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Does it bug you guys when you see someone treating their gear like shit?

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Balto
Posts: 25985 - Karma: 4,398
because it really bugs me! I always just want to punch a kid in his face when i see him chucking his skis against a wall, dropping them on rocks, ect. and then the bitch when their gear breaks and mommy goes out and buys them all new shit. treat what you have with respect and not like shit
Dec 11 2008 10:02PM
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peyton
Posts: 1475 - Karma: 1,062
its their stuff. they can treat how they want i guess
Dec 12 2008 1:05PM
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p-oskier
Posts: 1407 - Karma: 58
I used to hate it cause I was a racer and the base of my skis needed to stay in perfect condition so I always needed to becareful where I would go ski and all. And now I ski twintips so I don't need to becarefull as much but like I pay for most of my ski equipment I take goodcare of it. So ya seeing stupid kids ski on rocks or whatever bugs me.
Dec 12 2008 2:24PM
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TimmyP
Posts: 2086 - Karma: 126
When you use it every day for work or leisure, it gets beat to shit.  Park skiing simply is abusive on gear.  Its not that I have intentions to  treat my gear like shit.  What i do with it on a daily basis may inherently be called treating it like shit
Dec 12 2008 2:47PM
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B.Aussie
Posts: 5851 - Karma: 4,522
I treat my gear really well.  I pay for my skis and outwear but that's not why I treat them well.  It's stupid just to waste either yours or your parents money when you don't need to.

But its up to the person I cringe when I see peopel ski on roads, ski over rocks purpsefully and trash their gear. But as someone said it keeps the ski industry going so why complain as long as it's not you.
Dec 12 2008 2:49PM
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Casey
Posts: 7785 - Karma: 23,466
I actually get pretty pissed if i hit a rock or take a coreshot. Last year on like my second day out on new maidens i crashed and my inside edge of my right ski just cut the shit of out a section of the inner sidewall of my left ski, you could see the wood and the braiding and shit, i felt like i'd been punched in the stomach. Anyway, I would say that I ride my gear hard to accomplish what I want on skis, stuff gets damaged and wears out in the process, to do it on purpose would just be stupid.
Dec 12 2008 2:50PM
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Gnarshred
Posts: 5670 - Karma: 18

Its fucking ski gear, not fine china.  If I want to jib a rock, slide dirt, ski into the parking lot, shred a line with no coverage, who are you to judge me?  I buy all my own ski gear, pro-formed, but still expensive.  Plus, Ive never blown an edge or gotten a core shot that I didn't fix myself then head out the next day and hit the same damn jib.  By saying you are pissed off at this, you are just as bad as the kid that gets shit bought for him.  Obviously you value your skis for their monetary worth and not for the potential fun you could be having on them.  Have fun on the groomers!!

PEACE!

Dec 12 2008 4:43PM
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BMB
Posts: 3138 - Karma: 232
yeah i guess even though I dont really see it much.  I only like it if its Gaper day and people are skiing over rocks on crap straight skis, then its ok.
Dec 12 2008 4:51PM
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skier_boy26
Posts: 11295 - Karma: 502
sometimes i get irked when people treat their gear too nicely.

It may be one thing to like throw your shit hard against a wall, but I don't see the need to treat it like its so damn fragile. When you're skiing, especially park, you're putting your shit through some extremes, so how much doesn't it really hurt them to toss that shit off the rack when you get to the mountain, ski over some bushes or something, or if your skis are particularly trashed, why not drag em a bit if you're tired or jsut don't care.
I never really roll up my pants when I'm walking through a parking lot. It's cute when people are like super edgy about dirty equipment, I don't care too much. If it's going to ruin a car or something, eh, but whatever.

Only thing I don't want to trash is my boot soles and my bindings,

Dec 12 2008 4:57PM
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zerospinskier
Posts: 4867 - Karma: 350
I was going to post in here, but you pretty much said the 2 things I was going to bring up...
Dec 12 2008 5:08PM
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Crack.
Posts: 6020 - Karma: 86
I don't treat my gear like shit but my skis take a beating because I do anything that looks fun, on them.
Dec 12 2008 5:09PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
Posts: 9108 - Karma: 16
I guess it's like this:

parkrats: treat their gear like shit, guess it's the cool thing to do, and park skis are cheaper than other skis.

people who can ski outside the park are a little more leary, also pow skis and non-park skis are a ton more expensive.
Dec 12 2008 5:27PM
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TechnoPotamus
Posts: 11626 - Karma: 3,522
that's why it pisses me off too
Dec 12 2008 5:55PM
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AEROPLAEHN
Posts: 1353 - Karma: 192
I don't know what the fuck you do to your skis to "rip an edge out in a few day?".  But it really pisses me off that you're pissed off because some people are satisfied with what they have and actually care for their belongings.  When I'm skiing I don't give a fuck, but when I get home I think it's good to do some waxing / ptexing just to keep my skis alive as long as I can, whats wrong with taking care of your gear?

Oh and I never use my ski rack, I always use the back of the car - I don't see what the problem with that is...  So now I think I'm going to flip the question back at you and ask why the fuck is wrong with you?
Dec 12 2008 6:25PM
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AmyLikes2Planks
Posts: 89 - Karma: 37
my skis are my babies! i dont let anyone touch them!! unless your lucky that is ;D
Dec 12 2008 7:15PM
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LMPJibbin
Posts: 1607 - Karma: 17
ya man i get what your sayin. yesterday i saw some dude fucking DRAGGING his skis from the parking lot to the lodge. i was like youve GOT to be kidding me. i mean i understand like your hucking big and you lose and edge or get a c-shot or something. but deliberatly draggin your skis and damaging them before you even hit the slopes is just bullshit.
Dec 12 2008 8:36PM
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Jwalk
Posts: 4647 - Karma: 134
i dont take my skis off to cross roads but those are my urbans that i paid 50 for the setup and are 31cm smaller then my real skis
Dec 12 2008 8:40PM
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7-11_Slurpee
Posts: 1142 - Karma: 1,552
i treat my skis like my best friend and NO! i dont talk to them...much.
but there was a funny story this summer (not really skiing related, but it was funny)
this kid just got a new 20$ blackmarket skateboard
Dec 12 2008 9:02PM
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7-11_Slurpee
Posts: 1142 - Karma: 1,552
ahh FAIL. it cut me off. anyways, the kid fell, starting crying because there was a scratch on his board. went into the bathroom, and took TP and buffed out the scratch. thats a little excessive.
Dec 12 2008 9:06PM
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jibjunkie
Posts: 3807 - Karma: 191
thats why two pairs are necessary one to fuck up that you bought off ebay for like 50 bucks and one thats nice that you dont fuck with
Dec 12 2008 10:31PM
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no_steeze
Posts: 23992 - Karma: 4,270
i treat my skis really well when i'm not using them but i ride equipment hard and beat it up a little. but yeah it pisses me off when kids throw their skis around
Dec 12 2008 10:37PM
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.SimonB.
Posts: 1959 - Karma: 713
my top sheet chips like hell and it really bothers me
Dec 12 2008 10:54PM
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Gnarshred
Posts: 5670 - Karma: 18
HA! It definatley beats cap construction.
Dec 13 2008 12:09AM
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404404
Posts: 11358 - Karma: 21,033
Fuck it run over rocks, smash into walls and stomp on rails. If I see something like a set of stairs or some rock that looks like fun im going to jib it. Grass and rock skiing in the spring is great.
Dec 13 2008 12:37AM
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holyDINOSAURS
Posts: 7038 - Karma: 639
i treat my gear like shit.


so you can fuck off
Dec 13 2008 12:52AM
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mBall
Posts: 1690 - Karma: 2,827
oh it really bugs me. And they just treat it like crap and beat it up, then they just get new gear cus there rich! DUM. urg.
Dec 13 2008 2:08AM
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Holte
Posts: 10730 - Karma: 7,744
I find that people who are really careful with their equipment don't have as much fun. I'd rather not worry about skiing on rocks and trees and concrete and metal and have to replace my skis every few seasons than be careful and have long-lasting skis. Skis are meant to be used.
Dec 13 2008 2:14AM
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DietCoke
Posts: 1317 - Karma: 7
i have a tendency to just kinda drag my skis when im walking down steps and stuff. it doesnt hurt them honestly.
Dec 13 2008 2:16AM
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ChronicLines
Posts: 951 - Karma: 61
I rally my skis through parking lots and down rock slopes.  Bitches love that.


But I also roll my pants up when I'm taking a jaunt through the parking lot.
Dec 13 2008 2:18AM
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kthnxbai.
Posts: 2847 - Karma: 179
i dont really care what people do with their gear.  i beat the shit out of my park/ urban skis but thats why i have them.  granted i dont drag them through the parking lot, but ride concrete whatever.  powder skis i take good care of but dont let it restrict any lines that might be a little rocky underneath.
Dec 13 2008 2:29AM
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readiculous
Posts: 880 - Karma: 28
Fucking brilliant! You even used the two examples I was going to use. Well put.
Dec 13 2008 2:57AM
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CJHski
Posts: 2384 - Karma: 126
i buy all my shit, but i dont treat it like gold... but yet it always last me like 2 or 3 years
Dec 13 2008 3:12AM
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AEROPLAEHN
Posts: 1353 - Karma: 192
I agree with this dude.
Dec 13 2008 3:17AM
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Hank
Posts: 316 - Karma: 15
yeah i was in park city over thanksgiving and seen at least 5people dragging their skis/snowboards all the way through the parkinglot to the lift
Dec 13 2008 2:02PM
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johanblaze
Posts: 4987 - Karma: 343
You're an idiot. I had Bacon's as a park ski last year. EP Pros for pow. What the fuck difference does it make what he was hitting rails on?
Dec 13 2008 2:43PM
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Tex.
Posts: 1106 - Karma: 124
when i store my skis for the summer, i wax them, wrap them in bubble wrap and put them in a temperature/humidity contolled case to keep them perfect. THEN i bubble wrap the case and burry it in the back yard to hide them from the aliens.
Dec 13 2008 2:54PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
Posts: 9108 - Karma: 16
I think it was because the guy was laughing and happy cause he broke an edge.  That's just weird, it has "I don't buy my own gear" written all over it.
Dec 13 2008 3:15PM
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ShadyHillGroup
Posts: 2881 - Karma: 213
NS cares way to much about what other people do. ITS THERE OWN DAMN BUSINESS HOW THEY TREAT THEIR GEAR.
Dec 13 2008 3:29PM
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Fish_Sandwich.
Posts: 9108 - Karma: 16
It's not so much that it's a huge deal but I think to myself "what the fuck is that dumbshit doing".
Dec 13 2008 3:34PM
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Klick_2_klaim
Posts: 3396 - Karma: 25
why dont you mind your own business mom.
Dec 13 2008 4:18PM
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RINGSMUTH
Posts: 464 - Karma: 290
I have a pair of skis that I've rode 5 times so far and the topsheets are torn to shit. I don't try to break my stuff, but it happens pretty fast when I am hitting rails all day. There are kids who won't grind a rail because they think it's going to ruin their skis. The whole point is to use them. I'll end up breaking the edges out of my skis probably half way through the season, then it's time to get another pair of skis.

Also I don't think more expensive skis last longer. I've rode $250 skis and $450 skis and they all break.
Dec 13 2008 4:22PM
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Sean...M
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See I'm kind of the other way around. I'll usually split my gear with my parents or something so that almost makes me respect it even more. If i bought it then i'd be like, well its my money that i'm waisting. I save up my money to buy stuff so when i do break it i replace it. But, when my parents by me something, it'll usually have a little more setimental value n shit and i dont want to have to risk seeing the look on my parents face if they see something they bought me damaged.

SO all in all i guess i just HATE seeing kids destroy their stuff that their parents buy. if they buy it then whatever, but when they destroy something they are given, they're taking what they have for granted.
Dec 13 2008 4:43PM
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caucasian_chad
Posts: 4078 - Karma: 3,625
No it doesn't bother me, mainly because I am kind of hard on my gear.  I don't see how other people wrecking their own belongings can piss you off, it's their stuff, if they want to fuck it up, they can.
Dec 13 2008 7:07PM
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Steezius_Maximus
Posts: 1152 - Karma: 22
me too especially when they suck really hard at park skiing and they have the best gear
Dec 15 2008 2:39PM
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3ski6guy0
Posts: 9201 - Karma: 132
babying your gear is stupid. its meant to get fucked up
Dec 15 2008 2:41PM
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Lemuel
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on my invaders i ski through grass and dirt and off the trail behind the orange fences where there is no snow because they are already beaten up, and they dont even get damaged when i do it deliberately. now with my new chronics, i dont want the edges to get all filed down and gouges on the bases. i really dont want to scrape up my boot soles, i put them on in the lodge, and i am cautious about my bindings. i role up my pant legs too so they dont drag and get cut up in the parking lot.
Dec 15 2008 6:24PM
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