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After 8 seasons of boarding, I'm about ready to give skiing a try again. When I gave up skiing in the late 80's, it was long thin 190s and boring as all heck. The clothes were better than now though. Has any snowboarder on this site gone back to skiing after a long absence? What was it like? Was your skiing different than before you took up boarding? What about all this newfangled gear? Any tips on technique, equipment or style for that first day back on two planks?

My Top Five Recommendations for revitalizing the Japanese snow industry and returning profitability to Japanese ski resorts. 1. DRIVE-IN MOVIE/CAMPGROUND-TYPE HOOKUPS Let's face it. In today's economy and with the hodge-podge land use patchwork created by Japan's zoning laws, no big operator like Mori, Prince or Intrawest is going to come in to invest mucho dinero and transform an underdeveloped or rural resort base area into a purpose-built ski town along the lines of Whistler Village, Breckenridge or Park City. It would be a total waste of money and time...the point is, people want to

I'd like to go skiing in Japan, but I am trapped in Walled Lake, Michigan. What are Japanese ski resorts going to do about that, then?

http://www.tetongravity.com/clips/clips.htm I would never do this. But I will always be glad to watch it!

Where does Cheeseman stand on this boycott of French wine and cheese?

Guys, why don't we have pity on him and let him go nude except for black leather chaps?

Yeah... I know a lot of people who think the way I do. I wonder what is going on...the current government does not seem to reflect the opinions of the average citizen, yet with each passing day their reckless, bizarre position becomes more entrenched and irreversible. On the other hand I think there are plenty of Americans who simply swallow whatever CNN or Fox News ("Fair and Balanced"...) says, without question. Sad to say but a lot of US citizens are very ignorant about anything outside of the US ranging from ancient history to current events. Furthermore, they are easily ma

Zooks, since you bring it up, let me just say I had to stop using gators because their tails get in the way onslope and at lunch in the lodge they keep trying to eat the other skiers.

If you buy the right acid-washed drainpipe-leg jeans, you can dispense with the gaiters and duct tape, no problem. Just tuck those straight tight legs right into the old boot there friends.

Re what Bob said, above...it's really strange to me, too. There aren't any choppers here in rural Michigan, but whenever I see the news or what this-or-that American politician said, it seems more and more like some weird hawkish shortsighted group of right-wing bastard corporate frontmen have highjacked the entire country... I am terrified at what is going on, and each day the headlines are more and more incredible. It's like we are in a totally absurd, different world than existed less than two years ago. Check out today's zinger, below... I couldn't believe this petty, snotf

Keep those pics, Mogs! Build up that documentary evidence. One of these days we are going to get our revenge and stick it to them! It's a conspiracy!!

Yaro, two things: First, what is stopping you from getting the knee sussed out? At least find out what you are dealing with. Second (and this is just me), I'd rather have a broken leg than a blown ACL. NOTE: I don't think you have a blown ACL, I am just illustrating what I feel is the lesser of two evils--a broken bone, which heals 100% and within about 6 weeks, vs. ligament damage, which requires surgery and extensive rehab and is rarely 100%... Does ya haves medical insurance? Hie the to a medical man or hottie medical woman... Zwelgen you're right on with the hotti

I posted this on a different BBS a couple of days ago. I and my wheelie board bag had a spot of trouble checking into NorthWorst last October (Tokyo to Detroit). "What's in the bag?" they asked me. "A lot of stuff...clothes, books, personal items, shoes, a snowboard..." "SNOWBOARDS ARE 15,000 YEN EXTRA" "Uh...so if there were no board in this bag, then no fine? The bag itself is OK?" "SNOWBOARDS ARE 15,000 YEN EXTRA SIR" "So if I take out the board, the bag is OK, no fine?" "SIR BOARDS REQUIRE SPECIAL CARE SO WE HAVE TO CHARGE EXTRA..." Twenty min

You guys are goofs, all dupes of corporate marketing campaigns. You don't need all that "technical" gear. Disgusting vintage snow wear or jeans and a snorkel parka are the shizz-nit...and you better figure it out FAST or else be an onslope dope!

Here in Detroit the average traveler is a shockingly obese waddler well in excess of 130 kg. So 67 kg me and my slighly-over-the-limit bag weigh much, much less than these staggering fatties, even if said fatties have zero luggage--not ****** likely. Yet I am the one that would have to pay a fine for "excess weight". And some poor sod sitting next to these giant bobbling-brisket tubs of lard would have a flabby gut spilling over the armrest into their seat. My stepsis once sat next to an elephantine monstrosity who put up the armrest and refused to put it back down. When t

Pot gives me a crushing headache and makes me feel brain-damaged, totally introverted and unhappy. I hate the stuff! Many years ago, it used to make me laugh and feel good. But as I got older the effect gradually became 100% awful. Now I would never even do one puff. Actually, this is the typical pattern for me for almost every recreational drug. It starts out amazingly fun, but over time my body seems to turn it into unpleasantness. Right now, I am feeling that way about BOOZE. One beer and I just want to be alone or take a nap. More than one, and I can feel the hangover begin

I believe marijuana should be legalized and taxed just like ciggies and booze. As for trying to rehab the image of marijuana by touting its medical benefits and the utility of hemp, forget it. That will never work. Nobody wants to hear about that. Marijuana is mostly a pleasure drug and should be accepted as such. As for the medical utility of marijuana, I know it works for some things. When my mother was having extensive chemotherapy, she was constantly nauseous/throwing up, and foods took on strange tastes (e.g., sweet melons were horribly sour and salty etc.). She was wastin

Given the lack of powder days here in Walled Lake, Michigan I sometimes spend a jolly day finding new things to try on the slope to keep myself entertained. I tried to make a rule to do at least 10 fakie runs per day, and actually did it one day. It was like going back to being a beginning boarder...sudden slap-down falls, endos, inability to turn when I wanted to resulting in excessive speed then a slam-down... Screw that! Then I tried a more mellow stance--12 degrees front and 0 degrees back. I could ride fakie much better, but because my legs were trying to move as if I

Hey, man, sorry to hear you tweaked your knee, that's no fun. My advice is to baby it because when you hit 50 or so, you will be glad you did. You sound like you already know about knees, but here's my two cents' worth... If you really must continue your on-snow activities this season, then how about at least putting a supportive brace on the knee and also try to strengthen the leg muscles as much as you can to help protect the joint from any further damage? Frankly speaking, you should maybe end your season now (!!!) to rest and see what happens, or quickly have that knee examined b

Jeez Ocean, that sounds right up my alley. I am dying to try out an Alpine setup. A demo would be the perfect introduction. I likes to ride fast and slice it up with my edges, to the astonishment of beginner/intermediate skiers lying prone upon the crest of the newfallen groomed hardpack snow... If I were still in Japan, I would definitely take you up on this kind offer. And bring my full body armor too so there would be no excuses for not committing 100% to each turn! I hope you go and let us know how it feels when a soft-booter gets hard!

Yeah, drop bombs on the problem with heroic and mighty patriotic resolve. That's sure to stop terrorism. I can already see how well this approach is working. Soon, "the terrorists" will realize their mistake and we can get back to our peaceful democratic lives like before. Why did nobody realize this before? If you're not supporting this, you are supporting "the terrorists" because I learned from TV and CNN that there is no other way. The sooner we "act decisively" the better off we'll be. I'm tired of pantywaist hypothetical bleeding-heart discussion about which group or dictator we alle

A subscription to Blunt kept me sane for my first few years in Japan...what a great magazine that was. I remember their practical joke tips column. One gag in particular involved freezing vomit into flat patties. Then, on a hot summer day, you'd find a car with the window cracked open a half-inch or so, and slide in the frozen vomit patty. It would thaw out on the seat and when the owner came back he'd wonder how there could possibly be puke on the passenger seat of his locked car. Larry Flynt Publications picked up Blunt in the late 90's and it did not appear thrive in that cultur

My player's got Blood for Blood, Aereogramme and the Del McCoury Band in it right now.

The Tokyo company where I worked had a department that handled sales in the Arab world. A number of Japanese salarymen in that department sported facial hair--extremely unusual at such an ultra-conservative, old-style Japanese company. When I complimented them on their individualistic look, they shook their heads and explained: "In our sales territory, clean-shaven men are considered homosexuals. Therefore, we must grow beards for the company's sake." What a world.

If you like Jackass, check out the CKY series (try searching Amazon.com). Bam Margera and his buddies were making these even before Jackass ever aired, in the grand tradition of the worst moments of the old Whiskey and skate vids.