You’re In The Minority

[deadheadskier]

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

I'll take the road less traveled, a minor area, almost every single time on a Big Powder Day. There are exceptions, but for example

I'd rather ski Shawnee Peak or Mt. Abram on a big powder day than Sunday River.

I'd rather ski Black on a big powder day than Wildcat or Attitash

I'd rather ski Mount Ellen on a big powder day than Lincoln or MRG.

....but

as mentioned, there are exceptions. I'll take Mansfield over anything in the east on a powder day

 

[deadheadskier]

You're definitely not in the minority for thinking that bump skis are overrated . . . The silent majority is definitely with you on that one.

Let's see, what opinions of mine would put me in the minority?

>> I'd usually rather hang out with snowboarders than skiers, but tele skiers over both . . .
>> I don't like helmets. I think they give people a false sense of invincibility and they look dumb.
>> I like Park Kids, both snowboarders and skiers, and I know what a backside Rodeo looks like.
>> I can't fathom why people have significant others that don't ski (shared experience = key to happiness)
>> I think skiing in the rain sucks, regardless of whether you like the snow conditions or not.
>> Skiing out West is infinitely better than skiing in the East (and it's not even fair to compare)
>> Slackcountry is way better than backcountry (probably in the majority on that one)
>> Powder skiing might be more fun with skinny skis than fat skis (still developing this theory)

fair opinions all

don't care for this one though...

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>> I'd usually rather hang out with snowboarders than skiers, but tele skiers over both . . .

...just me. The hobby doesn't make the man, the man has a hobby

 

[drjeff]

Let's see

1 - A 1 ski quiver is better than a multi ski quiver for most folks

2 - GSS should have AZ moderator status

 

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

I enjoy skiing in the rain..

I can ski backwards in choppy crud on raceskis while drinking a beer and not lose a drop of beer after being bitten by a snowsnake..

I'm excited about Xanadu

I don't like carpooling..unless Milli Vanilla is on the radio and your buddy has a camara..

I never boot up in the lodge.

I like to carry pocket meat and crackers and steeze in my jacket..powerbars are for wankers..

 

[riverc0il]

Let's see

1 - A 1 ski quiver is better than a multi ski quiver for most folks

2 - GSS should have AZ moderator status

I completely agree with point 1 about most folks... a one ski quiver is all the average skier needs. I think most skiers with big quivers would agree. The average skier doesn't ski in enough varied conditions to merit specialized skis.

GSS an AZ mod though? :lol:

 

[riverc0il]

>> Slackcountry is way better than backcountry (probably in the majority on that one)

My number of earned turn days between December through March can certainly a test to agreement with this point. But April and May days on the rock pile are hard to beat by any lift serviced including slackcountry when the snow is good.

 

[danny p]

I snowboard and I primarily ride at killington, between those two I'd say I'm in the minority here...which is fine by me.

 

[Geoff]

• Intact ACL's are overrated
• I don't like skiing the I-70 resorts in Colorado. Monarch is my favorite ski area in the state.
• Other than closing too early, I'm happy with the new Killington ownership
• In the east, spring skiing is vastly superior to midwinter skiing
• I boot up in the condo and drive to the hill in ski boots
• I do not go down a size in ski boots. I use custom injected liners to take up the volume and have space in the toe box.
• I think an early 1980's turn looks more elegant than a 2008 turn. I submit an Ingmar Stenmark clip as my supporting evidence.
  
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• I don't 'get' terrain parks. I think they were invented by flat, boring mountains that have no interesting terrain. The entire mountain is my terrain park.
• I prefer to ski advanced intermediate terrain on an eastern powder day so I don't touch bottom

 

[campgottagopee]

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

Here's my 3:

I truly believe Whiteface is the best in the east ( cool vibe, and they've held the Olympics there--nuff said)


I like skiing groomers

I don't wear a helmet

 

[Greg]

I'd rather watch ski porn based on the east coast then the west coast cause this is where i ski

Ahh!!! Great one. With you on that.

I prefer Mohawk to Sundown.

I beseech you all, pray for me.

You're beyond any help that prayers could provide. Just wait until the Sundown expansion in a few years...

 

[abc]

I got a few. And I'm 90% sure I'm in the 10% minority.

1) I like Strattton more than Okemo
2) x-c skiing is more enjoyable than downhill skiing.
3) I will pay double to ski Easter weekend than half price for New Year's weekend (in reality, it cost twice as much to ski New Year weekend and half price for Easter)

 

[bvibert]

I'd rather watch ski porn based on the east coast then the west coast cause this is where i ski

Ahh!!! Great one. With you on that.

Same here.

 

[MRGisevil]

Way too much emphasis on gear.

 

[campgottagopee]

Way too much emphasis on gear.

So what would yours be???

 

[MRGisevil]

So what would yours be???

I'm not following. That is mine. Less about what you use and more about what you do.

 

[awf170]

April is my favorite ski month is New England.

I would choose Mt. Washington over any other mountain in New England.

Fritschi Freerides are actually really tough bindings.

Sugarbush is really over rated. If you're a good skier I have no idea why you would choose it over Mad River Glen.

A foot of powder over bare ground is better than a foot of powder over a groomed surface or moguls.

Bump skiing really isn't that hard. I suck, but that's because I skied bumps 2 out my 70 days last season. Woods skiing is harder.

 

[andyzee]

Skiing in the rain (drizzle, not downpour) is a great experience. Had some of best days under such conditions, no crowds, snow texture is nice.

 

[Greg]

Bump skiing really isn't that hard. I suck...

If it's not hard, why do you suck?

 

[skidbump]

I am in the minority because
1. i ski 100+ days a yr
2.i ski with a black helmet with pink flowers and butterflys
3.i ski on pink k2 phat luvs
4. i ski in neon"only in spring"
5.My wife ski's 50+ days a yr
6.My wife lets me ski 100+ days a yr

 

[campgottagopee]

I'm not following. That is mine. Less about what you use and more about what you do.

Gotcha--my bad, I agree with you 100%