This is the worst nightmare buying a new pair of ODR skis and then they say you can use them on the hill. This is the story of all my interactions with staff till it was resolved. Thankfully it has a happy ending.
Everybody super polite and happy even though their was an issue.Props to the staff for their attitude and well done to the snow blade guy for arguing his case and getting to continue having his fun.
A lot of this is driven by their insurance company and not resort management. Their policy specifies things like metal edges, releasable bindingss, etc.
I personally think these ODRs are a f'ing ridiculous concept but credit to you for being incredibly respectful working with the staff to get the go ahead from the ski area.
Yeah they thought this thing that has wings like a bird with a motor that flys humans from place to place is a "f'ing ridiculous concept ". Yeah they had dumbasses back then too.
They are ridiculous that's why I bought them. They turn heads and people ask questions a lot. I could just be another skier on the hill. But with these I'm unique.
Yeah tbh I wasn’t expecting a totally reasonable person making their case and even the employee were cordial. They need to get with the times, but it was nice everyone had a normal conversation.
@@ChaseDaPlaya Yes, of the 525 operating snow resorts in the US, 3 of them don't allow snowboarders, and they only do it to keep their image/target market. The skiiers that go to those resorts pay top dollar to just to feel elite and that's the only reason those resorts continue not to allow snowboarders. It's a status thing-- The resorts themselves have said that snowboards pose zero risk when used correctly-- same as skis. It's the customers that cry and whine about snowboarders minding their own business who are responsible for the snowboard ban.
@@MrOhmygoditsben in the mid 80’s snowboard magazines used to have a list in every issue of which resorts allowed boarders, after a few years that list switched to how many didn’t
Sounds like at the end the guy on the other end of the walkie talkie was thinking you were on skiblades or skiboards, not Sled Dogs or ODR. He clearly said with releasable bindings, which you do not have. You got away with it, but not legitimately and if they notice they are likely to boot you.
Literally same thing happened to me with my eritic snow scoot. It’s a real deal snow scoot metal edges, a cord to keep you hooked on everything. Literally can go down a mountain on it, they just simply don’t want to accept new things are coming to the slopes wether they like it or not. love that little power trip
Dude big congrats on the win to be able to ride elk been my home since I started an love the mountain an meet some awesome friends an made some good memories it’s cool that they let you keep riding I was almost disappointed that elk wouldn’t let ya but that’s great man keep shredding 🤙🏻🤙🏻
i work there the rule is metal edge and ur ok to go on, we have snow skates, bikes and one skis all over the mountain i work in ski school and a lot of the instructors mess around on snow skates and ski blades all the time lmao we even have a sit ski in ski school for people to try out
this is why i love working at the resort i work at, you can bring just about anything on the lift and we dont care, as long as its not a sled, you're good, I see these almost everyday, as well as ski bikes, snow-gos, ski scooters and and skateboard skis, as long as it can be connected to you either by clipping in or by cord, you're good to fuckin go
There is no reason for the releasable binding rule if you are not wearing long skis that will break your legs if you stay locked in. Time to update the rules to meet technology.
which is why they let me. I followed all the rules it was just a misunderstanding they thought i was on strap on snow feet. Which are 45$ Chinese made ski strap-on
Worked at a ski resort for 2 seasons as a lift operator. If my supervisor told me not to let someone on the lift for trying to have fun. I'd tell them to kick rocks or come operate the lift themselves.
I used and tested snowblades in the late 80s early 90s during the inline skating boom. They were a blast, actually, and you could carve the crap out of them on the groomers.
I used them at Jackson hole and Grand Targhee. It was steep! But they allowed me at both of those locations. As long as they have metal edges, which they do.
I work at a resort in Sweden, im pretty lenient when it comes to unusual riding gear like this long as its not obviously unsafe, I would probably ask you if you were going down on your boots or something, I can imagine staff in American resorts are not trying to be assholes but being more on their feet with potential lawsuits lurking around every corner.
20 or so years ago when sled dogs first came out, we weren't allowed to let anyone ride a lift with them. It's still the same way now. Requires a releasable binding for the resorts ins policy
It literally has to do with their insurance and liability. If snow blades aren’t defined correctly and there isn’t an industry standard, then they’re liable if someone gets hurt.
Yes don't let people on with sleds or gear that could be harmful for some reason. But those things are solid gear. If you can ski in full control then the equipment is solid. I am sure there are insurance reasons that cause them to use terms like "full metal" edges.
I feel like this could be avoided if the blades or the platform of the boot had been a little bit bigger. About 2 inches would be more than enough, I think. N then they would still be different from those itty bitty skis some guys use, and they're like 2ft long. Although it's not like you have any say in the matter anyway.
I think they were confused people have been trying to use the plastic snow feet things that year and they are not up to the standers of ski equipment. that's why I had the conversation with the manager.
Hey man, i picked up a pair of second hand Sled Dogs K9 not so long ago and I’m planning to try my luck at some of the ski resorts in my area. I’m based in Catalonia - and already had my negative outcome through the phone and email exchange with one of the most popular ski resort near Barcelona. Although after watching your video my confidence has definitely boosted, I’m still thinking of a plan B and head to Andorra, where most resorts are snowskate friendly, e.g. Tomsen (similar to ODR) are allowed. Should i try my luck and pack skis either way at the first resort? Obviously don’t want to be the Karen in this situation but its such a pity, even asking for a formal explanation they left me hanging. Anyways, thank you and keep shredding on the ODRs!
This is like some sky vs urchin shit. I’d say, what are you gonna do, push the guy and ride down anyway. They’re gonna have to get law enforcement involved if they want me to leave.
Love how it's never the higher ups that have to deal with this. Plus it's always one dude that needs all the attention. How much you spent, who do I need to talk to, he should add the " do you know who I am" Worked in that industry my whole life, miss the snow, the horrible customers not at all.
well I spent a pretty penny and they meet all the requirements of the hill. So that's why I had to have a conversation. I was never angry or upset If the answer was no then it would have been no. But I would like to know why if it meets all the safety requirements. And all is well that ends well, but if i had been a jerk I bet the answer would have been no from the start. Never be a Karen
Oh hey! Cool! Good I was lookin what regulations they had and I read that and thought, damn. I guess I’ll go and find out haha. But perfect! Mt hood ski bowl here I come
This is my biggest fear, spending $450 on these bad boys and having my mountain tell me I can’t use them. I ski park city which is pretty chill but my buddy next door at deer valley said no chance you cannot use them there
Too bad they let you back on! First the snowboarders were let on the hills, then what? What kind of riff raff will be next? Sledders? Toboggans? Enough of this BULLSHIT
no he was chill, I still see him all the time last year, In-fact i would tell him how many hits the video had and he always had a high five waiting for me.
Hey ODR Rider, I was wonder when you went, was it mt hood in Oregon? I’m askin cuz my sister and I are goin up there Saturday. And I just don’t don’t any p pop problems with ours
It's bad enough with all the bad riders crossing the fall line with full slope traverses. I don't see 300lb guy as a "winner" in this situation. 300lbs....his knees won't last very long. I think the next change in dynamics is obvious.
One question?: Why in the name of Alpine Skiing would anyone even want to ride on "snow bound Ice Skates?!?" Sounds muy stupido to me. Sorry, not sorry.
Those little turds dig into the mountain and cause massive divots. Unlike the previous problem with snowboards that really wasn't that much of an issue except for them scraping off all the snow on steep the faces
