When Jack Michaud released that amazing review, “The New Hotness, a freecarver's PGS snowboard review,” I was of course extremely interested in and appreciative of the article. One part that I found interesting was the “look-back” context that Jack put on the development of the modern metal alpine board.
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It got me thinking: since I’m going to be in this for a while, what is alpine carving going to look like in the next 5-10 years?
Now knowing where it’s been, I haven’t a clue where it’s going!<O:p
I have not been on BOL half as long as most, but in my short year or so, I’ve come to recognize its members are incredibly passionate and extremely knowledgeable about every aspect of the sport in ways that go far beyond me.
What's going to be the NEW "New Hotness?" Would you share your thoughts about the future of alpine carving in some possible areas:
Technology
Riding Technique
Sport Popularity
Equipment manufacturing
(others?)
There’s a couple of facets to this: what it will PROBABLY will look like, vs. what would I LIKE IT to look like. The “I would LIKE IT to look like” ideas, however far-fetched might some day become fuel for reality.
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Thank you for your thoughts!