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Ski Friend Rules

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cleaaaaa
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So a friend of mine and I have a set of rules we have established after skiing together a lot that we feel represent how to be the best ski friend you can possibly be.
For example, you are NOT a true friend if you stop the camera when the other one eats shit, that's the stuff you gotta capture no matter what. We're wondering what other rules people have learned that are essential to being the best ski friend possible
Apr 12 2016 9:09PM
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Chubz.
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idk lip on blind 2 & get full tilts
Apr 12 2016 9:17PM
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fries
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don't call last run, don't go in early
Apr 12 2016 9:19PM
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TOAST.
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Get to the mountain before noon.
Apr 12 2016 9:50PM
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eheath
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FCD
Apr 12 2016 9:54PM
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Mr.Bishop
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Don't be slow.
Apr 12 2016 10:14PM
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lurking
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Hype is key
Apr 12 2016 11:05PM
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BushDid9-11
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No matter how terrible the landing is, tell them they got it no problem

Same goes for attempting new tricks
Apr 12 2016 11:11PM
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GregFlik
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Never take yourself too seriously
If you are filming, make sure you give a thumbs up for the rider to let them know when to drop.
And if people are buying pitchers, you buy a pitcher, don't be a leech.
Apr 12 2016 11:28PM
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hikemoward
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Don't rush your friend if he is hiking for a trick
Apr 12 2016 11:33PM
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McNoche
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Last one down on final run sucks the others dong
Apr 12 2016 11:34PM
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Frozinballz
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Always have an extra beer for your bud when you know they forgot one
Apr 13 2016 1:28AM
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mat_espo
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If your friend tries a new trick for the first time, don't be the guy that comes up behind him and gets it first try right after he eats shit.
Apr 13 2016 1:36AM
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YunGBlood
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no friends on a powder day
Apr 13 2016 9:14AM
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.Marshal
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Don't stand at the top when you are waiting for them at the bottom.
Apr 13 2016 9:32AM
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Mingg
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At least take one of your ear buds out while on the lift or turn down your music. Nothing worse than trying to have a convo and just sitting in silence the whole way up.
Apr 13 2016 1:31PM
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cleaaaaa
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MinggAt least take one of your ear buds out while on the lift or turn down your music. Nothing worse than trying to have a convo and just sitting in silence the whole way up.


^^ important!!
Apr 13 2016 1:47PM
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TheBigApple
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Always send it
Apr 13 2016 1:49PM
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.CJ.
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1) Don't talk shit about your friends if they're on another chairlift. (Unless they're an actual d-bag)

2) Always grab someones skis/poles if they ysrdsale, even if you don't know them.

3) Always spray that douche that cusses you out for yardsaling in the landing.
Apr 13 2016 1:56PM
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slay_Coldstuff
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for last run always saying:

two more skip the last.

to the point of being superstitious about it
Apr 13 2016 2:24PM
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danbrown
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YunGBloodno friends on a powder day


there are absolutely friends on a pow day and anyone that says otherwise is a nerd. have fun getting buried or stuck upside down in a tree well by yourself
Apr 13 2016 3:18PM
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GrapeHunter
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sacrifice the camera over body. always.
Apr 13 2016 5:39PM
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Klaus
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TOAST.Get to the mountain before noon.


*nine
Apr 13 2016 5:52PM
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McNoche
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Always ski with a buddy who is shittier than you and willing to hit shit first
Apr 13 2016 5:56PM
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User1
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call last run
Apr 14 2016 12:01AM
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hoodcrew
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When riding in the city:

Check landings for rocks, spikes, obscure objects that you would not want you or your friends to land/ fall on. If that stuff is obvious on the surface, you'll already know to move it, but sometimes it's buried in the snow.

Rebuild trannies when they fall apart. It's a pain and your friends may tell you not to bother since they want to run up and hit the feature again, but 1. It'll make it easier to ride the tranny and lace a trick 2. It makes things safer so you/ your friends are less likely to get hurt when riding down some busted ass tranny (better for your knees specifically)

These are both things that can make a big difference and should always be avoided. Gotta watch out for the safety of you and the team!

Apr 14 2016 12:45AM
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270on420out
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If you call a trick, you have to do it.

So if you're at the top and you casually say "Yeah I'm thinking Rodeo 9" you have to do it.
Apr 14 2016 12:55AM
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YunGBlood
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danbrownthere are absolutely friends on a pow day and anyone that says otherwise is a nerd. have fun getting buried or stuck upside down in a tree well by yourself


dont really feel like waiting for a kid to find his ski in 20 inches on pow. not feeling the 20 minute wait
Apr 14 2016 8:36AM
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Rparr
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Bring weed
Apr 14 2016 8:50AM
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The.Fish
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Share your employee discount on food.
Apr 14 2016 10:15AM
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ascent_studios
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100% support for anyone trying a new trick
Apr 14 2016 10:16AM
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stimpyskier
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slay_Coldstufffor last run always saying:

two more skip the last.


or you can say 2 minus 1
Apr 14 2016 12:33PM
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stimpyskier
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and no bitching and complaining. no matter how sore you may be, it really brings down the other persons day
Apr 14 2016 12:34PM
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Slush
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TOAST.Get to the mountain before noon.


MinggAt least take one of your ear buds out while on the lift or turn down your music. Nothing worse than trying to have a convo and just sitting in silence the whole way up.


My main skiing buddy does both of these. "I dont like geeeeeting up sooooo earlyy" fuck you man I only got 1 Saturday!

Also, he blasts his music on the lift and as a result not only is there no conversation on the lift but he's borderline freaking deaf...
Apr 14 2016 2:24PM
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TOAST.
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SlushMy main skiing buddy does both of these. "I dont like geeeeeting up sooooo earlyy" fuck you man I only got 1 Saturday!

Also, he blasts his music on the lift and as a result not only is there no conversation on the lift but he's borderline freaking deaf...


Yea I have a buddy buddy that would never get to the hill until 4 when I was about ready to leave since I usually got there around 9.
Apr 14 2016 7:42PM
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casual
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mat_espoIf your friend tries a new trick for the first time, don't be the guy that comes up behind him and gets it first try right after he eats shit.


yeah, being sort of competitive to a degree can make a day really fucking great, but trying the same trick right after the other person fails in order to one up/prove a point or some shit is fucking lame.

d brown nailed the powder day myth. Different story if someone is lingering in the base area, being lazy or some shit, but bad shit happens riding deep snow/big terrain solo.
Apr 14 2016 7:57PM
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CabbyArrant
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cleaaaaaSo a friend of mine and I have a set of rules we have established after skiing together a lot that we feel represent how to be the best ski friend you can possibly be.
For example, you are NOT a true friend if you stop the camera when the other one eats shit, that's the stuff you gotta capture no matter what. We're wondering what other rules people have learned that are essential to being the best ski friend possible

Has to be a good wingman on the lift
Apr 14 2016 11:00PM
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Hoodliving
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MinggAt least take one of your ear buds out while on the lift or turn down your music. Nothing worse than trying to have a convo and just sitting in silence the whole way up.
my fucking god does this piss me off, my roommate does this shit every single fucking day you can talk to him for an entire lift ride and he will nod or say yah in agreement then towards the top its like what were you saying a few minutes ago... Makes me want to throw him off the chair. As well as other homies if I am ten feet away from you yelling your fucking name and you can't hear me you need to turn that shit down it is not safe at all

danbrownthere are absolutely friends on a pow day and anyone that says otherwise is a nerd. have fun getting buried or stuck upside down in a tree well by yourself

Been stuck friends left me head first buried for 20minutes scary as all fuck. Nothing worse than digging over your head then realizing you're completely upside down
Apr 15 2016 8:12AM
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