so annoyed by sellouts

**Tresckow** · 08-23-2005, 12:52 AM

I understand where "Psycho-Yeti" is coming from, and while he doesn't come across too well on this internet thing sometimes, I dare anyone to find a more stand-up guy to work or go skiing with. I know, cause I've been skiing with the miserable bastard since moving to Taos 6 years ago. He was a hard-working ripper then, and he still is now.

I understand the pain he feels that comes from sacrificing what you really want to be doing, in order to do what it will takes to make the bills. I also feel the frustration when the talented skiers we know, or hear of, decide to drop skiing in order to make more money.

We all need to move-on one way or another, but damn it's tough to accept that those with the incredible talent enough to actually get paid to ski, choose not to and abandon the sport. It's not that I feel I must dictate how people choose to live their lives, nor do I believe Yeti feels that way, but that these skiers have choosen another path which leads them away from skiing.

One of the parts of skiing I enjoy so much is showing and guiding those skiers around who don't make it out too often to where we ski. If I got a free pass, VIP mountain bennies, and paid (doesn't have to be much) to ski around with others in a non-formal setting and enjoy their excited vibe, I would be all over it.

It's just frustrating to see someone who has that, or could, decide to leave it all behind for bigger monetary gains. It has something to do with the overall greed of our society as well, and the fact that some people can't find that happy place without lots of money, even when that happy place is handed to them.

That said, ya got to respect Plake, Schmidt, McConkey, Deb Armstrong, ect.. for not their "core lifestyle", but for their love and detrimination to continue skiing and being ambassadors to our sport.

**shera** · 08-23-2005, 06:40 AM

Originally Posted by YetiMan

I'll make you a deal, I'll take a shower after work tonight if you stop posing (from DC no??) as a skier and insulting people who revolve their life around our sport.

Dude, I gotta say that tippster was totally cool when I met him here in Colorado and proceeded to get drunk with him. Very appreciative of the life that we're fortunate enough to live while also happy with his family and work situation. I think he's alright.

As for you, I've followed your posts a little, like on the Mosely thread. Relax already! Everybody here loves skiing and nobody has a problem with the dirtbags, that I can tell anyway. How's that saying go: "Post first, then smoke crack."

Anyway, I figure you're probably pretty fun to ski with...

**SquawMan** · 08-23-2005, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by Tresckow

We all need to move-on one way or another, but damn it's tough to accept that those with the incredible talent enough to actually get paid to ski, choose not to and abandon the sport.

That said, ya got to respect Plake, Schmidt, McConkey, Deb Armstrong, ect.. for not their "core lifestyle", but for their love and detrimination to continue skiing and being ambassadors to our sport.

the problem with Yetman's argument is an intolerance of other people with more than one love. Skiing is but one activity to get a rush. Kiteboarding is just as fun and sometimes even more so. Same with riding a motorcycle instead of a car.

People make money so they can afford to be available when the powder hits (even if it's mid week) and not only ski on weekends. The older you get, the more the quality of the experience matters over the quantity.

speaking of selling out, how does it make you feel when you see Shane's face on an ad in every ski magazine advertising for the worst binding in skiing history (ie. Marker)? Is he a sell out?

just be tolerant and let other's see the world differently because until you've walked in their shoes, you shouldn't judge

**Tippster** · 08-23-2005, 07:07 AM

Well, I guess his "douche" was just what my sandy box needed. POWDER finally showed up in my mailbox yesterday and this morning my nipples got hard whilst riding into work. Coincidence? I think not...

I look forward to meeting Yetiman and the many other Utards that I have yet to have the pleasure ...errr... of. (Goddamn. Eengleesh hard!) There are quite a few Maggots who are very different in person than here.

And Mir, I heart you too. If you weren't spoken for.... and I had no conscience.....

**Tresckow** · 08-23-2005, 07:15 AM

speaking of selling out, how does it make you feel when you see Shane's face on an ad in every ski magazine advertising for the worst binding in skiing history (ie. Marker)? Is he a sell out?

Hell no, I chuckle and say to myself "ha ha, that ad looks gay, but he's paid to ski and he made it happen for himself". Plus, he helped to make it happen for everyone else. That's how it makes me feel, but then again, I'm feeling myself up right now.

But not to that ad, cause that would be gay.

**Blurred** · 08-23-2005, 07:53 AM

Is this the part where we all disect the character of YetiMan as we've seen from the board and decide whether he's a good guy or not? Give me a fucking break. It's the internet people! Go outside and join the real world already.

**crashnburn'd** · 08-23-2005, 07:58 AM

says the guy with over 3000 posts...

**Blurred** · 08-23-2005, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by crashnburn'd

says the guy with over 3000 posts...

So, am I a good guy God?

**Tippster** · 08-23-2005, 08:05 AM

God called and said, "Huh?"

**crashnburn'd** · 08-23-2005, 08:07 AM

I think I'd probably be more of a demagogue than God... However, I'm not close to either. I'll decide if you're a good person while I'm outside playing in my sandbox.

**shera** · 08-23-2005, 08:16 AM

Originally Posted by Tippster

And Mir, I heart you too. If you weren't spoken for.... and I had no conscience.....

We'll just have to admire each other from afar.

**Blurred** · 08-23-2005, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by crashnburn'd

I think I'd probably be more of a demagogue than God... However, I'm not close to either. I'll decide if you're a good person while I'm outside playing in my sandbox.

Make sure and shake the sand out when you get back.

**Tippster** · 08-23-2005, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by SheRa

We'll just have to admire each other from afar.

So the "Naughty Schoolgirl" pix are in the mail?

**shera** · 08-23-2005, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by Tippster

So the "Naughty Schoolgirl" pix are in the mail?

Do you prefer knee socks or fishnet with those little plaid skirts?

**KillingCokes** · 08-23-2005, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by BlurredElevens

Is this the part where we all disect the character of YetiMan as we've seen from the board and decide whether he's a good guy or not? Give me a fucking break. It's the internet people! Go outside and join the real world already.

THERE'S A REAL WORLD OUT THERE. I DO NOT BELIEVE YOUR PROPAGANDA. TGRFORUM IS ALL THERE IS.