Kent Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Craig Kelly Take a moment to rip a few turns.... K <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnv7lRKVYDg&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnv7lRKVYDg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 I did rip some epic turns today. Sugarloaf got 18" on Sunday and no wind. They rolled it out last night and with temps around zero (F) overnight it set up just right. Brought out the Madd 180 for the first time this season and just leaned it over at Mach 1 with no worries. A thin veil of frozen mist hovered over the mountain, and the sun shining through it made it look like glittering pixie dust. It was truly a rare day. Maybe he had something to do with it. But jeesh, someone change that unflattering picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xy9ine Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 i will toast the man & make some turns in his honor this eve. ripping oldschool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUD Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 For those of you who would like a cool sticker, check out this: http://www.craigkellyismycopilot.com/ Proceeds go to Canadian avalanche foundation.......... or something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yyzcanuck Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 soft boot carving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinterGold Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Amazing rider - unforgettable style I often have images of Craig Kelly destroying Japanese powder in one of the old Burton movies in my head when I´m riding ... a true icon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted January 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 But jeesh, someone change that unflattering picture. Good point. I edited the post, but never have tried a Wikipedia edit. Anyone wanna take those chores? K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpenn Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Craig Kelly is the Jerry Garcia of snowboarding... our spiritual leader...rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted January 20, 2009 Report Share Posted January 20, 2009 Craig KellyTake a moment to rip a few turns.... K Glad I did make a few turns today. Some really good ones too. Got "Let it Ride" for Christmas and it is just awesome. I will be ordering some sticker. Thanks Kent for the the reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredliner Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I guess it's fitting that the first snowboard I ever owned was/is the Craig Kelly mustard/ketchup design, the one pictured in the bumper sticker mentioned above. I still have that board, adorning my living room. Time to throw some old fashioned method's in his honor.... He died doing what he (we) loved, not a bad way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eajracing Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 I had the pleasure of meeting him (and the rest of the B-Side team, in matching purple outfits) at the Off The Wall can-Am at Talisman in '90 or '91... as a kid at the time, it was like meeting Wayne Gretzky at a pee-wee tourney. The man inspired a generation. And still does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted January 21, 2009 Report Share Posted January 21, 2009 God rest his soul in deep powder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcannon Posted January 23, 2009 Report Share Posted January 23, 2009 I remember being 15 years old and trying to pull one of those method airs on a burton backhill and landing on my chest and gasping for breathe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted January 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 Bump for 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvin29 Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 My favorite rider ever. Was watching footage of him last night, so great all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 As I said elsewhere.... "Legends dont die, they are remembered." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 big mountain worthy, I want 1:biggthump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 His riding was an inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbass Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 i still ride with my knees together because of CK! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveBomber Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 is that a poster I can get somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John H Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 It was done by Burton. Best bet is to send them an email and see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 odd coincedental thoughts popped into my head.... I bought a 1966 Thunderbird in 2003. (Born/died years of CK) I sold it last year on the last day of Eastcoast season. It was painted in the primer color: artic white. The guy who bought it, found it from Craigs' List. That very same day, I bought my friends K2 big mountain Nemesis board. That board is going with me to SES. My first "big trip" to a "big mountain" out west. GO BIG OR GO HOME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMACK Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Wow...I was working for Burton when Craig was "aquirred" from Simms to ride for Burton, with out Simms knowledge. Only met him once when he came to visit the factory/offices in Manchester, Vt. R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Bump for 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eajracing Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 thanks as always Kent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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