1xsculler Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 Why do I think this is so awesome/cool and nobody else at Crystal even cares at all. I mean never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted December 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 One of my biggest problems is that when the slope gets a little steep an a little narrow I have to skid to scrub speed. I have a hard time getting the board high on edge to make a tight enough turn to maybe head back up hill a little to slow down. wish you all were at Crystal..,totally a five-star bluebird day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 You just have to wear the freak flag with pride. You do you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chouinard Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 2 hours ago, 1xsculler said: nobody else at Crystal even cares at all. Maybe this is your problem...it's their loss. 2 hours ago, 1xsculler said: I have a hard time getting the board high on edge to make a tight enough turn to maybe head back up hill a little to slow down. Maybe you should watch this about a hundred times... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barryj Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 Scully it look's like you got the place all to your self! Enjoy your sole notoriety! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurch Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 Could be the smell of burning quads? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Donnelly Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 Have had some stellar days riding solo . . . but your concern always brings GEORGE THORGOOD to mind! And if George offends , , , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crote123 Posted December 3, 2020 Report Share Posted December 3, 2020 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 All appropriate! I feel better already! I really don’t care if others join in...my wife says I am a loner anyway but I am so totally stoked about the pencil line. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carvin' Marvin Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 I feel you here. All my days have been solo this year and it's getting a little old, but lonely days are better than no days. What's the point of slaying turn after turn if I can't rant to someone about how awesome I am and then reciprocate the sentiment? 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 Riding with friends is fun but for me has always suited soft boots best. When hardbooting I have a harder time capturing the mental focus I need to really ride effectively. It may have been just us, but the group I grew up with took that mantra "there are no friends on powder day" to heart. We all arrived at the mountain at the same time but over any powder day everybody wound up separating as skill sets and physical endurance factored in. There was no mercy given and no waiting at the lift, but over beers at night there were plenty of (mostly true) stories being shared. But like Corey said, be proud of you doing you. The freak that freaks alone, freaks twice as bright. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 9 hours ago, Carvin' Marvin said: What's the point of slaying turn after turn if I can't rant to someone about how awesome I am and then reciprocate the sentiment? Spoken like a true LCI rider! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dredman Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 Fun and progression factor is exponential when riding with other carvers/friends. There is a reason why the LCI and other groups of carving friends all ride so confidently. Emulate, discuss and giggle. From what I have seen, the lone wolves that come to a carving meet up and get to ride with new friends, attend clinics and talk shop all go home more confident riders. Sliding on snow is fun, even more fun with friends! I am looking forward to getting to ride with the LCI gang at MCC!! See you soon! Less than 2 months! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 52 minutes ago, dredman said: From what I have seen, the lone wolves that come to a carving meet up and get to ride with new friends, attend clinics and talk shop all go home more confident riders. That was HUGE for me. My first session expanded what I thought was possible. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 MMC ought to be at Crystal... 5th bluebird day in a row and plenty of snow. Good carvers would go wild here. A new dump will be needed pretty soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 26 minutes ago, 1xsculler said: MMC ought to be at Crystal... 5th bluebird day in a row and plenty of snow. Good carvers would go wild here. A new dump will be needed pretty soon! Hot lapping rainier express/lucky shot and early morning speed runs over on 9... so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted December 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 19 minutes ago, slopestar said: Hot lapping rainier express/lucky shot and early morning speed runs over on 9... so good You hard boot carvin’? If you are I’d love to make a run with you some Monday, Tuesday or Friday. gotta go get a root canal now. I spend most of my time on Quicksilver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slopestar Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 25 minutes ago, 1xsculler said: You hard boot carvin’? If you are I’d love to make a run with you some Monday, Tuesday or Friday. gotta go get a root canal now. I spend most of my time on Quicksilver. Softies these days. I lived and worked there from 90’-96’ quicksilver is chair 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted December 4, 2020 Report Share Posted December 4, 2020 I prefer to ride solo. Go where I want, at whatever speed I want, stop when I want, and not worry about what everybody else is doing. I don’t care what kind of equipment other people are on, I assume they feel the same way about me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted December 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 6, 2020 On 12/4/2020 at 11:06 AM, slopestar said: Softies these days. I lived and worked there from 90’-96’ quicksilver is chair 9 Any chance you would take a couple of runs with me on 9 some Monday, Tuesday or Friday morning? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jng Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 On 12/4/2020 at 9:55 AM, 1xsculler said: MMC ought to be at Crystal... 5th bluebird day in a row and plenty of snow. Good carvers would go wild here. A new dump will be needed pretty soon! Really it shouldn't. As much as I love Crystal for off-piste, it has mediocre carving terrain with subpar grooming. Mission Ridge is the best carving mountain in the WA Cascades. MCC is less than an 8 hr drive away for you. If you're serious about getting better, you need to get there. No amount of forum advice will substitute. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted December 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 1 hour ago, jng said: Really it shouldn't. As much as I love Crystal for off-piste, it has mediocre carving terrain with subpar grooming. Mission Ridge is the best carving mountain in the WA Cascades. MCC is less than an 8 hr drive away for you. If you're serious about getting better, you need to get there. No amount of forum advice will substitute. I appreciate that and I know you are correct! I am concerned about the steepness of the terrain at MMC for a budding carver. A little increase in pitch ads a whole lot of difficulty when you’re trying to hold a carve. I have many invalid excuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0ardski Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) You need MCC, there's ways down from the top that are easy blue all the way and a midway unload below the steeps; You'll progress more in 4 days than you have riding alone the last couple seasons. DO IT Your nemesis runs at Crystal will be easier when you get back Edited December 8, 2020 by b0ardski 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kneel Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 I didn't progress nor learn a GD thing about carving at MCC 1. In fact, I regressed to a knuckle-dragging pow rider... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted December 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Kneel said: I didn't progress nor learn a GD thing about carving at MCC 1. In fact, I regressed to a knuckle-dragging pow rider... That’s not very encouraging! Any decent snowboarder, even me, can ride powder, some a lot better than others, of course! Why did you not learn a GD thing about carving? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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