TO get speed, pump the pipe like a swing. You know, when you're trying to go down, bring your legs in, and stretch them out when popping the lip. I know this helps in rollerblading, and it also helps me with riding the pipe. Just try it. It sounds weird, but works.
Life is simple: Eat, sleep, ski.
Apparently throwing snowballs at moving vehicles is a felony and can land you in prison for a year. Who knew?