skifreak Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Just got back from a 3 hour session at blue. Conditions were pretty good, but there were crowds of ski clubs tonight. I mainly did Lazy Mile to the Falls, I really wanted to ski on Raceway but the ski team had it all to themselves I noticed they took the butter box off of Come Around, so I couldn't watch Rear Entry Ron eat shit from it tonight. I only did Burma Road once because it was packed with too many noobs, and I was on my atomics that didn't like to make quick turns. Don't know if anyone knows, but NASTAR begins this Thursday. Sidewinder looks like it had enought snow to have them start making features on it so I'd say Friday or Saturday they open it. They were blowing on Razors Edge, but they still need a lot more to open it up. I rode the lift with this guy who I thought was queer. I kept having the name chippy pop in my head, and when it did I was about to go over the Chute. So I looked down and I just want to point out Danger that there is actually two sets of "outlets" (I guess you mean hydrants) on the Chute for making snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 will the chute ever open with only two? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I thought Nastar started this past Sunday. I wouldn't be suprised if they don't even try to open Chute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 haha yeah. but then they cant say that they are 100% open. it might be the most pointless trail on the mountain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skifreak Posted January 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 I thought Nastar started this past Sunday. I wouldn't be suprised if they don't even try to open Chute. Yeah it did start on Sunday, I forgot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbike-ski Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 (edited) the only purpose to chute is to spread out the noob 'boarders who get trapped trying to cut across the mountain and insist on side-sliding down and totally scraping off any and all miniscule amounts of snow on midway oh yaeh -'freak thanks for the report! Edited January 24, 2007 by mbike-ski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 the only purpose to chute is to spread out the noob 'boarders who get trapped trying to cut across the mountain and insist on side-sliding down and totally scraping off any and all miniscule amounts of snow on midway oh yaeh -'freak thanks for the report! nastyR tomorrow!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sexkitten Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 haha yeah. but then they cant say that they are 100% open. it might be the most pointless trail on the mountain. Don't you guys remember last year when Chute was open but had a big mud hole in the middle? Blue put up a thin cover sign and sang the hundred percent open song without any embarrassment. the only purpose to chute is to spread out the noob 'boarders who get trapped trying to cut across the mountain and insist on side-sliding down and totally scraping off any and all minuscule amounts of snow on midway No, the purpose of Chute is to check the egos of people who think they can't ski/ ride harder trails than they really can. If ever you need a rest and want some entertainment while doing it forgo the lodge and head for the bottom of Chute instead. I've seen more falls on it than Challenge. I've even seen a group of Asians start down the trail, realize it was too steep for them and then attempt to climb back up. Some of them actually took their skis off. Hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizilla Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 Thanks for the update! I'm heading over to Blue this weekend for the first time in like 3 years and looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbike-ski Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 nastyR tomorrow!!!! i'll be there - i was hoping to get a tune before then but nestors and the chealet couldn't get them done in time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicSkier Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 i'll be there - i was hoping to get a tune before then but nestors and the chealet couldn't get them done in time You've been racing enough that you need to invest in some tuning supplies. It'll easilly pay for itself in a few weeks, and you'll realize how much better you can do it then any shop can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizilla Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 You've been racing enough that you need to invest in some tuning supplies. It'll easilly pay for itself in a few weeks, and you'll realize how much better you can do it then any shop can. Yeah the man speaks the truth. If you want to go cheap charlie you can just get by with a file, guide and diamond stone for the base edge and an old clothes iron, some bulk wax, a scraper and a kitchen scrubber pad to wax 'em. You can build up your tuning kit from there. There's plenty of good tuning advice in the tuning forum too. If you live near some of your ski/ride buds then you could even chip in with some guys and share the gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbike-ski Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 i hear ya, i posted back to racewax.com to see what it would take to hook me up. i started looking into it at the end of last season and did the edges of the old skis but it just sorta died on the table... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method9455 Posted January 24, 2007 Report Share Posted January 24, 2007 For tuning yourself, I recommend a stone grind and edge polish for the start of the season, and as long as you wax often you won't need to go back to a shop until the start of next year. For the wax - a variable temperature iron is key, don't let the wax smoke, and pretty much your good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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