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  2. Summit Weekdays

    in Southern California

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    Oh my, has it really been 5 years since I posted here and last carved? A mortgage, a Mrs., and offspring can do that to even the most dedicated carver. Doesn't help I had to replace my ACL 4 years ago too :freak3: Anyways, I work for myself right now so I got a midweek Summit pass.

     

    I got on the lift for the first time in forever last week during the storm and it felt great. Anyone else only available weekdays?

     

  3. The code

    in Carving Central

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    I have no love for Mammoth Mt. crowded, bad food, expensive lift tickets, lodging is not very convenient.... wet cement snow from Pineapple Express storms. Someone got run over by a groomer that was grooming uphill on a crowded trail last year.. they lost their leg.

    I don't like Mammoth..and I like having two legs. I will never return to Mammoth.

    Mammoth's change to the skier responsibility code means if you turn it is your responsibility to look both uphill and downhill at the same time. That makes you less aware of skiers below you...and more likely to cause an accident. Ever hear the term "look where you are going"?

    I ...personally... do look both ways... because I don't trust other uphill skiers..particularly teens that are pissed that a grey haired guy is making them look like they can't ride in front of their girlfriend. But I think a lot of beginning carvers are safer spending all of their attention looking where they are going and certainly not looking behind them when the trees are so close to the edges of the trail.

    Once again, Mammoth makes poor decisions. Go to Aspen instead...

    +1

    I've mostly given up on carving at Mammoth unless I get to Chair 2 on the first few chairs or I'm there on weekdays. June Mountain is where you can get your carve on :AR15firin

  12. Will my boot fit

    in Southern California

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    Going to have to know the angles you want to run first, but I am guessing you will want a wider board as a new rider.

    Wider board and lower angles help me learn too. As I got the hang of it I started going with 65* but found the optimal setting for me to be at 50-55*.

  14. couple questions from a new guy...

    in Southern California

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    hehe you guys seem like a great bunch, totally look forward to meeting up with everyone some time... as far as loaner gear, it's really nice of you guys to offer, I'm typically between 173 and 180 lbs (different days..) 5'8, and wear a size 7.5 to 8 shoe (I'll get the sizing of my actual foot at some point so I can be accurate about mondo sizing... but for now, 7.5 depending on brand is either right at the tip of my toes or scrunched a bit, 8 is typically some room to move and i swim in anything higher.)

    I guess the last question is ... when you guys go, are u guys more of the "hang on the black diamonds" types or more intermediate runs? I can deal with black diamonds if I have to, but I typically have to be a little careful about it... and double black is out of my league (lol) past a certain incline it still looks and feels like i'm jumping off a cliff without a parachute. and I'm definitely more comfy on intermediate to high intermediate runs (lol)

    I believe I have some old mondo 24s so let us know after you've measured. I prefer to carve on intermediates too and when I follow my friends to the blacks I do a lot of skarving. The only time I enjoy steeps are pow days.

  16. couple questions from a new guy...

    in Southern California

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    Welcome! Glad to have you here.

    When I first got into the alpine scene I learned on a Prior ATV. It's a fantastic all-mountain board but as I got better over the years I yearned for a more fine tuned carving experience. That's when I bought a straight up alpine board and a pow board. The ATV is great for what it is - a jack of all trades and master of none. I sort of regret selling it but having a pow board to ride soft boots in has been really enjoyable. You can do EC turns on any carving board but some make it easier.

    how different is the hard boot setups to a soft boot all mountain setup?

    IMO it's a gigantic difference. I can carve harder and with less effort in HBs. When free riding in old and tracked out pow SBs are way easier. That's just me though. Find out what the right tool is for you.

    You should hang out with one of the SoCal guys at Snow Summit. They'll be glad to help you out. We love showing new brothers (and sisters) the light :)

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