African Americans snowboarding

stevie bell
keir dillon

Stevie is the shit! That man is way funny and rides super hard!

um...giftedhands, shakazulu, etc, etc

Originally posted by Piranha um...giftedhands, shakazulu, etc, etc

What an exhaustive list you've put together

Knowing gifted and shaka, they both love to ride and more importantly they can both AFFORD to ride.  Sadly, that's probably not the case for many black Americans.  I don't think it's controversial to say that people on the mountain are predominantly lower-middle-to-upper-class folk.  Nor is it controversial to say there is a deep economic and educational divide between the blacks as a whole versus the whites as a whole.

Part of it's also probably cultural and/or social.  Many of us get into snowboarding because friends got into it first.  If you don't have a friend to take you or get you into it, it's unlikely you'll go up on your own to try it out.

And, perhaps most importantly: you live in shtooking Indiana, one of the honkier states in the Union...

Originally posted by Piranha my first time, I went with a mexican american...teachers make better money than they complain about I've seen a few african americans at my home spot...but i'd say maybe four in the three years I've been going there.  One of the guys is local and rides frequently, but he's an older guy (gray hair), skier.

Think about that.  Four in three years... as opposed to how many white people?  As compared to their prevalence in the general population?

I hear its pretty hard to snowboard in the congo.

i seen a few kill it and also have been seeing groups

Originally posted by Piranha ...and you also have to live within a decent distance from a resort...unless you want to shell out even more for hotel rooms.  I have a 2 hour drive, each way (4 hrs total)...I don't know if I could drive any more for a one day trip, on a consistent basis

I put up close to 30 days last year with on average a 3.5 hours drive (and as much as 4+).  I don't think I put in more than two overnight trips last season either.

If you love it, you'll do what it takes. Trust me.

This thread is ridiculous. Black people don't snowboard.

Originally posted by MiguelMas Sierra Summit from Fresno?   I enjoy the pics you poast from there Piranha. I grew up riding there in the late 80's. I could make that trek in a lil over an hour. Not safely of course........

ha, funny you should mention...I'm like the little old lady on that road (especially ever since I almost skidded off a cliff last year). 

I'm "that guy" that keeps his chains on a little longer than he should and, even without chains, I go relatively slow (get beeped at a lot, too).  My slower speed (and frequently letting people around me at the turnouts) definitely bumps up my commute time. 

...speaking of chains, it took me forever to get them on yesterday (first time of the season it was bad enough to need them at "cressman's") - added about 20 minutes to my commute

Funny thread.  Got a few black buddies of mine that live in Chicago when I was in the States and throwing out being PC, a decent number of them don't like the cold and we'd always give sh!t to each other.  Had a few that tried it out, they liked it but opted the basketball court.

Yo if you guys know what your putting in these threads is racist or even remotely shtooked up, just dont even post it. There aint room for that shit here. Anyway, Montel Williams is a snowboarder, and gets in about 100 days a year. Check out the article from USATODAY:

http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/spotlighthealth/2004-02-13-montel_x.htm

really dont see many on the slopes but so what? no like you're gonna see many white folks in the NBA

Ah...this thread hits home.  I've been 5 times last year and I've noticed about 10 of us MAX.  I might be being generous.  Most blacks grow up with the mentality that some sports are for "white" people.  I grew up in Miami and know that when I tell friends back home that I snowboarded..they think I'm crazy.  Yes, most blacks..especially from the south dont do cold weather either.  When I go, I stick out like a sore thumb, black guy, dreads...bright yellow Volcom suit.  I dont care who looks at me...I'm there to have fun.  All the lift operators chit chat with me when I ride back up and are cool with me.  One guy the second time I went was like, man you gettin alot better from last week.  I think they enjoy the diversity.  Too bad lots of blacks are closed minded about winter sports.  I'm just an athlete and want to do anything thats fun.  I get along with anyone of any race and it dont matter, my parents raised me that way.  The last time I went this year..I seen no other black person...and to top it off, I was riding solo....talk about a looooooooonely feelin..lmao.  I still had a blast, the lifty kept me company whenever I got back to the bottom..haha

i went up to the mt yesterday and saw an african american snowboarding. and when i was eating lunch i saw him going to his car and switching to snowboarding. btw what kind of racist question is this? you probably live in an area where white population dominate. 

HAHAHA i was about to post my boy jayx is black and rides hard.  Jay you beat me to it.  I grew up in the city and didn't really know about winter sports until high school and I'm asian.  I was never exposed to hockey or snowboarding/skiing.  It's the same reason why certain americans hate foreign cuisines.  If you're not exposed to it you just don't like it.  They're just missing out is all.

Does it really matter? I think not. How about we say how many caucasians do we see on the mountain and play a game called "point". Don't get me wrong I'm not mad or anything, I love seeing my people on the mountain, we always say what's up and sometimes converse and ride together.

Apparently Montel is a snowboarder as well and he wants to talk safety with you
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/spotlighthealth/2004-02-13-montel_x.htm

Originally posted by Buckshot Well this is so wrong but I gotta share it: We have made a game out of spotting black people. Its real simple, when you see one all you yell is 'Point!'. A friend must hear and verify it. The one with the most points at the end of the day/weekend/trip wins. Looser buys the first round. Really its just a way of letting your friends know that you spotted a black person without everyone else knowing. So wrong but so fun

I hate seeing black people on the mountain.  Now its only a matter of time until they take over the slopes and the parks with their natural athletic talent.  Damn you!!!!  

Eh, whatever.  If you're out there to have fun, welcome.  Glad to have you no matter what you look like.

And yes, little kids out there are crazy.  As soon as they learn how to stand up they'll bomb down the mountain at full speed.  No turns.  No fear.  Makes me a little depressed how quickly they pick stuff up.

only seen some that ski

Haha, It's funny you guys came up with that - I'm black and I started snowboarding in January 09 - love it; I'm originally from the caribbean.
I do realize that when I'm at the mountain some people look at me with a weird face. I find it funny.

Originally posted by mitch84 Haha, It's funny you guys came up with that - I'm black and I started snowboarding in January 09 - love it; I'm originally from the caribbean. I do realize that when I'm at the mountain some people look at me with a weird face. I find it funny.

I was introduced to snowboarding by some asian friends

I'd like to see more of a diverse community on the mountain.  But I know when more black guys get into the sport... they're probably gonna get pretty good at it and dominate the competition.  i.e. basketball, football, golf, etc.

Originally posted by incompetentuser I don't use any. I'd really like to at least get a helmet but it's almost impossible to get a good deal on a Medium sized helmet. Anyone know of any good helmet sales?

huh?