Ski Sundown - 2/7/2007 (night)

**Greg** · Feb 7, 2007, 10:17 PM

Date(s) Skied: Wednesday, 2/7/2007 - 7:30 pm - 10:05 pm

Resort or Ski Area: Ski Sundown, New Hartford, CT

Conditions: Manmade packed powder, seeded moguls. Temps in the mid teens, Clear skies.

Trip Report: Solo AZ night for me (ya big buncha babies!

). It's too bad too because the Nor'easter bumps are skiing better than they have all season. They must have resurfaced during the day as even the far right line was skiable. The next line in was the best and I didn't discover that one until later in the evening. Some really forgiving manmade powder in the troughs, although there was no doubt some hard pack and legit ice here and there. The main middle line skied okay. That bitch of a mogul is still there and caused me to step out of a binding tonight. There's also a funky snowmaking pile forming in the middle of the run like last year. There are also some very deep troughs (as in 3+ feet) showing up on the middle line. The far left is still "no man's land" as Brian puts it. The second line in from the right was by far the best. Got hung up a few times by ski patrol practicing taking a sled down, as well as the orange goblins (instructors) practicing. At a very fast solo pace, I was able to bang out 18 bump runs on Nor'easter/Exhibition in just over 2 1/2 hours.

Not bad.

The Exhibition bumps aren't faring as well. The upper part is still flat and icey. The middle lines are still good, but the surface changes dramatically on the bottom 1/4 from decent manmade powder in edgeable bumps to icey crusty flatter moguls with no real lines and small death cookies. I suspect that area must be softening up in the sun and then refreezing and not seeing the resurfacing. The beginners are wiping out some of the lines down there as well. The decent lines in the middle last maybe a dozen turns.

There was a huge whale at the bottom of Upper Nor'easter near the sun deck as Brian alluded to. It's probably 6 feet in height and has a broad steep crest along the top. The backside is soft manmade powder. Perfect for scoring some truly forgiving air. I hit it once at ludicrous speed and got quite possibly the most air I've ever taken. Super forgiving landing though. I threw down several spreads

and daffies

, some probably pretty lame, some totally legit. Would have been fun to have some other AZers popping off that. A real big funky whale at the bottom of Nor'easter too which was actually fun to pop up onto and turn down. So I wish I could say it sucked and you guys didn't miss anything but I'd be lying. Had some really breakthrough moments on the A&E front and standing taller/home position/drivig hips forward. The forgiving surface facilitated that a bit. All the practice on the firm icey bumps until now has paid off!

Tons of snowmaking going on. Many towers firing on Gunbarrel, 6 pole cat cannons on Exhibition resulted in a veritable blizzard there. Some resurfacing on Stinger. Those are the only runs I skied or could see from the lift. Great night. Ready for Hunter on Friday!

**bvibert** · Feb 7, 2007, 10:34 PM

Nice, sounds about like last night. I wish I could have made it, but I couldn't get away for 3 Wednesdays in a row...

jack97 · Feb 8, 2007, 5:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

Had some really breakthrough moments on the A&E front and standing taller/home position/drivig hips forward.

Thats great news!

To cross post this, you might want to consider a softer ski while weigth may be a non issue. IMO once you start relying on A&E for speed control, faster turns on surface or hop turns where you have to lift the ski may be secondary. Thus ski weight isn't as important, just a thought.

**Greg** · Feb 8, 2007, 8:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jack97

Thats great news!

To cross post this, you might want to consider a softer ski while weigth may be a non issue. IMO once you start relying on A&E for speed control, faster turns on surface or hop turns where you have to lift the ski may be secondary. Thus ski weight isn't as important, just a thought.

Funny thing is the AC3s were performing well last night. Didn't feel sluggish or heavy at all. The nice manmade coating over the bumps made all the difference versus skiing the hard, icey ones we've been punishing ourselves on up to this point.

Paul · Feb 8, 2007, 8:46 AM

*grumble....

jack97 · Feb 8, 2007, 9:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

Funny thing is the AC3s were performing well last night. Didn't feel sluggish or heavy at all. The nice manmade coating over the bumps made all the difference versus skiing the hard, icey ones we've been punishing ourselves on up to this point.

Try the AC3 on firmer stuff and still rely on A&E for speed control. My guess is it still won't feel heavy, stiff maybe.

From my own experience, once I have the timing right with A&E, it's a totally different feel with the ski.

2knees · Feb 8, 2007, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

So I wish I could say it sucked and you guys didn't miss anything but I'd be lying.

lol, thanks for that. I was bumming all night last night. Gonna get out this weekend though. Awesome to hear they coated them.

i was wondering how long the ex. bumps would remain somewhat intact. I dont think i've ever seen bumps set up on such a flat pitch before. hope they dont mow them down though, its still fun.

**Greg** · Feb 8, 2007, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2knees

i was wondering how long the ex. bumps would remain somewhat intact. I dont think i've ever seen bumps set up on such a flat pitch before. hope they dont mow them down though, its still fun.

Based on this, I wouldn't be surprised if they mow them down for February break. The last stetch (just before that "berm") is not even worth skiing anymore. I blew that bit off all night. Still some decent lines in the middle.

Go git some!

**Greg** · Feb 8, 2007, 10:10 AM

I should also mention that I think there was a light out near where the bumps started last year. Pretty dark in that area...

2knees · Feb 8, 2007, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg

I should also mention that I think there was a light out near where the bumps started last year. Pretty dark in that area...

GREAT!!! i have a hard enough time already.

Feb 7, 2007, 10:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
Greg Nassahegan, CT: 8/14 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 20,316	Ski Sundown - 2/7/2007 (night) Date(s) Skied: Wednesday, 2/7/2007 - 7:30 pm - 10:05 pm Resort or Ski Area: Ski Sundown, New Hartford, CT Conditions: Manmade packed powder, seeded moguls. Temps in the mid teens, Clear skies. Trip Report: Solo AZ night for me (ya big buncha babies! ). It's too bad too because the Nor'easter bumps are skiing better than they have all season. They must have resurfaced during the day as even the far right line was skiable. The next line in was the best and I didn't discover that one until later in the evening. Some really forgiving manmade powder in the troughs, although there was no doubt some hard pack and legit ice here and there. The main middle line skied okay. That bitch of a mogul is still there and caused me to step out of a binding tonight. There's also a funky snowmaking pile forming in the middle of the run like last year. There are also some very deep troughs (as in 3+ feet) showing up on the middle line. The far left is still "no man's land" as Brian puts it. The second line in from the right was by far the best. Got hung up a few times by ski patrol practicing taking a sled down, as well as the orange goblins (instructors) practicing. At a very fast solo pace, I was able to bang out 18 bump runs on Nor'easter/Exhibition in just over 2 1/2 hours. Not bad. The Exhibition bumps aren't faring as well. The upper part is still flat and icey. The middle lines are still good, but the surface changes dramatically on the bottom 1/4 from decent manmade powder in edgeable bumps to icey crusty flatter moguls with no real lines and small death cookies. I suspect that area must be softening up in the sun and then refreezing and not seeing the resurfacing. The beginners are wiping out some of the lines down there as well. The decent lines in the middle last maybe a dozen turns. There was a huge whale at the bottom of Upper Nor'easter near the sun deck as Brian alluded to. It's probably 6 feet in height and has a broad steep crest along the top. The backside is soft manmade powder. Perfect for scoring some truly forgiving air. I hit it once at ludicrous speed and got quite possibly the most air I've ever taken. Super forgiving landing though. I threw down several spreads and daffies , some probably pretty lame, some totally legit. Would have been fun to have some other AZers popping off that. A real big funky whale at the bottom of Nor'easter too which was actually fun to pop up onto and turn down. So I wish I could say it sucked and you guys didn't miss anything but I'd be lying. Had some really breakthrough moments on the A&E front and standing taller/home position/drivig hips forward. The forgiving surface facilitated that a bit. All the practice on the firm icey bumps until now has paid off! Tons of snowmaking going on. Many towers firing on Gunbarrel, 6 pole cat cannons on Exhibition resulted in a veritable blizzard there. Some resurfacing on Stinger. Those are the only runs I skied or could see from the lift. Great night. Ready for Hunter on Friday! __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

Feb 7, 2007, 10:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
bvibert West Hartford Res 6/22/08 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Torrington, CT Posts: 11,784	Nice, sounds about like last night. I wish I could have made it, but I couldn't get away for 3 Wednesdays in a row... __________________ Brian SAC Tracker

Feb 8, 2007, 8:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paul L-I-V-I-N Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: East Hampton, CT Posts: 3,152	*grumble.... __________________ That's why I like High School girls, man... I get older, they stay the same age

Feb 8, 2007, 10:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
Greg Nassahegan, CT: 8/14 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Thomaston, CT Posts: 20,316	I should also mention that I think there was a light out near where the bumps started last year. Pretty dark in that area... __________________ Greg 2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05 Life's too short for warm up runs.

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