Rocker or Jock?

[blonddgirl777]

Originally posted by TAKIN WHISKEY
... I think chicks dig humor and self confidence without being an asshole. Someone to relate to and have a good day with everyday. But then again I'm not a girl so who fuckin knows. ha ha

You're not a girl but you've hit pretty much right on!

[blonddgirl777]

Originally posted by Nitro Express
I was on the alpine ski team in college...

Me too! :D

[TAKIN WHISKEY]

Originally posted by blonddgirl777
You're not a girl but you've hit pretty much right on!

I've spent a lot of time researching the subject. lol

[diamondsgirl]

Originally posted by MAX


a pink bandana around my neck, tight, fuckin, faded levis with holes in them, sporting DLR/EVH/1984 fluffy hair I've always had this thick ass mane

*panting* :p

*drooling*

[blonddgirl777]

Originally posted by diamondsgirl
*panting*...

First time I read that!
My new expression now... :p

[Nitro Express]

Originally posted by blonddgirl777
Me too! :D

Fun times! My favorite slalom skis were from France and I was a Solomon binding man my whole life so that's another French product.

I always wore Raichle boots that were custom fitted for my feet. I had looser ones for downhill and super G. races and tighter ones for slalom races.

I did win the Grande Marnier cup and we know that is another elixer of French wonderfullness. You got to love a trophy you can drink! I put it on my pancakes!

Call me a geek but I have lots of Varnet sun glasses. More French products. Ha!

[blonddgirl777]

Originally posted by Nitro Express
Fun times! My favorite slalom skis were from France and I was a Solomon binding man my whole life so that's another French product.

I always wore Raichle boots that were custom fitted for my feet. I had looser ones for downhill and super G. races and tighter ones for slalom races...

You bet, fun times!
I will never forget those ski trips to Vermont; Grey Rocks", "Smuggler's Notch", "Jay Peak" and others I can't remember.

I was into ballet ski, downhill and of course... "chalet ski" :p

I also wore Solomon boots and bindings, Rossignol skis (remember the "Olin" ones?), Schneider racer leggings (with the "bell bottom" attached over the boots), big puffy waist lenght jacket, no hat (my hair!)... and YES, YES... Vuarnet sunglasses!!! L.M.A.O.... I had totally forgotten about those... so 80's!


The girls where pretty much on the trendy side gotta go down those slopes in style and the guys where more technical looking. You only knew what type he was when you heard what he was listening to in his (tape) walkman...

I never wan anything (I'm not very competitive) but the fun I had...


Now I can't wait to see my son starting on that... you know how cute those little ones are when they start very little?
But I'm afraid he will be into snowboard (like all the kids now)...

[blonddgirl777]

I like the "Rocker/Jock"...
One that listens to R & R music but that can also climb a mountain with an athletic body...

I totally like the Dave style!

[MAX]

Originally posted by blonddgirl777
I also wore Solomon boots and bindings, Rossignol skis (remember the "Olin" ones?), Schneider racer leggings (with the "bell bottom" attached over the boots), big puffy waist lenght jacket, no hat (my hair!)... and YES, YES... Vuarnet sunglasses!!! L.M.A.O.... I had totally forgotten about those... so 80's!

Holy Fuck and LMAO!!!

I had Vaurnets but my gear were PRE skiis, Tyrolia bindings and LANGE and/or Nordica boots!!! Still, the total 80's skier look!!!

Oh and for my DGWAN...

I wore a bandana back then too whilst skiing.

[blonddgirl777]

Originally posted by MAX
... I wore a bandana back then too whilst skiing.

Nothing but YEAH!

[blonddgirl777]

Originally posted by MAX
... Still, the total 80's skier look!!! ...

Alltogether... I think skying IS totally 80's!

In the 90's came the snowboards and skis are for "older people" now (unless they do half pipe and figure skying)...

I have no time for injuries... no extreme shit for me!
I still like moguls but I take them much slower now... slalom down an (intermediate) sunny slope is just fine.

[MAX]

Originally posted by blonddgirl777
Alltogether... I think skying IS totally 80's!

In the 90's came the snowboards and skis are for "older people" now (unless they do half pipe and figure skying)...

I have no time for injuries... no extreme shit for me!
I still like moguls but I take them much slower now... slalom down an (intermediate) sunny slope is just fine.

I understand but respectfully disagree.

I'm 20 minutes away from many resorts and plenty of people still ski. I tried boarding a cupla times but it was too hard cos I started skiing when I was four. I'm just too fucking good of a skier.

Again, I started when I was four and took lessons all the way until I was eleven and by that time, I could do any black diamond run.

I always loved bumps as well. Unfortunately, I broke my ankle playing flag football about ten years ago and my foot can't take the hardcore moguls, jumps and shit I used to do.

Anyway and back to skiing. We actually have ONE resort here (it's our oldest and BEST mountain) that does NOT allow boarding!!! It's for skiers only. It's nice cos the boarders don't carve up all of the moguls.

Again, it's our best mountain and they didn't even allow ANY 2002 Winter Olympic Events there to keep it pristine.

Check it out!!!

ALTA

Outside of Europe, I've skied all over i.e. Aspen, Vail, etc. and Utah will ALWAYS have the best snow!!! Ask anyone.

Our state's license plate doesn't say this for nothing. lol

[blonddgirl777]

Originally posted by MAX
[B]... Utah will ALWAYS have the best snow!!! Ask anyone...

I don't need to ask... it is a known fact among skiers ...
I always wanted to go for a ski trip there but could have never aford it at that time.

I haven't skied in a while (what a shame) but am planing to start again as soon as the son can follow... My husband has won a championship as a kid so he should be a good teacher.

So I guess I am totally clueless about that ski VS board thing... The snowboarders stand out a lot more in our medias and in the clothing industry (here anyways) that I really thought the sport had became more popular among teenagers and that the skiers where slowly extinguishing...

Can't wait to go back... it shall be fun!

[blonddgirl777]

Originally posted by MAX
I understand but respectfully disagree...

If only my own friends could be that polite!

L.O.L.

[MAX]

Yup and definitely, boarding is the more "hip" thing. Regardless, skiing still rules here. Seriously, sooooooo many celebs have winter homes here and it's not uncommon to catch them on the slopes during the winter months. Most here can do both but tend to prefer one over the other. A lot of my friends boarded like crezzi about a dozen or so miles back but as they've aged, they seem to go back to skiing.

I haven't gone much over the last two winters either. That's what happens when one gets older, no?