What's your level?

[billski]

http://www.sugarbush.com/vermont-skiing-snowboarding/my-skill-level

Gee, I thought I was gonna see something over the top for level 8. Thought I would see some powder stuff thrown in or maybe a bump or two.

Now I don't feel so bad. I guess they have so many gradations to give people the confidence they are making progress.

I fail on the style category - my ski bud puts me to shame, he carves like butter.

 

[mondeo]

Mine goes to eleven.

 

[bvibert]

I'm level X

X is for XTREME!

 

[Greg]

I'm level X

X is for XTREME!

I'm level P.

For Poser.

 

[The Sneak]

I voted 7 but who knows. I can look really good or really bad at random intervals.

 

[Smellytele]

I would say 8 but not sure I ENJOY ice and I hate running gates!

"Level Eight Skiers: Level Eight skiers & riders exhibit good technique on all terrain and snow conditions. Level Eight skiers & riders enjoy the challenge of difficult trails, ice (that famous Vermont condition) ungroomed trails, moguls, off-piste terrain challenges and maybe running gates.

 

[bigbog]

I think my level can better be described as a "rusty seven" which I don't see listed...lol, but can also be accurately represented right now with some calculus...ie a moving target....BUT my enjoyment level, getting back on skis with a pass, is off the scale.

 

[Sky]

I didn't even read the descriptions. Greg, I like your level. I'll wait till I have a pic of me in a GS suit before donning the "P" rating. Should be December. :> BigBog...my anticipation level is also of the charts. Good call.

I'm a solid six....shakey seven. I do not anticipate acheiving eight.

 

[HD333]

7 on skis. Pretty sure I'd be an 8 but but I do not enjoy moguls, gates, and does anyone like ice?

6.5 on the snowboard. No interst in the terrain park.

 

[gmcunni]

not as good as i wish i was

 

[marcski]

Level: Who cares as long as you're having fun... ?? (or unless you are going to get some lessons at the 'Bush).

Fun is also subjective....so depends on the person. One might be content just meandering down snow covered easier green/blue trails enjoying the outdoors in the beautiful mountains of northern Vermont. While some others strive to become better at whatever endeavor he does...and obtains "fun" through improving his ability compared to an established "norm".

(Obviously, based on this post, I need some more fun instead of being inside the office today!!!).

 

[snowmonster]

not as good as i wish i was

Or in a lot of cases:

"I ain't as good as I once was.
But I'm as good once as I ever was."

 

[ALLSKIING]

When im looking down a sweet run at MRG my brain says i'm an 8. Then i ski it and find out i'm a 4 :razz:

 

[Geoff]

There are a bunch of missing sub-categories between 7 and 8. I move between those levels depending on my fitness level. I don't have ACLs so I'm not ever a true 8. I'm not ever going to be able to ski the zipper line on Steins or Ripcord when they're bumped up. Even out of shape, I can finesse my way down them as a a low 7.

 

[hammer]

not as good as i wish i was

this.

 

[deadheadskier]

I'll go with seven. I'm not that great of a carver and I suck at running gates. I think to be considered a top level skier (an 8 on Sugarbush's scale) you need to be very good at all disciplines of skiing.

 

[legalskier]

Mine goes to eleven.

That was the first thing I thought of too.

 

[mister moose]

I think you're as good as 3 of the people you ski with who are at least better than you some of the time say you are.

If you don't have 3 friends that ever ski better than you, you should get out more.

 

[speden]

I don't like those training scales. Anyone who's been skiing for a while is going to be near the top end. I'd prefer a tougher curve like this:

1 - never ever
2 - wedge skier, silly falls, trouble stopping
3 - parallel skier, greens and blues, limited situational awareness, struggles in crud, soils underwear on moguls
4 - black groomers, gets by in crud, doesn't face plant in ankle high powder
5 - enjoys soft seeded moguls, moderate glades, has multiple pairs of skis and can actually appreciate differences in performance
6 - deep powder, skis the fall line on steep irregular moguls, blows through steep tracked out glades with ease
7 - hikes in the backcountry for turns in sketchy conditions, comfortable hucking off cliffs and attacking steeps
8+ see level boosters

Level boosters (add a half point for each that applies):

+spends large amounts of money on equipment, trips, camps, etc.
+spends time watching ski porn, reading ski forums, and looking for deals
+skis over 20 days a season
+skis on ice and likes it
+park rat, comfortable hitting rails and doing moderate jumps
+racer
+does advanced tricks off jumps
+goes cat or heli skiing on steeps

Level subtractions (deduct a half point for each that applies):

-rents boots
-skis in jeans
-stoner
-doesn't wear a helmet
-old injury that didn't heal right
-likes the Jets

 

[deadheadskier]

Man.......I know quite a few folks on this forum with one of your subtractions in common