Ice bumps Useful or total crap?

[2knees]

posted this on the mogul board but thought i'd throw it over here too.

I've been telling myself its good practice. makes you tougher, so to speak.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

I vote total crap. There is nothing I can think of less fun to ski. Of course you C.L.I.T.S. are in constant bump training so maybe it's good for you.

 

[eastcoastpowderhound]

fk that....not worth the time, plenty of other things to do and its all about maximizing the fun factor.

 

[cbcbd]

I'll only ski an icy bump run if it catches me by surprise... same thing for an icy run. After the first surprise I stay away from the ice. Sure, it's good to know how to navigate ice bumps and runs in a safe and controlled way (if at all possible), but there's no way I'd return to it on purpose.

 

[Roscoe Beans]

ice bumps are a PIA to ski/ride, But they will only make you a Better skier/rider.
Stop the wuss talk!

 

[Bumpsis]

I love bumps but I stay the hell out of icy bump fields. I ski for fun. It's not even practice under tough conditions. For me, it would be just an excercise in survival maneuvers.

Actually, I have the same attitude towards sking on any icy conditions - avoidance.

 

[2knees]

Stop the wuss talk!

wtf are you talking about?

and whats with using so many aliases? you're one weird dude.

 

[mondeo]

Useful purely for training. Forces you to focus on speed control and solid A&E. Plus, if you do bump comps, prepare you for variable conditions.

Agreed, no fun, but good for training. If you can ski ice bumps well, you can ski any bumps well.

 

[Roscoe Beans]

wtf are you talking about?

and whats with using so many aliases? you're one weird dude.

Wow!
Did I call you a wuss?
or are your panties all in a bunch today?
I often look for the less than fun line to ski just to show off.
I have read how you will only ski a run if it is seeded and that is cooland all, but will those such actions make you a better skier?
Well, with that said enjoy.

 

[2knees]

your insane use of aliases is moronic. you dont hide your writing style very well.

 

[2knees]

Wow!
Did I call you a wuss?
or are your panties all in a bunch today?
I often look for the less than fun line to ski just to show off.
I have read how you will only ski a run if it is seeded and that is cooland all, but will those such actions make you a better skier?
Well, with that said enjoy.

OMG!OMG!OMG!
another advocate of "Freedom From Choice"!
Stay safe while protecting your self from your self!
Encase your self in Bubble Wrap the ski fast and take chances, after all you will "Be Safe(helmet and all) Live the nanny nation way of Life, you will All be better off!

Basics 4 me=Staying fit so I can "Walk The Walk"
Yeah!
Limbo, anyone?

Most skiers/riders deaths occur from a "Flailed Chest" injury.
The helmet will result in an open casket verses closed.
Rest In Peace, Brother.

no brainer.

 

[2knees]

Bumps are for chumps creeping up the ladder.

 

[andyzee]

Bumps are for chumps creeping up the ladder.

I'm glad you put that choice in there. More appropriate one may have been "They rattle your brains and turn you into a complete moron" :lol:

 

[campgottagopee]

I voted bumps are for chumps---soft or frozen they are over rated :evil:

 

[gorgonzola]

i like hitten the bumps for a few when theyre soft - especially to get a workout. i typically don't deel like i'm getting any real exercise skiing unless i'm either in the bumps or racing. right now the bumps are solid ice so i've been staying away tho

 

[Greg]

I've been telling myself its good practice. makes you tougher, so to speak.

Useful purely for training. Forces you to focus on speed control and solid A&E. Plus, if you do bump comps, prepare you for variable conditions.

Agreed, no fun, but good for training. If you can ski ice bumps well, you can ski any bumps well.

Agreed here. If a bump trail is open, I'll ski it. Might not be pretty, but you can't deny it makes you a better skier. Delicate use of edges, staying flat skied on the iciest surfaces, picking the softest places to turn, etc., it all makes you better and more aware of what's under your feet. That still is fun to me. Not fun in the sense of let 'em rip spring or powder bumps, but fun nonetheless. Usually after 3 or 4 runs, they seem to get easier. I'll dial it way back though. Falling in ice bumps is no fun.

I voted bumps are for chumps---soft or frozen they are over rated :evil:

Suck at 'em, eh? :razz:

 

[campgottagopee]

Suck at 'em, eh? :razz:

Of course uke:

 

[deadheadskier]

I would've gladly skied them today if they were available at Crotched. I might only take a couple of runs in them instead of several, even bad bumps break up the monotony of a day spent almost entirely cruising. I don't really look at them as 'training' though, but I don't live in Connecticut :razz:

 

[madskier6]

I try to avoid icy bumps whenever possible but I understand that they are useful & therapeutic for the hard-core bumpers. I guess that means that I'm not a hard-core bumper. I enjoy good bumps when I can get them so I could not vote for the bumps are worthless choice. I'd just rather avoid ice bumps if there are other options on the mountain that day.

 

[jack97]

guess what I voted for.....