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As far as who's right/wrong or where responsibility lies, is spelled out clearly in the skiers code. I've ridden motorcycles all of my life. I don't ride blindly thinking that I'm right: as in the dreaded "left turner" in front of you, Or those that pull out right in front of you, or the "I have the right of way attitude" at an uncontrolled intersection. It doesn't seem to matter much if you were right or wrong when your laying a hospital bed knowing that your season just ended. Ride defensively and protect yourself from a "pro-action" point rather than the blind ignorance of "I'm right". If you trust the uphill rider to avoid the downhill rider you are also trusting that they have the ability to avoid you. More often than not that is NOT the case. That's why most collisions happen. Also, we, as good carvers carry lots of speed, more so than most recreational skiers/riders, and we're doing it across the hill not fall line. That speed is hard to judge even to a carver. I wait for "the gap" and then go, after a few turns I look uphill. Just a quick glance. If I see someone coming I might just slack off on the next turn and judge for myself if that person might be a threat. If so, I'll prolly pull up and wait. Or if I'm coming to a section that I want to rage and put down 5 or 6 turns I'll slack off one turn and get a GOOD look up hill. To sum up my tirade, people these days, are taking less and less responsibility for their own actions. If I can do ANYTHING to lessen the possibility of a collision, (right or wrong), then I have acted responsibly in my eyes, as a human, and feel good that I've done all I can do, instead of hiding/riding blindly behind the law. Don Feed the addiction...

I wanted to ride today but my back had other plans... Don Feed the addiction...

I guess I'll have to come over and see how the other half lives..... Don Feed the addiction...

On a local hill here, (Loveland), we have several stopping points on each of the runs we like to ride on, often at a breakover point. We pull up and stop and wait for "the gap", above and below. That way the interactions/altercations are cut to a minimum. Often the first one to a stop point will hold 1 arm up for clear or crossed arms for traffic below if someone is on a good run, or wants a lttle air. We also space ourselves when riding together as well. I ride a Skwal and look uphill at least everyother turn. Despite all the precautions stuff happens Don Feed the addictions:eplus2:

Something like 14 Plate riders today. WOW The LCI is getting big. It's a blast ridin' and watchin' all you guys. Till next week... Dustin/Tony, thanks for the wax. Don Feed the addiction...

yeah what Ice said... Don Feed the addiction...:eplus2:

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Thanks Ace. I looked at some of your other shots too, good stuff ! I checked my pics out and I liked the same ones. I was going to order one until I found out they want $13 for shipping on a 8X10 and $35 for the photo. I called them and told them they lost a sale due to the exorbitant shipping costs. I'll buy you a couple of beers next time for your lost 17%. Don Feed the addiction...

I agree.... ridin' with the LCI is the most fun you can have with your cloths on. I can't imagine ridin' with a better group of guys. Oh, and you too, Mario. I hope when I grow up I can ride as well as anyone of you guys. Don Feed the addiction...

My powder early/late season rock board is a mid/late 80's Hooger Booger Grinder. I counted over 100 holes in it from mounting reg/goofy, different stances, different angles. I ride it mounted Monoski style.I paid .99 Cents on Ebay for it years ago. It still is about the best powder tool I've ever rode. With that long Old School nose and rounded/kicked tail it holds it's own with the best of the current stuff. Newer isn't always better... Don Feed the addiction...

Well the snow level has come down. The A.M. Meadows report has 3" new and dumping 1" an hour. They also said the forcast is for 9"-13" today... Now that's more like it. I intend to ride tomorrow. Anyone want to ride with a Colorado Snob ??? If the fresh is more than 6" or 8" I'll be rockin' the Duret Monster. It's a BIG FAT Mono that loves the deep. Otherwise the Volkl Monocarver, (skwal), will be representing. I'm not sure about Wednesday. Proll nite ride with some old buds, but, if the fresh is good then..... Don Feed the addiction...

after a little Marital Dischord over whether or not I should have put on chains in Eastern Oregon we arrived last Wednesday nite. No sign = no chains. I went out nite ridn' on Friday. The fickle weather is here and it was around 35* and misting/rain. 2 hours of sweet cream bliss. After ridin' manmade hard it was a welcome change. I rode the Volkl Skwal and I was leaving some Mario size canyons. It was FAST also. No other fruit booters out to play with though so I took to strafing all of the slope sitters. Freezing level is coming down tonight so I hope to ride with Old Snowboards on tuesday. Don Feed the addiction...

Yeah what PC said.... Don Feed the addiction...

Met JP1 this morning. It was the Loveland we all know and love/hate. .. -9* and the wind was howling. We rode Mombo until I had to leave @ 11 Welcome to Colorado ~!!!! Don Feed the addiction...

JP1 I think I'll be ridin' Lovey on Wed A.M. For the most part the LCI is a first chair kind of group. Might have some good acccumulation by then also, storm hitting later tonight. I'll be upstairs, main lodge, by 7:30 A.M. all red clothing. Otherwise see ya somewhere on the hill. Ridin' the Skwal unless the snow is deep then on the Powder Mono. DRESS WARM. Don Feed the addiction...

I rode a pair of Virus skis last season. Early rise tip & tail, variable/progressive sidecut, Zylon, metal, unobtanium. The next day I rode some Volkl RC 30 carving skis. I wanted the comparison. It was like comparing a hoopty bug to a Ferrari. WOW. The drawback.... BIG $$$$$$ like over 2K. Bola has some unmounted Kessler skis. I'd like to try them as well. I think it will be awhile before you see high end skis, like these, in your local ski shop. Don Feed he addiction...

AC glad to hear your still around. We've all been wondering where you've been. Now buck-up... mainline some Aleve and.............. COME RIDIN" ! Don Feed the addiction...

Now that's funny... Don Feed the addiction...

Yeah what Pete said....

I think cheaper houses can be had in Frisco. Minutes from Keystone, Breck, A-Basin, (all Vail resorts), and Copper. Check VRBO. Vail is only 1/2 hour away. Don Feed the addiction...

It was good to see the LCI + company out in force Sunday. It's just good times hangin' with good riders. Sorry it was so short for me. I was teaching Biggerwrangler's wife Candice how to ride a Monoski. After a few runs and a couple of Rum & cokes she was doing well. I'll be ridin' this weekend. Oh and D.T please inform me next time the camera is out so I can really make an ass out of myself, that and make sure my hair is brushed and my makeup is ok. Don Feed the addiction...

lazy, Post on the Colorado ride section when/where you are going to ride. There will be a large group @ loveland on Sunday. I think tickets are $42 early season now. Or pickup a 4 pak for $120. Don Feed the addiction...

I should be there. Maybe Alpine with crutches.... Don Feed theaddiction...