Steph

Yes, I should be there today, but instead I am here. Hope you're having a blast!

Jeff - I'd take that shot over any of mine!! I've fallen and can't get up. I can't wait for the masses here to start telling me what I'm doing wrong.

Hey jtslalom, sorry to say that I forgot your name too. Just to clarify, I do not own the Startingate, just work there! Sorry that you missed some of the other carvers that were on the hill.

Buggs - That would be my original Madd 170. I've been riding this much more this season. I need to get some "nose work" on the Coiler, as its too soft. Sorry you couldn't make it back for sunday! Mark, thanks so much for putting this weekend together, and getting some great ticket deals. I'm so sorry about your accident on Sat. night, and wish you a speedy recovery. We had a great time riding the Beast and were pleasantly suprised by some good terrain. It was also great to meet some new people - Dave, The Marks & Colin. I know there were 2 others there, but I didn't get there names. Dave, I hope you make it up to Stratton next Wednesday. One of the best parts about yesterday....NO CROWDS!!!!!! Thanks again. And look forward to the next one.

I'm living vicariously through all of you w/your post SES depression. Wish I could have been there with everyone, so that I could now be depressed too.;)

We have one of those nice little portable gas grills!! Shall we bring it?

Alex and I are definately in for 2/25. Can't wait:biggthump

DAMMIT, I'm away from the computer for 1/2 a day and see what I miss.....CRAP!!!

Well, it looks like Alex and I are out this week. The weather doesn't appear to be shaping up for a good carving day, and to boot I have a sprained ankle that I'm nursing:( Such a bummer. We will definately make the trek another week when everyone is in again. Looking forward to riding with everyone at some point. Hope you guys have a great day.

No Donek Razors in the store this year. However, I know that Mark Ressler is selling one in the classified section here. As for boots, we've got Head Stratos Pros, and Deeluxe T700, T325, & T225. Check the website for sizes at www.startingate.net. Give a call if you have questions at 802-297-1213

Hey trav_t - The Startingate is a Donek dealer this year, and that is all we have in stock. However, we don't have any demo boards left, as they have all been SOLD this year!! What do you normally ride??

TT - Not kidding at all, is this a bad thing??!! I may have talked my husband into taking a day off (unheard of, I know). Geoff - As for Mr. Pauly, I believe he will be in Aspen, whoring himself out to any camera that wants to take a picture...he needs to make up for not "hitting the spot" in the Stratton Spring '08 pics :lol::lol: (if you're reading this Paul...:1luvu:, wish I could be in Aspen too) Hope to see everyone next week!

I think Alex and I will be joining your posse next wednesday (2/11), if that is ok. I may have talked him into taking the day off:cool:

The Atomic Crimson Ti. 86 under-foot makes for a versatile ski. Carves the ice coast great, but is also wide enough to have float-ability. This ski is actually quite light too, which is a nice chance from the Metron series. I've skiied it in both hard-pack icy conditions, and on a 15" powder day at Stratton and was thoroughly impressed both times.

Fishrising, it was not me in the Gate yesterday. I was off and out riding yesterday. Conditions are killer!! Maybe I'll meet you next time your in the store.

Hi Jeff! My recommendation would be to come into the Gate on Friday, as it will be much less crowded. I'd offer to have you stay at our house, but I've got my entire family visiting this weekend. The conditions are great at Stratton right now too, so you won't be disappointed. Hope to see you.

Having a camelpack is a necessity. I filled mine 3 times a day, everyday. Staying hydrated made all the difference for keeping my energy level high (Sports Legs helped too:biggthump). Make yourself drink even if you don't feel thirsty yet. Once you are thirsty, you are already getting dehydrated.

Sports Legs made it possible for Alex and I to ride at SES 2 years ago. Get a supply before you go to Aspen and just keep taking it straight through the week.

So no takers yet, huh?? What could Andrea and I do to make this deal a bit more interesting... Obviously the daily pillow would be in lingerie. Camera guy/girl gets to pick that out. Costume changes can occur for multiple photo/video shoots. Just think...this could be a big break into the production arena, with the first edition of "Babes on Bomber Gone Wild". Please, we are begging you, get Andrea and I to SES. Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaassssssssssse!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG, I just found airfare for $339 today!!!! I'm torturing myself and needed to share that.

Andrea, I did see those specs:1luvu: I'd love to get on that 170. And yes, your spelling is better;) Angie, I'd love to pull the trigger on that airfare. I really want to be there!! Where can I tell Alex I'm going for a few days....oooh hopfully he doesn't read this here.

just found a flight from Albany to Aspen for $439...now I just need to sneak it by Alex and get a cheap place to stay...hmmmmmmmmm....anyone have any ideas??????? DAMMIT I know I'm just torturing myself cause I'm going nowhere fast. Ride hard & drink heavily...Party on Felicia and party on Allee!!

My .02 is that the thermoflex w/heel retention pads build in, are pretty thick liners. Whenever I've molded them for people, I leave them in our oven about 5-7 minutes longer than the suggested 15 minutes. This makes them softer to begin with and the molding process works better, and will also make those heel pads a little softer so they mold better. If this still doesn't help, get yourself into a liner w/no heel pads (i.e. dalbello gold id, or intuition).

I would just love to be able to attend SES this year. The "Shred Betty Clinic" sounds like good fun. All the ladies in the house at SES need to go rip it up and show there stuff...I can't wait for the picture:biggthump. I'll miss riding w/all the chicks (and everyone else) this year. Maybe next year (although I said that last year). I'm am positive that the ladies will hold there own and have fun doing so. Stay healthy Felicia!!

My constant goal is to become a better rider. Challenging my own skill set by riding whatever terrain is in front of me makes me a better rider. Whether it may be...perfect groomed on a steep trail, bumps, trees, powder...I say "bring it on". If you want to become a better rider then you need to challenge yourself. Am I wrong?????????????