So did his snowboard just hit your ski tips or was it actually on your skis, like perpendicular to them and he was standing on your skis after ratcheting up?Quote:
Originally Posted by Evil E
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So did his snowboard just hit your ski tips or was it actually on your skis, like perpendicular to them and he was standing on your skis after ratcheting up?Quote:
Originally Posted by Evil E
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I would give a “woah dude” upon board drop. If that gets met with anything other than a “my bad” or the like, I would tear into him just as you did.
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I've always used "thats ok I ski on them too" with a smile and a chuckle
I fucking hate premature barjackulation, no warning when it’s gonna come and then it’s all in your face when you’re just getting settledQuote:
Originally Posted by The AD
No sane person is dropping their board and strapping in on your skis if they have enough room not to. He met your opening day aggro in kind.
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Originally Posted by Evil E
Does not equate.Quote:
Originally Posted by AdironRider
I try to mentally put on my "there's gonna be stupid or aggro idiots today" armor on, particularly on opening days, pow weekends. part of that involves carrying a pocket full of funny stickers to put on the stupid or aggro idiots' boards when they aren't paying attention.
nice. gotta get me some barry manilow stickers...
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fact.
I miss you. Thank you for the perfect idea of wisdom and mischief I needed. Yep, I wasn’t thinking straight - needed my mindset to be expecting morons and a pocket full of dumb stickers would have been perfect.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lone Star
Someone literally dropping their snowboard on me in the lift line was beyond, your tactic would have worked perfect for me. This is why I started the thread, so Thank you!
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Or maybe the boarder could have just waited till the person in front of him moved forward, thus creating more space? I'm always vigilant about not hitting the skis or board of the person in front of me, but I guess I actually expect they aren't going to be carrying their gear in the lift line, so I can see not even thinking about being too close to someone carrying a snowboard.Quote:
Originally Posted by AdironRider
This^^
Clicking in while in a crowded line, just assuming that everyone is closely observing you to avoid being in the way, is foolishly arrogant.
But I suppose we already knew that since they doubled down and loudly blamed the OP. Perhaps a simple "Sorry, Karen" would have sufficed.
I would have probably just said something to the effect of, "Hey, watch it! I'm standing hear!" In my best NY accent.
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Ask " You think your better then me?"
Lift lines may be long but they don't have to be crowded. That's on us.
What if he's a fully-grown male chimp?Quote:
Originally Posted by stealurface831
flakka first, then its war.Quote:
Originally Posted by Viva
Don't get me wrong, it took two to tango in this alleged incident.Quote:
Originally Posted by The AD
And you know this how?Quote:
Originally Posted by AdironRider
If the guy is in front of you hes not going to drop it backwards. I doubt OP was straddling the snowboarder like a little kid. None of this makes sense.
If you were in front of him and he hit the back of your skis thats on him.
It was a crowded day at multi-pass area. We've all been there. People are antsy, excited, just want to get on the lift. You think it is beyond the realm of possibility maybe he was trying to push the line forward? Have you ever skied a powder day before? This is a tale of two dudes who were both a little to excitable at a given time and need to move on.Quote:
Originally Posted by The AD
All I know is that my ski tips not touching the person's in front of me usually denotes sufficient spacing. As I said, I guess I'd expect people in line to actually be geared up.
Yep. That reminds me how some people get bent out of shape in lines of any type if everyone doesn’t have their nose in the nape of the neck of the person in front of them. I contend the line doesn’t move any slower if people spread out a little.Quote:
Originally Posted by old goat
Dbl fall line lift lines can be tough for newbie snowboarders. They don't think to go switch while standing one foot out to help their cause. But this clown was out of line. He's a tool for sure.Quote:
Originally Posted by The AD
The bar thing is absolutely annoying, so I take control instantly these days. People have started to pull down and I'm already holding it and look over at everyone and say "coming down" and wait for aknowledgements. Gapers need to be schooled...just the way it is.
Get off the lift follow him till he stops and hockey stop every orifice in his body with snow.
Then say your too close ?
I’m pretty over the middle aged aggro ski bro - a dick on the highway, a dick in the parking lot, a dick in the lift line, a dick on the slopes - get the fuck over yourself asshole - skiing is supposed to be fun
This.Quote:
Originally Posted by ~mikey b;[emoji[emoji6[emoji640
Amen. And I believe that is what is referred to as "a bag of dicks".Quote:
Originally Posted by ~mikey b
I'm changing my answer. I thought it was more of a "fuck you bro, I'm throwing my board down right on top of your shit". Seems it was more cluelessness.
Ski areas are crazy places. Its surprising people don't die everyday. Just like le bar, expect the unexpected. And if you can't and you rage just find something else to do.
I feel like it's only going to get worse. Lots of entitlement out there.Quote:
Originally Posted by old goat
One time at Stowe my dad and I were putting our skis on, near the fourrunner quad but not like, right next to it. My pops flops his skis down right at the exact second that some guy is just FLYING along right in front of him. Dad manages to have his skis just hit the snow 0.0001 seconds in front of the some guy, who obviously skis right over top of them but the sudden change in surface friction causes him to absolutely eat shit and yard sale. First thought is "is this guy okay" but almost immediately he gets up and starts to gather his shit, but not before he gives my dad this look of absolute disgust which causes me to laugh hysterically.Quote:
Originally Posted by Foggy_Goggles
One of the top 10 things I've ever seen.
ETA: Yes!!! This!!! ^^^^^
Maybe so but we don't have to play. Someone does something clueless, laugh it off. Someone is being a dick, tell them while laughing and keeping it lighthearted.Quote:
I feel like it's only going to get worse. Lots of entitlement out there.
Because..... "Skiing is supposed to be fun!!!!" My new Mantra.
fkn aggro ski bro at Sugar Bowl today
I’m getting my shit together and about to click in when aggro ski dad rolls up with the wife and two little girls and grandma
clearly dad is annoyed that he has to ski with the family because he’s barking at the kids
he’s obviously frustrated and in a hurry to get going - it’s 1130 and they’re just starting
he gets right up in my space and drops three pair of skis right on top of mine and keeps barking at the kids - theres plenty of room to not crowd other people
I am stunned and say something about about maybe being aware of other peoples shit and this just sets aggro bro off and he’s immediately swearing and in my face
I’m not pissed but I’m not just going to say nothing to this idiot - aggro bro can’t handle it
wife and girls and grandma are just standing there watching aggro dad bro make an ass of himself
at this point I decide that the whole thing is just fucking hilarious so I just start laughing in his face and mocking him for being such an asshole - I’m taking the high ground and not engaging in the aggro behavior
as I’m pulling my skis from the pile of his he’s right up in my face looking for a fight
I just keep laughing as mom starts yelling at him and his probably 5 year old daughter starts crying
as I walk away to put my skis on grandma comes over and apologizes for her son-in-law being such a jerk - I wish her and mom and the girls a happy thanksgiving and continue to laugh at aggro bro and ski off to get on the chair
In the words of my lovely wife:Quote:
Originally Posted by ~mikey b;[emoji[emoji6[emoji640
“Everyone is here to have fun.”
aggro ski bro takes his fun way too seriously - you see these assholes all the time
And laughing in the face of their rage is almost always the best response.
better than snorting flakka in front of them and shouting: "REMEMBER, YOU WANTED THIS CHIMPY!!!!!" ?Quote:
Originally Posted by TBS
Seen way too many aggro dads, especially on powder days.
You may not have friends on powder days but you do have kids. Well played Mike.
This guy's kids are going to remember this trauma. It'll come out in antisocial behavior--they'll become snowboarders. Grandma might too.
mocking someone, or 'laughing in their face' may be the way to deal with someone having a meltdown in some regions, but I know of two regions where doing so would likely lead to an escalation, potentially including the use of weapons ( knives or guns ) ;
There are areas in the midwest and the east that I am aware conflict has lead to stabbings ;
I seriously recommend walking away from someone having a meltdown, and if you feel strongly about it report the aggressor to Management.
Safety is everyone's responsibility, and the video function of your cellphone is a wonderful tool.
I fully-agree with the mantra
' Skiing is (supposed to be) Fun ! '
peace, my friends
skiJ
Yeah, report rude skiers to management. That'll work.Quote:
Originally Posted by skiJ
I’m not really worried about aggro ski bro escalating because if he does he’s going to jail, and he’s going to need to go to the ER firstQuote:
Originally Posted by skiJ