had maybe 20 runs...
I think I was bad and have to take my wife out to dinner. Later on I hope.
Give me a heads up. If it's still as windy, it probably won't be worth it.
Out to spirit for my $15 half day ticket. Pretty breezy, but fun for a first day out.
Keep me posted when anyone is planning on riding.
A PM works.
Anyone need smaller carving boards for women or kids? Will be arriving in Duluth Monday and can pack a few extra boards.
I guess this begs the question of what's the fastest deceleration, aside from trees/skiers/other snowboarders/buildings.
I know that I've gone fast enough to get seriously hurt, but always made...
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Bryan,
Hope things are improving rapidly.
Thanks for bringing to attention "Bungy Cords". Got rid of most of mine years ago after reading about eye injuries. Some of my local suppliers...
The first time I heard about one of these was 2 days ago. Same scenario from a carpenter. He recovered completely. Best of luck to you Bryan.
Mine was no pain, slight unease, nothing I wouldn't have disregarded a couple of years back. Lots of stories in the Hospital from Nurses whom had lost their husbands in their 40's. One thought he...
That's exactly what the Heart Docs said. Because of me they're changing how much of a greater roll that they are placing on the genetic factor. If I had implemented the Animal Free diet 20 years...
Add me to the list although not boarding at the time. Was doing pushups. Next thing I know Triple Bypass. This coming from a 63 year old 5'9" 142 lb. really good aerobic shape, having given up red...
David,
Figured I should write you back and note where opinions may diverge. Anything that helps bring out a discussion that makes it safer for everyone is a plus. I don't necessarily disagree with...
[QUOTE=2board]Accident's suck, anything you can do to avoid them makes the mountain a safer place.........end of story....
I'd rather have a beer at the end of the day at the bar after riding and...
Me.
Yes we can be courteous and cautious, but if we don't look at every opportunity we run the risk. We have to make our choices and suffer the consequences whether we are right or wrong.
Again...
The purpose of this thread was to get people to think. We get pidgeonholed into our own beliefs far too easily. There are areas of grey, and the sooner everyone recognizes this, the better off we...