Frankontour
08-19-2003, 09:17 PM
I know some of you have already seen this funny test, and that Jolly J already passed it, but I'm really curious to see the results of the T4T community. I admit it's enough long to answer, but it's quite fun to do and see the results :D
Here is a little test to determine if you are a real crazy skier (or boarder). It is from an old Ski Press Magazine (Quebec's french version) of december 1994. It's really funny, try it ;)
I generally use the term "skier" as a generic term for skiers, boarders, bladers, telemarkers, monoskiers & other kinds.
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The real skiers can tell it, the alpine skiing passion can affect severely the behavior of a person. To determine how much you're affected, we suggest you this psychological test which is scientifically tested in laboratory. Answer by TRUE or FALSE to the following assertions. Give you 1 point for each "TRUE" and 0 point for each "FALSE" and see the diagnosis at the end of the test.
1) You ski more than 25 days by year
2) You already passed a winter where you only did ski (no other real activities)
3) You're subscribed to Ski Press Mag (or let's say : you frequently look to many websites to always stay in touch for the news in the ski industry.
4) The day after a snowstorm, you already arrived at the ski area at 7 AM to be in the very first chairlift to reach the summit.
5) You've already walked a lot to reach the ski slopes after have skied on the wrong side of a ski area.
6) The ski patrol already cut your lift ticket, cause you jumped a little bit too much dangerously or you passed the 50mph or you took a trail closed or went in the woods.
7) You've done those offenses without lose your lift ticket.
8) You have already hiked a mountain in a t-bar with a skier 2' less tall or taller than you and you reach the summit without fall.
9) You've already skied under heavy rain and you liked your day.
10) You've already made love in a gondola
11) The worst fall down of your life, it was under a chairlift and the people in the chairlift laughed a lot of you.
12) The best run of your life, it was under a chairlift and the people in the chairlift were clapping their hands + encourage you to continue.
13) You've already sprained your thumb at least once.
14) You have already made huge scratches under your skis.
15) You learned how your skis were built after have completely broken them.
16) You don't go in a ski shop for the maintenance of your skis. You do it yourself.
17) You've already seen at least 3 movies of Warren Miller.
18) Your ski gloves are made of at least 75% of "duct tape".
19) You know what it is to "eat" a rapid gate on the head.
20) You're easily able to perfectly re-fold a trail map in a chairlift, with your gloves, in a coldy big windy day.
21) You don't need to have a trail map in at least 20 ski areas in New England + 10 ski areas elsewhere, cause you already know perfectly the trail network of those ski areas ! (let's say 20 local mountains for you + 10 ski areas elsewhere)
22) You've already skied at least once in Europa, or in the Western North America.
23) You swear to do at least one week of heli-skiing before you're 50 years old.
24) You ski... but you also do : Hiking, Mountain bike AND water skiing.
25) In september, you pass your evenings to read some old ski magazines or to check the ski infos on internet with your ski boots in the feet.
26) In october, you drive 4h to ski at Killington (hmm, this one is not really good for the New England skiers) Let's just say you ski at Killington even though there is just Rime open, with unloadings, trucks, etc.
27) In november, you refuse to be with a super chick (or a super guy), because she (he) doesn't like to ski.
28) At Christmas, you would exchange the journey in the south, if you won one, against a ski journey out west.
29) In january, you're happy when they forecast -50 degrees (with the wind chill) cause you know there won't be some line up.
30) In february, you're boss note that you're sick the day after each snow storms.
31) In march, you don't have "days off for sickness" anymore, so you're uncle Bob die for the 3rd time, during a great snow storm !
32) In april, the ski areas close, cause not enough skiers, so you hike & ski.
33) In may, you drive 5h and hike 3h to ski Tucks. (lucky in New England to avoid the 3h of driving)
34) In june, you depress
35) In july, you take a mortgage for your house and you fly to New Zealand !!
36) In august, you sell all and you go to live forever in the glaciers of the rockies.
RESULTS
Less than 5 points
you're certainly not a die-hard. Look in a mirror in march, either you're green... or in Florida.
Between 5 and 15 points
You like to ski, there is no doubt, but you like other things too. A good advice, after the next snowstorm, take a day off, and go in your favorite mountain to have real fun. You can also just let fall your idea to buy a super equipment of $2000 or so and take the money to invest in a real week of skiing. You won't regret it !
Between 15 and 25 points
Skiing have a very important place in your life and you certainly thought to be a real die-hard. But no, you still didn't experienced all the sensations that ski can bring to you. You think you don't do enough ski ? Take a winter off at job and do a heli-ski trip. You can also just move to live in a ski town. After all... we've just 1 life to live !
Between 25 and 35 points
Oh oh, here we have a real die-hard. You're just like us and the ski is a real passion and possibly even your job. You think to that 12 months a year. You already had some real unforgettable moments, some huge happinesses and you know what is the real liberty that only ski can bring to you ! You dream to stop working before 50 years old, to ski each day, after. You still didn't done all ?? So... when will it be, the trip in New Zealand ?
36 points
Are you sure you didn't cheat ? If you really got 36 points, you're really incredible ! You'll be on the front page of our next magazine. You're an inspiration, a model, a legend alive !!
Here is a little test to determine if you are a real crazy skier (or boarder). It is from an old Ski Press Magazine (Quebec's french version) of december 1994. It's really funny, try it ;)
I generally use the term "skier" as a generic term for skiers, boarders, bladers, telemarkers, monoskiers & other kinds.
---------
The real skiers can tell it, the alpine skiing passion can affect severely the behavior of a person. To determine how much you're affected, we suggest you this psychological test which is scientifically tested in laboratory. Answer by TRUE or FALSE to the following assertions. Give you 1 point for each "TRUE" and 0 point for each "FALSE" and see the diagnosis at the end of the test.
1) You ski more than 25 days by year
2) You already passed a winter where you only did ski (no other real activities)
3) You're subscribed to Ski Press Mag (or let's say : you frequently look to many websites to always stay in touch for the news in the ski industry.
4) The day after a snowstorm, you already arrived at the ski area at 7 AM to be in the very first chairlift to reach the summit.
5) You've already walked a lot to reach the ski slopes after have skied on the wrong side of a ski area.
6) The ski patrol already cut your lift ticket, cause you jumped a little bit too much dangerously or you passed the 50mph or you took a trail closed or went in the woods.
7) You've done those offenses without lose your lift ticket.
8) You have already hiked a mountain in a t-bar with a skier 2' less tall or taller than you and you reach the summit without fall.
9) You've already skied under heavy rain and you liked your day.
10) You've already made love in a gondola
11) The worst fall down of your life, it was under a chairlift and the people in the chairlift laughed a lot of you.
12) The best run of your life, it was under a chairlift and the people in the chairlift were clapping their hands + encourage you to continue.
13) You've already sprained your thumb at least once.
14) You have already made huge scratches under your skis.
15) You learned how your skis were built after have completely broken them.
16) You don't go in a ski shop for the maintenance of your skis. You do it yourself.
17) You've already seen at least 3 movies of Warren Miller.
18) Your ski gloves are made of at least 75% of "duct tape".
19) You know what it is to "eat" a rapid gate on the head.
20) You're easily able to perfectly re-fold a trail map in a chairlift, with your gloves, in a coldy big windy day.
21) You don't need to have a trail map in at least 20 ski areas in New England + 10 ski areas elsewhere, cause you already know perfectly the trail network of those ski areas ! (let's say 20 local mountains for you + 10 ski areas elsewhere)
22) You've already skied at least once in Europa, or in the Western North America.
23) You swear to do at least one week of heli-skiing before you're 50 years old.
24) You ski... but you also do : Hiking, Mountain bike AND water skiing.
25) In september, you pass your evenings to read some old ski magazines or to check the ski infos on internet with your ski boots in the feet.
26) In october, you drive 4h to ski at Killington (hmm, this one is not really good for the New England skiers) Let's just say you ski at Killington even though there is just Rime open, with unloadings, trucks, etc.
27) In november, you refuse to be with a super chick (or a super guy), because she (he) doesn't like to ski.
28) At Christmas, you would exchange the journey in the south, if you won one, against a ski journey out west.
29) In january, you're happy when they forecast -50 degrees (with the wind chill) cause you know there won't be some line up.
30) In february, you're boss note that you're sick the day after each snow storms.
31) In march, you don't have "days off for sickness" anymore, so you're uncle Bob die for the 3rd time, during a great snow storm !
32) In april, the ski areas close, cause not enough skiers, so you hike & ski.
33) In may, you drive 5h and hike 3h to ski Tucks. (lucky in New England to avoid the 3h of driving)
34) In june, you depress
35) In july, you take a mortgage for your house and you fly to New Zealand !!
36) In august, you sell all and you go to live forever in the glaciers of the rockies.
RESULTS
Less than 5 points
you're certainly not a die-hard. Look in a mirror in march, either you're green... or in Florida.
Between 5 and 15 points
You like to ski, there is no doubt, but you like other things too. A good advice, after the next snowstorm, take a day off, and go in your favorite mountain to have real fun. You can also just let fall your idea to buy a super equipment of $2000 or so and take the money to invest in a real week of skiing. You won't regret it !
Between 15 and 25 points
Skiing have a very important place in your life and you certainly thought to be a real die-hard. But no, you still didn't experienced all the sensations that ski can bring to you. You think you don't do enough ski ? Take a winter off at job and do a heli-ski trip. You can also just move to live in a ski town. After all... we've just 1 life to live !
Between 25 and 35 points
Oh oh, here we have a real die-hard. You're just like us and the ski is a real passion and possibly even your job. You think to that 12 months a year. You already had some real unforgettable moments, some huge happinesses and you know what is the real liberty that only ski can bring to you ! You dream to stop working before 50 years old, to ski each day, after. You still didn't done all ?? So... when will it be, the trip in New Zealand ?
36 points
Are you sure you didn't cheat ? If you really got 36 points, you're really incredible ! You'll be on the front page of our next magazine. You're an inspiration, a model, a legend alive !!