DHarrisburg

First pro-form of the season just came through and I picked this suit up, but in army green; http://www.sepiaclothing.com/

He's from PA, his parents didn't bankroll him, and he's a genuine down-to-earth nice guy. He also just so happens to be one of the sickest rail riders out right now. He's the only guy I see at Mammoth that will make me stop taking laps and watch him ride. Hopefully some day I'll be able to get to his level and make back 180 s/w 50-50 front 180 out on a down rail a "lap trick." Also, even though I could probably get free/discounted boards from other companies, I'll still probably pay to buy his first pro model this year.

Eddie is probably my favorite rider and definately a big reason why I moved to CA. Too bad I'm not as good as him :/

Most big mountains have sections like that on their website. At least Mammoth, June, and Northstar do.

Here's two photos I've got; This is where I stopped dead on the rail thanks to having absolutely no speed. I hopped to the landing from here. Edit: also, a funny part of the rail jam was watching all the kooks who showed up in full winter gear. I'm pretty sure I was the only guy wearing jeans.

I know the right people and I'm alright at snowboarding. That's really about it.

Provided you ollie up to the rail, which was not the case at this rail jam. How many kids did you see hit the jump, pop 2 feet up, then land on the rail and immediately fall off? I saw a lot. That was becuase the jump was too poppy.

Hahahahahaha, I don't want a ride on rail, I want a mellow jump with a foot/foot and a half ollie to rail.

Mammoth is scheduled to open November 10th, and I have to be there for that, but I'm toying with the idea of spending a week in the Salt Lake area before that, so probably either last week of October or a few days after Halloween.

Papasteeze hit most of the points. The setup wasn't bad, but it needed work. The jump was a "skier" jump, a little too much pop for what I like. It was also slightly higher than the rail, which I can't stand. The rail was awesome, but they should have stuck a cinderblock or two under the front of it so you'd carry your speed a little better on the rail. On my last hit I wanted to start spinning onto the rail, so I was going to have two kids slingshot me. I grab their hands, then they both ask me "ok so wait what do you want us to do." Needless to say they didn't do too well in the slingshot department. A big part of the reason I left was the amount of kids there. After an hour of waiting in line I got to hit the rail three times. Also, there was a handfull of kids who I guess thought they were more important than everyone else, and kept snaking the shit out of everyong legitimately waiting in line. Another reason I left was the lack of prizes. I assumed there was going to be a cash prize, due to the $10 entry fee that I heard about. When nobody took my money after registration, I knew there most likely wouldn't be anything to push myself for. All in all, it could have been a fun event, but the little things ruined it for me. Mabye next year :/

I can get free stuff for me, not enough to sell. I was just curious as to wether he's trying to make a bunch of money off of these or just trying to get rid of them.

Considering I could probably get them for free not a whole lot but why don't you give me a price?

Can you read? Are you just completely inable to comprehend what you read? Nowhere in this thread do I "bash" MC for doing this promotion, I just point out that it's very smart because they stand to make/save a fair bit of money on this. Like it or not, it's a business decision, and a very smart one at that.

It was pretty wack, in my opinion. I bailed after an hour or so. I'll go into detail later.

for a laugh, here's what I'll be riding tomorrow; That's right. A 148 K2 Fatbob. Who knows what year, probably pre-2000.

I guess you missed a lot of my old posts about the park at CB :/ Also, you know this idiot is some guy who goes skiing five times a year and still manages to find the most miniscule thing to bitch and moan about.

Exactly. It's a write-off. Also, they still stand to make a fair bit of money when people get food in the food court, rent skis, etc etc. Don't get me confused, this is awesome and I love seeing stuff like this, it's going to get people to donate to the Red Cross AND get a free pass, but it's also marketing genius on MC's part.

I HATE LIFT TICKETS BOO HOO I don't get it. I just don't understand how a gaper's mind works.

Hmm. Board didn't show up today. Is there a definate time for tomorrow? I need to know if I should wait around for the mail or if I should just bring my ridiculous joke setup.

Genius. For every person who donates $25, MC writes $60 (or however much a adult weekend/holiday pass is) off their taxes. Not saying you shouldn't take advantage of this, but it's a nice little loophole MC is capitalizing on.

Prove it to me when I come home.

I remember taking laps on Nile without making any unnecessary turns. I suggest having it on a run that would have consequences for straightlining (Rocket? Marjies?)

I'm having a buddy fedex me an acadmey

Sick, what time should I show up?

I'd post my equipment but it all got stolen a week or so ago.