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Halfpipe etiquette?
Just started riding the pipe at the local spot, and I had some real dumb
questions about the proper way to drop in without ****ing people off: *What is "calling your drop in?" - does this just mean shouting 'next'? *The half pipe I started on has a big roll-in facing down the middle of the pipe- should I be using this, or is it fine to drop in from the side (which is what i've been doing)? *Am I supposed to wait until the pipe is completely clear of riders? (ie. if a rider is waaay down at the last part of the pipe, do I just wait until he's completely out? I rode half pipe in the skateboarding world for a while, and most of the time it was an unspoken thing as to who went next (usually someone was poised on the end ready to go). werd- |
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Halfpipe etiquette?
"El Gordo" wrote in message
... Just started riding the pipe at the local spot, and I had some real dumb questions about the proper way to drop in without ****ing people off: *What is "calling your drop in?" - does this just mean shouting 'next'? *The half pipe I started on has a big roll-in facing down the middle of the pipe- should I be using this, or is it fine to drop in from the side (which is what i've been doing)? *Am I supposed to wait until the pipe is completely clear of riders? (ie. if a rider is waaay down at the last part of the pipe, do I just wait until he's completely out? I am far from a half pipe expert but in many places I have noticed that people sit around above the pipe and stick a hand up in the air when they are ready to go. Then they wait (hand up) until whoever is in the pipe is well clear, not necessarily finished, and set off. Entry from the side seems to be the preferred approach. When you arrive sit down behind anyone already waiting so you can follow the hand signals until they have all gone and its your turn and hopefully anyone after you will have sat down behind you! Luke -- http://www.snowgo.com - Reading writing and riding |
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On Tue, 24 Feb 2004 16:20:04 GMT, "El Gordo"
allegedly wrote: *What is "calling your drop in?" - does this just mean shouting 'next'? Stick your arm up and call attention to the fact that your dropping in... same goes for the park. I've heard people shout different stuff, but "clear", and "call" seem popular. *The half pipe I started on has a big roll-in facing down the middle of the pipe- should I be using this, or is it fine to drop in from the side (which is what i've been doing)? Whatever works for you. *Am I supposed to wait until the pipe is completely clear of riders? (ie. if a rider is waaay down at the last part of the pipe, do I just wait until he's completely out? I don't think so, people would be there all day. Give enough room so that if the person before you bails it, then you can avoid them without hassle. I rode half pipe in the skateboarding world for a while, and most of the time it was an unspoken thing as to who went next (usually someone was poised on the end ready to go). You'll find a lot of people simply sit there. I think it's a pressure of perfomance thing... people don't want to look like a newbie so they let people go. Most of the good riders know this, so won't be waiting too long... if no-one calls it, they'll be up and dropping in. So you don't need to be waiting there thinking: well that guy was here before me. If he doesn't want to go, then you go. Disclaimer: I'm also no great pipe rider, but I hit the park often enough, and the rules appear to be the same. - Dave. -- The only powder to get high on, falls from the sky. http://www.vpas.org/ - Snowboarding the worlds pow pow - Securing your e-mail The Snowboard FAQ lives here - http://rssFAQ.org/ |
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thanks for the replies- helpful stuff-
*What is "calling your drop in?" - does this just mean shouting 'next'? Stick your arm up and call attention to the fact that your dropping in... same goes for the park. I've heard people shout different stuff, but "clear", and "call" seem popular. *The half pipe I started on has a big roll-in facing down the middle of the pipe- should I be using this, or is it fine to drop in from the side (which is what i've been doing)? Whatever works for you. *Am I supposed to wait until the pipe is completely clear of riders? (ie. if a rider is waaay down at the last part of the pipe, do I just wait until he's completely out? I don't think so, people would be there all day. Give enough room so that if the person before you bails it, then you can avoid them without hassle. I rode half pipe in the skateboarding world for a while, and most of the time it was an unspoken thing as to who went next (usually someone was poised on the end ready to go). You'll find a lot of people simply sit there. I think it's a pressure of perfomance thing... people don't want to look like a newbie so they let people go. Most of the good riders know this, so won't be waiting too long... if no-one calls it, they'll be up and dropping in. So you don't need to be waiting there thinking: well that guy was here before me. If he doesn't want to go, then you go. Disclaimer: I'm also no great pipe rider, but I hit the park often enough, and the rules appear to be the same. - Dave. -- The only powder to get high on, falls from the sky. http://www.vpas.org/ - Snowboarding the worlds pow pow - Securing your e-mail The Snowboard FAQ lives here - http://rssFAQ.org/ |
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Only one thing to add to Playdreamer and Switters' responses:
(Disclaimer - I *suck suck suck* at the pipe) I rode half pipe in the skateboarding world for a while, and most of the time it was an unspoken thing as to who went next (usually someone was poised on the end ready to go). This too can be the case with snow pipes. One important difference between skate pipes and snow pipes is that with snow pipes, a rider can come in from above the pipe and drop in without stopping. This goes against good pipe etiquette but I've seen it done all too often. If you call your drop, it slightly increases that the kook tying to cut through the queue notices that (s)he needs to stop. Have fun and be safe! -Mike T |
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"Mike T" wrote in message ...
Only one thing to add to Playdreamer and Switters' responses: (Disclaimer - I *suck suck suck* at the pipe) I rode half pipe in the skateboarding world for a while, and most of the time it was an unspoken thing as to who went next (usually someone was poised on the end ready to go). This too can be the case with snow pipes. One important difference between skate pipes and snow pipes is that with snow pipes, a rider can come in from above the pipe and drop in without stopping. This goes against good pipe etiquette but I've seen it done all too often. If you call your drop, it slightly increases that the kook tying to cut through the queue notices that (s)he needs to stop. Have fun and be safe! -Mike T Some places have a verbal convention like "Droppin' In" others don't follow such a convention. I usually give the rider ahead of me 3-3 hits before I drop. |
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Switters wrote in message . ..
*What is "calling your drop in?" - does this just mean shouting 'next'? Stick your arm up and call attention to the fact that your dropping in... same goes for the park. I've heard people shout different stuff, but "clear", and "call" seem popular. I've heard "drop" and "dropping in" at the places I've been to. *The half pipe I started on has a big roll-in facing down the middle of the pipe- should I be using this, or is it fine to drop in from the side (which is what i've been doing)? Whatever works for you. Yes, usually beginners start at the top, and more advanced riders drop in from the side (more speed right away). |
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"El Gordo" wrote in message ...
Just started riding the pipe at the local spot, and I had some real dumb questions about the proper way to drop in without ****ing people off: *What is "calling your drop in?" - does this just mean shouting 'next'? *The half pipe I started on has a big roll-in facing down the middle of the pipe- should I be using this, or is it fine to drop in from the side (which is what i've been doing)? *Am I supposed to wait until the pipe is completely clear of riders? (ie. if a rider is waaay down at the last part of the pipe, do I just wait until he's completely out? Basically what I do is raise my hand and shot "Drop Next" just after the current rider is already in the pipe (on the first wall, any earlier and you might confuse them). I'll look for confirmation that people heard me. Then after the previous rider has gone 2-3 walls (I might have to give him more if he's slow) I shout "Dropping" and start to go down the hill (checking to make sure someone else isn't starting). In general, to help people recognize the queue. I usually offer someone next to be to go before me. If they accept, then I call "Drop Next." if not then I get precedence and can go when the pipe is clear. If the person in front is really slow, then it is really important to have everyone in line recognize that you are the next person to go. I say that you should line up on which ever location most of the riders are setting up... so either on the roll in from above or the top of the wall. Most people don't use the speed they gain from the roll in anyway. However it's bad to try and drop in from the side if everyone is uptop and vice versa as it makes the queueing all confusing. What you should do is alternate on sides as people tend to prefer dropping in one side or the other, then queueing becomes very natural and rhythmic... The key thing is everything is don't get in the line if you aren't ready to go. The most annoying thing is having people up in front blocking everyone and not going down into the pipe/jump because they are still mustering up their courage. Either hang back, or GO when it's your turn. --Arvin |
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Oh and beat the **** out of kids that walk up the center of the pipe
"looking for their friends" dodging people as they go down the pipe. true story Thats good etiquette...really. On Tue, 24 Feb 2004 16:20:04 GMT, "El Gordo" wrote: Just started riding the pipe at the local spot, and I had some real dumb questions about the proper way to drop in without ****ing people off: *What is "calling your drop in?" - does this just mean shouting 'next'? *The half pipe I started on has a big roll-in facing down the middle of the pipe- should I be using this, or is it fine to drop in from the side (which is what i've been doing)? *Am I supposed to wait until the pipe is completely clear of riders? (ie. if a rider is waaay down at the last part of the pipe, do I just wait until he's completely out? I rode half pipe in the skateboarding world for a while, and most of the time it was an unspoken thing as to who went next (usually someone was poised on the end ready to go). werd- Cheers, -sd http://www.zoom.sh |
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