patmoore Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 This one isn't what I heard, it's what I sometimes say. If I get in line behind a fifty-something boarder I'll say, "aren't you a little old to be snowboarding?" They spin around and see my weathered countenance, the sticker on my board (the same one on my helmet) and grin. 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucasgo Posted February 12, 2022 Report Share Posted February 12, 2022 "Did you snowboard before doing that?" 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_s Posted February 13, 2022 Report Share Posted February 13, 2022 (edited) "God Damn, what was THAT?" (After blowing by a group of teens who thought they were really cruising, while ripping super-tight slalom-style turns on my MK. Edited February 13, 2022 by jim_s 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowFerret Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 “My brothers used to make me eat dog food.” - Mother to son while riding 6-person lift. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjnakata Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 When you're taking a softie day, what do you say to an unsuspecting carver? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big mario Posted February 15, 2022 Report Share Posted February 15, 2022 "is that a split board?'' Random snowboard chick on rental gear pointing at my 195 virus 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtslalom Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 Another Rider: "Oh, I thought you were on hard boots." Me: " No, it's a softboard just like the one you are riding." Very next time on the lift line. Another Rider: "Are you riding a racing snowboard." Me: " No, it's a softboard just like the one you are riding." 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st_lupo Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 Guy in front of me: «What do you call that kind of ski?» Me: «First, I have to call it a snowboard or it gets grumpy. Second, I usually call it my side-wife» Guy in front of me gives me a look like I just served up the biggest plate of BS that he ever saw. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1xsculler Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 The guy behind me asked, “is that a ski or a snowboard?” I was at a loss for words when I noticed that he was a Jackson Hole ski instructor.… Youda thunk he woulda known better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slabber Posted February 22, 2022 Report Share Posted February 22, 2022 15 minutes ago, 1xsculler said: The guy behind me asked, “is that a ski or a snowboard?” I was at a loss for words when I noticed that he was a Jackson Hole ski instructor.… Youda thunk he woulda known better. Similarly, had an older instructor on chair behind me telling his student I was on a monoski... I corrected him 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dano Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) Me in race boots and a 165 BX popping front bail. Skier: Hey look! There's a Crossover Board. I could totally do that. Edited March 2, 2022 by dano oops 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjnakata Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 27 minutes ago, dano said: I could totally do that. haha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishsurfer Posted February 23, 2022 Report Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/17/2022 at 12:04 AM, jtslalom said: Another Rider: "Oh, I thought you were on hard boots." Me: " No, it's a softboard just like the one you are riding." Very next time on the lift line. Another Rider: "Are you riding a racing snowboard." Me: " No, it's a softboard just like the one you are riding." I find thats a pretty common one with any soft boot carving board thats either a hammer head or a semi hammer head shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VSR-Alex Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 On 2/15/2022 at 3:24 PM, big mario said: "is that a split board?'' Random snowboard chick on rental gear pointing at my 195 virus I can't have a session without getting "is that a split-board" at least twice. I have no idea why as nobody is split-boarding in Appalachia. "Look, ski boots on a snowboard" is another popular one, but they get 50% of that statement correct so I just agree with them. Every instructor I've come across also has no idea what it is. Ski patrol seem to know what's up though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 Some instructors know. Riding the chair at Cardrona in NZ with a ski instructor in his late 50's and his private student. "Nice turns! We were watching you as you came down." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 8 hours ago, SunSurfer said: Some instructors know. Yup. I was at Marmot Basin last week, gave one instructor and his struggling student a wide berth but got the thumbs up as I went past underneath them on a fairly low toeside carve. Also had a lifty asking me about my gear, she knew what it was, just curious about the experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtslalom Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 From a ski patroller friend on the lift, "Hey, will you please stop riding. Small children are getting lost in your carves." 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateW Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 Last Wednesday... Lift operator: Nice monoski! A few seconds later, the other guy on the lift: How's your day going? Me: Well, other than having my snowboard mistaken for a monoski... Other guy busts up laughing. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AcousticBoarder Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 Some instructors definitely know! I barely strapped in thismorning and an instructor stopped me and talked about how he had one of the first asyms, and how he used to teach on them. Said he has been considering getting back into it too Also today, besides the typical "Are those ski boots?!": Liftie riding down the chair looks to me and says "corduroy killer! How many of those arcs are yours?" referencing the truns on the run below. A good number were mine, but there are actually quite a few good softie carvers at June on any given day. Another Liftie "how do you like that setup? Is it like a long board?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonbordin Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 (edited) So, the Triple is on hold as they extricate a guy and his backpack from hanging off the lift at the top, and I head over to CTEC1. In line about to get on when out of nowhere I hear "Oh, man!" I look behind me and one of the heads of operations (also chief groomer) walks up and says, "Man, those new morning guys hate you!" I blurt out, "Whaaat?" He says, "They can't get rid of your trenches." We laughed and fist bumped. Apparently, the new morning groomers don't know how to operate the groomer blade as most of PP "grooming" consists of running the groomer over an area and use of the rear grinder and sweep. This place... Edited February 27, 2022 by lonbordin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueB Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 On 2/23/2022 at 3:44 PM, scottishsurfer said: I find thats a pretty common one with any soft boot carving board thats either a hammer head or a semi hammer head shape When I'm on the Dynastar 3800, I get at least 50% of people say it's a carving board or even a race board. No idea why, as it is actually a grandfather to so many pow-carving shapes that are very popular currently - slightly pointed nose, small notch on the tail, otherwise fat and almost twin tipped. It's probably my boots and forward angles that confuse them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Job Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 I heard several people referring to my board as a "carving board". This is at Wolf Creek with 50+" forecasted over several days; and it is powder nirvana. I'm riding a Tanker 171 on softboots... I guess 171 is big, and big means carving setup. Apparently me mentioning 10.75m sidecut also means carving setup. The board has a flat camber with rocker in the nose/tail for powder float... so...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishsurfer Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 4 hours ago, Odd Job said: Apparently me mentioning 10.75m sidecut also means carving setup. 10.75 is massive to most folk even my donek vsr 9 to 11m lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 I honestly don’t know how people operate with 7 m sidecuts. My Flagship has 8.5 m and I find that really short. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O.o Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 After going up and down a few times, the liftie said "oh I just noticed you're in hardboots, sorry, I should have been slowing the lift down for you!" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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