2010-11 Ski Goals. . .

[deadheadskier]

Just go for it. As long as you get around to 270 and can spot the landing, falling doesn't really hurt. If you're not gonna get to 270, stop at 180. Commiting is the big thing.

Just remember that with skis on, your rotational speed is going to be lower than on the trampoline because of the additional mass spinning at a larger radius.

The last 360 I attempted was 10 years ago. Made it 270 degrees, slammed into the ground and broke some ribs.

Sometimes it does hurt.

 

[djspookman]

You really should try to refrain from skiing in the dark :idea:

hopefully the signs, blinking lights and reflectors will work for you.

haha! I was trying to beat TC thru a sweet wooded section. I had him for awhile, until my back ski's tip dove (I tele) and sucked me under, causing me to spin into the tree at speed. It ended my day.

 

[RustyGroomer]

Perfect air for it @ the end of the Hallows Spook. I will film you. Epic if you make, sure to be an epic crash if you don't. Win, win for the camera either way.

Hell, maybe i'll give one a go this year. Used to be able to do them huge back in the day. Haven't done one post knee surgery.

 

[djspookman]

Perfect air for it @ the end of the Hallows Spook. I will film you. Epic if you make, sure to be an epic crash if you don't. Win, win for the camera either way.

Hell, maybe i'll give one a go this year. Used to be able to do them huge back in the day. Haven't done one post knee surgery.

sweet.. are you talking the rock or the bike jump? (or something else?)

as for you.. do it! sumos give max float and forgiveness.. hence the way was skiing that deep day last March!

 

[orangegondola]

Count me in spookman:beer:

 

[RustyGroomer]

Yeah, the bike jump near the end. Just make sure there's a cam there or it didn't count.

Oh' & they're HELICOPTERS!!! None of this new school 3 crap BS.

 

[djspookman]

Yeah, the bike jump near the end. Just make sure there's a cam there or it didn't count.

Oh' & they're HELICOPTERS!!! None of this new school 3 crap BS.

HAHA, i'll make sure to borrow a northface steeptech one-piece to do it in then! .. and on my old tele sticks (190 straights!)

 

[gmcunni]

Bigger, Better, Faster, More

• bigger air
• better form
• faster in the bumps
• more days on the snow

I'm done -
bigger air - not sure how to measure bigger air. i felt pretty good hitting the kickers on Sundown's bump course so i'll say - accomplished

better form - again no way to measure but i felt like i learned a little bit more about carving and really discovered the use of my inside ski for turning

faster in bumps - i'll go with i'm less slower than i was

more days - got 30 last season, my goal this season was 31 and i shattered it with 39.

excellent season overall. wish i'd have gotten to ski in May but couldn't swing it.

 

[2knees]

to ski killington on May 2nd!!!!

ummm FAIL

 

[deadheadskier]

same as every year. ski more than the last.

Would also like to ski somewhere outside of New England. Out west would be ideal. If not there then maybe Lake Placid or Quebec.

skied more than last year.

Didn't make it West, to Placid or Quebec. maybe next year

 

[gmcunni]

ummm FAIL

:lol:

 

[RootDKJ]

Too soon for this. Hit me back in September.

Sh!t, I forgot to make goals in September.

 

[speden]

Off season goals: I want to work on my conditioning and flexibility more so I'm less likely to get injured next season. And I want to get some new boots in the fall that fit more snugly but don't hurt like my current boots.

Next season goals: I want to demo some skis and get some more specialized skis, starting with some wider skis. I also want to learn how to ski moguls and glades so I can keep up with my kids. And I really want to make it up to Sugarloaf and Saddleback.

The conditioning worked out, and I'm exiting this season with no injuries. Very happy about that!

I got the new boots, but they still hurt a little.

I did the demos and got the wider skis, but totally failed on learning to ski moguls and glades. Then I got up to Sugarloaf, and liked it so much, I lost interest in driving on bumpy roads to go to Saddleback.

 

[Zand]

Well, the season has started for some of us and is within weeks for the rest of us. What are some of your goals for this season.

For one thing, one of my goals was to get started ASAP with just one day on WROD, hopefully in October. I missed opening weekend at SR and slightly missed my October goal, but got to Killington on 11/3 for a good start.

Hoping to get 50 days this year... hopefully a lot more snow to keep me motivated than last year when I didn't even get 20 days at Burke. Also hoping to get it into May this year... got mono last spring which ended my season a couple weeks early.

Not gonna hit 50, finishing with 46 (maybe 47 if there is a viable option May 15th). Still had a great season with lots of QUALITY days. Didn't ski Burke as much as I wanted, mainly due to a class schedule that only let me get out Tues and Thurs afternoons. Nice to get into May this year as well. For the second time in my life, the length of ski season will be longer than the length of the off season.

 

[drjeff]

I'll stick with my standard ones that if I accomplish usually has me quite happy at the end of the season

- ski atleast 40 days

Ended with 49

- ski on every day of the week (Mon - Sun) - means I've taken a ski vacation week

missed Tuesday and Wednesday due to stupid beyond my control work issues during my scheduled vacation week

- No significant injuries

Nothing more than a couple of bumps and bruises

- Hopefully still be able to outski both of my kids (although that could be getting real close with respect to the older one by seasons end )

yup, the oldest kid is getting close, but I can still claim the title of "best skier in the family"

 

[xlr8r]

Ski 30 days
Ended up with 22. A new job and having to be on a job-site in New York for almost all of April cut down on the days

Learn to tune my own skis
I now sharpen my skis, but still rely on others to wax them. Being able to sharpen definetly turned some would be B to B+ days into A or A+ days

Go to 2 new areas
Did not go anywhere new but did go back to Sugarbush after 15 years since last being there. Also tried south peak at loon and mittersill at cannon for the first time

Try Snowboarding
Did not happen. But went 2 nights to Wawa with my brother who got to snowboard again for the first time in 8 years

Get better
Check

Have Fun
Check

 

[snowmonster]

Here's my list from earlier this year:

1. Two out of the following areas around Mt. Washington: Oakes Gulf, Ammonoosuc Ravine, Monroe Brook, Mt. Jefferson or Huntington Ravine (I actually have a list of these on my desk at work).

- Skied the Cog Railway but neither Ammo nor Monroe. Westside looks done unless I try to hit Monroe this weekend. Jefferson may be doable so there's still time.

2. The Thunderbolt

- Done: February 6, 2011

3. Mt. Cardigan

- Done: February 20, 2011

4. Utah -- Alta, Deer Valley, Brighton or Powder Mountain.

- Not happening this year.

5. Stowe, Jay, MRG or the Bush during a powder day.

- Done. Caught Mount Ellen on a powder day: February 26, 2011

6. AZ day

- No. Life happens.

 

[ERJ-145CA]

Break 40 ski days and hit at least 1 new ski area. Also start my season in November and finish in April or better yet May, but I'll settle for April.

2 out of 3 ain't bad. I didn't break 40 days but I started in November and finished in April. I got one new area too.

 

[Terry]

Ski Oct to May, stay healthy, Have fun with family and friends!

I did it! First day on Oct 24 at the River, and don't think I am done yet. Skied may 1st at Saddleback. I stayed pretty much healthy other than an ongoing foot problem and a run in with a bucket loader but lost no ski time because of it. And boy did I have fun skiing with family and friends! It was an awesome season! (so far)

 

[SkiDork]

My goal is to lose weight. I'm working on it now.