Allee Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Super!!! Allee, the dedicated technicians at the demo shed will gladly tune up a nice string of prayer flags for you - ready first thing in the morning! How do you like your bindings set up?Due to the hard, fast conditions - we recommend the "Wind Horse" model, but we have "Medicine Buddha" in several lengths as well, if you prefer. I demoed the Wind Horse pretty extensively down some gnarly Nepali hills a while back, so the Medicine Buddha it is ... "omi mani padme hum" ... with the bindings 15 and 15 duck, thanks!! I think Rabbit won the snowball fight, grrrr... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
www.oldsnowboards.com Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Wow!! Well done young lady!! Way to "Post Up" Who get the "Photog" credits?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buell Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: That is an action packed schedule. All of that in only 12 hours! Good work! Looks a little crowded though! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 bringing the heavy steeze to the SkES. Looks like you are getting some good carves in. Thanks for the laughs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinpa Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 It's true!!! I always pick my boards to match my fabulous wardrobe! I know I saw pics of you with a pink jacket on.... that must be for the pink board day!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy T. Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Most excellent post, thanks! I wish I was at your resort instead of Aspen... a bunch of guys are trying to figure out how to get to Squaw Valley instead John, I hope this isn't totally true or that things are going to get better if so! I'm an hour away from Squaw but flying out to SES tomorrow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Houghton Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Think I'll send you a red and black jacket so the Prior gets some hill time! Excellent coverage of the event, keep it coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_ravens Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Wow!! Well done young lady!! Way to "Post Up" Who get the "Photog" credits?? Oldsnowboards, the event organizers hired a fine, local photography company - 10 Second Timer, LLC - to record the event in photos. They seem to miss most of the good on-hill action shots, but otherwise we are pleased with their work so far! :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:That is an action packed schedule. All of that in only 12 hours! Good work! Looks a little crowded though! ;) Well Buell, it's true that putting on a big event like this requires an incredible amount of time, energy and planning - and the event organizers are putting in unbelievably long hours this week keeping everything on track and fun for the participants. But when we see people arriving, meeting up, renewing old friendships and making new friends, and all the smiles, stoke and good will on the hill - it just warms our hearts. In fact, this is so fulfilling we are already working on ideas to make next year's event even better! As for the crowds... we try, but we can't control everything! :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastskiguy Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Are those FIS racers part of the daily events or just kinda doing their own thing? And is it required to have a different outfit for each day? Packing for next year is gonna be tough.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_ravens Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Are those FIS racers part of the daily events or just kinda doing their own thing?And is it required to have a different outfit for each day? Packing for next year is gonna be tough.... Unfortunately, SkES overlapped the Wild West Classic Elite FIS Race for two days - but those guys are gone now. However, the Women's US ski team is scheduled to begin pre Olympic training here today - so the two plank trenches may be even deeper. This is a busy hill for races - so it's hard to avoid other scheduled events altogether. We just ride around them! :D Re: wardrobe... Seriously - you wouldn't think of riding in the same outfit twice, would you?!?! We do understand the baggage limitations for those flying in however - the key to having a fresh look each day is accessorizing! It is also fair to trade clothing and fashion items with other participants. I can reserve that lovely fuschia and black onepiece for you next year if you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastskiguy Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Re: wardrobe... Seriously - you wouldn't think of riding in the same outfit twice, would you?!?! And all this time I thought red jacket, black pants was a classic that you could wear every day for your entire lift :) I'll have to find a specialist in the gay arts and get some help for my attire for next year :) Is it OK to say "gay arts"? As in interior decoration, food, and clothing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_ravens Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 As in interior decoration, food, and clothing? Life Skills, Fastskiguy - just think of them as important Life Skills. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_ravens Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 In spite of sub-zero temps and freezing eyelashes, the dedicated technicians at the demo shed are hard at work fulfilling requests for demo gear. Lots to do - lifts open at 10 am! Only the best is good enough for our SkESers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjvircks Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 The Gay Eye for the Hardboot Guy or Does this scarf make my board look soft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_ravens Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Just take care to ensure that your bindings make your butt look fast - not fat. We recommend avoiding pleats, and all will be well! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fastskiguy Posted February 8, 2010 Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Speaking of fashion, when in the heck are stretch pants for women coming back in style? I remember how awesome it was as a young teen....now it's all baggy pants and it's really "meh, OK". Any fashionistas know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_ravens Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 By popular demand, we combined the Women's Clinic and the Longboard Clinic. This strategy was an amazing success, as 100% of registered participants attended! We think this shows a wonderful dedication to the development of the sport! We couldn't help but notice, however, that all of the attendees were women. Which got us to thinking.... what if we offered a Men's Only Clinic?!? Maybe if they were offered a safe, non-competitive learning environment (where they wouldn't have to wonder if the gal's boards are longer than theirs...) we could get more guys to attend the event?!? Let us know what you think for next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_ravens Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Once again we found the hill crowded and the snow hammered, but we were determined to have fun anyway. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_ravens Posted February 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2010 Here is a little of what the SkESers were up to today! :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_ravens Posted February 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 I know I saw pics of you with a pink jacket on.... that must be for the pink board day!!! Kinpa, while it is true that the pink jacket would go well with the pink Donek slalom board, we consulted Fashion Cop and learned that it can also be paired with the black Prior long board for special occasions. Today seemed just right! :p Speaking of fashion, when in the heck are stretch pants for women coming back in style? I remember how awesome it was as a young teen....now it's all baggy pants and it's really "meh, OK". Any fashionistas know? As far as we know, stretch pants will come back in style for women at the same time as they come back for men - so guys: be warned! Get yer buns in shape!!!! Beer guts too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 As far as we know, stretch pants will come back in style for women at the same time as they come back for men - so guys: be warned! Get yer buns in shape!!!! Beer guts too! Not while I'm eating, please!!!! Now I need a brain bleach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gilmour Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Most excellent post, thanks!John, I hope this isn't totally true or that things are going to get better if so! I'm an hour away from Squaw but flying out to SES tomorrow... Just got hit w/ about 6 inches of new snow.(buttermilk 4)... tomorrow carving should be fantastic. Hitting ruthies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveInOregon Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 I like the photo of the pooch in mid air chomp. The pink board is way cool too. POLL : Guys> If the pink board was the ONLY loaner board to ride for an entire weekend on perfect groom because Your equipment got stolen, would you ride it ? I will start this poll by saying "hell ya" I wold just pack the top sheet with pow and no one would be wise to the color, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 My 1st carving board was pink:eek: But it was '89 so I had no choice(and the UPS alpinas matched perfectly) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted February 9, 2010 Report Share Posted February 9, 2010 Pink? stretch pants? board top sheet colors? Have you looked at those snow photos?! Those large empty slopes?! Holy Moley Snowman! I want advance notice of the next SkES. It's obviously a once in a lifetime event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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