Ski-UI

[dmc]

If I have to go inside then I'm not psyched...

 

[kcyanks1]

I don't mean to piss anyone off or be judgmental, but this thread scares me. I assume (hopefully correctly and don't expect replies) that no one here would drink and drive, not only because of the law, but for safety reasons. While drinking and skiing doesn't pose as much of a risk to others as drinking and driving (at least at mountains that aren't like shopping malls), isn't it posing as much of a risk to yourself? You might be skiing slower than you drive, but have only a helmet to protect you. You don't have to be going fast at all to seriously injure or even kill yourself crashing into a tree, pole, etc.

 

[deadheadskier]

Depends on the conditions and time of year. I've definitely been known to imbide a few during the spring tail gate scene at Stowe.

Mid-winter, maybe 1 or 2 at lunch.

I got out 20 days this season and probably had 8 beers total for the season. So, not much these days, but back in the day at Stowe it was a different story.

 

[Dr Skimeister]

A corollary to the original question might be an inquiry about smoking weed and skiing/riding. I would think there's less risk being stoned than there is with drinking.

 

[koreshot]

I have skied intoxicated only once and will never do it again. I made a mistake of drinking a bit too much in a cafe at the top of a mountain. The way down was scary and not at all fun. Why people like to ski tipsy or drunk is beyond me.

 

[skiNEwhere]

Oh yeah..liquid confidence...I've been greeted in the Booter mountain terrain park by a PBR and the next run..so much wanted to hit the big mo-fo booter and had to talk myself out of it due to sloppy landing..but still getting mad steezy air off the first table-top and the "sex" booter..then hit the butter box and ski right down the steps on my LT11s..

Remember skiing intoxicated is bad smartstyle and requires an immediate safety meeting..

Woa, who said i was intoxicated? If i get intoxicated off 3-4 beers then i guess i'd be a real lightweight

and whats PBR?

 

[Kerovick]

Pabst Blue Ribbon

 

[kcyanks1]

Woa, who said i was intoxicated? If i get intoxicated off 3-4 beers then i guess i'd be a real lightweight

and whats PBR?

4 beers and you are over the legal driving limit in some states. I can't imagine trying to ski after 3-4 beers. My reflexes would not be anywhere near the same. No, I'm not falling over myself, unable to walk, talk, etc. But skiing isn't sitting in a bar having conversations or walking around town. It's an inherently dangerous activity even completely sober.

 

[dmc]

4 beers and you are over the legal driving limit in some states. I can't imagine trying to ski after 3-4 beers. My reflexes would not be anywhere near the same. No, I'm not falling over myself, unable to walk, talk, etc. But skiing isn't sitting in a bar having conversations or walking around town. It's an inherently dangerous activity even completely sober.

So your not drunk in your avatar picture?

If I do have a drink.. It's usually a beer thats in my pack.. I like to drink/share a beer after my climb at tucks while resting.

 

[kcyanks1]

So your not drunk in your avatar picture?

No, I have no such excuse for leaning back way too much.

 

[dmc]

No, I have no such excuse for leaning back way too much.

It almost looks like your nailed to the ice...

 

[kcyanks1]

If I do have a drink.. It's usually a beer thats in my pack.. I like to drink/share a beer after my climb at tucks while resting.

One beer during a break (longer than a lift ride) probably wouldn't be an issue. I've still never done it. But reading about people having 2-3 or 3-4 drinks during a ski day really freaks me out.

 

[deadheadskier]

4 beers and you are over the legal driving limit in some states. I can't imagine trying to ski after 3-4 beers. My reflexes would not be anywhere near the same. No, I'm not falling over myself, unable to walk, talk, etc. But skiing isn't sitting in a bar having conversations or walking around town. It's an inherently dangerous activity even completely sober.

that depends on a lot of factors. I used to teach responsible alcohol service classes and know a lot about Blood Alcohol Content. If you took someone like me, 190 pounds and I had four beers in an hour and a half, I'd be under the legal limit.

the confustion lies in tolerance. for some people, a six pack doesn't effect them, even though they would get arrested for DUI if they blow

 

[kcyanks1]

that depends on a lot of factors. I used to teach responsible alcohol service classes and know a lot about Blood Alcohol Content. If you took someone like me, 190 pounds and I had four beers in an hour and a half, I'd be under the legal limit.

the confustion lies in tolerance. for some people, a six pack doesn't effect them, even though they would get arrested for DUI if they blow

4 beers in an hour-and-a-half might put you a little under. Is that enough? Not for me, but I'm not going to make too many judgments here. But who takes an hour and a half break?

 

[kcyanks1]

4 beers in an hour-and-a-half might put you a little under. Is that enough? Not for me, but I'm not going to make too many judgments here. But who takes an hour and a half break?

I'll also add that my tolerance is probably low. I don't weigh a lot, and about 3 drinks is probably typical for me if I'm out with friends. So that certainly influences my opinion in the thread. I just view skiing the same way I do driving. Thankfully because I live in NYC I never have to worry about driving. But for the times I do, I'm extremely cautious about limiting what I drink.

 

[deadheadskier]

4 beers in an hour-and-a-half might put you a little under. Is that enough? Not for me, but I'm not going to make too many judgments here. But who takes an hour and a half break?

I personally do not, but back in the day having three or four beers throughout the course of the day wasn't that big of a deal and still isn't to many of my friends who tailgate at Stowe

 

[kcyanks1]

I personally do not, but back in the day having three or four beers throughout the course of the day wasn't that big of a deal and still isn't to many of my friends who tailgate at Stowe

I guess 3-4 beers spread over 6-7 hours and you are never really drunk. But that involves drinking at 9 am and taking multiple breaks throughout the day. I don't think that's the norm, but maybe I'm wrong.

I probably should stop posting in this thread though before I anger anyone (assuming I haven't already).

 

[wa-loaf]

For the average person, if you want to stay under the .08 legal limit you need be sticking to only one drink (12 oz beer, 4 oz wine) an hour. If you are having 3-4 beers at lunch (or in the morning for whatever reason) you are drunk whether you think you are or not. Exercise may effect the speed of processing (and the effects), but that's just a guess on my part.

 

[2knees]

(or in the morning for whatever reason)

start your day with a nice bowl of beerios

 

[Dr Skimeister]

start your day with a nice bowl of beerios

I know people that do a shot of Jack in the morning before skiing, calling it "Breakfast of Champions"