patmoore Posted December 27, 2008 Report Share Posted December 27, 2008 Hi folks, (I posted this in the General Section as well) We reopened the NASTAR venue at Okemo this weekend and I set one of the courses with snowboard gates. I plan to do the same every weekend this winter as long as the course isn't reserved for a private race. Only one snowboarder showed up today but she had so much fun running the course that it was worth the effort of setting it up. The fog never let up today and I took this surreal shot with my IPhone. If you find yourself in southern Vermont, stop by. I could use some coaching! Pat Moore NASTAR Coordinator Okemo Mountain Ludlow, VT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotbeans Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 I wish I was closer. I appreciate your commitment anyhow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted December 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 The fog was even worse today but it made for a nice picture when you got above it. The summit was under blue skies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Pat - glad to see you are back at it and running on all cylinders. I'll try to pay a visit at some point this year. Had a great summer racing skateboards again. Best of luck to you in 2009!! -Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Pat - glad to see you are back at it and running on all cylinders. I'll try to pay a visit at some point this year. Had a great summer racing skateboards again. Best of luck to you in 2009!!-Rick Hi Rick, We had a great weekend. Doug Gould (see photo) stopped by and made several scorching runs on the course and Mo Senene rode his alpine board. It was the first time Mo had ever run gates and he's hooked! In all, we had six different boarders racing. Next Saturday morning, the course is reserved for a Hopefuls Race at 10. They should be gone before noon and I'll reset the course with snowboard gates. Snowboard gates will be up on Sunday from 10 to 2. You can have unlimited runs for $10 a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Senene Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hi Pat Thanks a ton for helping out last Sunday ,it sure was a blast for me since I was nervous to start with but your convinced me and I am hooked As for Doug Gould he was great ,I picked up a few tricks of the trade sine I t was my first time on a NASTAR course ,I took some of his advise and it helped I don’t ride as often as I used to so I was a bit rusty but will get better with time ,I will be riding at LOON this Sunday .I hope to see some riders out there perhaps learn a trick or two So thanks a lot guys . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hi Rick,We had a great weekend. Doug Gould (see photo) stopped by and made several scorching runs on the course and Mo Senene rode his alpine board. It was the first time Mo had ever run gates and he's hooked! In all, we had six different boarders racing. Next Saturday morning, the course is reserved for a Hopefuls Race at 10. They should be gone before noon and I'll reset the course with snowboard gates. Snowboard gates will be up on Sunday from 10 to 2. You can have unlimited runs for $10 a day. Thanks Pat - I have actually decided to ditch the snowboard race scene this winter. four sports 24/7/365 the last five years has taken its toll financially and physically...I need a break. I plan to race skateboards full-on again next summer, as I have had some good success with it and the worlds are likely to be in the US this year! I may break free some Friday to just hang out and run for fun with you though. Looks like you got another rider hooked on racing though - good work my man! Doug - wishing you a ton of good times and good luck if you will be racing USASA this year...rip it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursle Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 Shoutout to pat what a blast sun am @ okemo vt & nh residents 35$ with a nastar course set for alpine boards what could be more fun enjoyed meeting and riding with doug still stoked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggerwrangler Posted January 26, 2009 Report Share Posted January 26, 2009 jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted January 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 It's gratifying to see you guys come out and run the course. Doug and Mike were ripping it up last Sunday and I'm trying to emulate their technique. I have a long way to go! I'll be setting the snowboard gates Fri, Sat, and Sun this weekend and we hope to have video of some of your runs on Friday. Here's a shot looking up the hill from the finish line on Sunday. Looks pretty gentle but appearances are deceiving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted January 27, 2009 Report Share Posted January 27, 2009 mannnnnn that looks sexy. I like the pitch of that hill too. Definately can see some high angle of attack turns to burn off speed and then hop carves to get the next gate tight for sure ! I'll have to see if i can sneek off Jiminy one weekend day to come up and rip that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanZ Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 I was just there 3 weeks ago and did not see that!! shucks, ill have to check it out next time where is at, I never pay attention to trail names if you get off at the summit quad which way would I go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 From the Summit Quad take Jolly Green and make a hard right before you descend Sels Choice. Then go left and down Blackout. We're half way down. It's quicker to take the Black Ridge Triple. It's directly above the course. Or you can take the TBar next to the half pipe. We're expecting a good turnout this Friday. Email me for info on discounted lift tickers for Friday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanZ Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 do you have to go through mogels to get there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 do you have to go through mogels to get there? No, but you at least have to be able to spell it correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BryanZ Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 you clearly do not speak jersey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 do you have to go through mogels to get there? There is a narrow strip of unmoguled (is that a word???) trail that you can negotiate to get to the start of the course but it tends to be icy. The easiest way to get there is to take the T-Bar next to the halfpipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavechaser Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 you clearly do not speak jersey I speak fluent Jersey...what's a maatah wid yous? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursle Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Another great session too much fun safest place on the hill today was in the course:p saw 8 alpine boards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted January 31, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Mike - we got some nice video of you. Your runs were ripping fast! I dont 'have the cable to upload it to my PC but will have one next week. I'll post a few of everyone's runs. Conditions were tough (is it possible to have TOO much snow?) but it was good training. Thanks to Noah for the coaching! I did get a nice still of one of Doug's runs and a another shot of Mark, Alicia, and Arden. In all, we had ten different boarders run the course today! I plan to set the snowboard gates again tomorrow and Sunday. There's a private race on the NASTAR course the morning of Feb 7th so I probably won't reset that day but the panels will be up again on the 8th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PointBreak Posted January 31, 2009 Report Share Posted January 31, 2009 Pat, You ARE the host extraordinaire! We all had a great time running gates, drinking beer and watching the video (in that order!). Thanks to for set’n us up. –Can’t wait to come back. -Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted February 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2009 Pat, You ARE the host extraordinaire! We all had a great time running gates, drinking beer and watching the video (in that order!). Thanks to for set’n us up. –Can’t wait to come back.-Mark Mark, you're always welcome! I have to give Arden credit for setting it up. I was reviewing the videos tonight. You looked good and I realized I need to lower my center of gravity. Camcorders are a handy tool. It was a fun day. The gates will be set most Saturdays and Sundays for the balance of the season. Note: Next Satusday (2/7) the course is reserved for a private race. Here's a rare shot of the sun poking through yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Finally got around to posting a video. <center> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/scripts/pokkariPlayer.js?ver=2008010901"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="http://blip.tv/syndication/write_player?skin=js&posts_id=1751255&source=3&autoplay=true&file_type=flv&player_width=&player_height="></script> <div id="blip_movie_content_1751255"> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Gymnast46-GateTrainingAtOkemo645.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_1751255(); return false;"><img title="Click to play" alt="Video thumbnail. Click to play" src="http://blip.tv/file/get/Gymnast46-GateTrainingAtOkemo645.wmv.jpg" border="0" title="Click To Play" /></a> <br /> <a rel="enclosure" href="http://blip.tv/file/get/Gymnast46-GateTrainingAtOkemo645.wmv" onclick="play_blip_movie_1751255(); return false;">Click To Play</a> </div> </center> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursle Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Thanks pat had to right click the link and open it in a new window first on course like the quiet upper body and the somewhat crisp lines (I wish) don't like the closed front shoulder...attribute it to a cloudy day... lots of fresh snow around, err just plain poor body control, but I was having fun :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted February 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2009 Just a heads up. I won't be at the course on Feb 21 or 22. I wouldn't count on my replacement setting the snowboard gates that day so you may want to save yourself a trip. I'll be at Okemo on March 7-8 but will be racing elsewhere so it's not likely the snowboard gates will be set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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