NateW Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 At this point he stopped talking to me. I'm actually kind of happy about this because it was beginning to feel like one of those "but this one goes to eleven" conversations. Oh, you have given me an idea. Next time someone asks me what I'm riding, I'll tell them: It's like a snowboard.... <blink>but this one goes to eleven</blink>. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted January 20, 2010 Report Share Posted January 20, 2010 I got asked by a teenage jibber girl at COP "So, is that still considered snowboarding?" "Well, the Olympic people seem to think so." "How does it work?" "The same as yours. Point downhill and go." I don't think she believed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Kid, "I've never seen a cruiser up close before." Me, "Did you say cruiser? Kid, "Yeah a cruiser." Me, Laughter... At least he didn't mistake me for a carver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 When I pulled a classic "FACEPLANT" by catching my edge this weekend working myt way thru the crowd in a transition area, a skier dad and boarder son stopped and asked me some questions. I explained yes that it was indeed a snowboard and asked if they watched any olympic events or racing. Their reply was "which olympics?" I blinked, stared at them and said "obviously not Summer". The dad didnt get it, but the kid with the runny nose laughed. I then had to proceed to tell him Slalom, or GS in the WINTER OLYMPICS. They then said they would watch and look for it as how I was riding was unlike anything they had ever seen before and asked if it was "something new".... yeahhhhhhhhhhhh ....... wow, just wow. Oy Vey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 The most common ??? I get in the lift line; "what is that" me:rolleyes:; a snowboard them:confused:; why do you use skiboots me:cool:; they're snowboard boots them; Depending on the brevity(which we have in abundance) of the que I proceed to demonstrate stepin convenience and explain that plastic boots give me more edge control and are far more durability. While handing them a bomber card I ask if they know anyone who's laces & straps are still good after 12 years of hard use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Here is what I do now.... It works great and we even get a few converts from it. We'll send you a pack FREE, just go HERE to order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Brown Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Here is what I do now.... Yep, I pass out those cards any chance I get saying "come over to the dark side, we have cookies" - can't remember who had that as their signature, but I always loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuff Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Overheard in lift line last weekend: "Hey look! - That guy's got an Uno-board." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Here is what I do now....It works great and we even get a few converts from it. We'll send you a pack FREE, just go HERE to order. Do you have the new ones in, without the typos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fin Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Yep, current ones are all correct. But what was rong with the othere won's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 I got mine in yesterday, they looked alright. I did kind of like the older ones that directed them right to the welcome section. But I'd imagine people are more likely to go to it if it's not full of \\/\::.\\|?//. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 But what was rong with the othere won's? :) http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=27447 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomorepark Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 Its actually ashame that snowboarding has gone sooo far to this street/skate style that it has today. I mean there is nothing wrong with that...we used to hit rails in college on the streets, but its just so big now. There are so many aspects of snowboarding that are out of the spotlight now...even big mountain riding seams to get very little coverage! I remember starting out snowboarding the videos and magazines would always have a little bit of carvers in it. And even though i wasnt into that aspect of the sport it was always something that was interesting to me and i had some knowledge of it. now it cant been seen in any mags i pick up in stores today. The major board manufacturers dont seem to be pushing it at all either. btw...im new to alpine, but what ever happened to assymetrical board shapes. I remember those being somewhat normal to be seen on alpine boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomorepark Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 A couple of comments last weekend :-Him> Have you ever tried snowboarding? Me> This is a snowboard. Him> Can you only go in one direction. Me> yeah. :lol: haha thats awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 What ever happened to assymetrical board shapes. I remember those being somewhat normal to be seen on alpine boards. Asymmetrical shapes have fallen out of favor over the years, though Virus has put together an asym racing deck that (it seems) some people had good things to say about: http://shop.virus-snowsports.com/de/shop/produkt/competition-serie/3-d-asymetrical-evolution.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockey2 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 After going back and forth with a 16 year old softbooter last night he finally looked at me and said "what ever you call that thing... it sure is sexy!" I about fell over I was laughing so hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEJ Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Got a couple classics today. Is that a ski board? Wow! that's some old school S*@T! (09 Coiler AMT). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prokopiw Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 The Man With No Name trilogy the last few days so,naturally, I'm feelin a little Clint Eastwood cool in my hard boots yesterday,leavin the buckles open as I walk so they clank like spurs....So I walk out from the deck and grab my longboard and the balcony above gets all quiet.As I walk away with my trusty steed I hear whispers of "what the hell is that thing?" and 'Have you seen him ride it?" I'm sorry, but it felt great and I live for that crap.It also made me realize further that what we do is actually pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Alright, here's what you gotta do... You need to hook up a fishing line to your board and you can leave it uphill a little bit. Then you'll be sitting there outside, below the deck, just give a whistle and then give the fishingline a tug. The board will start coming right for you, where you can "mount up". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 15 year (oldish) girl, stopped dead in her tracks stunned says appreciatively, "Whooa". Her friend asks her, "what is it?" She says' "I don't know but it looks awesome" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Lifty: "Gosh I love watching you carve! You're so graceful, it's like ballet"I've never considered myself a ballerina, but I guess I'll take it as a compliment :lol: LOL... I got that too @ Aspen. The skier I was riding around with wanted to tried hardboot now. The exact phrase is "It's so graceful; looked like you are dancing" Guess my riding is finally improving :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano Posted January 23, 2010 Report Share Posted January 23, 2010 The Man With No Name trilogy the last few days so,naturally, I'm feelin a little Clint Eastwood cool in my hard boots yesterday,leavin the buckles open as I walk so they clank like spurs....So I walk out from the deck and grab my longboard and the balcony above gets all quiet.As I walk away with my trusty steed I hear whispers of "what the hell is that thing?" and 'Have you seen him ride it?"I'm sorry, but it felt great and I live for that crap.It also made me realize further that what we do is actually pretty cool. TOO COOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sultan Guy Posted January 24, 2010 Report Share Posted January 24, 2010 From a nice skier today "Wow you actually turn on the snow instead of just pushing the snow like most snowboarders" :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubz Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Hockey2 You had your pants on........ right????? My latest "That's one of those "real" carving boards boards isn't it?" Chubz- "Yes" Favorite of all time "Wanna Race?" 2nd Favorite When a liftie at his loading position said "Boy that things rips" and our lifties do not ride or ski and the slope I just came down was at least 1/2 mile away. Turns were made on run at top blue center arrow and lift is at bottom of same photo directly under arrow to the right of the tubing park. http://www.bomberonline.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=24646 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 he musta heard da 'rumor' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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