Cameron Lawrence

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Thanks a ton man

...I'm sorry does this mean you're trying to setup a rail yard in the Boston area?

Let me know how to help/who to pay.

Yes sirrrr. Have connections with a few mayors and park departments outside of Boston. Really think it could work partnering with a New England ski resort and/or ski companies. Low cost for a ton of free publicity, in early stages but trying to get a feel for costs and some things I make sure I cover when pitching it. I’ll friend you and keep you updated, the more people interested the better

GrandThings...I'm sorry does this mean you're trying to setup a rail yard in the Boston area?

Let me know how to help/who to pay.

I would be beyond happy if there was a rail garden in boston

bradenlangisYes sirrrr. Have connections with a few mayors and park departments outside of Boston. Really think it could work partnering with a New England ski resort and/or ski companies. Low cost for a ton of free publicity, in early stages but trying to get a feel for costs and some things I make sure I cover when pitching it. I’ll friend you and keep you updated, the more people interested the better

Hell. Fucking. Yes. Dude. So hyped on this and down to help with whatever.

PM'd

Will have more info in the coming days, not some shitpost that I don’t intend to follow through with thx a ton boys

I know Planet Snow guys had a couple small free rail parks they were building a decent way back. Not sure if those are still going. They were in the midewest I think. I wouldn't even know where to look though lol.

It would be cool to see more of these pop up similar to skateparks. Especially in places that hold the snow better. The northeast and midwest seems great if you can make the snow or truck in some snow removal snow. It's cold enough usually to stay around.

I tried for years to get a skatepark in the hometown when I was growing up. Never happened but I appreciate the struggle. Hope you have better luck and can make it happen.

I remember way back in the day Freeze magazine featured an EAST COAST ski shop that had a rail park next door to their store.

and didn't the LINE Traveling Circus guys hit a free one in their series this year at a college out there?

Darkside snowboards has one in killingtin. The idea of this would also to be to help introduce a wider audience to park skiing along with people who can’t afford the trips up to vt. Also for experienced park skiers, who doesn’t want to lap a rail yard built by park skiers, for park skiers. No more jerries sitting on landings, as we are the ski patrol now. To summarize, it would introduce park skiing (or regular skiing depending on what site it’s built on, while also basically introducing a Newschoolers run yard you can lap all day for either free, or a very small price. If you have any sort of constructive criticism on why this wouldn’t work, I’d appreciate it, as well as ideas you have for this.

Dan-ManI remember way back in the day Freeze magazine featured an EAST COAST ski shop that had a rail park next door to their store.

and didn't the LINE Traveling Circus guys hit a free one in their series this year at a college out there?

bradenlangisIf you have any sort of constructive criticism on why this wouldn’t work, I’d appreciate it

The liability. People will get hurt. Legs will be broken, teeth will be lost, wrists will be sprained. Skateparks at public parks manage to get around the liability issue largely, but this is certainly partially due to them being an "accepted" and known entity. Rails for skiers are something that less than 1% of the total population knows about. Insurance companies won't be able to craft a reasonable policy.

Then there is storage during the off-season, upkeep, and of course the fairly large initial startup cost. What about maintenance? It's all well and good if you agree to set them up and maintain them, but what happens when you move away?

I'm certainly not trying to rain on your parade. I wish you all the success in the world and really hope you find a way to make this happen.

bradenlangisDarkside snowboards has one in killingtin. The idea of this would also to be to help introduce a wider audience to park skiing along with people who can’t afford the trips up to vt. Also for experienced park skiers, who doesn’t want to lap a rail yard built by park skiers, for park skiers. No more jerries sitting on landings, as we are the ski patrol now. To summarize, it would introduce park skiing (or regular skiing depending on what site it’s built on, while also basically introducing a Newschoolers run yard you can lap all day for either free, or a very small price. If you have any sort of constructive criticism on why this wouldn’t work, I’d appreciate it, as well as ideas you have for this.

Friend me, I’m willing to do whatever I need to to help. This is a fantastic idea man

iFlipThe liability. People will get hurt. Legs will be broken, teeth will be lost, wrists will be sprained. Skateparks at public parks manage to get around the liability issue largely, but this is certainly partially due to them being an "accepted" and known entity. Rails for skiers are something that less than 1% of the total population knows about. Insurance companies won't be able to craft a reasonable policy.

Then there is storage during the off-season, upkeep, and of course the fairly large initial startup cost. What about maintenance? It's all well and good if you agree to set them up and maintain them, but what happens when you move away?

I'm certainly not trying to rain on your parade. I wish you all the success in the world and really hope you find a way to make this happen.

Wouldnt one of those posted liability waviers kinda just cover it tho? Like how skateparks have those signs that say "skateboarding is an inherently dangerous sport, stay within your limits/control. The XYZ owner claims no responsibility over accidents that occur on, skate at your own risk" Similar to public beaches that dont have lifegaurds, etc?

Totally agree with the costs and maintenance and stuff. Liability I’m sure I could get around. Waiting for a response from the ruby hill founder, will give me a better outlook on what’s needed. Appreciate the response tho cause all your points are things that do need to be considered for any chance of this happening. Thank you man!

iFlipThe liability. People will get hurt. Legs will be broken, teeth will be lost, wrists will be sprained. Skateparks at public parks manage to get around the liability issue largely, but this is certainly partially due to them being an "accepted" and known entity. Rails for skiers are something that less than 1% of the total population knows about. Insurance companies won't be able to craft a reasonable policy.

Then there is storage during the off-season, upkeep, and of course the fairly large initial startup cost. What about maintenance? It's all well and good if you agree to set them up and maintain them, but what happens when you move away?

I'm certainly not trying to rain on your parade. I wish you all the success in the world and really hope you find a way to make this happen.

Hit me up if this happens I would definitely do a free TAFT stop, or if you need any soical power let me know.

Holy shit Thank you so much. I’ll be in touch!

ParryWithAnAHit me up if this happens I would definitely do a free TAFT stop, or if you need any soical power let me know.

Am actually so jealous about this whole city rail park thing, seeing as I live in Vancouver and even the local mountains hover around 40 degrees F in the depths of winter.

**This post was edited on Mar 19th 2020 at 9:18:17pm

Aight so I was supposed to meet with the founder of the park, he said he'd call but i assume he got super busy. Will immediately get this underway the minute I have some idea of the costs and regulations invloved. Can't really go into meeting not having any idea of wht any numbers look like. If anyone can provide any help getting me to this next step pls lmk. This isn't done.

I feel like people aren't going to care too much about terrain parks at this current moment. Might be best to regroup when some sanity returns to the world.

Especially the mayors in large metropolitan areas.

theabortionatorI feel like people aren't going to care too much about terrain parks at this current moment. Might be best to regroup when some sanity returns to the world.

Especially the mayors in large metropolitan areas.

Yea sorry, didn't specify, obviously not calling any govt official about my little terrain park idea rn. J wondering if anyone sitting at home bored on their computer could help me. But yea you re right, bigger shit happening currently.

theabortionatorI know Planet Snow guys had a couple small free rail parks they were building a decent way back. Not sure if those are still going. They were in the midewest I think. I wouldn't even know where to look though lol.

It would be cool to see more of these pop up similar to skateparks. Especially in places that hold the snow better. The northeast and midwest seems great if you can make the snow or truck in some snow removal snow. It's cold enough usually to stay around.

I tried for years to get a skatepark in the hometown when I was growing up. Never happened but I appreciate the struggle. Hope you have better luck and can make it happen.

Planet snow tools started one in Boise like 6 years ago but it's basically just been a tube hill for the last 2 years. They have like one rail set up for a month out of the szn

MomAgainst4tnitePlanet snow tools started one in Boise like 6 years ago but it's basically just been a tube hill for the last 2 years. They have like one rail set up for a month out of the szn

Word yeah, that's the one I was trying to think of. Bummer it didn't work out.

Gonna look into this further, thank you!

theabortionatorWord yeah, that's the one I was trying to think of. Bummer it didn't work out.

Ya it used to be super good with a dfd, fat tube, water fall and donkey dick. Now its an 8 foot long flat bar lol.