Do you know someone like this?

awf170 · Aug 18, 2006, 11:41 AM

It's SOD, isn't it?

highpeaksdrifter · Aug 18, 2006, 2:34 PM

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Originally Posted by awf170

It's SOD, isn't it?

No, but you have a good memory.

Grassi21 · Aug 18, 2006, 2:58 PM

I do have a friend like this. His critical nature is the main reason why we don't hang as much as we used to. Everyone matures at a different rate.

On the lift I always look for people ripping down the hill or showing great control. I tend to be a visual learner. I've yet to meet any AZers but this will be the year. I'm going to watch your technique like a hawk and ask a ton of questions. See ya'll at Sundown!

TwinTips21 · Aug 20, 2006, 11:29 AM

Nice to see others from Jersey, I live right on the border-line of andover and sparta (the andover side). Mountain Creek is not the best, but you can't beat going up for some night skiing when the place is essentially empty.

mattchuck2 · Aug 20, 2006, 1:21 PM

Actually, I'm like that . . .

Of course, that's only because I'm the best skier ever . . .

AdironRider · Aug 20, 2006, 2:13 PM

I cant see how people can be so critical of other just trying to go out and rip. Sure its fun to laugh at gapers but even still, at least theyre out enjoying the hill.

KevinF · Aug 20, 2006, 2:53 PM

[quote=highpeaksdrifter;103661a typical comment would be, “I don’t think he’s that good, he’s sitting back on some turns”.[/QUOTE]

I've met more then one high-ranking PSIA instructor who is like that. (There was a period where I taught, so I had the opportunity to meet more then my share). They are just incapable of saying something nice. I got to the point with one of them that I took the assumption that if he didn't mention something (i.e., hand position for instance) then it must have been "good enough". i.e., the compliment was him not saying something. And that was my boss on the mountain!

Now I've never ridden a chairlift with an instructor who belittled somebody below; I can't really see any point or reason in doing that, other then insecurity. But in clinics? They, at times, were just head-shaking experiences of "what does it take to please this guy???".

SkiDog · Aug 21, 2006, 3:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mattchuck2

Actually, I'm like that . . .

Of course, that's only because I'm the best skier ever . . .

No way dude...its me, for sure...I mean look at yer avatar...what are you trying to do with your hands? Defend yourself??? Someone throwning snowballs at you??? Poor technique..HA

M

NYDrew · Aug 21, 2006, 9:42 PM

I know that guy. Thats me. "Wow, look at him/her, they look good but...." And I agree with the insecure comment because the but is usually one of my own personal shortfalls.

Fe Nunez · Aug 21, 2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mattchuck2

Actually, I'm like that . . .

Of course, that's only because I'm the best skier ever . . .

How calm you did say you're the best skier. You haven't see me ski.
Wait until you see me ski.You will realize that you're only the 2nd.
j/k

Aug 20, 2006, 2:53 PM	#17 (permalink)
KevinF Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts Posts: 166	[quote=highpeaksdrifter;103661a typical comment would be, “I don’t think he’s that good, he’s sitting back on some turns”.[/QUOTE] I've met more then one high-ranking PSIA instructor who is like that. (There was a period where I taught, so I had the opportunity to meet more then my share). They are just incapable of saying something nice. I got to the point with one of them that I took the assumption that if he didn't mention something (i.e., hand position for instance) then it must have been "good enough". i.e., the compliment was him not saying something. And that was my boss on the mountain! Now I've never ridden a chairlift with an instructor who belittled somebody below; I can't really see any point or reason in doing that, other then insecurity. But in clinics? They, at times, were just head-shaking experiences of "what does it take to please this guy???". __________________ Arc \'em or park \'em

Aug 21, 2006, 9:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
NYDrew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Temporary Exile On Long Island :( Posts: 733	I know that guy. Thats me. "Wow, look at him/her, they look good but...." And I agree with the insecure comment because the but is usually one of my own personal shortfalls. __________________ RIP Dynastar 63\'s. 11/O5-2/14/06

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Aug 18, 2006, 2:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
Grassi21 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southbury, CT Posts: 3,719	I do have a friend like this. His critical nature is the main reason why we don't hang as much as we used to. Everyone matures at a different rate. On the lift I always look for people ripping down the hill or showing great control. I tend to be a visual learner. I've yet to meet any AZers but this will be the year. I'm going to watch your technique like a hawk and ask a ton of questions. See ya'll at Sundown!

Aug 20, 2006, 11:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
TwinTips21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sussex County, NJ Posts: 295	Nice to see others from Jersey, I live right on the border-line of andover and sparta (the andover side). Mountain Creek is not the best, but you can't beat going up for some night skiing when the place is essentially empty.

Aug 20, 2006, 1:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
mattchuck2 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Clifton Park, NY Posts: 732	Actually, I'm like that . . . Of course, that's only because I'm the best skier ever . . .

Aug 20, 2006, 2:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
AdironRider Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 856	I cant see how people can be so critical of other just trying to go out and rip. Sure its fun to laugh at gapers but even still, at least theyre out enjoying the hill.

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