Cousin of Beagle

That sucks. I was wondering why you weren't at the lift line. I slid lots today. Luckily my clothes don't have any holes. Boris & Dave* gave me more tips. Drink lots of milk and eat your veggies. See you on the hill soon.

Got some pointers from Dave*. Made sure my shoulders are in the right place, which increased the power by about 50%. Can now carve heelside left around the Panorama bend (which branches off to Raven) for the first time. Also increased binding angles by 2.5 degrees. So now 42.5, 32.5. Feels ok. This morning Eagle chair opened at 8:20. Got virgin soft corduroy on Panorama. Not even the ski patrol had been on it. On the 2nd run, I could still see my lines. By about 9:45, the snow was a little crusty. Left at 10:15. By the way, I am not the Beagle. Beagle is someone else. However, I am Beagle's Cousin. I am the Cousin (of Beagle).

Been carving on the new Prior 4wd, F2 Race Titanium, UPZ for about 8 times now. Still on 40/ 30 degrees. Today I tried the first click riding position on my boots. Previously I've been riding on the "walk mode." Seems ok. Also tried tighter upper two buckles on the boots (boots have 5 buckles), resulting in more control. Mostly I ride Collins & Panorama. Tried PGS, but didn't like skidding upside down on my back, and getting snow down my pants. Haven't been on Sky chair. I've been on Raven, but only on the pow days (and also with my Burton Vapor/ C60/ Salomon Synapse combo). It's been super warm for over a week. Blazing sun every day. I only wear a t-shirt, and even then it's still too warm.

Sunday was the first carving day ever. Amazed at what the Prior 4WD, F2 bindings, and UPZ boots can do. I think this carving stuff is a keeper. I can hold an edge way better than my regular freestyle stuff, especially the heel edge! Plus little bumps don't affect the gear. The board just slices right through. Only been riding Panorama & Collins. I started out with 35/25 degree angles for the first day. On Monday & Tuesday, I went 40/30 degrees. Also, I find the boots are most comfortable in the "walk mode." Tried the boots in the first "locked down" position, but I didn't like it (not used to it yet). The boot springs are on the softest settings. Bindings are centered on the board (no Gilmour Bias). Going up this afternoon for the 4th day!

The light was a little flat, but otherwise ok. No fog.

Yup, was up this morn. Saw you there too! Left around noon. Wuz 2 feet of fresh! Prior 169 with soft boots surfed ok. Pow stick would've been better though.

Got Prior 4WD 169, F2 Race Titaniums, UPZ RC10! And a Cypress pass, of course.