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How many of you peeps cross country ski etc?

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corona
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Kinda curious as to how many people who do newschool skiing also do other types of skiing, like cross country.. i know all my life till i was 12 i did cross country and back country before ever sitting on a lift and still do quite a bit. any others here who do cross country?
Jun 30 2009 4:39PM
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Jwalk
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i tried it a couple times... sorry to say I didn't enjoy it.  I just found it to be like all this work for no fun really. But it was pretty cool pullin some 1's on em.
Jun 30 2009 4:49PM
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powerslide
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i somtimes do like 10-15 k in the morning before i go to the hill - if it is not a powpow day, but im good at endurence sports, so it comes naturel. But it is a good way to stay in shape - the clothing is bad part, you got to put on that super tight shit... and you get to know all there is to know on waxing your skis
Jun 30 2009 5:02PM
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charmander
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are asking also, if we do any non-park skiing?

i ski backcountry alot
Jun 30 2009 5:03PM
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charmander
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touring and stuff.

it kinda sounded like he wanted generic, "who doesnt ski in the park" skiing
Jun 30 2009 5:08PM
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joshua
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the best part about xcountry is bombing down hills ur supposed to climb people give u such wierd looks
Jun 30 2009 5:20PM
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vincentlee223
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I was on the school XC ski team this year just for kicks and to stay in shape. It's a physically demanding, yet very boring sport. But doing 1's and trying to do butters is fun.
Jun 30 2009 5:31PM
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cfox
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fuuuuck that.
Jun 30 2009 5:32PM
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musick13
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A grand total of zero
Jun 30 2009 6:04PM
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joshua
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its pretty much impossible to do butters on xcountry skis b/c u have no back attachment to the ski and no ankle support
Jun 30 2009 6:12PM
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vincentlee223
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I used butter cause it sounded cooler then trying to turn switch and failing, but yeah, actually not a butter.  And i did have ankle support. It was skate skiing, not that one where you slide your legs back and forth.
Jun 30 2009 7:18PM
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ashamedkrew
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first time i tried i thought it would be pretty much like skating and just totally ate it. its pretty weird at first
Jun 30 2009 7:20PM
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little_ey
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I know this sounds gay, but I used to cross-country race for over 5 years.

It's also how I first learned to ski when I was about 1.5 years.  It's a great way to start kids out on snow and skis.  It's easier to walk for them and it's warmer.  Plus, it gives them early balance to later transfer to the bigger slopes.
Jun 30 2009 10:59PM
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JTL
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i actually do something that is pretty cool. check these out. i don't think they make them anymore. they have a skin attached to the bottom. they are hard to carve with tho...
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Jun 30 2009 11:05PM
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ONTerriible
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why ski up a hill when you can take a lift?
Jun 30 2009 11:53PM
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powerslide
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look at this, i feel like this is like so un cool, but then on the other hand it's like.. dam that was some shit...

http://jibskate.com/en/jibskate0607/videos.php?log_block=458

any way you got to stay in shape and put on the skins if you want that good pow where you are all alone...

Jul 1 2009 8:05AM
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ONTerriible
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ive never had the chance to go touring, living in ontario you dont have many options, but hopefully i can experience it in the future, first i have to get my fat ass into shape
Jul 1 2009 8:13AM
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yoyoho
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I've been cross country skiing a couple of times.
Jul 1 2009 11:32AM
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IanAdams
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I cross country raced for 5 years. Its really physically demanding and keeps you in shape and can be fun if youre out for a cruise around the trails, but its more business than play. and i dont care what anyone says but spandex when worn in a racing or training environment is sick haha i have this dope pair of team subaru spandex lol
Jul 1 2009 12:25PM
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GetPitted
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My Dad and I moonlight cross country at a big hilly golf course near our house.  It's way fun
Jul 1 2009 12:28PM
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Twinjibber77
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I do with my grandma.



LET'S ALL JIB-SKATE!!!! IT'S THE FUTURE!!!!!
Jul 1 2009 1:01PM
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JsNeagle
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i raced for like 6, maybe 7 years. i was really into it. i think it has significantly helped my balance in the long run.
Jul 1 2009 4:47PM
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corona
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no to bring this up again, but no.. i'm asking if you do any non-downhill skiing (park, groomers, racing, backcountry with downhill setup etc all being downhill)
Jul 2 2009 12:56PM
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KelBarbs
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My first pair of skis were cross country. My dad is really big into it, as well as touring, and tends to do xc pretty much exclusively because we live in Ontario. I used to go all the time, but since I've started playing around in the park, I've found something else that's worth doing on skis in Ontario. I have to say though, I really do enjoy it. It keeps you in shape and you get to see all of this really nice Ontario terrain. I never really go to those xc resorts though, my dad and I just stop the car somewhere in the moraine and hike through the forest, even on skinny skis, pow and chutes are quite fun, and doing telly turns, or really any downhill can be quite challenging and enjoyable. I go to xc resorts on occasion, and get funny looks from all those people in their spandex when I walk out of the hut in my baggy pants and giant old mec windbreaker. I don't usually stay on the tracks the whole time, find it fun to hike up the sides and pull some turns, huck some small drops and just enjoy the empty wilderness.


Jul 2 2009 1:17PM
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dangerdad
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Yea i raced all through high school. Would have quit, but i had some natural ability.
it was sick though because i learned backflips, 7s, etc.

Jul 2 2009 1:19PM
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corona
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I think you're me.
Jul 2 2009 1:40PM
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Twinjibber77
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Does anyone on NS have Jib=-Skates?
Jul 3 2009 10:42AM
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skiP.E.I.
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I cross country skiied for 8 years before I learned about downhill skiing, on the old school wood skis and 3-prong bindings. I've been interested in the X- country again lately but I don't think I'd do it enough to warrant buying a setup. I also learned how to telemark and snowboard in the last couple seasons.I love all of it.
Jul 3 2009 11:44AM
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joelle+cowbell
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not gay at all! that's exactly how i started out skiing. kids can get a really early start on x country skis
Jul 3 2009 12:05PM
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Twinjibber77
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Me as well. In my backyard.
Smaller kids aren't strong enough to hold themselves up and balance on a slope. Therefore they just need to walk around anyway!
Jul 5 2009 1:08PM
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