7B Stoke Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 What song gets in your head when slaying the canvas? I’m liking Hendrix lately but curious what others are experiencing. Silence is great too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 The scratching sound of skidding uphill riders. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7B Stoke Posted February 21 Author Report Share Posted February 21 I’m a recovereD skidder it’s appalling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 (edited) It's a sound that scares the shit out of me. If I can hear them over the wind speed and the roar of my own edge, then they are too close. I love music, love Hendrix (esp Johnny B Goode off Live in the West), but don't ride with music. I want every clue to help me protect myself from others who may ride poorly, make a mistake, or just lose control. Edited February 21 by SunSurfer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corey Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 Once you try riding with music, you realize how incredibly loud everything is when actually moving. Wind, skidding, lifts, etc. If I have music loud enough to clearly hear all parts of it when riding, it's quite loud once stopped. i.e. it's possible to have music at a very low level and still hear 99% of everything around you. I have conversations with people on the chair without adjusting my volume. The safety concern is like saying that you don't drive a car because someone once drove at 200 and died when something went wrong. Adjust volume to suit your needs. My choices? Paint The Town Red is a fun modern song for me right now. Boogie Belgique if I'm feeling mellow. Wax Tailor is fun too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lafcadio Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 I expected this thread to be about board maintenance and edge tuning. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunSurfer Posted February 21 Report Share Posted February 21 @Corey I love music enough to want to properly hear it, not have it in the background. Different folks... Now, for those who do like to have music as they ride, apologies for the thread diversion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chouinard Posted February 22 Report Share Posted February 22 I always ride with music and look for songs with similar rhythms and typically guitar rock/blues. I listen to a broad range of music but only if it fits the cyclical cadence/motion of the carve. I like to establish a rhythm and I use the music to that end. But taste in music is like a nose, everyone’s different. Santana, Gary Moore, Joe Cocker Earth Wind & Fire How loud? Depends. ELO for the blue bird days! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7B Stoke Posted February 22 Author Report Share Posted February 22 18 hours ago, Chouinard said: I always ride with music and look for songs with similar rhythms and typically guitar rock/blues. I listen to a broad range of music but only if it fits the cyclical cadence/motion of the carve. I like to establish a rhythm and I use the music to that end. But taste in music is like a nose, everyone’s different. Santana, Gary Moore, Joe Cocker Earth Wind & Fire How loud? Depends. ELO for the blue bird days! Good ones! Thank you On 2/21/2024 at 9:23 AM, SunSurfer said: @Corey I love music enough to want to properly hear it, not have it in the background. Different folks... Now, for those who do like to have music as they ride, apologies for the thread diversion. I'm completely new to the earbuds in the helmet thing. I decided to try it and its pretty cool to have the option. I just flick it on when we drop, flick it off when we pull over. I don't like it too loud so I can hear the skidders and the swarm of bees on skis closing in on me before I can get another toe side head check in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7B Stoke Posted February 22 Author Report Share Posted February 22 On 2/21/2024 at 3:58 AM, Corey said: Once you try riding with music, you realize how incredibly loud everything is when actually moving. Wind, skidding, lifts, etc. If I have music loud enough to clearly hear all parts of it when riding, it's quite loud once stopped. i.e. it's possible to have music at a very low level and still hear 99% of everything around you. I have conversations with people on the chair without adjusting my volume. The safety concern is like saying that you don't drive a car because someone once drove at 200 and died when something went wrong. Adjust volume to suit your needs. My choices? Paint The Town Red is a fun modern song for me right now. Boogie Belgique if I'm feeling mellow. Wax Tailor is fun too. Interesting tunes! I just added some Wax Tailor to the list. Sounds like Big Audio Dynamite meets De La Soul with a sprinkle of Beastie Boys?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chouinard Posted February 23 Report Share Posted February 23 20 hours ago, 7B Stoke said: I'm completely new to the earbuds in the helmet thing. I decided to try it and its pretty cool to have the option. I prefer to us speakers via Bluetooth from my phone. Hat tip to "KTV" who told me about this: which properly plays the music in helmet speakers and can dial/receive cell phone calls. Clips on to the side of the helmet and battery lasts all days in single digit Fahrenheit temperatures. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7B Stoke Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 On 2/23/2024 at 9:22 AM, Chouinard said: I prefer to us speakers via Bluetooth from my phone. Hat tip to "KTV" who told me about this: which properly plays the music in helmet speakers and can dial/receive cell phone calls. Clips on to the side of the helmet and battery lasts all days in single digit Fahrenheit temperatures. I have these... similar https://outdoormaster.com/products/wireless-helmet-drop-in-headphone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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