2010 Season Retro Day New England

Bears,

 

I'm getting this started early so many of you have time to prepare!

Since we can not poll any more I guess we need to do this the old fashioned way.

Now I'd like to try for two different Retro days next season. I'm thinking one in December and then one

in March. Now last years turnout was small but FUN, see;   

http://www.epicski.com/forum/thread/82501/mini-retro-day-at-okemo#post_1081223    for a report on last year. 

 

Suggestions, thoughts, possible dates.....let's hear it!

 

 

December is going to be tough for me, busy season and I already have 3 days at Stowe for ESA earmarked besides "Retro Day" is more a "Springtime" event (except for the OP, this it is 365/24/7 ) .

If a 99'-00' ski can be labeled as Retro..;-), I think I'll be able to make it...

Hell, those babies are a decade old!
Stay tuned to this thread as December rolls around we'll try and dial in a day


Edited by Rossi Smash - 6/29/2009 at 11:51 pm GMT

Every time I see this thread at the top it looks like it says "Retro Day 2010 in ENGLAND"  I picture people skiing in outfits looking like the guards at Buckingham Palace It must be just me as I'd love to hit the Bears'  NEW England Retro Day

I'm really hoping we can get a good turnout this coming season. That's why I want to get as much feedback on what dates might allow the most people to attend.

So bring on the input!

Nice pic! Retro skis safely locked to the rack. Should be called Repro day. Plastic boots!? Oh my! I might have to come up there and show you how to keep it old school for real.

Rod.....I double dog dare ya!

It's on! 

 If you are willing to be flexible in doing an early season retro/repro day, how about the Friday before ESA Stowe..at Stowe? There will be a great turn out there. 

Philpug, that is certainly a possibility!

Let's keep getting ideas from all the interested Bears and see what works for the biggest group.

I'm f-l-e-x-i-b-l-e

This means I'll need to pack retro, eh?

This of course means you might finally have to ski with me too
Maybe I can scare you up a pair of brakes for the 444's on the ROC's...but then again
I know how much you like safety straps

Good name for a mascot.
http://collectibles.shop.ebay.com/items/?_nkw=astro&_sacat=165319

Ski brakes!? This is starting to sound like the "retro" bike ride Rossi posted about where every rider was sporting styrofoam headware! Haha! I was feeling guilty about considering bringing safety release bindings to this event... I guess that faux pas would go unnoticed. Cool, I heart the safety release bindings! Anything goes then...?

OK to sport a helmet at this event??

Rod...this is a loosely interpreted Retro event...not a pure vintage ski day. I'd say folks can bring whatever they've got that would not be considered current. I'm already thinking of my ST 650's w/Look Nevada/Gran Prix bindings....or maybe the K2 Cheeseburgers w/Spademan's or maybe Volkl Zebra's w/Look's or....well you can see my problem!

I will need to get some new garb for this event. Might me SOS..might not. I do have an idea what I want. now it is a matter of finding it.  

Well Phil....you've got SIX months!!!

DON'T RUSH ME!!!!!!

Philpug....I may have to break this out!

Nothing says I have to start matching decades at this point in my life

That is more you than me. I have something in the works though... 

I think Rossi's having problems coming to grips with....possibly....he...uh...likes...the...'new'...skis.  He's already collected more 'new' skis than I've ever owned at one time.  This is why he really needs a retro day - so he can make use of all that equipment in his museum and stay with the roots.

If you're on the fence with this event I'd recommend getting off it. For just the conversation alone - between Phil and Rossi, it's worth it.  Those 'in the know' about retro gear should step up and contribute to this one.  It's definitely something worthy of beholding - the conversation is priceless.  I'm not sure how we managed it, but last season it was warm enough to eat outside on retro day - a rarity in Vt!
Perhaps this season we could have some sort of retro Jeopardy game - now that could be interesting. "Bindings for 500!"
We could also have the 'most excellent new ski invention' award.  This year's award would go to Bob Barnes for his " Kramelet" binding. That's where the heel is fixed and the toe is free. Requires special straps for the lift.... 
Possibly, we could have it live online.

Tog, you're back! Welcome

The "new" skis are a curiosity. I am still more comfortable on my old faithful companions. But I had to get a few pairs to fully experiment with some of the different options

Throwing out December 11th as Philpug suggested, at Stowe and the front end of the EPIC ESA.
How many think they just might be able to work with that date? If not, but interested in a Retro day, what date and where in VT would you like to throw out there?

Makes me think of people skiing naked while covered in blue woad and shaking spears.

Makes me wish I had never gotten rid of my snurfer.

I will attempt to make it with one of the old skis.

We'll definitely try for one in March too!

Tog...you better start visiting the landfill for some proper boards....you know you want too

I  tried to say I needed a few NEW pairs to experiment with....

 Tog,

If you come, I will have something for you to use (not skis though).

There isn't enough popcorn in the world for this kind of entertainment.  I sincerely hope this happens when I can be there!