Ski Patrol Appearance: Stay proffesional vs. More trendy/bright colors??

**snoqpass** · 08-15-2011, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by atroan

Without bashing the Patrol to hard for just being there... when they are on the hill should it stay the red and black uniform with no exceptions? Or permit looser fit clothing (not park rat big), brighter colors, abstract designs all in the hope of connecting more with the public and showing the love of skiing they have, as well as trying to rid the "old men with badges on the hill" mentality??

Because dressing up like some faggot from the Japanese Space Navy isn't all that cool

**XXX-er** · 08-15-2011, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by davygoat2

If you couldn't see me before you did stupid shit right in front of me... get your eye's checked..
I only get the slow and stupid ones..I'm here to schred for free.. .

I was given a whistler mtn safety shell to wear at the WC DH race, wearing the colors standing in front of a crowd control fence across the DH course a drunk snow boarder takes the fence out & into me, so he must have been "the stupid" but the look on bra's face was priceless when he realized he had hit a stationary fence & (fake) ski patroler

**Imz** · 08-15-2011, 12:32 PM

**PNWbrit** · 08-15-2011, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by Hugh Conway

Obvious troll is obvious

My money is it being a certain eco co-op trolling again.

In case I'm right - Patrol should wear something incorporating hemp woven by one legged lesbian pygmies and Unicorn fur hats.

**Peruvian** · 08-15-2011, 01:18 PM

Who's more 'approachable'?

The Swedes:

The Italians:

The Canucks:

or the 'mericans:

**sadfist** · 08-15-2011, 01:52 PM

Rustic look

**XXX-er** · 08-15-2011, 03:25 PM

who knows what all the crests on those italian & swede uniforms say, the swede is an unapproachable nordic god, the italian wants to fuck my girlfriend, but those Canadians look kind of goofy and its the uniform I recognize eh?

the american in the jeans ... sure sign of a recession

**rideit** · 08-15-2011, 03:37 PM

SKIDPATROL.

Awesome!

**davygoat2** · 08-15-2011, 04:34 PM

“I have a responsibility to not be intimidated and bullied by low life losers who abuse what little power is granted to them as ski patrollers."
ULLR punishes those elderly patrollers that offend.. Gender specific questions..
Female "whattza matta someone dropa house on your sister??
Male "Passing stones again are we?"
change of clothes or reversable jacket required..
use it and get you ticket pulled.. I have a comp for you and a beer after sweep.

**PBR** · 08-15-2011, 04:42 PM

They should also start skiing switch to the road when hauling a toboggan so they can keep an eye on their patient.

**time2clmb** · 08-15-2011, 05:16 PM

In the pics, the American clothes are pretty similar to alot of places here. The difference is the Canadian version pictured are the what the vollies wear. Plenty of hills up here have the black / red combo for the pro's. Another difference would be up here they don't ski in the back seat nearly as much as the 'mericans pictured

**BakertoBham** · 08-15-2011, 05:18 PM

As a volunteer patroller, I vote on keeping it professional. Red, orange or yellow coat with a white cross stands out pretty well and is pretty bright. I'm 33 years old, so I could give a shit about trendy fashions. As far as patrolling is concerned, my hope is that someone can spot me from a distance. I assume they are able to since we are typically wearing a red, orange or yellow coat with a white cross on it. I would prefer not to wear trendy fashions, but I'm also not skiing at Aspen. I want gear that works and that customers can spot me from a good distance in case they need help. I'm there to ski and to help, not for a fashion show. I would also assume that all patrollers have a love of skiing. Why else would we get up at 4 or 5 in the morning to start a ski day that probably won't end until 5 or 6 at night? We do it because we love skiing!

To be fair, I have noticed that some ski patrollers, especially the older guys, can kind of be dicks. That being said, I doubt making them wear trendy ski clothes and baggy pants on the hill is going to help their outlook on things a whole lot. A huge part of our job is customer service. I can't speak for everyone, but I certainly do my best to spark up conversation on the lift, point out good spots for non-locals, etc. in the hopes of connecting with the public. It's usually the public that doesn't want to connect with us until they need us. Remember, we are not cops. Most patrollers are there to provide first aid and customer support. We are not there to "bust" people for having a good time. If we didn't have a major love for skiing, we definitely wouldn't be out there!

**XavierD** · 08-15-2011, 05:31 PM

If I was god of the universe it would be:
Pro: subdued dark jacket with small white crosses so they don't get bothered by everyone with a worthless problem, and can stay focused on doing their jobs.

Voly/Safety Patrol: something bright and easy to see.

**TurxSki** · 08-15-2011, 07:03 PM

white face, black shirt
white socks, black shoes
black hair, white strat
bled white, died black

black gloves, white frost
black crepe, white lead
white sheet, black knight
jet black, dead white

(honey in the dungerees
tight sweater and a ponny tail
will you guess her age when she comes back stage?)

**Diamond Joe** · 08-15-2011, 08:26 PM

Originally Posted by sadfist

Wow. what. the. FUCK??!?

An American patroller. wearing a canadian tuxedo. on a MONOSKI. with a dead horse in front of him. and - is it just me, or does his jacket say "brokeback mountain ski patrol"?!?!

**Gripen** · 08-15-2011, 10:05 PM

Originally Posted by XXX-er

who knows what all the crests on those italian & swede uniforms say, the swede is an unapproachable nordic god, the italian wants to fuck my girlfriend, but those Canadians look kind of goofy and its the uniform I recognize eh?

the american in the jeans ... sure sign of a recession

Swedish one says "Swedish Lift Workers Organization". The other Swede it just says Ski Patrol. SLAO is the acronym for Swedish Lift Workers Organization in Swedish.

**RootDKJ** · 08-16-2011, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by Diamond Joe

Wow. what. the. FUCK??!?

An American patroller. wearing a canadian tuxedo. on a MONOSKI. with a dead horse in front of him. and - is it just me, or does his jacket say "brokeback mountain ski patrol"?!?!

It's not just you.

**Imz** · 08-16-2011, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Diamond Joe

Wow. what. the. FUCK??!?

This technique is called "teh PHOTOSHOPS"

**atroan** · 08-16-2011, 02:14 PM

Originally Posted by BakertoBham

I would also assume that all patrollers have a love of skiing. Why else would we get up at 4 or 5 in the morning to start a ski day that probably won't end until 5 or 6 at night? We do it because we love skiing!

To be fair, I have noticed that some ski patrollers, especially the older guys, can kind of be dicks. That being said, I doubt making them wear trendy ski clothes and baggy pants on the hill is going to help their outlook on things a whole lot. A huge part of our job is customer service. I can't speak for everyone, but I certainly do my best to spark up conversation on the lift, point out good spots for non-locals, etc. in the hopes of connecting with the public. It's usually the public that doesn't want to connect with us until they need us. Remember, we are not cops. Most patrollers are there to provide first aid and customer support. We are not there to "bust" people for having a good time. If we didn't have a major love for skiing, we definitely wouldn't be out there!

I agree with a lot that you said... and it would seem that most patrollers would. So how do you lose that not wanting to connect unless they need something (half the time not even an emergency)?? I sure don't know... but a lot of great points made on here, and most seem to be saying keep a professional look and don't abuse the power by being nazi's. Although a lot of skiiers will bitch about not being able to ski out of bounds.. and turn around and sue the resort if they twist an ankle skiing somewhere they shouldn't have.

**atroan** · 08-16-2011, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by Peruvian

Who's more 'approachable'?

Who are you asking? The double diamond/ EXPERTS ONLY skiers, the terrain park? the tourist skiing all blues? the season pass holder of 15 yrs? lots of perspectives that the patrol has to appeal to without losing their ability to do the job required.

**atroan** · 08-16-2011, 02:28 PM

Originally Posted by time2clmb

My opinion is to shut the fuck up jong and stop worrying about what people are wearing. Welcome to TGR....nice first post. If people (you?) can't "connect" with ski patrol because of what they are wearing, then please leave the gene pool immediately. Also, fashion does not = showing a love for skiing.

by the way.. you're prolly the most rad skier i have ever met, if everyone in the industry could be like you then OH how much better off we would be. Thanks for the welcome by the way, no fruit basket? you liked the post? sweeeet brah

**Bunion 2020** · 08-16-2011, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by atroan

by the way.. you're prolly the most rad skier i have ever met, if everyone in the industry could be like you then OH how much better off we would be. Thanks for the welcome by the way, no fruit basket? you liked the post? sweeeet brah

And there you have it folks!

**Scotsman50** · 08-16-2011, 08:36 PM

I dunno... these guys look like they got their shit together despite not being in red and black!

**time2clmb** · 08-16-2011, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by atroan

by the way.. you're prolly the most rad skier i have ever met, if everyone in the industry could be like you then OH how much better off we would be. Thanks for the welcome by the way, no fruit basket? you liked the post? sweeeet brah

It's been 3 days since I posted that, and 2 since you replied to it. Good to know it's still bothering you LMAO. That's some tame shit, I look forward to reading your butthurt replies when one of the fine folks here actually says something insulting.