willywhit Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 frozen cord makes that RRRRRRRIP sound when you transition from edge to edge at the right angle, love that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoetrencher Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Duh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Przemek/Brooklyn Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 Strategicly i prefer more icier/boiler plate condition over soft groom becouse they will last whole day and scare a lot of people from steeps. I dont like too soft groom (powder day before) becouse my board goes too deep (lost of speed) and it tends to become mogules after 10 am. here is my list for carving: Hard groom chalk ice/boiler plate soft groom slush Her is my list for freeride Powder It is difficult to compare powder to groom it is diffrent state of mind, apples to oranges dillema I like to do bouth but on different set up, generally i try to have max fun in all condition so i dont waste time (life is short) I like varaiety like morning carve and forest freeride afternoon As far i dont enjoy is Moguls (i am trying tho) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartron Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 1. Powder 2. groom (perfect or not) 3. bulletproof ice (boilerplate) 4. slush 5. death While I love carving in an hardboot setup, I almost certainly wouldn't own such a setup if I could ride good powder everytime (or even most of the time) I went riding. 'later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjl Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 1. Powder 2. Powder 3. Powder 4. Groom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartron Posted March 22, 2007 Report Share Posted March 22, 2007 1. Powder2. groom (perfect or not) 3. bulletproof ice (boilerplate) 4. slush 5. death Actually, now that I think about it, forget #4. 'later... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Difficult choice between powder and perfect groom for me. Ask me that question and I'm pretty much always going to answer with "whichever one I've had less recently". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Perfect groom or powder, I don't care at all, as long as it is real, from the sky, snow. Wonderfully rare is the bad day on the hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V*L*A*D Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 where'd you get the name "Buell"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Its a family name. Supposedly Northern European, but I've never met anyone from that area that has heard it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Perfect groom or powder, I don't care at all, as long as it is real, from the sky, snow. Hey, don't be a man made snow snob. On another note - hey looky - Jay is back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Yes, well.... I tried to carve on my first man-made in Utah this winter. Never seen it before and I couldn't carve on it. Downright dangerous for me. It actually made me completely rethink my technique because I was so frustrated. So I am now a better rider, but still may not be able to carve on man-made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V*L*A*D Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Thanks- I ride a motorycle designed by a fella with your surname, You see the name occasionally in Europe, too. Hi, Phil!:D -Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P06781 Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Groomed winning over powder :( I guess some people dont get enough to know what they really like.... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 once a year dump 30+ inches minimum and dry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tahoetrencher Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 :lol: :lol: :lol: Groomed winning over powder :( I guess some people dont get enough to know what they really like.... Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvin29 Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Powder, obviously, but if not then I like it to be nice, firm snow where I can hold a really nice edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCrider Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 POWDER mmmmmmmmmm Its more precious. Good groom can be had any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V*L*A*D Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 the "fun-factor" of groom (esp. groomed cord) is great...kinda like riding a moped- lots of fun until someone you know sees you.... the only prob with groom is that it rarely exists outside of intermediate terrain.. I prefer steep fozen crud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 the "fun-factor" of groom (esp. groomed cord) is great...kinda like riding a moped- lots of fun until someone you know sees you.... . Kinda like a fat chick? edit: Vlad - just noticed the cross M sticker - did you train with Jerry? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V*L*A*D Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Yes I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Ever heard that saying? It means no waiting around, every man for himself, get to the frickin' freshies as fast as possible. If you get left behind, that's your own damn problem! :D When I wake up and it's bluebird, about 10-20 degrees F, perfect firm groom, I feel the same way. You do not want to get in my way on a day like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Yes I did. Donner Summit or later? I rode with those guys for a couple of months in '91 Ever heard that saying? It means no waiting around, every man for himself, get to the frickin' freshies as fast as possible. If you get left behind, that's your own damn problem! :DWhen I wake up and it's bluebird, about 10-20 degrees F, perfect firm groom, I feel the same way. You do not want to get in my way on a day like that. are you saying you would wait for people if it was bluebird, 10-20deg, and 3 feet of dusty goodness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derf Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 When I wake up and it's bluebird, about 10-20 degrees F, perfect firm groom, I feel the same way. You do not want to get in my way on a day like that. I'm curious: what donyou ride on a day like this? I never heard you talking about softboots... well maybe once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Winters Posted March 23, 2007 Report Share Posted March 23, 2007 Champagne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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