Post Whats on your Skmind

Miss park skiing hella, I was progressing a lot this season too. Both way 4 offs and both way combos and started flipping again and spinning big copper jumps. I haven’t skied park since spring break at copper. However I’ve been doing a ton of backcountry and side country skiing here with my silverton pass in the San Juan’s which is also really cool but park skiing is just too fun especially as the snow gets slushy and the sun comes out. Abay party and mini park laps with [tag=283321]@Farmville420[/tag] this summer will be unmatched tho.
 
14602981:SchizoSkier said:
Miss park skiing hella, I was progressing a lot this season too. Both way 4 offs and both way combos and started flipping again and spinning big copper jumps. I haven’t skied park since spring break at copper. However I’ve been doing a ton of backcountry and side country skiing here with my silverton pass in the San Juan’s which is also really cool but park skiing is just too fun especially as the snow gets slushy and the sun comes out. Abay party and mini park laps with [tag=283321]@Farmville420[/tag] this summer will be unmatched tho.
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[video]https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1090617/1000001514-mp4[/video]
 
14602663:BallClapper said:
Looking for some new durable, pnw proof outerwear. Love the flylow stuff but want to try something from other brands. Looking at the Strafe Nomad jacket and bib set. Anyone have experience with that? Gotta be pnw proof. Wet snow, rain, freezing rain, -20 and the lightest fluffy pow ever and everything else. AND needs to be able to take a beating, hitting rocks, trees, jerrys etc. Flylow is the most durable and tough option I have tried yet. Unique colors and lots of them is a plus, bright and obnoxious is even better. 1234
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I had a Strafe kit (can't remember model) about 8ish years ago, while they were still new on the scene. I liked it fine, but wasn't top-tier in regards to durability. Handed it down to my younger brother after about a season and a half. Water proofing was starting to fail and was simply beginning to show its use.

I hate to be this guy, but the most durable kits I've owned yet are TNF Brigandine (before they switched to their proprietary "future light" fabric) and Arc'teryx Sabre LT. Still rock both kits today and they literally both look almost-new after hundreds of days in every condition imaginable primarily in Central Rockies, Tahoe, and Whistler. I swear by GoreTex, and I haven't been let down yet.

The other thing I like about the couple kits I mentioned is the fit is perfect for a normal athletic build. Loose enough for any layer combination I need, baggy enough to fit in when I'm lapping park, but with a clean enough look to still ski with corporate clients or my family. Quiver killers. I even use my Sabre as my primary backcountry shell due to the packability...

Both kits were definitely on the pricier side, but the durability is by far better than all the other mid-tier stuff I've ever bought growing up, so I'd consider them to be better values in the long run... Anything I buy now, I ask myself, "will I still like this in 4 or 5 years?"

Wow this reply was way longer than I planned. Sorry
 
I only need 2 or 3 more shots to reach my goal of 2 minutes for the year.

I hope there are some features that don't scare the shit out of me at PBR sessions lol
 
i gotta have an absolutely insane sponsorship deal with Arc’teryx to even consider it. Same with tnf. Tnf pro deals are pretty gas though…

14603019:midwestcoast said:
I had a Strafe kit (can't remember model) about 8ish years ago, while they were still new on the scene. I liked it fine, but wasn't top-tier in regards to durability. Handed it down to my younger brother after about a season and a half. Water proofing was starting to fail and was simply beginning to show its use.

I hate to be this guy, but the most durable kits I've owned yet are TNF Brigandine (before they switched to their proprietary "future light" fabric) and Arc'teryx Sabre LT. Still rock both kits today and they literally both look almost-new after hundreds of days in every condition imaginable primarily in Central Rockies, Tahoe, and Whistler. I swear by GoreTex, and I haven't been let down yet.

The other thing I like about the couple kits I mentioned is the fit is perfect for a normal athletic build. Loose enough for any layer combination I need, baggy enough to fit in when I'm lapping park, but with a clean enough look to still ski with corporate clients or my family. Quiver killers. I even use my Sabre as my primary backcountry shell due to the packability...

Both kits were definitely on the pricier side, but the durability is by far better than all the other mid-tier stuff I've ever bought growing up, so I'd consider them to be better values in the long run... Anything I buy now, I ask myself, "will I still like this in 4 or 5 years?"

Wow this reply was way longer than I planned. Sorry
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14603028:Slowbro said:
I only need 2 or 3 more shots to reach my goal of 2 minutes for the year.

I hope there are some features that don't scare the shit out of me at PBR sessions lol
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They had some chill ones last year, I think they try and make it approachable for anyone.
 
14603125:SteezyYeeter said:
30 to 50 fucking inches is a crazy prediction

it might just be crazy enough to work
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Where about is that? I got Ikon base and heavily debating getting a hotel tmr night for sugarbush.

would be a 7hr road trip for 2 half days of skiing but for that much powder i would be down.
 
14603075:Celery said:
They had some chill ones last year, I think they try and make it approachable for anyone.
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I want to get shots on the scary stuff. Just preferably not too scary lol
 
Finished up tearing down the ski hill today. A March 31st closing was rough because the skiing was honestly the best corn skiing we've had all spring. Oh well. Shouts out my Patrol fam. It was a season to remember
 
14603136:timdrachan said:
Where about is that? I got Ikon base and heavily debating getting a hotel tmr night for sugarbush.

would be a 7hr road trip for 2 half days of skiing but for that much powder i would be down.
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yeah that's the mad river valley estimate from josh fox, who is pretty reliable. although where i am now, an hour and a half southeast, the storm has been kind of faltering so idk if it will deliver.

however, you will not be able to find any room unless you know someone you can crash with. the entire state is completely booked for the retarded eclipse on Monday. sugarbush has also closed all of its terrain except for valley house and super bravo, so unless you have skins, the crowds will be insane because of the eclipse and new snow, with the crowds being funneled into two lifts. it's also pride weekend, im not tryna ski with some drag thing. all of these factors make it so that every bot that has ever owned an ikon pass will be at sugarbush this weekend, unfortunately you probably can't/shouldn't go.

hoping that the storm delivers because the crowds are going to be insane either way, might as well make the lift lines worth it.

tldr probably more crowded than it's every been with 1/4 the terrain and don't bend over!
 
14603157:SteezyYeeter said:
yeah that's the mad river valley estimate from josh fox, who is pretty reliable. although where i am now, an hour and a half southeast, the storm has been kind of faltering so idk if it will deliver.

however, you will not be able to find any room unless you know someone you can crash with. the entire state is completely booked for the retarded eclipse on Monday. sugarbush has also closed all of its terrain except for valley house and super bravo, so unless you have skins, the crowds will be insane because of the eclipse and new snow, with the crowds being funneled into two lifts. it's also pride weekend, im not tryna ski with some drag thing. all of these factors make it so that every bot that has ever owned an ikon pass will be at sugarbush this weekend, unfortunately you probably can't/shouldn't go.

hoping that the storm delivers because the crowds are going to be insane either way, might as well make the lift lines worth it.

tldr probably more crowded than it's every been with 1/4 the terrain and don't bend over!
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nah why did i yap fr ?
 
14603126:SchizoSkier said:
I am so hyped for silverton tmr unguided season is the best. Buying a season pass was the best purchase of my life
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Silverton really is a dream spot for sure, enjoy it
 
big air event at wild mtn in MN this weekend and I am not much of a jump skier. front flipped once this season and did some upright 7s i guess, might as well do those and my first backflip of the year. maybe I can randomly learn how to cork or something
 
14603302:Dlonetti said:
big air event at wild mtn in MN this weekend and I am not much of a jump skier. front flipped once this season and did some upright 7s i guess, might as well do those and my first backflip of the year. maybe I can randomly learn how to cork or something
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Learn to flat spin they’re EZ
 
We'll see how the backflips feel, I usually only do those once a year lol. If i feel comfy flat 3 seems like it would be doable

edit- oops forgot quote [tag=153535]@Slowbro[/tag]

**This post was edited on Apr 4th 2024 at 2:04:19pm
 
14603299:Farmville420 said:
Steamboat terrain parks are so fuckin good, criminally underrated as a park destination
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I probably got into park at Howelson Hill because their park was right next to the slalom course, and I was bored waiting to watch my brother race. Later that weekend, I did my first 360 at Steamboat resort. I want to go back so badly now that it's been probably 9 years?
 
14603305:Dlonetti said:
We'll see how the backflips feel, I usually only do those once a year lol. If i feel comfy flat 3 seems like it would be doable

edit- oops forgot quote [tag=153535]@Slowbro[/tag]

**This post was edited on Apr 4th 2024 at 2:04:19pm
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They’re safer and chiller than backies you’d have it
 
Yo chat I can now technically do unnat k-fed but I can't get on unnat. I'm cooked

[video]https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1090691/1000003385-mp4[/video]
 
14603307:ReturnToMonkey said:
I probably got into park at Howelson Hill because their park was right next to the slalom course, and I was bored waiting to watch my brother race. Later that weekend, I did my first 360 at Steamboat resort. I want to go back so badly now that it's been probably 9 years?
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Its so fun dude, that double chair by mavericks is almost the best park chair I've ever lapped. Also their jumps are primo makes sense to learn new stuff on them, so perfectly shaped

**This post was edited on Apr 4th 2024 at 9:10:24pm
 
Trew gear is from Portland. I have one of their jackets. They same to make 20k minimum jackets. They have killer outlet deals during summer.

14603033:BallClapper said:
i gotta have an absolutely insane sponsorship deal with Arc’teryx to even consider it. Same with tnf. Tnf pro deals are pretty gas though…
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[video]https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1090709/IMG-0178-mov[/video]

[video]https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1090708/IMG-0184-mov[/video]couple sweet clips of buddies skiing up in the Monashee backcountry
 
Opened up the mega moto on blackjack at Snowbird today. First hit was money, its a big hit but I'm honestly not scared of the air anymore, just the takeoff into it, and then 2nd hit my friend followed me on it for his first time hitting it and stomped it too. I was so hyped doe him.
 
Is that the big kicky side hit on the right side of the gully?

14603465:BigPurpleSkiSuit said:
Opened up the mega moto on blackjack at Snowbird today. First hit was money, its a big hit but I'm honestly not scared of the air anymore, just the takeoff into it, and then 2nd hit my friend followed me on it for his first time hitting it and stomped it too. I was so hyped doe him.
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14603562:SlushSeason said:
Is that the big kicky side hit on the right side of the gully?
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[video]https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1090731/1000003727-mp4[/video]

I didn't clip it this year but this is me on it last year
 
Still can't believe I'll be skiing this Sunday after knee surgery ended my season last February and shoulder surgery this February.

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Oh that's a sweet hit!

I was thinking of the other blackjack, the tight gully down the bottom of peruvian gulch.

14603568:BigPurpleSkiSuit said:
[video]https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1090731/1000003727-mp4[/video]

I didn't clip it this year but this is me on it last year
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The gully is fire right now too. I'll never complain about skiing pow but I'm so ready to have spring like we did yesterday.

14603609:SlushSeason said:
Oh that's a sweet hit!

I was thinking of the other blackjack, the tight gully down the bottom of peruvian gulch.
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Yeah, me too. I'm honestly kinda disappointed the Wasatch and Sierras are getting so many spring storms this year. I'm ready for the Slush Season along with less crowds and better attitudes

Snowbird is predicting up to 17" of accumulation tomorrow. I'm thinking LCC is gonna be a shitshow and I'm better off skiing somewhere else

14603617:BigPurpleSkiSuit said:
The gully is fire right now too. I'll never complain about skiing pow but I'm so ready to have spring like we did yesterday.
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Snowboarder homie went a little large today

[video]https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1090754/1000003430-mp4[/video]
 
wild mtn tomorrow during the day and then a rail jam in the homies yard that night up in duluth. hopefully getting to ski some street sunday despite some rain
 
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