Radical Prediction Thread

[highpeaksdrifter]

Plus anyone who talks about how hes raced, is an expert, and will ride anything in the backcountry sounds like an elitist tool. But thats just my opinion.

Aride you might be too young to get this reference but here goes anyway

I know FHW. FHW is a friend of mine. Aride, you're no FHW.


You seem like a good kid Aride, but you're in over your head. Let it go.

 

[AdironRider]

Fair enough. Not sure what my similarities to Willy have to do with anything but I share his sentiments.

 

[ctenidae]

I predict this thread will get to 25 pages, and all the hot air blowing around will contribute to global warming. By the end of the thread, the polar ice caps will have fully melted, revealing ancient civilizations frozen in pristine condition at both poles. The insights into their technology and ways of life will unite humanity into one family and reconcile all old differences. Love and peace will reign, except for two small pockets of people centered in Boston and New York who will just neveer get along. Just as harmony reigns, the southwest corner of England will calve into the Atlantic, sending a massive tidal wave crashing into the eastern seaboard. Fortunately, this will be in late February, and most of us will be at elevation skiing. the disruption in the currents will shut down the Gulf Stream, plunging North America instantly into an ice age. We'll all ski home and enjoy hot chocolate by a toasty fire.

 

[riverc0il]

I havent been to the Bush, but it sounds like outside of Castlerock, doesnt offer that much either.

ummm, maybe you should trying going there before deciding how much bush has to offer. it is certainly a top northeast ski area and certainly has more to offer than just the rock. i think there is perhaps a bit too much bush hype on this forum, but it is certainly a great area with more than just the rock.

btw, all of you guys trashing me about whiteface can look at the ski magazine top 10 list thread in which i provided my own top ten list and what i would recommend as a general top ten for most skiers. i believe i put whiteface at number three on that poll, and i haven't even skied there. so putting it in my face that whiteface is so great is kinda silly, dontcha think? hey, but keep on flaming away, you are only making yourselves look bad at this point (FHW, not adironrider)

 

[riverc0il]

Plus anyone who talks about how hes raced, is an expert, and will ride anything in the backcountry sounds like an elitist tool. But thats just my opinion.

hmm, that seems to sound like me. i don't care what you label me, i am still gonna keep on doing what i am doing. worse things to be labeled than elite in my opinion

but hey, here's an idea... maybe all you guys name calling should show up to a gathering, meet me, make a few turns with me, and then say this BS to my face. cheers guys, so easy to sling mud while hiding at home behind your monitor.

 

[riverc0il]

Greg - That guy rivercoil is.....not my cup of tea. (I'm being charitable here-help me out) That's why I ignored his post and I try to ignore all his posts. I'm not "pissed" and he didn't "out debate" me but if you think so we can leave it there.

BTW, I've never claimed to be a great skier. I've never even claimed to be a good skier. And I never would. Not my style. Not to mention that I'm NOT a great skier. There is a person on this board however who describes himself as an "expert" skier. He also posts video of himself skiing sometimes and let's just say there's a little disconnect there. And besides, I know several "expert" skiers. They never describe themselves publicly as expert skiers. Ever.

ah, more mud slinging. you know what i was thinking before i got home from work? i was thinking i needed a good laugh. thanks FHW, i busted a gut over this post. please see my previous post about slinging mud and actually meeting up with me for some turns. you can judge my abilities then. maybe i have a bit of an ego, but at least i check the attitude at the door. i don't question people's abilities on forums.... "Ever."

like i said in a previous thread, i keep checking back because this thread is pure comedy. definitely going down as the most infamously humerous pre-season AZ threads ever. carry on, carry on. out of either bordem or poor judgement, i'll likely keep checking back and replying to address poorly thought out remarks.

btw, your ad hominem attacks (including your attack on my spelling and or gramatical errors) only detracts from your already poorly argued statements and positions. but hey, cheers any ways!

 

[freeheelwilly]

WTF!? Did he "out debate" me again Greg? Sounds to me like he's just squealing like a stuck pig. But it's your call, I guess.

Stevie Wonder: quit slobbering on yourself. I just don't like you. So what? Why do you care?:lol: :lol:

 

[riverc0il]

when did this turn from being a pissing contest to a popularity contest? and why do you think i care what you think about me, lol. does this mean you don't want to meet up for some turns? i'm willing to travel to the great grand far superior dacks and visit whiteface to do so.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Fair enough. Not sure what my similarities to Willy have to do with anything but I share his sentiments.

goggle Lloyd Benson

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Plus anyone who talks about how hes raced,

Lots of types of former racers. Some people who say they raced in high school may be telling the truth, but lots of high schools will take anyone with skis just to field a time. Same for some colleges, they put out flyers for anyone to join. However, former racers with serious training, like NYSEF, are tough to beat on hard snow, there technique is great. You can watch from the chair and pick them out.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

when did this turn from being a pissing contest to a popularity contest?.....i'm willing to travel to the great grand far superior dacks and visit whiteface to do so.

Not to get off topic, but I don't care for popularity contests. I wasn't one of the popular kids in high school and sometimes that made me feel bad. Just sayin.

Come on over Willy, I'll give you a go. It's always fun to take on a new gun in town. Then I'll report back here with my assessment.

 

[awf170]

I heart this thread. Seriously, it rules. Props for not locking it Greg and moderator team. Also, I being one of the less popular kids in high school it is awesome to know that I can be as cool as HPD one day. :wink:

Well, there's marketing but the main reason is simply that NY has protected its mountains against development. Building a ski area in New York ADK's is virtually impossible and would probably require an amendment to the Forever Wild clause in the State Constitution and would certainly face major hurdles from the APA. Every ski area there (and there are only about 5 or 6) pre-date the APA. Believe me, if there was a ski area on Marcy, Colden, Algonquin, Gothics, Haystack, Giant, Santononi or dozens of others - nobody would be over there skiin' those grassy knolls. I wouldn't have it any other way. Vermont, on the other hand, has decided to stick up a ski resort every few miles with condos and golf courses stuffed in between them. Guess they looked at their "mountains" ( ) and decided they weren't worth protecting. Can't say I disagree.

Also, I kind of agree. The Dacks rule. I only wish they were closer. So much better than the whites and the greens. I love the lack of developement.

Not many of which are actually skied on.....Cannon and Wildcat are the only areas in NH with decently high peaks.

No one ever skis on Mt. Washington though. Also Wildcat and Cannon are pretty much hills. Not above treeline=hill.

I'm just trying to add fuel to the fire. :flame: :uzi:







My radical prediction is HPD will come over to the greens and whites and realize what he has been missing. After realizing how stupid he has been for the past decade(s) he will run away from this board with his tail between his legs, only to join again 2 years later as Sugarbushluvr589!!!11!

 

[ctenidae]

Only 3 pages to go...

 

[Grassi21]

when did this turn from being a pissing contest to a popularity contest? and why do you think i care what you think about me, lol. does this mean you don't want to meet up for some turns? i'm willing to travel to the great grand far superior dacks and visit whiteface to do so.

As an impartial reader this thread is amusing.

I'm not taking sides on this one because I haven't skied any of the mountains in question. Additionally I have never met Riv. I look forward to Riv's posts. When reading his posts I get the feeling that he offers useful, factual information, and well thought out opinions. Maybe the posters going back and forth with Riv have to take uninformed cheap shots at him because they can't express their thoughts as clearly as him? Finally, I have never read a post where Riv has personally attacked someone or called them names.

And as the great Ron Burgundy would say, "You stay classy Alpine Zone."

 

[smootharc]

Re: Only three pages to go....

Only 3 pages to go...

...and we can all make like Meg Ryan in "When Harry Met Sally"....pounding the table screaming "Yes, Yes, Yes !".

This might be the thread of the millenium.....I just wish I could remember what it was supposed to be about.....

 

[freeheelwilly]

This thread is great!

See, what you have here is guy who takes himself and his opinions very seriously versus a guy who, at least when it comes to skiing, definitely does not. Yes Grassi, his opinions are "well thought out". But that's exactly why the guy is such a tool, IMO. He's always pontificating; his posts read like Paul's letters to the Corinthians.

Maybe the posters going back and forth with Riv have to take uninformed cheap shots at him because they can't express their thoughts as clearly as him?

Now that's funny! Believe me, I have no problem in that regard. Are you saying that you don't understand how I feel about this guy? About Whiteface versus most other ski areas in the East? About the Adirondacks versus the Greens? You may not like the way I express my thoughts but I'd be surprise if you didn't understand what my thoughts are. If you don't, you're in dire need of a course in remedial reading comprehension.

What's really bugging you is that I've interrupted this Prozac Paladium with a heaping spoonful of Willy and, in the process, gone after one of your patron saints. Get over it.

 

[Grassi21]

Yes Grassi, his opinions are "well thought out". But that's exactly why the guy is such a tool, IMO. He's always pontificating; his posts read like Paul's letters to the Corinthians.

Well thought out = Tool To me, such a statement and other attacks of a persons character are unnecessary. But yes, its your opinion and you are entitled to it. Obviously, I disagree.

You may not like the way I express my thoughts but I'd be surprise if you didn't understand what my thoughts are. If you don't, you're in dire need of a course in remedial reading comprehension.

Maybe I was reaching a bit on this one. Upon further review, your thoughts are very clear. In terms of my reading comprehension, I smart! ;-)

 

[ctenidae]

What's really bugging you is that I've interrupted this Prozac Paladium with a heaping spoonful of Willy and, in the process, gone after one of your patron saints. Get over it.

We have patron saints now? What's Riv the patron of? I mean, I guess I can see Marc being the Patron Saint of Livestock, and TB's as the patron of random news, while Greg's the King Daddy Patron, but I hadn't really thought of it that way.

 

[AdironRider]

Lots of types of former racers. Some people who say they raced in high school may be telling the truth, but lots of high schools will take anyone with skis just to field a time. Same for some colleges, they put out flyers for anyone to join. However, former racers with serious training, like NYSEF, are tough to beat on hard snow, there technique is great. You can watch from the chair and pick them out.

I dont doubt that they are great skiers, but I dont really take consolation in that fact when they constantly have to bring it up, especially when it was years ago. I have no doubt that Riv is a great guy, but it seems that his posts have a "elitist" undertone. Like I said I dont doubt his ability, I just think that he shouldnt constantly be remarking about how hes an "expert".

 

[2knees]

wow.