Corey Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Nice! 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvin' Marvin Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Everything about this is very........odd. It transforms something exciting into something dull and melancholic. To each their own though it's not like I'm Roger Ebert or anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Checked out early. Horrible music, boring riding, b&w for no apparent reason... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 5 hours ago, Neil Gendzwill said: Checked out early. Same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted October 6, 2018 Report Share Posted October 6, 2018 Hmm.......... From the Title like "The Art of Alpine" I was expecting a lot more....... I'd say Donek gets an A for the effort.....but D for dull and poorly executed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beckmann AG Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 (edited) The Art of Alpine Ep 1. ‘Art’ should evoke response. That response can be positive, negative, indifferent; or a combination that evolves. Could be that the title is purposely configured to be misunderstood, such that the casual viewer assumes the ‘art’ is in the riding, rather than the video itself. A simple mistake to make, given a tendency to initially view things from a very specific and personal perspective. Often in a binary manner. Like/dislike. Black/white. With a few notable exceptions, most of you were not awesome your first time out on hardboots. Quite often, the experience is noisy, discordant, and somewhat confusing. Like the video. One could assume, given the intermediate level hip gyrations/sitting on heelside, and related hand/arm affect, that the featured rider is in the earlier phases of rider development (Ep 1?), an area with many questions, and plenty of misleading answers. Perhaps, rather than rutting out the typical dog and pony snow, the videographer/author took aim at something a little more esoteric, more nuanced; something more in keeping with the nature of the sport. If so, it seems to be working. Edited October 7, 2018 by Beckmann AG 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
west carven Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 howdy the riding looked like an amature in the video and it looked like a high school video project... don't want to call out Beckmann... but to each his own... if your going to call it "The Art of Alpine" it better be strong... this was not... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburk Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 13 hours ago, barryj said: I'd say Donek gets an A for the effort... I’ll agree with this. It’s a stab at a different/artistic/stylized spin on the conventional alpine snowboarding video. Some of it might not work, and all of it may not be to everyone’s taste, but I’ll give credit to Donek for trying something different in what is usually a highly formulaic genre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Who else has written a reply to this topic but then had second thoughts and deleted it before posting...numerous times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyt. Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 hey you old farts are getting older! That's Mt Snow, the mountain I love to ride at. The rider, forgot his name, younger guy 20's- 30 year old. Trevor? Met him last season. He rips on some east coast conditions on he tight trails of the North side of the mountain. He is a rider for Donek too. So it's not all buttery soft snow to make your carving look great, and it's not in color? Well, I have some news for you, that's what it looks like most of the winter months here! Get over it, like your perfect!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Nobody is perfect. If this had been someone’s personal video I bet the response would have been positive and encouraging, with a dose of constructive criticism. But this is a promotional video from one of the major players in the industry of our beloved sport. We expect a higher standard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I think it it great! I really do not give one rats hiney about technique or style... This all about fun. Looks to me like the rider and film crew had fun making this! Donek supports a ton on amateur snowboarders and from what I understand it is based on how much social media attention they get. Because of this there are tons of young athletes out there promoting carving of all types and a brand that is here to stay. Great Job to Donek, Hunter and his brother! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted October 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Watched it two more times. Yup, I still like it. More art than technical. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted October 7, 2018 Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 I guess it appeals to the people who appreciate art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmorita Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Thanks for posting. I liked it. Maybe an interview with subtitles and some super slo mo to make it more authentic for the art crowd. The skier version - 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted October 8, 2018 Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Wow now that was a good video. Much preferred the approach Salomon took. Perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted October 14, 2018 Report Share Posted October 14, 2018 I feel like have ridden many days where it looks like this. Everything black and white with zero snow definition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneel Posted October 17, 2018 Report Share Posted October 17, 2018 Yep. That could just as easily have been Stratton just to the north where it's black and white even on sunny days from November to March. Only thing it's missing is a shitton of New Yorkers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soybomb Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 speaking of stratton, this vid of a couple friends back in the day always gets my blood pumping. the vid quality is a little dated but it cant hide the strong, aggressive and stylish riding...a bit of what the Donek clip lacked. Just my $.02 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eboot Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 sigh .... c'mooooon snow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 Hey Soybomb That was Great! Great action, great editing and great music! Those wide open trails were awesome also....but I don't remember those my few times at Stratton! How back in the day you think? I think I could make out Catek bindings on one board. What boards were those...they looked like modern shapes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soybomb Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 This was from right around 2000 or so. When we could drink all night and still be first chair to ride the groomers before the crowds showed up. It was watching these guys rip turns that got me off skis and into snowboarding. i spent 1 day on softboots and then strapped on a Burton factory prime and never looked back. These were doneks and F2 speedsters back then. I think we may have still been riding Catek world cups or TD1s. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneel Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 I think you're right on with 2000. I remember seeing BOTH those boards on numerous occasions and watching those guys from the gondola absolutely throttling Upper Standard. Watching and thinking I seriously needed to up my game... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 I'm jumping threads....but This Is one visual answer and inspiration to "Why I (aspire to) Ride Alpine" Better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted October 18, 2018 Report Share Posted October 18, 2018 Who are those riders? Where are they now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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