Colorado ski partners wanted

[MThuntr]

ARV 106 in 188 length. 2020 model because I liked the graphics better on them and they were cheaper. Going to put some Look Pivot bindings on them and then start raving all the cool-kid words like @DouglasR!

I have Atomic Backland 107 @ 182s and dang it's like steering 2 canoes down the mountain. They're way above my ability but float my fat butt in the powder but i'm not that great in the pow so I stick to on-resort touring until I get things figured out. Definitely have the new Nordica Enforcer Unlimited on the list for next purchase.

 

[DouglasR]

I have been eyeballing those also, I love my Icelantics on powder days, but they’re a bit much on the other 75% of days and all of my ‘rocks skis’ are closer to being turned into furniture than not. Need to find a place that is demo-ing the Declivity. If anyone comes across some, I’m all ears. Either the 92 or the 102.


this week on ‘Ski Bum’… @DouglasR goes 'full Charlie':

He wasn’t the best skier, but he was Colorado’s preeminent ski bum. Farewell, Charlie Toups.

Charlie Toups was the consummate ski bum. He spent more than 30 years of his life sleeping in cars in snowy slopeside parking lots so he could ski all day. […]

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Seriously tho if I don’t go home this spring or if you notice me starting to develop dreads I need you guys to come and kick my ass.

 

[MThuntr]

Seriously tho if I don’t go home this spring or if you notice me starting to develop dreads I need you guys to come and kick my ass.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

I have been eyeballing those also, I love my Icelantics on powder days, but they’re a bit much on the other 75% of days and all of my ‘rocks skis’ are closer to being turned into furniture than not. Need to find a place that is demo-ing the Declivity. If anyone comes across some, I’m all ears. Either the 92 or the 102.

I'm always torn on demo-ing simply because I think the difference between demo bindings and regular bindings is as great a difference as the skis themselves.

It's like shooting a $4000 custom rifle with a $50 Walmart scope on it... no shit you're not shooting MOA.

 

[DouglasR]

I'm always torn on demo-ing simply because I think the difference between demo bindings and regular bindings is as great a difference as the skis themselves.

It's like shooting a $4000 custom rifle with a $50 Walmart scope on it... no shit you're not shooting MOA.

You’re a look pivot guy?

 

[Deleted member 28227]

You’re a look pivot guy?

Meh...

That would be my preference for inbounds skiing, esp. moguls/jumping/ etc. That said I have markers on 2 pairs of skis.

I think for touring the armada shifts seem pretty slick, though I haven't used them.

Bindings on platforms just destroy a skis flex and/or are heavy as shit. They really have no place outside of racing.

 

[MThuntr]

I think for touring the armada shifts seem pretty slick, though I haven't used them.

I use the Solomon Shift (same binding different name) on my touring setup though I wouldn't be considered an aggressive skier. My buddy uses on his daily drivers and loves them and he's a terror on the hill. We haven't been touring at all this year.

 

[DouglasR]

Keep practicing homie!

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Dammit!
I knew I shouldn’t have stopped for that bowl of chili.
Old age and treachery bests youth and exuberance yet again.

 

[Irrelevant]

Hey @wllm1313 I forgot to tell you I put on my ski boots in the parking lot Sunday, then walked over the lodge and had 4 beers and a burger in the sun with my coat off before I even thought about getting on a lift. 56 degs at the lodge. 32 deg at the house under the inversion fog.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

Hey @wllm1313 I forgot to tell you I put on my ski boots in the parking lot Sunday, then walked over the lodge and had 4 beers and a burger in the sun with my coat off before I even thought about getting on a lift. 56 degs at the lodge. 32 deg at the house under the inversion fog.

SMH...

 

[Dsnow9]

Seriously tho if I don’t go home this spring or if you notice me starting to develop dreads I need you guys to come and kick my ass.

You should go get a part time in a ski shop, most of the shops need more staff around 2pm. Still get a full day in on the hill. My buddy used to average a number or two a night before getting a girlfriend.

 

[DouglasR]

Well I don’t give a f*** if I’m living out of my truck
It’s a simple life of simple luxuries

Myles Barrett - Alta 2020/2021

Had the absolute time of my life working and living at Alta this winter, ruined the east coast and college for me but hey, ski and party right? Big thanks to whoever pointed a camera in my direction! I'll be back for some unfinished business...

www.newschoolers.com

 

[Irrelevant]

You should go get a part time in a ski shop, most of the shops need more staff around 2pm. Still get a full day in on the hill. My buddy used to average a number or two a night before getting a girlfriend.

That makes my list of woulda coulda shouldas.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

You should go get a part time in a ski shop, most of the shops need more staff around 2pm. Still get a full day in on the hill. My buddy used to average a number or two a night before getting a girlfriend.

Restaurants brah, you can make like ~$50 a hour in the nice ones and still get numbers

 

[DouglasR]

Restaurants brah, you can make like ~$50 a hour in the nice ones and still get numbers

That’s women’s work.
I’m here to spin chairs and catch stares.

 

[Southern Elk]

 

[Deleted member 28227]

That’s women’s work.

Target rich environment.

You’ll learn.

 

[noharleyyet]

Numbers (polite euphemism); something that you can get so far behind, but but catch up so quickly.

 

[K2WJ]

Follow @I70things in IG. That's been keeping me away!

I may be up Saturday and ski Copper Sunday, I'll ask every rider I see in baggy gear if they are DouglasR.

 

[DouglasR]

Follow @I70things in IG. That's been keeping me away!

I may be up Saturday and ski Copper Sunday, I'll ask every rider I see in baggy gear if they are DouglasR.

I’ll be around Sunday.
Hmu if you want to ride a lap or catch this work in the park.