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Gaper Policy

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Jbresch
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A hill by me recently made a new policy that anyone seen going off the side of rails (gapers) got a warning, and if they did it again got their lift ticket taken away. Personally I think this is super necessary and think more places should use it but some of my buddies disagree. What do you guys think
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Jan 28 2016 12:30PM
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chodo
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yes
Jan 28 2016 12:36PM
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270on420out
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Your buddy is a gaper
Jan 28 2016 12:52PM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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you sound like the kind of kid who does that
Jan 28 2016 1:02PM
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tdollo
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Sure its annoying as hell but they have paid for a lift ticket just like yours. Youre both equal
Jan 28 2016 1:08PM
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TrickyDick470
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I'm kind of on the fence on this one.

On one hand, that is the way some gapers start learning / get exposure to freestyle stuff.

On the other hand, it is annoying and can be dangerous if they are snaking people which is often the case.

I have noticed at some of the bigger mountains I ride (Keystone, Copper) side jumping isn't too much (still happens) of an issue, I think partially because all the gapers head to the smaller parks and stay out of the larger ones (A-51 and Central Park, respectively).

However, some other places (generally smaller mountains) don't have the option of "hiding" the entrances to their main parks (or don't have separate large parks) and it gets sketchy with gapers running rampant.

I guess I would say that policy should apply to larger parks with medium to advanced features and not apply to smaller entry level parks. But I don't know where that leaves mountains that don't have the luxury of separate parks.
Jan 28 2016 1:35PM
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C_leeski
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my home hill has a small park for the gapers i think taking away lift tickets is a little unnecessary.
Jan 28 2016 5:13PM
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OregonDead
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tdolloSure its annoying as hell but they have paid for a lift ticket just like yours. Youre both equal


If they bought day passes like most gapers then they are paying way more. I talked to a lady the other day that paid over $100 a head for her whole family to come up for the day. Add in fuel and food and she easily paid over $600 for her family to ski for just one day.
Jan 28 2016 5:25PM
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saskskier
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What if you were filming for the 50/50 straight air challenge? What if you're building your building up the courage to actually hit the rail, but keep psyching yourself out?
Jan 28 2016 5:26PM
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fries
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saskskierWhat if you were filming for the 50/50 straight air challenge? What if you're building your building up the courage to actually hit the rail, but keep psyching yourself out?


Tru though, what if you're going for a rail then dont have enough speed so just go off to the side last minute
Jan 28 2016 5:35PM
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Hoodliving
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saskskierWhat if you were filming for the 50/50 straight air challenge? What if you're building your building up the courage to actually hit the rail, but keep psyching yourself out?

Judging out your speed for a disaster for example.

schjfTru though, what if you're going for a rail then dont have enough speed so just go off to the side last minute


Another one would be going for a new trick and you bitch out last second it happens. I would flip the fuck out if someone tried to take my pass cause I didn't commit to a 2 or something.

I always liked the idea of the extra 10 bucks on a day pass for the park pass and you have to watch a park etiquette video, then if you fuck up you get your ticket pulled. Its harder to implement because you'd need a scanner or a park guy at the top of the parks but still would work.
Jan 28 2016 5:51PM
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Mingg
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I get annoyed with it too, but are they really fucking bothering you that much? Get your shit straigh, most times, they do not snake you. When they do snake you that is dangerous and obnoxious so I can understand the frustration there. But really? Someone jumping off the side, does that really impact you that much? As long as they aren't getting in your way then it shouldn't matter. I know it packs down the lip, but so do you when you hit the feature. Thats why you have park crews who are supposed to maintain the lips. Really, it is not a big deal. Chill out, have some fucking fun and stop worrying about what other people are doing.

As for the policy, that's fucking stupid and I highly doubt that is actually a thing.
Jan 28 2016 6:00PM
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Chubz.
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Yo honestly Fuck that resort. Thats one of the dumbest things ive ever heard.
Jan 28 2016 6:17PM
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Dddsz
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Are we going to start segregating hills by skill level?

If gapers check their blindspots before going off the lips, that's completely fine by me. If they are reckless, get them out of there. Skiing is expensive, it doesn't need more rules.
Jan 28 2016 6:49PM
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infuser
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thats stupid
Jan 28 2016 6:57PM
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soccerzla7
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I don't even believe you but if that is true, that's just ridiculous..
Jan 28 2016 7:35PM
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Ski_The_East.
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MinggI get annoyed with it too, but are they really fucking bothering you that much? Get your shit straigh, most times, they do not snake you. When they do snake you that is dangerous and obnoxious so I can understand the frustration there. But really? Someone jumping off the side, does that really impact you that much? As long as they aren't getting in your way then it shouldn't matter. I know it packs down the lip, but so do you when you hit the feature. Thats why you have park crews who are supposed to maintain the lips. Really, it is not a big deal. Chill out, have some fucking fun and stop worrying about what other people are doing.

As for the policy, that's fucking stupid and I highly doubt that is actually a thing.


Totally agree Mingg, but I'm guessing it also has to do with the park crew not wanting to rebuild the lift every morning
Jan 28 2016 11:48PM
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270on420out
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The way I see it:

>Gapers can't side jump

>They now see the park as less entertaining

>They stay out of the park

>Less collisions, snaking, etc.

>Park crew gets to spend less time reshaping

But I don't think the rule should be enforced in low level parks
Jan 28 2016 11:53PM
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Jtmunn
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I always liked the idea of the extra 10 bucks on a day pass for the park pass and you have to watch a park etiquette video, then if you fuck up you get your ticket pulled. Its harder to implement because you'd need a scanner or a park guy at the top of the parks but still would work.[/QUOTE]


I work park crew and we do have people at the top at all times, (well Atleast the weekends even just talking to people who are newer to the park scene goes along ways
Jan 28 2016 11:57PM
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Klaus
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your buds are dog wank
Jan 29 2016 12:00AM
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Jbresch
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saskskierWhat if you were filming for the 50/50 straight air challenge? What if you're building your building up the courage to actually hit the rail, but keep psyching yourself out?


schjfTru though, what if you're going for a rail then dont have enough speed so just go off to the side last minute


MinggI get annoyed with it too, but are they really fucking bothering you that much? Get your shit straigh, most times, they do not snake you. When they do snake you that is dangerous and obnoxious so I can understand the frustration there. But really? Someone jumping off the side, does that really impact you that much? As long as they aren't getting in your way then it shouldn't matter. I know it packs down the lip, but so do you when you hit the feature. Thats why you have park crews who are supposed to maintain the lips. Really, it is not a big deal. Chill out, have some fucking fun and stop worrying about what other people are doing.

As for the policy, that's fucking stupid and I highly doubt that is actually a thing.


Would like to clarify that if they're kids that are actually getting ready to hit rails and are in the learning process obviously they wouldn't take lift tickets, this is for the kids who fly through just to jump off the sides and snake the hell out of people
Jan 29 2016 7:39AM
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Jbresch
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THEDIRTYBUBBLEThe way I see it:

>Gapers can't side jump

>They now see the park as less entertaining

>They stay out of the park

>Less collisions, snaking, etc.

>Park crew gets to spend less time reshaping

But I don't think the rule should be enforced in low level parks


completely agreed, same logic I had
Jan 29 2016 8:32AM
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YunGBlood
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I loves Gapers. let them be. just throw snowballs at them
Jan 29 2016 8:40AM
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rclover106
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JbreschWould like to clarify that if they're kids that are actually getting ready to hit rails and are in the learning process obviously they wouldn't take lift tickets, this is for the kids who fly through just to jump off the sides and snake the hell out of people

Yes I figure we all thought that, but I am learning how to hit down rails and I chicken out quite a bit right before I hit it. I feel like it would be hard to decide whether or not if I'm just jumping off the lip for fun or not because
That's just what it looks like. In my opinion, stupid rule.
Jan 29 2016 9:29AM
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Gr0mo
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Yea I never really understood why people get so upset about going off the side of rails. I guess if enough people do it it messes up the approach a bit but besides that who cares?
Jan 29 2016 9:33AM
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Lbird
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saskskierWhat if you were filming for the 50/50 straight air challenge? What if you're building your building up the courage to actually hit the rail, but keep psyching yourself out?


I would like to take a moment to say that the 50/50 straight air contest does not endorse side jumping.
Jan 29 2016 11:53AM
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BenWhit
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MinggI get annoyed with it too, but are they really fucking bothering you that much? Get your shit straigh, most times, they do not snake you. When they do snake you that is dangerous and obnoxious so I can understand the frustration there. But really? Someone jumping off the side, does that really impact you that much? As long as they aren't getting in your way then it shouldn't matter. I know it packs down the lip, but so do you when you hit the feature. Thats why you have park crews who are supposed to maintain the lips. Really, it is not a big deal. Chill out, have some fucking fun and stop worrying about what other people are doing.

As for the policy, that's fucking stupid and I highly doubt that is actually a thing.


I'm with you.

1. You were once a little kid that wanted to "catch air" off every bump and lip.
2. Every skier that enters the park is another skier exposed to free-skiing and its brands.
3. You are always 100% responsible for your own safety. Never rely on the competency of other skiers to keep you safe. Be aware of your surroundings always.
Jan 29 2016 12:11PM
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MIHoodlum
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I'm more worried about snakes not setting before dropping in which is the same people.
Jan 29 2016 1:00PM
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FrenchFry
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I could care less as long as they don't cut me off.
Jan 29 2016 1:55PM
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tris10radeka
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I have a feeling the people who post these threads are actually gapers who post them to not seem like gapers
Jan 29 2016 2:38PM
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Jbresch
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tris10radekaI have a feeling the people who post these threads are actually gapers who post them to not seem like gapers


feel free to checkout my videos, not a gaper lol
Jan 29 2016 3:20PM
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