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

[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??

[RegCT]

Professional can be trendy, but the old school get up could probably stand to go.

[XXX-er]

red shell with the white cross for the pro's up here,yellow & blue for voly I don't see any reason for a change, the shell IS supposed to be a working uniform they are being paid to do a job ... not participate in a love fest

and you got all those old shells which don't need replacing =waste of $

[That was Pontus]

I'm with XXX-er, though if anything needs to change it's helmet design...

[atroan]

of course the cross and vest would need to stay for the medical supplies, but maybe some color jackets underneath? color pants? sorry should have said that first time.. good point about doing a job though

[bendtheski]

Awesome first post! This is a question that has been burning in the minds of all TGR members pretty much 4eva!

I think patrollers would appear much more approachable in steezy plaid.

[Bunion 2020]

Awesome first post! This is a question that has been burning in the minds of all TGR members pretty much 4eva!

I think patrollers would appear much more approachable in steezy plaid.

I will run that by the GM and see what he thinks.

Awww crap, I just remembered, I already submitted next seasons uniform order.

[doughboyshredder]

Keep the red. Makes it easier to spot you when help is needed (or..................).

[bendtheski]

I will run that by the GM and see what he thinks.

Awww crap, I just remembered, I already submitted next seasons uniform order.

C'mon, on a patrollers hudge salary you should be able to buy a different costume for every day of the week! Maybe different outfits for different activities...

Avy control: Plamo
Adjusting tower pads: Pinstripes
Toboggan rides: Houndstooth
Dropping Ropes: Neon Fartbag, just to add to the carnival atmosphere...
Speed Zone Enforcement: Maybe something in a muted earthtone, you know, nothing too off-putting.

[astralboy15]

The stigma that goes along with the red and black quickly loses meaning to me when patrol is hucking bigger than anyone else right under the lift....and stomping.

[doughboyshredder]

At alpy that's how you tell the pros and the volly fucks apart. Most vollies can't ski to save their life. Most pros kill it. (There are exceptions to both).

[Meadow Skipper]

... trying to rid the "old men with badges on the hill" mentality??

It sounds like a bad thing when you say it that way.

But maybe some pastels, just for the fun of it. And rainbows instead of crosses?

[volklpowdermaniac]

Red/Black, white cross. black helmets if required. Simple, clean, professional

[cat in january]

Patrol always gets freshies

[ak_powder_monkey]

you know what looks stupid? "trendy" bright colors seriously its not 1982 anymore.

[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.

[bendtheski]

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.

I LOL'ed.
If you peel away the layers of juvenile sarcasm, this pretty much sums up what I was saying in my earlier posts.

[Hugh Conway]

Obvious troll is obvious

[atroan]

hahaha, first off i'm on active Ski Patrol and have been so "connecting" with both public and patrol hasn't ever really been an issue. Second, might try some other means of releasing anger than a TGR forum. Lastly, i didn't mean to associate fashion= love for skiing, as my dad who lacks in fashion will rip shit

[Lone Star]

if they want to look like bro brahs maybe they can take a job washing dishes somewhere. then they can wear whatever they like when they ski.

[MotherFucker]

Keep the red. Makes it easier to spot you when help is needed (or..................).

Yep.

Fuck trendy. You're working not modeling.

[steamboat1]

At Sugarbush in VT. they wear all black with a white cross.

It actually looks pretty sharp.

[Bunion 2020]

Patrol used to be in Rust & Blue.

Pros began to go to Red N Black in the late 80-early 90s or there about, mainly to delineate themselves from the vollies/NSP.

Lots of patrols don't use either, When I was in Utah we were in International Orange for a spell. Steamboat was in Fluorescent orange when they were owned by the Japanese.

My folks are in all red parkas, black pants, small cross on the sleeves and company logo on the chest. I get asked all the time if I: am a local, work there or why my jacket keeps saying inane shit while I am sitting there talking.

Ski Patrol is supposed to be there when you need them but I am not a huge believer in being noticeable from a distance. Much better to surprise you that way.

[AlexC]

I say neon-pink one piece suits - that way they'll be really easy to spot when they come after you for skiing in a permanently closed area.

[davygoat2]

Visibility is necessary for quick response.
I'm all about losing the old man w/ attitude stigma. Lot of people cant connect w/ us because of the attitude of the few.
Patrollers are out there to make sure you're enjoying it. The rules are common sense.
I'd rather be wearing cooler shit, But a professional appearance
helps when there is a issue or conflict..
Like i tell my mini-maggs on the hill. 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.. don't make me work for it ..
If you want to do stupid shit climb for your turns.. and leave your cell phone at home. so the rangers don't have to work hard either..
some of the wildest in the bars is us....