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Hunter 3/19
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You're pretty close with your 1,200' estimate. It appears from this topo that the Hunter (ski area) summit is at about 3,200'. The base of Z Lift is at 1,870' so 1,330 total vert. Provided that Annapurna is depicted more or less accurately on that topo, that bumped up part runs about from about 3,100 to 1,900 so you're right on with that 1,200' guess.
highpeaksdrifter
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Greg, I was going to PM you this, but then I figured why not give you props in public.
After watching the vid on this thread, I can't believe how much you've improved in the bumps since we skied Hunter earlier this season. When you where coming down Anna toward the camera I thought it was Pat until you got closer.
As soon as you can keep those knees together all the time you'll have it all going. Nice job.
After watching the vid on this thread, I can't believe how much you've improved in the bumps since we skied Hunter earlier this season. When you where coming down Anna toward the camera I thought it was Pat until you got closer.
As soon as you can keep those knees together all the time you'll have it all going. Nice job.
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more speed Greg!!! More speed!!!
Actually... You seem to have gotten alot better!!!
Good on ya bra!
Actually... You seem to have gotten alot better!!!
Good on ya bra!
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Thanks for the kind words, guys. I can fake it on the low-angle bumps.
Put me on the steep stuff and I still check turn on the bump tops and lose my aggressiveness and speed. Baby steps though, right?I've worked on a few things this season - tighter stance (getting there), more direct line (i.e. speed) and a taller stance. I'm happy with my progress this year. The key has been skiing bumps as much as possible and with great skiers like Jim, Pat, Skip, and others.
roark
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Bingo. I'm twice the skier in good company.
he's totally improved. he ripped off another line near the bottom that i wasnt quick enough with the camera for. totally blew me away.
Good work on the video Greg and Pat, you guys both look good in it. I liked the two shots you used for the closing credits Greg, it was a nice effect.
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Thanks Pat. Low angle. As you know, I'm a radically different bump skier on the steeper stuff. I think it's a confidence thing mostly.
Thanks. That was Upper K-27 in the first shot and the Lower K-27 headwall in the second. It turns out my camera was on a weird white balance setting in video mode which is why the photos have accurate color and the video is blue.
cbcbd
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Cool videos, guys, you two are rippin' it... I need more practice
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I need more practice
Hit up Sundown tonight then. With sunshine and temps near 40 today and hopefully remaining above freezing through the evening, I expect quality bumps like we had last Tuesday.
It's all about the miles...
cbcbd
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I know, I know... but it looks like I'm working tonight. I felt like a complete bump newb at Hunter this past weekend.
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The curse of the bump skier. You're never happy with your form and you always think you look worse than you actually do. Get used to it!
millerm277
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The curse of the bump skier. You're never happy with your form and you always think you look worse than you actually do. Get used to it!
Agreed...I always feel like an idiot while I'm doing bumps, and then I hear people say that I'm good at them.
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