You’re In The Minority

[highpeaksdrifter]

What ski related opinion do you hold that you’re pretty sure would put you in the minority of most people in AZ?

Mine is I think bump skis are way over rated. If you’re not a competition mogul skier they are a waste of time and are an inferior tool everywhere else on the mountain besides moguls. I consider myself a competent mogul skier and don’t feel I would ski any better with them then without them.

All that said, I’m talking out of my ass, cause I’ve never owned a pair, but that’s my minority opinion anyways.

Side note: Greg please don’t send one of your C.L.I.T.S. henchmen to rub me out cause I have a wife and kids.

 

[2knees]

What ski related opinion do you hold that you’re pretty sure would put you in the minority of most people in AZ?

Mine is I think bump skis are way over rated. If you’re not a competition mogul skier they are a waste of time and are an inferior tool everywhere else on the mountain besides moguls. I consider myself a competent mogul skier and don’t feel I would ski any better with them then without them.

All that said, I’m talking out of my ass, cause I’ve never owned a pair, but that’s my minority opinion anyways.

Side note: Greg please don’t send one of your C.L.I.T.S. henchmen to rub me out cause I have a wife and kids.

i think you'd be in the majority with that opinion, not the minority.

 

[Greg]

Mine is I think bump skis are way over rated. If you’re not a competition mogul skier they are a waste of time and are an inferior tool everywhere else on the mountain besides moguls. I consider myself a competent mogul skier and don’t feel I would ski any better with them then without them.

All that said, I’m talking out of my ass, cause I’ve never owned a pair, but that’s my minority opinion anyways.

I could easily state that I think Whiteface is just primarily icy groomers, but I've never been there so that would be ignorant, wouldn't it?

Cool thread idea though. I'll have to think of something.

 

[Greg]

Here are a few:

• Turn earning during lift serviced ski season is a waste of time.
  
• I would take 10 runs of tracked out powder over 1 run of untracked.
  
• Killington is a good ski area.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

I could easily state that I think Whiteface is just primarily icy groomers, but I've never been there so that would be ignorant, wouldn't it?

Cool thread idea though. I'll have to think of something.

See now why did you come with an iceface attack? It's my opinion, just cause you don't share it doesn't mean you should try to get my goat with your WF take.

I admitted my opinion was uninformed, but it is something I just believe. Speaking of goats I've never had sex with one, but in my uninformed opinion I don't think it would be that good.

 

[Greg]

See now why did you come with an iceface attack? It's my opinion, just cause you don't share it doesn't mean you should try to get my goat with your WF take.

I never used the term "iceface" and I was being facetious to make my point; I wasn't actually stating it.

BTW, why so defensive?

 

[SkiingInABlueDream]

Here's mine: A boot can never have too much forward (longitundinal) stiffness. I like to know that I'm bending the tip of the ski as soon as I press forward and flexy squishy boots just don't respond that way.

 

[mondeo]

Mine is I think bump skis are way over rated. If you’re not a competition mogul skier they are a waste of time and are an inferior tool everywhere else on the mountain besides moguls. I consider myself a competent mogul skier and don’t feel I would ski any better with them then without them.

I almost agree with you, but change it to the following: If you’re not a competition mogul skier or are extremely focused on skiing moguls they are a waste of time and are an inferior tool everywhere else on the mountain besides moguls.

They chatter at high speeds, I tune the edges to a 2° base and 0° side bevel, they sink into deep powder, and are thrown around in crud. BUT, I spend almost all my time skiing moguls, doing drills for mogul skiing, or in the park (which they do fine at.) Why would I use an all mountain ski if I'm not skiing the entire mountain?

Powder is overrated (although that may have something to do with the skis ;-))
Mount Snow is boring
POWDR's business plan last season made decent sense
Quivers and gear (other than boots) are overrated

 

[mondeo]

I admitted my opinion was uninformed, but it is something I just believe. Speaking of goats I've never had sex with one, but in my uninformed opinion I don't think it would be that good.

I think you've already hinted at Marc's minority position.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

I never used the term "iceface" and I was being facetious to make my point; I wasn't actually stating it.

BTW, why so defensive?

I'm not, you're the one who couldn't just let me state my opinion without taking it personally, otherwise why would you come with "Whiteface is just primarily icy groomers." Coincidence? I think not.

There have been a few anti-WF posts this week and I have not said a thing in reply. Just letting the ignorant stay that way. Of course I probably won’t be able to keep that up forever.

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Here's mine: A boot can never have too much forward (longitundinal) stiffness. I like to know that I'm bending the tip of the ski as soon as I press forward and flexy squishy boots just don't respond that way.

You don't want your boot to fold up on you. I'm with that and I think most others would feel the same way.

 

[Greg]

I'm not, you're the one who couldn't just let me state my opinion without taking it personally, otherwise why would you come with "Whiteface is just primarily icy groomers." Coincidence? I think not.

I know you are, but what am I?

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

I almost agree with you, but change it to the following: If you’re not a competition mogul skier or are extremely focused on skiing moguls they are a waste of time and are an inferior tool everywhere else on the mountain besides moguls.

They chatter at high speeds, I tune the edges to a 2° base and 0° side bevel, they sink into deep powder, and are thrown around in crud. BUT, I spend almost all my time skiing moguls, doing drills for mogul skiing, or in the park (which they do fine at.) Why would I use an all mountain ski if I'm not skiing the entire mountain?

Powder is overrated (although that may have something to do with the skis ;-))
Mount Snow is boring
POWDR's business plan last season made decent sense
Quivers and gear (other than boots) are overrated

Where you in the Sundown comp. video? I'd like to see you ski.

 

[Greg]

Where you in the Sundown comp. video? I'd like to see you ski.

Plenty of mondeo here (in shorts):

 

[Greg]

Plenty of mondeo here (in shorts):

BTW, in that video we had:

2 X 1080 Moguls
2 X Cabrawlers
1 X Twister
1 X Mad Trix Mogul
1 X Volkl Rebellion

 

[highpeaksdrifter]

Plenty of mondeo here (in shorts):

Thanks.

 

[Rossi Smash]

How 'bout this...

I still have fun skiing on STRAIGHT skis :flame:

just like I always have :smash:

 

[Greg]

How 'bout this...

I still have fun skiing on STRAIGHT skis :flame:

Way to come full circle. So do those of us on bump skis...

 

[2knees]

still love watching powbmps in that vid. funny first time i saw it, i was kinda pumped with that run down ego, but immediately following me is chris and i suddenly didnt feel so good about my form. lol.


as far as the original question

I'll go with gear, outside of boots, being somewhat overrated.
I'd rather watch ski porn based on the east coast then the west coast cause this is where i ski

 

[mondeo]

BTW, in that video we had:

2 X 1080 Moguls
2 X Cabrawlers
1 X Twister
1 X Mad Trix Mogul
1 X Volkl Rebellion

Bit of a tangent here...

Who other than powhunter had the 1080s?