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Burton's "Poach for Freedom" Contest
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sledhaulingmedic
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I have nothing against those who choose to ride on one plank, but this type of absurd rhetoric makes me want to spew chunks. The "discrimination" and "constitutional rights" arguments are offensive. You are not granted protection under the consititution because you choose to slide on one plank. If it is, why didn't the late Johnny Coccrain argue it to the supreme court. I can hear it now: "if the board can slide, you must let them ride!"
It's like saying that banning commercial vehicles on parkways (assuming clearence isn't an issue) is a violation of constitutional rights.
It doesn't bother me in the least that boarders want to ride at these last few hold outs. Taos, Alta, Dear Valet will eventually change, I believe. MRG, not a chance.
Flame away, I'm wearing Nomex
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As been argued many times before, snowboarders are welcome at these places. They just have to ride on skis... :lol:
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oh boy, this is gonna be a good one....
I'm going to keep this short and sweet (could go on and on w/this one). If this contest is legit, then shame on Burton for spurring on such actions. I only say this because what good will come out of this??? IMO, NONE!!! Nothing good will happen, in fact, I think it will just delay these reorts from allowing boarders even longer.
I'm going to keep this short and sweet (could go on and on w/this one). If this contest is legit, then shame on Burton for spurring on such actions. I only say this because what good will come out of this??? IMO, NONE!!! Nothing good will happen, in fact, I think it will just delay these reorts from allowing boarders even longer.
Very interesting. Find it funny Corporate America is funding a contest like this. But as the forum stated the site will be live Friday. Time will tell if its real or not. On the other hand I board and will gladly spend my money with any area that will take it. Dont want me there not coming. Plus there is plenty of free and legal backcountry to be had. Wooo Hoooo!!!!!! Everyone off to a great start to the weekend Throw em back Thursday:razz:
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Even with the smiley - I find that statement incredibly nausiating...
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If it's legit, I'd bet the most difficult one based on location would be Taos. Deer Valley, easily accessable via Park City Mtn. resort. Alta via. Snowbird - no brainer, although the sneak attack from the Solitude side might stand a better success rate. Mad River, well someone will trudge over from Sugarbush for that poach. Taos and it's stand alone nature will make that one a bit more difficult.
I've got nothing against boarders and by no means want to turn it it a :flame: war, but on those days when as a skier I choose to goto one of those mountains (usually either Alta or Deer Valley during my yearly Utah trip) it's a noticeable difference. Frankly if those resorts have stayed board free this long without any financial hardship, I doubt they'll be changing their policies anytime soon.
I've got nothing against boarders and by no means want to turn it it a :flame: war, but on those days when as a skier I choose to goto one of those mountains (usually either Alta or Deer Valley during my yearly Utah trip) it's a noticeable difference. Frankly if those resorts have stayed board free this long without any financial hardship, I doubt they'll be changing their policies anytime soon.
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kinda like when you go to a white supremist rally and you don't see any black guys?
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And the funny thing is... I HAVE and still can ski MRG and ALTA...
I just don't like the whole exclusionary stuff...
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Johnny Cochran argues for snowboarder's rights before the supreme court
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Interesting indeed .. I have been working on plans for a mission.
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My board can slide and I will ride ... Oh MRG...
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No one has ever stopped boarders from riding the slopes at MRG. You just can't ride the lifts. Does it really count as poaching if they let you in?
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This whole debate is f*cking stupid.
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This is just another poor campaign for Burton to attempt and lose their "corporate" image. Burton has become such a mega-company and they have souled-out in many ways. I have nothing against a company and maximizing profits...business is business. I do have a problem with a company that has historically made very shady business and advertising decisions in an attempt to convince the snowboarding community that they are "Core".... How many oldschoolers are in here? Does anyone remember 1988 (i believe that was the year). Burton attempted to Patend the "snowboard"... At the US Open that year there were stickers by all of the non-burton riders that said "Boycott Burton, You can't patend fun"... it was hilarious calamity. Fights all over the place.. People forget those days! There has been many other instances, this is just one example. On another note, I think its hilarious that resorts still dont 'accept' snowboarding. Snowboarding saved the ski industry in more ways than one.
I head out west every year, never to visit an area but always to Heli or Cat-Track. Have fun at the moutain while I am grabbing guranteed freshies. This whole skier- boarder thing has to stop.I always say I have skier ettiquite(raised a skier) but love to ride. Sorry:roll:
Interesting indeed .. I have been working on plans for a mission.
You dont need to plan a mission, we can show you in. This whole thing is ridiculous. Funny but ridiculous:dunce:
Last note: I looked at what I believe was Gregs videos of MRG today from U-Tube and it brought back some great memories, but I have as many from the stashes at sugarbush.I can sneak in for a run or I can hang all day.At 44 I will hang for the day.
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