Jack M Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 LOL. And another thing I can't abide, these new stand-alone fleece hoods/facewarmers that go over your helmet. WTH? You cannot buy a jacket these days without a g.d. hood, yet people go out and buy an extra one and look like a doofus?? https://images.evo.com/imgp/700/102825/514377/anon-mfi-xl-hooded-clava-green.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 I searched for ages for a hoodless jacket before giving in. But you know what? I like the hood. It seems to bunch up nice enough behind my neck/helmet that it doesn't catch the wind like I thought it would, and I'm grateful to pull it over my helmet on those chairlift rides on ugly, windy cold days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted January 2, 2018 Report Share Posted January 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Jack Michaud said: LOL. And another thing I can't abide, these new stand-alone fleece hoods/facewarmers that go over your helmet. WTH? You cannot buy a jacket these days without a g.d. hood, yet people go out and buy an extra one and look like a doofus?? https://images.evo.com/imgp/700/102825/514377/anon-mfi-xl-hooded-clava-green.jpg That one is so 2017, all the cool kids are using these now... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursle Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Ha, on my fourth Prius, it’s a plug-in, for the 7500 miles so far I’m averaging 97.3mpg, and if you’ve never driven electric...100% torque from a stop, it handles better than my last two Audi’s, an A6 I dropped with sport springs and shocks and a A4 avant. Distronic cruise control, lane keeping, heated seats and heated steering wheel, until you look in a Prius you don’t know how big they are. So, I wear my crocs to the hill and my feet don’t sweat on the way, dry socks when I put on my boots. I don’t see boot gloves on the list, but yea, boot gloves below 20 degrees;) And full body armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, Jack Michaud said: In addition to ski poles, here are a half dozen other things that are probably way more practical than what I'm using, that I will never be caught dead using: 1. Ruroc full face helmet 2. One-piece outer garment 3. Recumbent bicycle 4. Crocs 5. a Prius 6. a minivan ;-) still had my HH onsie when I started using poles for boarding and only wish I had a prius and now with my electric jacket the gaperificness is blinding ps I've been using poles to get up after a fall for 25 yrs and I'll still be using them when I'm 80, unless I;m found dead with them 1st. Edited January 3, 2018 by b0ardski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chouinard Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 4 hours ago, Neil Gendzwill said: I searched for ages for a hoodless jacket before giving in. But you know what? I like the hood. It seems to bunch up nice enough behind my neck/helmet that it doesn't catch the wind like I thought it would, and I'm grateful to pull it over my helmet on those chairlift rides on ugly, windy cold days. I searched for and eventually found a shell without a liner [North Face Gore-Tex Dryzzle Jacket]. It is a paper thin hooded shell that I wear over "other" coats and the hood is so thin it fits under my helmet. It absolutely shuts out the windchill here in balmy Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poloturbo Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 12 hours ago, Corey said: I hear you! The lifts didn't open for 2 of the 5 days I planned to ride over the Xmas break. It was -50C with the windchill. Luckily it warmed up to -38C with the windchill so the lifts ran the other 3 days. I don't have a good wax for -30C ambient temps... :( Boot Gloves are helpful, though they need to wrap around the heels too. Cold heels were my limiting factor. Rode by myself for 3 days. Shared only two chair lift rides with someone else across the three days. Didn't die from the lack of socialization. ;) I freaking love global warming. Seems pretty toasty were you are. Love the warm air lately. Don't know why but a lot less skier to running into me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Ruroc bashing from those who haven't worn them... Sad. My son and his friend have them. My son outgrew his second gen Ruroc and now has the current generation. I've worn their helmets on occasion. They never fog. They're not cold. My son only put on a neck warmer when it was -35f wind chill and -20f+ ambient. The current generation's face mask is also downhill mtn bike certified. The sound system in the current generation is very nice... Makes ya' want to be alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 45 minutes ago, lonbordin said: Ruroc bashing from those who haven't worn them... Sad. My son and his friend have them. My son outgrew his second gen Ruroc and now has the current generation. I've worn their helmets on occasion. They never fog. They're not cold. My son only put on a neck warmer when it was -35f wind chill and -20f+ ambient. The current generation's face mask is also downhill mtn bike certified. The sound system in the current generation is very nice... Makes ya' want to be alone. I don't doubt any of that. Like I said, probably more practical than what I'm using. But I just can't go there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Jack Michaud said: Edited January 3, 2018 by SunSurfer Too tempting >:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aracan Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 I am very happy with my Ruroc and my minivan. Was seriously considering a recumbent bike, but the wife nixed it. Would rather drop dead than wear Crocs, though ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacopodotti Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 Riding with other guys is the best way to improve your riding. Doesn't matter if they are better or worst snowboarder than you. In Italy we have various groups and we go carving together, sharing time, experience and why not trip costs. We use to stop lonely carvers and invite them to dig with us, we share phone number for next carving day. Going around with skiers often make hardbooter to change their style in worst. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcousticBoarder Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 8 hours ago, lonbordin said: Ruroc bashing from those who haven't worn them... Sad. My son and his friend have them. My son outgrew his second gen Ruroc and now has the current generation. I've worn their helmets on occasion. They never fog. They're not cold. My son only put on a neck warmer when it was -35f wind chill and -20f+ ambient. The current generation's face mask is also downhill mtn bike certified. The sound system in the current generation is very nice... Makes ya' want to be alone. Love my ruroc, don't think I am ever going back. I second all of the above, though I have to say the current Gen pushes at the sides a little too much for my liking compared to older Gen, but I do love the sound system and face mask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 5 hours ago, jacopodotti said: We use to stop lonely carvers and invite them to dig with us, we share phone number for next carving day. Going around with skiers often make hardbooter to change their style in worst. I love to find other carversdoesn't happen much around here. i'd ride with you but be careful you might get some on ya 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVR Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 that praying mantis pic is just funny man.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailertrash Posted January 3, 2018 Report Share Posted January 3, 2018 56 minutes ago, b0ardski said: I love to find other carversdoesn't happen much around here. Huh, really? After that pic I can't imagine why... You can't use ski poles or a Ruroc and claim to want to move the sport forward. The average person identifies you as a kook and runs the other way. Sorry it's harsh but true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 (edited) 8 hours ago, trailertrash said: You can't use ski poles or a Ruroc and claim to want to move the sport forward. The average person identifies you as a kook and runs the other way. Sorry it's harsh but true. I'd rather be a kook than a conformist, and my 5 pair of 20 yr old stepins aint advancing the sport.if they run away they're not in the way so that's a happy I do get more questions using poles than if I just rocked hardshells Randy Price and Eric Sheckleton tried to talk me out of using them but the best reason they gave was I look like a kook Edited January 4, 2018 by b0ardski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keenan Posted January 4, 2018 Report Share Posted January 4, 2018 1 hour ago, b0ardski said: andy Price and Eric Sheckleton tried to talk me out of using them but the best reason they gave was I look like a kook An incredibly stylish kook, I might add. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmorita Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 (edited) I wouldn't have agreed with you on the fartbags, until I tried one. Now the entire family will never sit with the popular kids at lunch. Edited December 31, 2018 by pmorita 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted December 31, 2018 Report Share Posted December 31, 2018 @pmorita love the family of suits! Once you go Onzie, you never go back! Bring the family out for the Montucky Clear CUT! Lots of Onzie Friends in Montucky! Happy New Year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted January 1, 2019 Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 in montucky the fartbag table is the cool kids 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 Before I started hardbooting I was a skinny weakling with no friends. I got no female attention. Bullies would kick sand on me at the beach. Then I started hardbooting and I bought 6 boards in 3 seasons. I focused on getting low. I lost some toenails. That’s about it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveo Posted January 2, 2019 Report Share Posted January 2, 2019 On 1/1/2019 at 2:18 AM, dredman said: @pmorita love the family of suits! Once you go Onzie, you never go back! Yeah I'm thinking of going the Norrona one piece once my current stuff wears out (if it wears out?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gilmour Posted January 14, 2019 Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 I have ridden alone for years, you get about twice as many runs in. I just run the same trail under a chairlift and people ride for a few runs and move on. Having Ultrasone Edition 9 headphones and a TTVJ Portable tube amp and 80GB of tunes helps too. CMC would ride with me as he would just ride behind and try to get the same attack line, Adam Bolonsky at the Wa , and Paul Miller rode with me and Andre at Beaver Creek Centennial last season both fast... also Ray Shriener (Virus) would ride with me on Ruthies...until his back blew out. I ride with Will Garrow at Mammoth So just go out and ride solo and be VERY visible until you find some ride buds of similar speed and terrain. IMHO probably Forget about teaching your GF to ride, just find people who are matched already to your speed whether women or men. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted January 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2019 Very, very difficult to find carvers at Crystal. I’ve made about eighty trips up there during the past two years and seen only two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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