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mntelebumper
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kato opened today, no park yet, but they have one decently set up box. other than that, it was a beautiful day and the snow was awesome.
16 years ago
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shitty
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yeah allen.

the rails at kato are quite nice and enjoyable. but when it comes to jumps, it may result in dropping more money on gas and lift tickets to hyland and spirit.

When the guys who build the jumps, (which majority don't even hit them??), and seem to completely base their decision on how "cool" the jump looks(from how they've talked to me) without regards shape or physics, it worries me.

I love mount kato, been there since like 4th grade(so like 10 years) and will continue to ride and support the mountain, and I'm not going to give up on them. But things like they're "park crew," which amounts to management sending up some ski school kids(idk what they do) to rake the jumps to "give them something to do" without seeming to know the purpose of what they're doing it just really stinks. "our" crew was out there and we all basically had to "ask" them to stop doing what they're doing for the sake of saving the lips.

--Werts--, I want to thank you for being on here to listen/tolerate our opinions that we rant about on here. If I ever meet you out on the hill, I want to say thanks man, I appreciate you giving your time.

16 years ago
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shitty
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and dbeck, as far as your comment about jeff reading this, i dont think he'd care man. cause whats the demographic at mt kato: 5 or 6 "twin tip" skiers that one can say actually do tricks --we don't matter. not nearly the base that any other hill in MN, except buck?, has.

on another note, my girlfriend, who really doesnt know much about the ski world, got me a jiberish checkers crew neck for christmas, stoked.
16 years ago
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sneaky_pete
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no matter how much we complain and bicker about it, we all know that nothing is going to change. we'll just have to make it work like we have in the past.
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mntelebumper
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guys thank you for your patience with the park. the park is honestly the best it has been in years, and i think with a few minor changes it will be really awesome.

so first let me address the jumps.
the line has potential. i honestly like the first jump, its really mellow and a good pumper for the middle jump.
the middle jump needs a little tender loving care but then it will be super smooth.

1. the take off needs to be mellowed out a little, its slightly abrupt and puts riders into the back seat, adding a little snow and making the jump a little bigger will smooth out the transition and make the jump flow super well.
2. the landing needs to be pushed in and made about a 20 footer instead of a 30 (or what ever it is im not sure of the length) i my self and about 7 other skiers and snowboarders came up short the other day in a row, and that included bombing the run. shortening the gap should have us landing in the sweet spot of the landing.
3. the length of the landing is  awesome. it just needs to be steeper. Jeff and i had a talk the other day and if i remember right he said the landing was about 20 degrees which is just a little too flat. some were in the 28-35 degree range would be spot on. because personally if i crash i like a landing steep enough that i just slide out on, instead of completely falling over on, like is the current set up.

the third jump just simply needs redone, landings too flat, and because of the current casing issue on the middle jump, getting speed to clear the gap  is a sever issue.

the rails are awesome and have a lot of flow, no changes need to be made there. its early in the season and we have time to make changes. i think this park is going to be good.

when i get the chance i will talk to Jeff and Kyle about possibly making some of these changes.
 remember, if features are bamboed. stay off they are closed for a reason.

and finally the management does care about your opinion on the terrain park. if  you have concerns with the park feel free to talk to Jeff or Kyle. they will listen.

once again thanks for your patience.

Tim
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shitty
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Thanks Tim and Werts. After doing some more thinking you are right. There's so much potential there, and for you guys taking the time to give things a tweak or two rather than just calling it a day, I thank you for it!


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mntelebumper
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dude, tim and werts are the same person. tim + werts = tim werts
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shitty
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oh i thought tim, tim the manager guy wrote that through your account...my bad
16 years ago
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mntelebumper
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na dude its cool. if you have input on the park though, feel free to approach me or the managment, im usually out on some broke ass rossi slalom skis, or my old head mad trix, and on occasion the teles, so if you see an instructor in the park on teles feel free to approach me and voice your concerns if your not comfortable approaching jeff or the rest of the management.
16 years ago
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[bryan]
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PUT THE BATTLESHIP UP!!!

16 years ago
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[bryan]
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anything sweet been going down at mt kato lately?  it's been like a week since the last post...
16 years ago
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shitty
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watch for the "lucas and zach show" edit to drop soon, they're great coaches. "you almost did a 360 onto that rail, but not quite!!"
16 years ago
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awsomecoolguy
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I'm back at kato for second semester and ready to ride!
16 years ago
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shouts
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Mount kato was actually pretty good to day, I saw the park crew work for about 15 minutes on each of the 3 jumps in the back. Just enough time to say they worked on it. Overall it was decent.
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mntelebumper
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nice, ill be out there from 3-7 working. so if you want to ride after 7 ill be there.
16 years ago
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mntelebumper
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dam too bad. cause i want to progress my rail skills so we can go hit some urban.
16 years ago
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mntelebumper
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thats why i need to work on my rail skills
16 years ago
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shitty
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mmm we need a sunny day and pretzels to be filmed
16 years ago
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mntelebumper
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ARGH  looks like im going full time tele. i broke my FKS. FUCK!!!!
16 years ago
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mntelebumper
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front parks getting changed up, its gonna be sick

- battle ship
-2nd c box /transition
16 years ago
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sneaky_pete
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i just got my new 4frnt stl's mounted with new jester's, i'm pretty stoked to try them out, should be a killer setup.

also, props to shitty and dbeck on that mini edit. keep them coming.

16 years ago
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sneaky_pete
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yeah i agree. this is definantly the best ive ever seen it set up, i have to give them  props, they did a good job. it's just really fun to ride. i would like it though if next year they put a couple big kink boxes or rails, cause most of the features are seeming pretty small.
16 years ago
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[bryan]
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nothing going down at kato anymore?
16 years ago
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mntelebumper
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park seems to be im place for the season, its good so get out and ride.
16 years ago
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sneaky_pete
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the other day tyler fitzpatrick said that next year kato wants to model their park after Buck's, i thought it sounded kind of strange. and they plan to make the jump landings gynormas. any body else hear/know anything about this?
16 years ago
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mtkatoguy
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Hi Guys

First of all thank you for all your comments, they are all read and appreciated.

First of I would just like to remind you not to put too much stock in rumors that you hear.  If you want to know something, please ask.  Stop in the office and ask for a manager.  Write an email.  Send a letter.  All of these are viable options and very much welcome. 

As for rumours about next year's setup they are exactly that, rumours, and are not worth the time it takes to read them.  As it is there is still work to be done for this year, and next year is a long way off.

On that note,  Mount Kato's spring fling is Saturday March 7, and will include terrain park contests, the exact nature of which is yet to be finalized.  I will tell you there is an 80's theme for the day, and at least one contest will be inspired by that theme.  For example, the snowboarders will be having a "method air" contest.  I will get a new thread up in the next day or so for discussions about this, so start thinking about the trick you guys want to showcase from yesteryear.  So far the majority opinion is that a "daffy" or "Iron Cross" will be the trick.  By like I said nothing has been absolutely finalized.

Thank you everybody for your time.

mtkatoguy

16 years ago
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sneaky_pete
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^ thats what i was thinking, def wouldn't be one of my top choices anyway

16 years ago
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mtkatoguy
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Yes, someone from Kato is here.  We've been reading all year, but finally decided to respond, but only in order to squash the rumours.  And like I said, we DO value your comments and feedback, and don't hesitate to contact us either in person or electronically.

One thing to keep in mind if you do wish to contact us:  Do so respectfully.  If the First thing out of your mouth is about how something sucks, or profantity, or other negative/brash/harsh language, then generally your voice will not be well heard.  On the other hand, if you want to talk to somebody in management, just go into the office and let them know, respectfully, that you would like a few minutes of time to discuss the terrain park(s).  Start off the conversation by introducing yourself and shaking the hand of the person your are talking to, and then address the issue you have.

Remember guys; respect earns respect.

mtkatoguy

16 years ago
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sneaky_pete
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hahaha. sorry but that was really funny, thanks for clearing things up
16 years ago
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mntelebumper
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the out back were super smooth today. so much fun.
16 years ago
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mntelebumper
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hmm yea apparently i for got to mention the word rails.

the rails out back were super smooth today. apparently thats what my dumb ass ment to say.
16 years ago
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[bryan]
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whatever happened to the garbage can?
16 years ago
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mtkatoguy
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The garbage can is coming back, and so is (I hope) his brother other garbage can.

Otherwise, yes the rain wreaked some havoc on the parks, so we got work to do tomorrow.  Check the back starting Thursday.

16 years ago
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shitty
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Mt. Kato,

leave the lip of jump #2 alone, cut the deck to 25 feet in length, let's have a party.


Sincerely,
me.
16 years ago
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mntelebumper
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man that rain did do some havoc at least the flat down, froot by the foot, and flat rail were in good hitable shape tonight.

and i agree with shitty, leave the lip alone and make it a 25 footer with a nice steep landing, it would be so  smooth.
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sneaky_pete
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does mount kato still have that big flat-down rail?they had it set up in the back last year, but i haven't seen it at all this season. if you redoing some of the park, you should set that up.
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mntelebumper
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the rail is still there, and its been changed. i cant wait till its up. the flat has been lengthened, and the angle of the down has been decreased. so it should be super trick able, as in 250 on, switch up, 450 out. not that i can do that, but you get the idea.
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