Ski Sundown - 3/16/08 (Bump or Bust Mogul Competition)

[madskier6]

I really thought your and madskier's heat was one of the most enjoyable of the early duels. Randi's vid captured it well. You guys were neck and neck and hit the kicker at the same time. You should be proud that you did so well against such a good skier as Jeff. Two years ago you wouldn't have even thought about skiing bumps like that, not to mention taking air in the middle of it! Nice job B!

Thanks! It was a lot of fun. I was happy that I did as good as I did against Jeff, someone who I consider a much better skier than me. I wish the video showed a bit more of our run after the kickers...

Thanks for the kind words about my skiing. That was a good match-up. As I finished the run, I thought Brian beat me because he finished before me & had a good run (from what I could see). I was surprised to learn that I won the heat.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Thanks. Now I have to figure out how to throw a twister in front of it. Some cool shots of you in there too, Chris.

I can't believe how good that shot came out. How could it be better? Perfect.

 

[SkiDork]

Rocking that pic as the new avatar.

Lucky shot... :lol:

dude - you could have turned that into a MONSTER Kossack... You were almost there...

 

[Greg]

I can't believe how good that shot came out. How could it be better? Perfect.

Well, that was a lucky single spreader. I'd like to figure out doing a full 90 degree twister-spread. Maybe next year....

dude - you could have turned that into a MONSTER Kossack... You were almost there...

Not real interested in giving myself a vasectomy... :lol:

 

[crank]

Looks like you guys had a great day. I'm sorry to say I did not make it up there. Nice pics and vids. I hope to come to the next one, be it Jauary or March meet some of you AZers. Nice skiing!

 

[Greg]

Steve-O! Got a new avatar for you:

:lol:

 

[powhunter]

Loving it bra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[campgottagopee]

I can't believe how good that shot came out. How could it be better? Perfect.

Second that-----sa weet pix

 

[Mikey1]

It's Monday afternoon, and I am just now getting a chance to check out the threads and the videos. Yesterday was a blast, can't wait for next year's comp. Great meeting some new folks and kudos to lots of people including Chris and Jarrod from Sundown, Mrs. Evil for the great video (by the way, my wife's name is Diane Kurtz. She was the older of the 2 female competitors), Greg for planting the seed for this event with the Sundown staff, and lastly, to all the bumpers who competed. Just a great day overall, looking forward to many more!

 

[bvibert]

It's Monday afternoon, and I am just now getting a chance to check out the threads and the videos. Yesterday was a blast, can't wait for next year's comp. Great meeting some new folks and kudos to lots of people including Chris and Jarrod from Sundown, Mrs. Evil for the great video (by the way, my wife's name is Diane Kurtz. She was the older of the 2 female competitors), Greg for planting the seed for this event with the Sundown staff, and lastly, to all the bumpers who competed. Just a great day overall, looking forward to many more!

Great to meet up with you again Mikey. I still find it funny that I was talking to your wife at Sundown the other day and I didn't even realize she was your wife.

 

[Mikey1]

Great to meet up with you again Mikey. I still find it funny that I was talking to your wife at Sundown the other day and I didn't even realize she was your wife.

Same here Brian, thanks also for taking some great video of the duals!

 

[MR. evil]

So what ate the Chances that Sundown will bump out Temptor all season next year, and forgoes bumps on Nor'Easter and Exihibition.

 

[Greg]

So what ate the Chances that Sundown will bump out Temptor all season next year, and forgoes bumps on Nor'Easter and Exihibition.

It's been discussed. We can only hope.

 

[MrMagic]

So what ate the Chances that Sundown will bump out Temptor all season next year, and forgoes bumps on Nor'Easter and Exihibition.

now that would be awsome, bumps on temptor right from the get-go! whoo whoo

 

[2knees]

now that would be awsome, bumps on temptor right from the get-go! whoo whoo

i would be lovin that!!

thanks for the info about instructing at sundown. I'm gonna seriously look into it for next season.

 

[riverc0il]

How do you know, are you prevy to the scoring criteria at Sundown? A coach at WF told me that in Jr. comps falling is a half pt. deduction. Also, tele dude falling, getting up, then pulling away was pretty impressive.

C'mon HPD.... you are starting to take things way more seriously than even I do around here. should be being the key words from my quote. I have no idea about the scoring system used. Just surprises me and doesn't quite seem right. It was impressive that he still got the speed to pull away considering the fall.

One interesting thing I got to thinking about was how to compare alpine versus tele bump turns. Seems like this would be a hard comparison as good alpine bump form involves standing up squared down hill and knees together whereas tele drops a knee, gets lower down to the bumps, and knees are hardly ever together. Certainly different style and hard to compare turns I would think given those differences.

 

[jack97]

One interesting thing I got to thinking about was how to compare alpine versus tele bump turns. Seems like this would be a hard comparison as good alpine bump form involves standing up squared down hill and knees together whereas tele drops a knee, gets lower down to the bumps, and knees are hardly ever together. Certainly different style and hard to compare turns I would think given those differences.

Exactly my point.

Also, since a tele has free heels, he might have an advantage getting back up from a fall than a locked heel. But saying this might mean I'm taking this thing too seriously.

 

[Beetlenut]

Wow! Some great skiing guys! Wish I could have made the trip. I'm sure my half-assed air off the kicker would have been entertaining! Really enjoying the videos! Congrats to all who participated.

 

[MR. evil]

Wow! Some great skiing guys! Wish I could have made the trip. I'm sure my half-assed air off the kicker would have been entertaining! Really enjoying the videos! Congrats to all who participated.

It wouldn't be any lamer than my pitiful air attempts

 

[Greg]

Another vid

Home with a sick kid so I figured I'd throw together another vid of the free skiing we did before and after the comp. 2knees, johnnypoach, Steve and his son, John on a snowboard:

High Res: Sundown: 3.16

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