Slog - Comments on How Was It? The Ski Fever and Snowboard Show http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s On October 27th, there was a big ski and snowboard expo down at Qwest Event Center. I went to go see what people were buying, how much they were spending, and well, if some sort of rivalry exists between the snowboarders and the skiers... Also, the beginning of this video is a bit of footage from the 2nd Annual Downtown Throwdown. Amazing. They covered the steps of Qwest Center with fake snow, and "rail-jammed" away. That concrete looked hard. I can't believe no one broke any bones. This event was put on locals Snowboy Productions. They have a gorgeous video... Copyright 2008 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:23:59 -0800 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:21:15 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Mr. Poe All I'm sayin' is, in this weeks paper, to the left of Jen's piece, with all the faces...yeah.

2nr row, 2nd dude (going left to right) = hot. Hot. Hothothothot.

And snowboarding will always be cooler than skiing.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850841 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850841 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:29:24 -0800 Comment by terry miller "That's your fault?!?!?"

priceless!

]]> terry miller http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850842 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850842 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:32:19 -0800 Comment by kap0w The show was decent - possibly better than previous years, but you've got to know what you're getting into. I bought gloves but went with a friend who got probably $400 of stuff.

As for the fake snow, a couple years ago they premiered a snowboarding movie at the Showbox and set up a ramp and rail along with fake snow in the middle of 2nd ave... it's been done before!

The rivalry between skiiers and snowboarders? It's like the Mac/PC or Import/Domestic holy wars - it makes little sense and it will never end. And skiiers can get the eff outta my way!

]]> kap0w http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850846 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850846 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:33:38 -0800 Comment by KELLY O #2 - right?! All-over prints must be stopped!

Also - that same guy from Gravis told me he watched a Mom drop $2,300 that day. Head-to-toe snowboarding gear for her two sons. Holy cripes. I think I'm stuck with my ole plastic saucer sled again this year...

]]> KELLY O http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850861 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850861 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:46:00 -0800 Comment by terry miller what?!?! did she buy chanel snow gear?

1200 is way too much.

but whatever, it'll be sooooo worth it when your on the snow....

]]> terry miller http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850869 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850869 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:51:31 -0800 Comment by KELLY O Chanel all-over print gear!

]]> KELLY O http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850881 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850881 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 14:58:56 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Doesn't anybody ski in jeans anymore? Street clothes? The same parka you wear to school?

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850917 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850917 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:24:29 -0800 Comment by max solomon that reminds me - tune up time.

]]> max solomon http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850920 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850920 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 15:25:13 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe @7

No. You should still look good even though you're somewhat of a puff.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850978 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c850978 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:05:06 -0800 Comment by Fnarf Who says I don't look good in street clothes? If I went skiing today I'd wear a suit and tie just to be contrary.

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c851001 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c851001 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 16:26:42 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe See, that would be hot. Do that.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c851061 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c851061 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:16:23 -0800 Comment by Fnarf I don't ski. Why am I even commenting on this post?

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c851077 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c851077 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:36:13 -0800 Comment by Mr. Poe I don't know. I don't even snowboard anymore. Bad accident. We're losers.

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c851156 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c851156 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 20:50:07 -0800 Comment by slim haha you have to watch it to the end "actually, i'm a toboganer"

]]> slim http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c851177 http://slog.thestranger.com/2007/11/how_was_it_the_ski_fever_and_snowboard_s#c851177 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 22:21:15 -0800