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Denseclouds
Posts: 536 - Karma: 3,190
Alright NS,

Im bored here at work so I've got a thread idea.... Everyone gets to create their own Jerry.

Please include everything in their kit

Including:

-Skis
-Clothing/Outerwear Style
-Goggles
-Boots
-Gloves
-Accessories

and anything else that comes to mind.

After enough entries we will have a vote as to which Jerry is the WORST skier on the mountain.
6 years ago
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lil.Boye
Posts: 2774 - Karma: 12,604
whoever wore one of these.
6 years ago
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Govygen_gourmet
Posts: 380 - Karma: -477
SharkoI donno about gaper, this guy sounds good, smart, and fashionable


Euro skiers and Europeans in general usually are pretty fashionable, something us American swine will never understand.
6 years ago
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CabbyArrant
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ButteredToast.Idk man I got a lot of oldhead buddies that absolutely rip and still wear Saga because it’s what was in style when they were big park skiers.

Also I still wear Saga and I SHREDDDDD 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

I actually don’t think I’ve ever seen a bad skier wearing saga... maybe dudes with poor technique that ski too much park but certainly not jerries


I'm from central IL so a lot more bad than good skiers. I'm not saying that saga or full tilt are bad but it just seems there are a lot more gapers riding that stuff than there were when I started skiing in 2008. Back when I started it seemed like only experienced park rats were riding that stuff but I may be wrong.
6 years ago
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skiitsbetter
Posts: 133 - Karma: 309
Skis: Armada JJ
Clothing/Outerwear Style: giro bad lieutenant helmet, green siver cartel jacket, snowboard pants with no reinforcement on the cuffs
Goggles: Oakley Wisdom or A -frame with spikes in the vents
Boots: Salomon SPK
Gloves : hestra vertical cut they paid way too much for.
Accessories : studded belt, bandana hanging off belt loop
6 years ago
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Seekingseasons
Posts: 523 - Karma: 1,256
We cant forget the gaper gap. If they dont have the gaper gap can they really be called gapers?
6 years ago
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tsingtaofanatic
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Evantheshredsterkinda sounds like skimanguy


thats the point
dont murder me its a joke
6 years ago
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Seekingseasons
Posts: 523 - Karma: 1,256
How... could... you....
satanworshipperthats the point
dont murder me its a joke
6 years ago
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Sharko
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patagonialukelisting a child and wife as "accessories" makes this my favorite submission.


Yes, he brings them along to show them off to the other dentists
6 years ago
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Denseclouds
Posts: 536 - Karma: 3,190
ButteredToast.Anyone pizza bombing anything

that one kid trying to rip while skiing horribly backseat and unintentionally busting wheelies when he hits moguls and almost dying

Skis: rentals or old line skis
boots: nondescript black boots with red buckles (why are they always red?)
outerwear: plain black bibs with a high school hoodie, or camo jacket
goggles: cheap black goggles with orange lenses
accessories: small backpack with a “COME AND TAKE IT” gun patch on it and a punisher logo patch, Bluetooth UE Boom speaker (the cylinder ones) obnoxiously carabiner’d to the backpack blasting butt rap


2 thumbs up, this one was V imaginable
6 years ago
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iced
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-Skis: elan race skis
-Clothing/Outerwear Style: canada goos parka
-Goggles: costco bolle goggles: watermelon hue that creates an lsd feeling from the sun
-Boots: dabello, preferrably used from a ski swap
-Gloves: gloves?
-Accessories: airhole mask/ bandanna; MUST have a kitten or stupid print on it to create false "big dick energy"
6 years ago
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michigang
Posts: 521 - Karma: 1,206
-Skis: rentals from 1986
-Clothing/Outerwear Style: Jeans with an open parka with fur hood
-Goggles: aviator sunglasses
-Boots: rentals from 1986
-Gloves: fingerless
-Accessories: backpack with speaker, headband
6 years ago
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dan.dah.man
Posts: 25 - Karma: 137
Carhartt anything
6 years ago
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Evantheshredster
Posts: 429 - Karma: 935
satanworshipperthats the point
dont murder me its a joke


mmmm aight
6 years ago
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powpatrol
Posts: 1746 - Karma: 11,310
BigPurpleSkiSuit:
high speed death pizza

why does this sound so cool
6 years ago
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Sharko
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powpatrolwhy does this sound so cool


It's the name of my metal band
6 years ago
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nmwninjart
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Also there is the dude in all decked out in Realtree camo.
And cant forget the helmet or chest rig Go pros.
The one dressed in all black carrying a backpack thats just there for looks.
The beginner who got past death pizza ( I love that term!) and is now tucking and bombing blues and greens with poles tucked up under the armpits so high that the ends stick way up in the air and way out to the side.
I saw a lady this past weekend wearing what looked like yoga pants.
6 years ago
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iced
Posts: 3070 - Karma: 17,982
nmwninjartAlso there is the dude in all decked out in Realtree camo.
And cant forget the helmet or chest rig Go pros.
The one dressed in all black carrying a backpack thats just there for looks.
The beginner who got past death pizza ( I love that term!) and is now tucking and bombing blues and greens with poles tucked up under the armpits so high that the ends stick way up in the air and way out to the side.
I saw a lady this past weekend wearing what looked like yoga pants.


never forget china guy

he skis alone, large poles, no helmet or hat
legend has it he feels no cold or pain

saw one this weekend in -30 weather
wouldnt even make eye contact with me
he was so cool

**This post was edited on Jan 15th 2019 at 9:25:11pm
6 years ago
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skiguy04
Posts: 1635 - Karma: 1,246
BigPurpleSkiSuitAge:13-17
Skis: rossignol bandits circa 1990-2005
Helmet: silver with a sticker front and center
Jacket: black with a single gray stripe that's open the whole time
Gloves: cheap, wet and falling apart
Boots: old and bought by a cheap parent from craigslist
Goggles: smith from the 90s usually yellow lens
Skiing style: high speed death pizza to brutal faceplant


Rude not everybody parents buy them everything
6 years ago
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
Posts: 9571 - Karma: 71,052
I know, growing up I was one of these kids, and I was certainly a gaper who death pizzaed at first.
skiguy04Rude not everybody parents buy them everything
6 years ago
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Sharko
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nmwninjartpoles tucked up under the armpits so high that the ends stick way up in the air and way out to the side.

How did this become a thing? I see so many people doing this.
6 years ago
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ButteredToast.
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SharkoHow did this become a thing? I see so many people doing this.


It comes from a basic desire to tuck without any awareness for pole position

most people don’t realize you lead a tuck with your hands out front so instead they bring their hands waaay in toward their chest while tucking their poles under their pits which leads to the wacky waving pole antennas

I call it the Flying V
6 years ago
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Shobo
Posts: 53 - Karma: 103
icednever forget china guy

he skis alone, large poles, no helmet or hat
legend has it he feels no cold or pain

saw one this weekend in -30 weather
wouldnt even make eye contact with me
he was so cool

**This post was edited on Jan 15th 2019 at 9:25:11pm


I’ve seen multiple china guys with there goggles upside down
6 years ago
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Seekingseasons
Posts: 523 - Karma: 1,256
BigPurpleSkiSuitI know, growing up I was one of these kids, and I was certainly a gaper who death pizzaed at first.


I use to hate going with my dad to craigslist meetups. But hey, he got me hooked and now I love it, and working hard has made it so I can afford nice ass gear cause Im pretty thrifty otherwise. Its just the difference between a white and blue collar kid. On this website, it is pretty obvious who is who. I don't think some users on here will ever have to actually work hard, and that's okay, but their tone reeks of privilege and they just will never know it.
6 years ago
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ButteredToast.
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ShoboI’ve seen multiple china guys with there goggles upside down


I was told by someone once that the reason they do that is because the bridge of their nose is a lot flatter and normal goggles leave a big gap there where air blasts them in the eyeballs.

he said he wears them upside down because they fit better.

There are also “Asian Fit” goggles available to accommodate what I’m talking about.

**This post was edited on Jan 15th 2019 at 10:29:03pm
6 years ago
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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That's true too. My parents did well for themselves growing up and we took ski vacations from Connecticut to brighton so I certainly had it better than a lot of people. I guess I'm a bit spoiled now because I have a decent job but I spent a full summer washing dishes 8 hours a day and cleaning out a filthy disgusting dishwasher twice a day during that span back when I lived on a kibbutz in Israel. Also that was for no pay apart from having a place to live on the kibbutz. During those 3 years I lived in a dorm with 4 other guys to a room 30 by 10 feet so all those experiences certainly helped remind me that I'm lucky to be where I am now in salt lake city. Pic related but you have to climb into the steamy smelly food waste covered dishwashing cavity and scrub the insides of the thing



Sk1fr1endI use to hate going with my dad to craigslist meetups. But hey, he got me hooked and now I love it, and working hard has made it so I can afford nice ass gear cause Im pretty thrifty otherwise. Its just the difference between a white and blue collar kid. On this website, it is pretty obvious who is who. I don't think some users on here will ever have to actually work hard, and that's okay, but their tone reeks of privilege and they just will never know it.
6 years ago
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Seekingseasons
Posts: 523 - Karma: 1,256
BigPurpleSkiSuitThat's true too. My parents did well for themselves growing up and we took ski vacations from Connecticut to brighton so I certainly had it better than a lot of people. I guess I'm a bit spoiled now because I have a decent job but I spent a full summer washing dishes 8 hours a day and cleaning out a filthy disgusting dishwasher twice a day during that span back when I lived on a kibbutz in Israel. Also that was for no pay apart from having a place to live on the kibbutz. During those 3 years I lived in a dorm with 4 other guys to a room 30 by 10 feet so all those experiences certainly helped remind me that I'm lucky to be where I am now in salt lake city. Pic related but you have to climb into the steamy smelly food waste covered dishwashing cavity and scrub the insides of the thing

Thats pretty gnarly man. Definitely wasnt insinuating you are one of those people. Im a cook among other things, so i have done alot of nasty kitchen work.
6 years ago
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lmmcc
Posts: 292 - Karma: 675
Age: High school girl who only posts photos of herself in front of black run ski signs. Common sayings include "the mountains are like my second home" or a pun
Skis: Standard Rossignol rental skis mounted way back that still have the rental sticker on them with entry level Salomon bindings
Clothing/Outerwear Style: White Giro helmet, fuzzy neck warmer, Colombia jacket, tight Spyder pants
Goggles: Colorful Oakley goggles
Boots: Salomon rental boots
Gloves: Hestra gloves
Accessories: Has a cabin in Vail and lets EVERYBODY know about it. Under no circumstances will they actually post anything on social media showing them skiing. Has no idea who any professional skiers are or anything about ski culture.
6 years ago
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Woos
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This is a gaper thread, not pick a thread to pick on new park skiers. This is why my 12 year old brother is embarrassed to ride in the park with people watching him. Common guys.
6 years ago
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Sharko
Posts: 2274 - Karma: 4,104
lmmccAge: High school girl who only posts photos of herself in front of black run ski signs. Common sayings include "the mountains are like my second home" or a pun
Skis: Standard Rossignol rental skis mounted way back that still have the rental sticker on them with entry level Salomon bindings
Clothing/Outerwear Style: White Giro helmet, fuzzy neck warmer, Colombia jacket, tight Spyder pants
Goggles: Colorful Oakley goggles
Boots: Salomon rental boots
Gloves: Hestra gloves
Accessories: Has a cabin in Vail and lets EVERYBODY know about it. Under no circumstances will they actually post anything on social media showing them skiing. Has no idea who any professional skiers are or anything about ski culture.

This one cracked me up
6 years ago
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Govygen_gourmet
Posts: 380 - Karma: -477
lmmccClothing/Outerwear Style: tight Spyder pants


Tighter n fuck pants

**This post was edited on Jan 16th 2019 at 5:38:37pm
6 years ago
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ButteredToast.
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teamSESHThis is a gaper thread, not pick a thread to pick on new park skiers. This is why my 12 year old brother is embarrassed to ride in the park with people watching him. Common guys.


Yeah I hate that BS. If you are trying to send I will support that regardless of skill level.

Park can be super intimidating to get into because of everyone’s gigantic egos. Kinda bums me out when people are mean to kids trying to get into park. The best thing you can do is be helpful and friendly. I see a lot of hate here and both IRL on kids who have nice gear from others who believe they don’t “deserve” it because they don’t ski hard enough.

Don’t be that guy
6 years ago
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Woos
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ButteredToast.Yeah I hate that BS. If you are trying to send I will support that regardless of skill level.

Park can be super intimidating to get into because of everyone’s gigantic egos. Kinda bums me out when people are mean to kids trying to get into park. The best thing you can do is be helpful and friendly. I see a lot of hate here and both IRL on kids who have nice gear from others who believe they don’t “deserve” it because they don’t ski hard enough.

Don’t be that guy


Right? I have people yell shit at me all the time in sarcastic ways. Sorry I took 5 years off from skiing and I have a job that allows me to buy decent gear. Yeah I have Vishnu Wets and I'm in the park but majority of the time I'm just following my little brother to help give him advice. I know more about the sport and appreciate the hell out of it. I also once was a pretty okay skier. These are probably the same kids hating on eheath and acting like he's not a huge reason the sport is what it is.
6 years ago
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Saucerboyshane
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Just line skis
6 years ago
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HypeBeast
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nmwninjart.
And cant forget the helmet or chest rig Go pros.
The one dressed in all black carrying a backpack thats just there for looks.


What's wrong with go pros? Or wearing all black? Or a backpack?
6 years ago
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ballsagna
Posts: 72 - Karma: 180
Park_RangerWearing an NFL Jersey over their jacket. Bonus points if it is Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints, or the Kansas City Chiefs.


Fuck the Dallas Cowboys.
6 years ago
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bloop
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your basic racer wearing a skin tight spandex suit and faceguard
6 years ago
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DesertStix
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BigPurpleSkiSuitThat's true too. My parents did well for themselves growing up and we took ski vacations from Connecticut to brighton so I certainly had it better than a lot of people. I guess I'm a bit spoiled now because I have a decent job but I spent a full summer washing dishes 8 hours a day and cleaning out a filthy disgusting dishwasher twice a day during that span back when I lived on a kibbutz in Israel. Also that was for no pay apart from having a place to live on the kibbutz. During those 3 years I lived in a dorm with 4 other guys to a room 30 by 10 feet so all those experiences certainly helped remind me that I'm lucky to be where I am now in salt lake city. Pic related but you have to climb into the steamy smelly food waste covered dishwashing cavity and scrub the insides of the thing


Straight up which kibbutz. I’ve probably been there...
6 years ago
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Ketura, 15 min north of yotvata near eilat
DesertStixStraight up which kibbutz. I’ve probably been there...
6 years ago
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DesertStix
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BigPurpleSkiSuitKetura, 15 min north of yotvata near eilat


Ah I’ve been to Eilat twice but more familiar with Kibbutzim on the northern side of the country. Place is a mess now and I’ve personally had a hard time going since 2014 to be honest...
6 years ago
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Vincent_Diesel
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The term "Gaper" has evolved reading the entirety of this thread. We've just about covered it all from brands, to specific colors, to specific accessories, to specific style, and social worth. I thought the term was born from attitude and behaviors on the slopes, with the exception of wearing jeans to complete the term.

#confused
6 years ago
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Malcolm
Posts: 15953 - Karma: 9,500
Outerwear: Canada goose with wads of lift tickets from 5 years ago and jeans
Helmet: has one of those coloured dreads cover things
Goggles: bolle dangling from the back of the helmet
Gloves: none
Skis, boots and poles: rentals
6 years ago
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iskeaah
Posts: 248 - Karma: 762
jacksmagicshirtChinese Tourist,
Rental helmet but no goggles
thin teeshirt under massive faux fur jacket, unzipped
sweatpants tucked into rental boots that are totally unbuckled
no gloves
154 cm rentals with dins set to 3
speaks absolutely no english

I fukin saw sum chinesse guy that looked just like this but he wore swimming googles, the gaper gap was awe inspiring
6 years ago
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Sharko
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When we voting on this?
6 years ago
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souljaboyfan2006
Posts: 218 - Karma: 1,893
lmmccAge: High school girl who only posts photos of herself in front of black run ski signs. Common sayings include "the mountains are like my second home" or a pun
Skis: Standard Rossignol rental skis mounted way back that still have the rental sticker on them with entry level Salomon bindings
Clothing/Outerwear Style: White Giro helmet, fuzzy neck warmer, Colombia jacket, tight Spyder pants
Goggles: Colorful Oakley goggles
Boots: Salomon rental boots
Gloves: Hestra gloves
Accessories: Has a cabin in Vail and lets EVERYBODY know about it. Under no circumstances will they actually post anything on social media showing them skiing. Has no idea who any professional skiers are or anything about ski culture.


Hahahaha this is 90% of high school chicks in Utah fr, they just "ski" for the lifestyle and for the gram
6 years ago
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Karlubgen
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Oh, Guys. The lace I'm going to share with you will make forget about ASOS and all the other retailers altogether. The best fur coats for the legit price could be found only here thick coat with fur hood.
6 years ago
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powpatrol
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KarlubgenOh, Guys. The lace I'm going to share with you will make forget about ASOS and all the other retailers altogether. The best fur coats for the legit price could be found only here thick coat with fur hood.


damn gonna cop for my new storm layer
6 years ago
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Youngm_IPCME
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KarlubgenOh, Guys. The lace I'm going to share with you will make forget about ASOS and all the other retailers altogether. The best fur coats for the legit price could be found only here thick coat with fur hood.


No worries guys, I’ve got eteeth on the line.
6 years ago
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Elimitch
Posts: 206 - Karma: 1,897
LukeTheWaffleThat one Visor helmet
Kastle/stöckli skis
Those 3 finger mittens
Moncler Jacket
Jeans (must be tucked in to boots)


The tuck really adds to the style
6 years ago
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typicaldenverkid
Posts: 115 - Karma: 1,133
lmmccAge: High school girl who only posts photos of herself in front of black run ski signs. Common sayings include "the mountains are like my second home" or a pun
Skis: Standard Rossignol rental skis mounted way back that still have the rental sticker on them with entry level Salomon bindings
Clothing/Outerwear Style: White Giro helmet, fuzzy neck warmer, Colombia jacket, tight Spyder pants
Goggles: Colorful Oakley goggles
Boots: Salomon rental boots
Gloves: Hestra gloves
Accessories: Has a cabin in Vail and lets EVERYBODY know about it. Under no circumstances will they actually post anything on social media showing them skiing. Has no idea who any professional skiers are or anything about ski culture.


That is waaaaaaay toooo accurate
5 years ago
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