Spatula thread

**Blurred** · 01-12-2006, 12:33 PM

I think we need a thread dedicated to Spatula skiers that get annoying questions about their skis everyday.

I'll start with the first question and answer.

Question:How are they on hardpack?

Answer: They're awesome! Bode Miller helped design them.

**Below Zero** · 01-12-2006, 12:35 PM

"Those there things have reverse camber, right?"

**El Chupacabra** · 01-12-2006, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by BlurredElevens

I think we need a thread dedicated to Spatula skiers that get annoying questions about their skis everyday.

I'll start with the first question and answer.

Question:How are they on hardpack?

Answer: They're awesome! Bode Miller helped design them.

Alternate answer: They're awesome! Bode Miller helped design them one night after he and Shane McConkey drank 7 bottles of Wild Turkey. The next morning, Bode won the downhill event at Hahnenkahm, on his Spatulas, while still wasted!

**cmsummit** · 01-12-2006, 12:40 PM

ya'll know if those thangs help ya ski the powderrr betterrrr?

**adam** · 01-12-2006, 01:16 PM

I heard some dork name Shane McConkey designed them? Is that true. I like my skis designed by people that can actually ski, unlike Shane whatever his name is.

**robokill1981** · 01-12-2006, 01:18 PM

On the lift at Brighton in a super Texas-twang:
"Is it tough to cut in those things?"

The stupid questions are funny to me, it's the same one's being asked over and over and over that makes me want to kill:

What are those?
What are they for?
Where did you get them?
Who makes them?
Why are they shaped like that?
Where can I get them?
Do you want to sell them?
How do they ski on groomers?
Is it easy to ski powder on them?

**Jim S** · 01-12-2006, 01:18 PM

Who's Shane McConkey?

**dubu** · 01-12-2006, 01:26 PM

old dude behing me talking to his buddy..

"see those skis, I dont see why anyone would ski them with all the tree runs and all"

followed by,

"Yea those dont turn at all, they are only good in 2+feet of powder"

all I can think of is how closed minded people are, it never seems to amaze me how peopel who have never seen or have skiied the ski before know all about it..

**Crinkle** · 01-12-2006, 01:29 PM

"are those things pipe skis?"

me: "seriously? yeah, they are so sweet they can donkey kick your wife from here"

**homerjay** · 01-12-2006, 01:45 PM

This thread is hilarious!!

**nutcase** · 01-12-2006, 02:17 PM

They look like boats

Edit: I don't actually own spats. Just making a statement.

**Tectonically_Neglected** · 01-12-2006, 02:24 PM

I heard they are pretty damn unbreakable. Is this true?

**fluffballs** · 01-12-2006, 02:36 PM

this wasn't so much of a question as a stupid comment.

"or you could just learn how to ski a pair of these (skinny carve skis) and do just as well in the powder"

I just grinned and reminded myself that I had done 3 laps while every other person in line was just finishing their second run.

**cmsummit** · 01-12-2006, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by fluffballs

this wasn't so much of a question as a stupid comment.

"or you could just learn how to ski a pair of these (skinny carve skis) and do just as well in the powder"

I just grinned and reminded myself that I had done 3 laps while every other person in line was just finishing their second run.

this same person must have failed physics(miserably) in school.

**MTT** · 01-12-2006, 02:44 PM

Watch out for those Volants with the metal top they don't last, every pair I have seen are all bent up!! Look @ that guys skis the tip and tail don't even touch the snow anymore.

**Honc** · 01-12-2006, 02:52 PM

can be heard coming from every wealthy elderly mountain greeter in Colorado who volunteers once a week for a free pass:

"Those are funny-looking...but I do love the Chubbs!"

**fluffballs** · 01-12-2006, 03:00 PM

are those this year's?

**72Twenty** · 01-12-2006, 03:08 PM

(I don't own them, but wanted to play...)

"Where'dja get em?"

**vtdownhiller** · 01-12-2006, 03:25 PM

i guess i am lucky to be an east coaster...nobody cares!

**Beaver** · 01-12-2006, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by cmsummit

this same person must have failed physics(miserably) in school.

Along with all the "It won't fly." crowd.

**ill-advised strategy** · 01-12-2006, 04:16 PM

damn, 72twenty beating me to the Weird Al related spatula pic.

the rough day continues.

**72Twenty** · 01-12-2006, 04:31 PM

Originally Posted by YetiMan

damn, 72twenty beating me to the Weird Al related spatula pic.

the rough day continues.

I OWN YOU!!!!!!!

**MOHSHSIHd** · 01-12-2006, 04:34 PM

Im pretty damn close to writing on them with a Sharpie...

something like: "Made by a dude, 4 pow, me like"

we definately got some weird looks rolling around yesterday 4 pairs deep...