aactis Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 So my friend and I hit up Abasin's opening day last Friday, and naturally, wore the most ridiculous outfits we could put together. It was a great day and towards the end some photographer came up and asked if he could shoot some shots of us and post them online. I thought it was pretty cool that people so involved in the park scene were well aware of what we were riding, and even more cool that it was posted online. Pardon the poor form, last season was my first in hard boots, and I haven't been in hardboots since like early June. It was also the first day on my new-used old Volant 162 slalom board and it definitely took some fiddling with the setup to start figuring it out. Anyways, thought I'd share. :) http://snowboarding.transworld.net/photos/a-basin-colorado-opening-day/?nggpage=2&pid=37926 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveBomber Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 I think our street cred just went down a notch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prokopiw Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 If not I agree w/ Divebomber.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkaholic Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Heck, it just looks like dudes out playin' in the snow having a blast. The caption writer must have been a little impressed to want to post the shot and write that the were "layin down trenches". Not bad for newbees on their first day of the new season. aactis, Come join us at Lovey some this season and you will get better. Ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aactis Posted October 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 What's with the hate? I'm assuming it's from the clear lack of form. Whatever, like I said, we're both pretty new to hardboots. And the run was super torn up, which made lack of skills even more evident. If people don't like the apparel, oh well. There were other people in onesies riding around that afternoon. Nothing wrong with just goofing around with some friends for a few hours on opening day and having a good time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveBomber Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 What's with the hate? I'm assuming it's from the clear lack of form. Whatever, like I said, we're both pretty new to hardboots. And the run was super torn up, which made lack of skills even more evident. If people don't like the apparel, oh well. There were other people in onesies riding around that afternoon. Nothing wrong with just goofing around with some friends for a few hours on opening day and having a good time. I dont care about your form im all for having fun, but im quite sure the guy with the photos and caption, was being sarcastic as hell, and making fun, thus knocking hardbooters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Yeah, the problem with this is that Transworld didn't put your funny outfits into context. Early and late season is when all the wacky retro outfits come out of the closet, and probably a lot more people than you guys were doing it, but that wasn't mentioned. I think TW used it as an opportunity to make hardbooters look, as they said, like relics from the 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_ravens Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Yeah, the problem with this is that Transworld didn't put your funny outfits into context. Early and late season is when all the wacky retro outfits come out of the closet, and probably a lot more people than you guys were doing it, but that wasn't mentioned. I think TW used it as an opportunity to make hardbooters look, as they said, like relics from the 80s. Soooo.... what part of the headline "A Basin Colorado Opening Day" leaves out the 'opening day' context? And maybe you missed the caption a couple of photos later: "Colorado has it all, minus the funk. G-Thugs and Tree-Hugs happily co-exist." Looks to me like a bunch of people having fun sliding on snow. Aactis, thanks for sharing - looks like you guys had a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skategoat Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Some of you are reading way too much into this. The caption: "Straight out the 80’s these dudes were lapping every hater and layin down trenches braadah." does not seem sarcastic or mean spirited in any way. It just says these guys are having a good time no matter what, which is exactly what they were doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Obvious colors and suits out of the 80s. Not necessarily the Hbs. You're all right aactis, just keep riding. I don't give a sh!t what anyone in some online posting thinks about hbs and carving. Keep the faith. Spread the love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prokopiw Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Yeah, the problem with this is that Transworld didn't put your funny outfits into context. Early and late season is when all the wacky retro outfits come out of the closet, and probably a lot more people than you guys were doing it, but that wasn't mentioned. I think TW used it as an opportunity to make hardbooters look, as they said, like relics from the 80s. I own a one piece and a neon suit and have fun at martigras day,retro day,any day I feel the need to be comic relief for the masses,but... My original statement has almost nothing to do with the guys in what does have the look of a suprimposed shot,having fun or not.The more fun the better.Welcome to the new carvers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveBomber Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 or "this is the only way to get in a magazine" let your freak flag fly! (as long as theres no rainbows on it:biggthump) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 (as long as theres no rainbows on it:biggthump) Ermm? What is it that you are trying to say here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2slopesurfer Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 or "this is the only way to get in a magazine"let your freak flag fly! (as long as theres no rainbows on it:biggthump) problem with rainbow flags divebomber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffV Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 I think that pic is awesome, we had a lot of "][/url]at Stowe's ECES with our retro gear on, it was a riot to look like idiots for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 I think that pic is awesome, we had a lot of Wow, blinded by the neon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Soooo.... what part of the headline "A Basin Colorado Opening Day" leaves out the 'opening day' context? It doesn't make the connection between opening day and funny outfits, with which a lot of people probably aren't intimately familiar. And maybe you missed the caption a couple of photos later: "Colorado has it all, minus the funk. G-Thugs and Tree-Hugs happily co-exist." I don't know what that means. I'm not saying the riders did anything wrong, I'm just saying "typical Transworld. :rolleyes:" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveBomber Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 problem with rainbow flags divebomber? Why yes, brings new meaning to the word "gaper" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraph Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Why yes, brings new meaning to the word "gaper" Somebody pass DiveBomber a shovel. :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 FWIW, I think ist Aw3$0m3 d00d3r !1!1!111! just get out, enjoy, and if you look like a fool, but get props for riding like a gnarly shred-hedd... so be it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patmoore Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Hate to say it but NEON is coming back. Thanks for sharing the photos. We saw our first flake today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2slopesurfer Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Why yes, brings new meaning to the word "gaper" Seriously! :AR15firin:AR15firin You are such an enlightened fellow aren't you? D-bag. Ignored. On another note: OP, glad u had fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Ace* Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Neon is in! I wear this suit ALL THE TIME! Its actually called a 686 Gaper Suit. Good luck trying to find one... Its all in good fun. Some people need to chillax. You think people would have enough troubles worrying about themselves, let alone other people. Sheesh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveBomber Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 I love that one, I would wear that!! Actually one of my pants are oakley(recent model that are neon yellow), The skiier that broke his legs in that famous gap jump vid used to wear em. Neon is in! I wear this suit ALL THE TIME! Its actually called a 686 Gaper Suit. Good luck trying to find one... QUOTE] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 Neon is in!I wear this suit ALL THE TIME! Its actually called a 686 Gaper Suit. Good luck trying to find one... Why would you not wear that? Good looking suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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