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Old January 6th 05, 04:22 AM
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What the h-- does "Freeride" MEAN, anyway? I was looking at Salomon's
web site today. They classify the Scream 10 Pilot Hot as a "Freeride"
ski. Their new "Scrambler" is an "All-Mountain" ski.

It's been awhile since I've bought skis. I'm getting old but I still
consider myself an advanced skier comfortable in the crud, powder, ice
and bumps. But I have NO interest in rails, stairs, half-pipes or any
of that Gen-Y crap.

Any old guys out there ski these Scream Pilot 10 Hots? Are they "all
mountain" or are they for the halfpipe? Thanks.

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Old January 7th 05, 12:51 AM
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What the h-- does "Freeride" MEAN, anyway?

It means "extreme," except like "extreme" used to mean
before they beat that term into meaninglessness with
overuse.

And while I'm ranting here, has anyone notice those
"Motorcyclists use Extreme Caution" signs out on the
road? WTF is "extreme caution?" And wouldn't it just
be a whole lot more cautious to drive something
sensible like a car if you were going to use "extreme
caution?"

They should have an "extreme caution" event at the
X-games. Contestants could huddle in their beds all
day while throngs of thong-clad hotties cheer and
dance to rap music from frequently chagiong camera
angles.

J. Urrrk, Radical dude.


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Old January 7th 05, 01:41 AM
The Real Bev
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"J. Urrrk" wrote:

wrote :
What the h-- does "Freeride" MEAN, anyway?

It means "extreme," except like "extreme" used to mean
before they beat that term into meaninglessness with
overuse.

And while I'm ranting here, has anyone notice those
"Motorcyclists use Extreme Caution" signs out on the
road? WTF is "extreme caution?" And wouldn't it just
be a whole lot more cautious to drive something
sensible like a car if you were going to use "extreme
caution?"


I thought it was a simple declarative sentence extolling the virtues of
the local careful motorcyclists. What, they can't afford a lousy
comma? No wonder our schools are going to hell in a handbasket.

My favorite he Expensive metal signs -- "Share The Road" with a
picture of a bicycle. I guess that means we cyclists should get the
hell off the road if a car happens to approach. Newly painted bicycle
lanes (thick slippery paint, I hope somebody riding in the rain slips
and sues their ass (yeah, I know, it's MY ass too, but I'm willing to
spend the money)) guiding riders into the door zone and providing
NOTHING we didn't have before. I guess it was cheaper than fixing the
potholes, and I once spent half an hour pruning some city trees that
sagged down and forced riders out into traffic. Next time I do it I
should submit a bill and see if it gets paid.

They should have an "extreme caution" event at the
X-games. Contestants could huddle in their beds all
day while throngs of thong-clad hotties cheer and
dance to rap music from frequently chagiong camera
angles.


Yeah, like anybody would pay to watch that.

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Old January 7th 05, 03:05 AM
bdubya
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On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 17:41:22 -0800, The Real Bev
wrote:

"J. Urrrk" wrote:

wrote :
What the h-- does "Freeride" MEAN, anyway?

It means "extreme," except like "extreme" used to mean
before they beat that term into meaninglessness with
overuse.

And while I'm ranting here, has anyone notice those
"Motorcyclists use Extreme Caution" signs out on the
road? WTF is "extreme caution?" And wouldn't it just
be a whole lot more cautious to drive something
sensible like a car if you were going to use "extreme
caution?"


I thought it was a simple declarative sentence extolling the virtues of
the local careful motorcyclists. What, they can't afford a lousy
comma? No wonder our schools are going to hell in a handbasket.


It's actually a misspelling; it's supposed to be "extreme unction".

bw
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Old January 7th 05, 03:16 AM
The Real Bev
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bdubya wrote:

On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 17:41:22 -0800, The Real Bev
wrote:

"J. Urrrk" wrote:

wrote :
What the h-- does "Freeride" MEAN, anyway?

It means "extreme," except like "extreme" used to mean
before they beat that term into meaninglessness with
overuse.

And while I'm ranting here, has anyone notice those
"Motorcyclists use Extreme Caution" signs out on the
road? WTF is "extreme caution?" And wouldn't it just
be a whole lot more cautious to drive something
sensible like a car if you were going to use "extreme
caution?"


I thought it was a simple declarative sentence extolling the virtues of
the local careful motorcyclists. What, they can't afford a lousy
comma? No wonder our schools are going to hell in a handbasket.


It's actually a misspelling; it's supposed to be "extreme unction".


Is that the last rites, or something involving slavish devotion to one's
wife?

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Bev
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