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Scared for competition tomorrow..

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MarcusSmith
Posts: 192 - Karma: 530
its my first time being in a competition tomorrow. and im not that good.. im a little scared, no lie.
Feb 26 2010 11:04PM
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Juice.Doctor
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yo dont worry about it. think of it as a way to get better. just do what you can do and take note on what the other better kids do. no one is judging you. just have fun
Feb 26 2010 11:08PM
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MarcusSmith
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thanks bro ill try. i think i just need to get over the nervousness of messing up.. i just dont want to look like a fool and i wanna do semi good!
Feb 26 2010 11:10PM
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Forkstealer
Posts: 508 - Karma: 16
Honestly, its just like THall's coach says in Every Day's a Saturday, just do what you know how to do and have fun with it. By the way, usually you want to have a safe run where you can stomp every trick, then a hard run that you might land and could win the comp. That way at least you do ok even if you fall on your hard run.
Feb 26 2010 11:50PM
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omnomnom
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that wasn't his coach... that was CR.... rest in peace...
Feb 26 2010 11:51PM
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MarcusSmith
Posts: 192 - Karma: 530
that is smart thanks. so make an easy run im not gonna mess up on. then throw down somethin more challenging with style?
Feb 26 2010 11:52PM
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mwaah
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insert facepalm picture of choice here...
Feb 26 2010 11:52PM
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yojimbo
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comps are gheyy.
Feb 26 2010 11:53PM
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omnomnom
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but yea dude. like CR says... just do what you know how to do best. if you stomp that, pick it up a bit. if its your first comp, just worry about havin fun.
Feb 26 2010 11:53PM
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MarcusSmith
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alright. yeah i dont expect to place, but i wanna get in it to get better!
Feb 26 2010 11:56PM
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BWalmer
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exactly, it's your first comp, so go in with low expectations and just have fun with it (that's the point right, to have fun in a competitive nature). You never know you might do better than you think. As you get more and more comfortable competing you'll find you're able to push it more. Have fun and good luck!!
Feb 27 2010 12:15AM
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MarcusSmith
Posts: 192 - Karma: 530
thanks ill do my best. thanks for the  comments guys
Feb 27 2010 12:22AM
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garygohard
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good luck dude!

Feb 27 2010 12:24AM
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will_powder
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haha which comp im in one tomorrow too...
Feb 27 2010 1:01AM
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MarcusSmith
Posts: 192 - Karma: 530
the one at the canyons
Feb 27 2010 1:10AM
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walcott
Posts: 319 - Karma: 39
Don't go too easy though. A risky run will pay off if you stick it
Feb 27 2010 1:42AM
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TOUCHE
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competing in comps (especially if they are above your skill level) is one of the best ways to improve coz u see people throwing sick tricks you cant do and get motivated to learn them
Feb 27 2010 2:00AM
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Jwalk
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If its slope on your first run lay something down on each feature that you know you can land, then second maybe go a little bigger

if its a rail jam same idea one trick down on each then try stuff
Feb 27 2010 2:41AM
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gbalkman
Posts: 605 - Karma: 4,171
i'll be there.
Feb 27 2010 3:17AM
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hanksy
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I used to have the worst butterflys at comps, but it really really really helps if you have just one friend you know there.
Feb 27 2010 6:15AM
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SweatyBallShack
Posts: 2857 - Karma: 58
It also helps if you can find a way to turn your nervousness into energy. Good luck man. My first comp went decent so I expect yours will too
Feb 27 2010 6:28AM
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petesguitar1
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Good luck dude - let us know how you go!
Feb 27 2010 6:37AM
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yaaaie
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Jep, interested for sure!
I got 11th in my first comp by the way haha
Feb 27 2010 8:01AM
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backbarvey
Posts: 158 - Karma: 59
good luck man. the way i do it is to get some mates along with me. or get some of the dutch courage or if ur lucky, bothhh. just make sure u have man man. good luck
Feb 27 2010 8:58AM
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MarcusSmith
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thanks! yea it went sweet today best day of my life. i met andy parry a while ago on the lift at the canyons and he was there by himself so i went and talked to him and he remembered me and then i skii'd with him the rest of the comp. then after i ski'd with this guy name  mcrae williams who i didnt know was pro till the end of the day but they both helped me out a ton! it was so sick! and i did pretty good for myself in the comp
Feb 27 2010 7:56PM
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SweatyBallShack
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Glad you had fun. You can only get better from there
Feb 27 2010 8:08PM
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dubaiski
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Dont be such a fucking pussy and just go out there and have fun. It doesnt really matter how you placed as long as you leave knowing you tried your best and that you can gain from your experience.
Feb 27 2010 8:11PM
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dubaiski
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and remember to either afterband or heavy head every trick. lol
Feb 27 2010 8:11PM
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IRockLizzys
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Well, actually someone IS judging him, it is a comp after all. But I get what you mean...
Feb 27 2010 8:25PM
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thebeesknees
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thats sounds awesome man glad it was a sick day for you
Feb 27 2010 8:54PM
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Glenn.King
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Good to hear it went well for you, i had my first comp today it was a little rail jam and i was stoked to end up 4th
Feb 27 2010 11:24PM
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JESSE.
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man man. anyways i wish you the best for your first competition. i'm sure you'll do good.
Feb 27 2010 11:40PM
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JESSE.
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well i feel retarted didn't read the whole thread. anyway, congradulations.
Feb 27 2010 11:41PM
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Zent33zy
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I had my first comp in Jan I was lucky to have a bunch of skier friends that were really nice That made me calm down allot Good luck tommorow
Feb 27 2010 11:43PM
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ike.
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so how did the comp turn out bro???
Feb 28 2010 1:19AM
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ike.
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sorry for dub post, i'm tired and missed what he said
Feb 28 2010 1:20AM
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petesguitar1
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Awesome dude - love hearing when things go good for people!
Feb 28 2010 1:24AM
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ike.
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atta boy! nicely dun
Feb 28 2010 1:32AM
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Mister.F
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No dis or anything, but i believe there are judges in competitions that indeed judge.
Feb 28 2010 1:33AM
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backbarvey
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ye thats how we do it in england. if anyones enough of a man u replace the word before man with man again
Feb 28 2010 5:40AM
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dubaiski
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wow, that sounds amazing
Feb 28 2010 5:51AM
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hauser
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Its just another day of practice.
Feb 28 2010 6:44AM
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I.Love.Beezy
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have some feel good music pumping in your ears
Feb 28 2010 8:19AM
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JESSE.
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well played my friend
Feb 28 2010 9:23AM
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backbarvey
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haha dont worry im fuckin with u mate. just me not bein able to spell
Feb 28 2010 5:41PM
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tinn
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im in the same boat as you bro... my first ski comp is coming up in april and ive been training for it really hard, but im really nervous and really scared.  However, my first in-line comp, i felt the same way, but when i got there and started watching everyone else go, i realized... "holy shit, im not the worst here!" after that it was pretty smooth sailing from there. just find out what you are good at, and highlight that.  (ex. if you are good at 270's on and off rails, throw some steeze on it and make it look good.)  just relax and you'll be fine.  hope this helps bro... you'll do fine

Feb 28 2010 6:06PM
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SweatyBallShack
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lol his comp was like 2 days ago. Really good advice though
Feb 28 2010 6:10PM
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tinn
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oh haha. well then its for anyone else who has their first comp coming up to read haha!
Feb 28 2010 6:15PM
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SweatyBallShack
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I've actually already done a comp and it helped me. +k
Feb 28 2010 6:18PM
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ohpatti
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best of luck dude,
Mar 1 2010 12:19PM
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