Art

Ive done 55 on a road bike (many years ago, had a friend's frame pump fall of in front of me at 45 mph and blow my rear tire (used feet for out riggers, had to choose a ditch, laurel hedge or car to hit before stopping but was able to aviod all three by sheer dumb luck)and have worn a helmet since (15 years). FWIW, people are still labotomized with helmets, a guy was killed on the local path wearing one, severe front brain trauma). even the best equipment fails. There are as many stupid cyclists as there are stupid motorists (ok more motorists but I mean cyclists are not perfect by any stretch and it only takes one to piss off a motorist for years to come. Been honked at, piss bombed, nearly decapitated by truck mirrors, jake braked (for effect) and everything else, and I ride conservatively. I agree with Carve Dog, I hate being told what to do, and dont see how it can be justified if my health insurance rates dont come down since we are saving all of these people from themselves shouldnt there be less expense? That said, a helmet is mandatory (for all) in my house to minimize risk for this primary provider. Last story, was pulled over years ago, Medina Washington cop, beautiful summer night short 20 miler on the local loop. No traffic on Evergreen Pt road, riding no hands to stretch, no helmet (this was b.c.) hear the whoop. Pull over. No helmet, no hands. I argue I was in control and will fight the no helmet since I dont see them pulling over the 8 year olds down the street. Got off with a warning. Dont do 55 any more, just race the local trails with the gang. If you ant ridin' you want to be.

Radial, which local hill? Must be the summit. Not sure how many local riders you have met, but there is no lack of talent in the region. Maybe its because the summit is considered flat by many standards? I know you can still carve turns there but with base sucking wet snow, straight might be the only way to descend. BTW, I was not there. Hope to see you next season. Art.

You might want to take a tour for a couple of days. If you want to learn how to carve, this is money well spent. Top notch coaching and a rippin' good time. http://www.bomberonline.com/VBulletin/showthread.php?t=20512&highlight=snowperformance

I seem to remember them saying something about the new boards resembling the old fish shapes, pow boards.

How Much? Just kidding, see you in the funny papers

I talked to one of the reps at a trade show 11/06 and they said they were going to start making boards again. Not sure what happened, prolly still will.

Well, since Im a union civil servant, Im the worst kind of liberal socialist:rolleyes: We all know how well this war in Iraq has gone, can you say slam dunk? Shouldnt we finish Afghanistan first? I mean really, if it was truly a war on terror, why isn't Saudi Arabia in the mix? North Korea? How many Iraqi hijackers again? Keep drinking the cool aid, Im not going to keep entertaining the trolls on this. The government for the people has been hijacked by a group of fat white men led by the village idiot (or puppet). When we settle for a C student that people would rather drink a beer with rather than leadership, this country has a problem. Do I want to give my money away to failed socialist programs? Hell no. Do I want to give my money away to failed foreign governments and private contractors hell bent on war profiteering? Double hell no. Do I believe in a strong work ethic, treating people with respect, taking care of our own citizens and veterans first, personal responsibility and accountability, supporting our military with proper funds and eqiupment from the start? F%*k yes. I believe in what this current administration is not. Petrol, your name says it all. flame on.

Because we all know what an upstanding and truthful guys W and his cronies are. Im no Hillary fan but Puleeezzzz. Frankly, I would rather like to see how Big Mac gets us out of our recession and Iraq. Yeah, he should have taken his spritual a<object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhcScBdnEhY&hl=en"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhcScBdnEhY&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object>dvise from a true hippocrite like W did.

Nice. Its been snowing at my house too (sea level). Good way to end the season. See you in july and talk pictures. Art

Hear hear. Just distractions from the real issues, on all sides.

Very nice. True bipartisan comedy. Now thats fair and balanced.

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Who hasn't embellished........ Can you say WMD, mobile delivery vehicles, yellow cake, aluminum tubes, Curveball........... Im no Hillary fan but if we are going to talk about lies make it count.

Welcome to BOL. Yum Yum!

Phil, were you in Idaho for the BX in Sun Valley?

I wouldnt worry about it. Just run at your speed, stay standing up and enjoy the experience. Its been done in softies and plates, good and bad with everything in between.

Sad to miss it. Have fun, its a great chance to run gates. Try not to stare at Alexa Loo.

Expect to see the Jeep KOM on CBS in the states on the same day, race from Sun Valley, Both BX and SX, great technical course. Ill set the DVR fro both.

They amputated the leg due to damage and loss of circulation.

The Fabled Panty tree. Outside had an article on the origins a while back.

From Tongar.com Hope that helps

Thanks Mike. I think I am just going to stare at it for a while. Somebody please buy this thing. Mike keeps his boards in immaculate shape.

Hey Mike, what can you tell me about the ride? Damp? Edge hold.? Compared to some of the metal boards? I am really curious, waffling for sure, but I am looking for something quiet to ride, just not sure if this is it. Kicking tires, sorry to take up your time, but I find it keeps me from looking at the political stuff on the OT board, and if I go over there I will lose some friends.

Soory to hear it Al. It is going through my house but I have avoided it. Good day, six of us made it, ok conditions with a few sweet spots around. Greta to meet some new folks. Next time for sure, I guess we are calling this the first annual as it is in the books.