utahcarver

WOw! It takes time to figure things out, right? That's just bad-ass right there, ya'll. Stewart just set a milestone to reach for the next generation. Mark

One of the great things about being an aging snowboarder is having the memories of lost days. The urge to remember and be reminded of past experiences is the basis for collecting, hordeing, and brandishing. What is past is present. I'm echoing others sentiments here but, the point is to provide a counterpoint to the collective: snowboards are a commodity. Like bacon, cheese, bread, or wine, they have a 'shelf-life' of utility and then they are spent. Sure, the shelf-life is a bit longer than bacon or cheese but, it is still evident that at some point, they are unrideable for a myriad of reasons. I'm simply applying a counterpoint to this conversation. Use it or lose it. Live in the moment and don't try to preserve the past while ignoring the future. Like jazz or dance, it's a delicate balance of timing and usage. Do it when you are young and can bounce. To end, I still think it's cool to collect that which reminds us of the past. And the future. Mark Bryan I hope to view your Game of Boards in the near future. Regards.

https://youtu.be/YraJ20u5kB8 Try this. Mr. CasperCarver from Jackson, Wyoming. I am always amazed by Mr. Jeff. Mark

Sorry, complete thread hijack! Ablapia please read the post below and follow the same instructions. Soft snow makes for softer landings so, don't fret that you found yourself floundering in fluff. Duke, I learned on my own using this forum and finding some mentors over the years. Find a mentor, someone you can trust, and believe in. Also, do not be afraid to put plates on boards you already trust and know. Start with low (below 30º) angles if needed. The more you can adapt to new settings the easier it gets. Remember, don't reach for the snow. Let it come to you. Read the tech articles here: The Norm, Where Your Butt Should Be, and Google The Core Four by Kevin Delaney. Keep your shoulders level, your knees bent, and don't drink until you are securely in the lodge. Wink and I have learned a lot from each other over the years riding together and with our sons. You may have to travel and meet up with others who share our stoke. You can do THIS and you will be digging trenches that will get you in trouble with other on-hill patrons at times. :) Just smile and walk away. You can do this and make a new influence on the hill. Remember the first time, Mark

It happens in all walks of life. Kooks. Kooks gonna be there no matter what. You and I both have been kooks at one time or another. We all have to learn where we are in life. And, where we fit in. If the problem persists, then your argument is valid. You cannot stop people from being themselves. Mark

I love the doctor film.ru videos. Always high quality production levels on some great x-carving riders. Just think how much this video is gonna mean in July (only 3 months away). It'll make for a great Sunday afternoon with some Stoli Moscow Mules. Mark

Michelle we've only met once and that was at PCMR during the hardbooter.com years with Dave and Billy. But, a glad thanks to you (and Fin) for all of the years of answering e-mails from me. Literally, if it wasn't for BOL I wouldn't be snowboarding today. I was so bored of riding in softies that I only rode on powder days. Now, every day is a powder day. Regards and best of luck to you, Mark

Welcome, JKarve. Do you have your own personal carving hill? Maybe that's why you aren't meeting any other hardbooters. Just sayin'. You need to check out the BOL Articles and read everything you can about carving. The Norm, Where Your Butt Should (Not) Be, and other great hits from the collection. Let the magic unfold next season as you think about your body position in relation to the board and the slope. You are not a surfer and you should not reach for the snow. Trust me, I have a repaired rotator cuff and labrum because I wouldn't listen to the forum. It's hard to tell from the vid what EXACTLY is going on but, one thing I picked up on was you know how to carve your board. You can make it go where you want it to go. Now, just add some knowledge from the articles and gain more confidence in your riding. Remember, keep the downhill arm down, and the uphill arm up (think: level shoulders). Meaning, level shoulders to the aspect of the hill. I'll shut up and let the articles do the talking by more informed people than I. Keep up the good work and let us know when the forum can visit your private carve farm. Regards, Mark

I have buddies who can kill it on softies and hards. They rule on softies on groomers and during deep powpow sessions. It's not the interface it's the rider. Look, I've long admired the few folks out there who can do amazing things on multi-equipe approaches. Free-heel, alpine skiing, alpine boarding, snowboarding, no boarding, mono, mongo, Skwal, tele-board, AT, Kite-boarding, it's all good. Bring the softies to the table and let'em tell of their/mine/our/your adventures, skills, and amp. It's been a short winter here in northern Utah. We need to focus on being less tribal and more accepting of our brothers and sisters who share the stoke of dancing on snow. It's about the dance. It's always been about the dance. Style, grace, beauty, finesse, all trump what you are wearing on your feets. Can you imagine if the surfing community had a similar conversation? It would be twice as long as this thread... Mark

contact: boardguru on BOL. The mickster. He'll take you down the rabbit hole... Red or blue? Basin offers local discounts to locals who can hook you up with all that shiz...PowMow, I don't know. Mark

Living in Utah presents different circumstances than back east. But, I've been run-down by a phone-wielding skier at PCMR who verbosely apologized when I alerted him that his ancestry probably included coprolyte. My heck-fire, what the hell is wrong with people? Phones? Really? While skiing? That said, I have always checked my peripheral uphill every chance I get. Easy to do on toe-side; you have to be a magician to do it on heel-side. Another trick is not wear earbuds with loud music in crowded conditions. Mid-week at the mountain I ride at, you can crank the tunes and almost disregard checking peripheral uphill skiers/boarders. Remember, the hordes meet according to the 40 hour plan. So weekends and all holidays are crowded. Save your A-game for mid-weeks or early mornings. Get on it early, get out quick, and use the afternoon for something else. Note: watch skateboarders. They do the same thing to avoid the cops and rent-a-cops. Guerrilla snowboarding. Take what you can get and leave the chop and ice for the masses. One other thing: We rarely talk about this here on Bomberonline.com but alcohol is another no-no for my personal experience. I don't drink until apres' ski. I've done it the other way years ago and I always ended up with a raging headache, turns out I get altitude sickness every time I go to my ski areas and alcohol enhances the experience. Therefore, I've always waited until I get back to town OR during the spring slush fest I don't ride as much and hang out on the tailgate and ice chest, dutch ovens, and grill. The reciprocal is also active: You don't know who the other guy/gal is who may be impaired by drugs or alcohol or some other boutique drug they've ingested in the parking lot. I realize I'm using a broad brush stroke here but, I work in the alcohol beverage industry and I know what trouble looks and smells like. Be safe out there and keep making lines. As far as the Rules of the HIl: I've been told by a lady in pants tighter than an accountants wallet that she was going to report me to the Ski Patrol for making ruts in her ski run. I assisted her to the Ski Patrol office where she could continue her ravings to the appropriate officer in charge. Most of whom I know and they know me. It helps to be personable and carry oneself with some aplomb in life. Mark

Skatha, I hope you find your place in Colorado. I go to Marble, Colorado in August of every year to grind/sculpt marble stone for two weeks. I love Colorado. Mark

Hey AB, There is a carving contingent in the SLC area. However, nothing in the way of rental equipment. If it were me, I'd find someone on the forum who lives in SLC, Park City, or accesses Little Cottonwood Canyon and is a hardbooter on this forum. Otherwise, try to find someone in your area of California who might have some hard booting equipment they could lend you. You might try Fin here at BOL and he may have some rental equipment that he could ship to you. Donek might rent/demo boards. You can do this. Just find a way to make it happen. We are a small community who likes to help the one guy or girl who wants to carve. We all have started at a similar place. Good luck and happy carving. FWIW, put some plates on any snowboard, add hard boots and see what you can do. Remember, read the tech articles here, too. They are most informative. Especially Jack MIchaud's. Learn 'The Norm'. It has served me well. Mark

55, Vestibular Neuritis (Neuronitis), and a repaired left shoulder rotator cuff and labrum. Knees are still good and ankles are sore but OK. As long as I can keep on the upside of down I'm doing well. Mark

Mo-writer for what it's worth, I've had vertigo, or some form of it for the last 4 years or so. I had one transient ischemic attack (TIA) and that attack change my life forever. There is some disagreement among my doctors whether I had a stroke or I had a vertigo attack. I can snowboard on clear bluebird sunny days but on overcast or snowy days I'm screwed. I used to skateboard vert and park until this occurred. I can still longboard skate and ride the park once in a while. Taken some meds for this but until I can see a neurologist in SLC I remain a captive. I've been told that significant weight loss and/or diet change will help with traditional vertigo (vestibular neuritis). BPPV can be effective in most cases. Otherwise, welcome to the world of disruptive balance forever and ever. My vertigo feels like a great beer buzz every day of my life. It's not as fun as it might sound. Try things like balancing on one foot in your home or office. Try recreating the proprioception that you had about your balance prior to the vertigo. Experiment with closing your eyes and walking through a room at night (or day) and brushing your teeth with your eyes closed. Or make coffee with your eyes closed. These exercises have helped me to 'see' without having to rely on pre-built intuition from earlier years. Good luck. There is some limited success out there but, it mainly comes from being pro-active in your own situation. Keep pushing yourself to learn something new about your vertigo. I can snowboard most days as described above. Otherwise, I'm in the lodge eating bad burritos and napping with gas. :) Regards, Mark

Snowbasin is a big area and yet, can get crowded on certain runs. Snowbasin has more steep areas than PM and will make your legs burn a bit more. The weekends are the busiest for both PM and Basin. Mid-week is your time for open runs. Stay at PM on Sat/Sun and go over to SB on Mon/Tues. The cat would be great for the weekend jaunt at PM. Good luck and have fun! Mark

FishR: Powder Mountain is a great place to ride. You'll enjoy your Tanker there. Your Prior split may or may not be needed depending if you are going to leave PM and access backcountry somewhere else. The Donek Axxess is another board that will perform well at PM. There are plenty of groomers there, along with powder in late season. the Donek FC will work along with the Coiler. SCR? well, you can bring just about anything you have. There is a small hard boot contingent there but, most have moved over to Snowbasin, I hear. There is snowcat boarding and a shuttle bus, too. They have hell-boarding but, save your clams for something epic. PM has done quite a bit in the last few years to enhance their operations. Hidden Lake lift will give you access to whatever the day might bring: groomers, pow, and trees. Lot's of fun on HL. And, there is night skiing/boarding, too. There is a bar called the Powderkeg at the main lodge. No wine or spirits but, like breesej said above, lots of over-priced watered-down beer. The ABC laws are stupid but, they can be navigated by savvy drinkers. Most wine and spirits are reasonably priced but, beers tend to be overpriced and never on sale. You can buy 3.2ABV beers at C stores and grocery stores (and it's cold). Otherwise, plan ahead and buy some beers at the DABC stores in Ogden or Salt Lake before you come up to PM. Those beers are all 3.9ABV and above. Let us know your dates and some of us locals from the other valleys will make sure you find your way around the hill and the bar. Mark

PSR and CMC? Mark

Nearing the end of this season in March, my buddy and all-around good guy Wink is riding a chair with a woman who is french-speaking and her son while they are watching me ride below: "Zee man in black,...eeeeehh radz widd zee grass uvvvah woomunnn. It iz zlike bal-lay, NO?" she remarks to Wink and her son. It was a magical day with hero snow. Anyone could have done what I was doing. Just preachin' the gospel brethren... Mark

I'm sure Alta will sign on very quickly. I bet they cannot wait until board-children are scraping down their hallowed slopes again (sarcasm alert). Dmitiri was the first and last at Alta. Money interests will shut this down very quickly. Don't even worry about this happening. Mark

I am selling this for a buddy. Prior Spearhead 166 In good condition with some scrapes here and there. Bindings not included. I think he is asking $400 OBO (shipping not included). Let me know if you are interested. Thanks! Mark

Although I can understand someone at Burton calling this video 'Art of Carve' since 'Art of Slarve' just doesn't have the same ring to it, it was a fun video to watch. Mark

Thanks for sharing Marc. I really liked the vid and the song. I liked the gig. Mark It was great fun to watch the Slipknot vids attached to the YT site, too.

Wow, so much great music and talent out there. Thanks for all of the great music and posts. Keeps it fresh and clean for us all. I tend to get focused and generalised on one or two genres of music. So, it's nice to get the refresher course from BOL members. Anyone out there a Yellowjackets fan? Modern jazz or jazz? I grew up playing the trumpet and got caught up in the big band sound during the 1970's that I have an identity crisis when it comes to rock and jazz. But only for a minute or two. Mark <iframe width="420" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/rHHH97QlI8c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

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