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Tips for new park skier?

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0ff_th3_W4LL
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hey there everyone :))

i know that this is something that you all have answered time and time again, but if you wouldn't mind giving me some tips i'd really appreciate it!

some things i guess you should know :P
- i'm an advanced downhill skier
-i've gone in the park before but i'm slightly intimidated by all the really awesome skiers/snowboarders there
- i've gone on those really wide rails and off of some medium jumps, but i'm terrified should i just practice?
- i can ski backwards and i find that fun xD
- oh and my skis are 08-09 volkl pearl skis. i just bought them and am fairly new to the whole park skiing, so if you guys have any advice i'd really appreciate it :)

my boyfriend snowboards in the park, and i'd really like to keep up with him/show him how awesome park skiers are ;) haha thanks!

-natalie
Mar 13 2010 6:40PM
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chardi
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thats called a box haha

theres not really much advice to give at this point.  just don't be afraid to try shit and you'll get better.  if you can accept the fact that you might get injured you'll be able to improve.  if you don't want to get hurt, your really not going to get much better.

also, you chose an interesting time to post this.  you see most of these threads at the beginning of the season not at the end

Mar 13 2010 6:45PM
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Zoro
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Don't worry about embarrassing yourself, no one will care. Learn 180s first and really get them dialed. Then learn some cool grabs. I can't give you a link since I'm on my iPod but Andreas hatveit has a site with a bunch of instruction videos
Mar 13 2010 6:48PM
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freestyler540
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Ok, lets made something clear, a park is meant for FUN! so forget all that "everyone is better than me" stuff. So Im going to give you some ground rules:

1. When you stop, be out of the way from rails jumps and newbs and gapers as possible. ( a jump landing is not a good place)

2. If your not going to hit it, ski beside it safely

3. People better than you, or higher up in the run has priority at all times.

4. before dropping in, let everyone know (either call "dropping" or use body language)

5. never cut anyone off...this pisses off a LOT of people

6. If you lose a ski in a landing, walk BESIDE the jump to your ski and make sure everyone that wants to hit the feature know what you are doing.So like this is some jumps when you walking up, you wont get hit.  (NEVER walk up a landing alone)

So other tips, a park is VERY organised, people wait their turn and follow these unwritten rules. So trick tips, go to the trip tip cult here:

https://www.newschoolers.com/web/members/cultforum/cat_id/2690/

For NS rules, these threads are best avoided, Use the searchbar!!!!!

have fun!




Mar 13 2010 6:52PM
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GayWolf420
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have fun.
Mar 13 2010 6:53PM
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0ff_th3_W4LL
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haha it was definitely not a box! it was maybe a foot wide and it was in an arc-like shape. but thanks, i have to stop being so afraid...

well, i was curious as to what to work on 'cause i'm going out west for a week and wanted to practice there. i've been trying here, but wanted some tips :P
Mar 13 2010 6:54PM
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freestyler540
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https://www.newschoolers.com/web/members/cultforum/cat_id/2690/
trick tip forum...just message the cult leaders

Searchbar on the top right will help a lot.
Mar 13 2010 6:57PM
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chardi
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go to skifilm.com - andreas hatveit's video blog trick tips that'll teach you some good stuff

just learn to get comfortable on jumps and rails, thats really the most important

Mar 13 2010 6:58PM
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Dirac
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That's either a rainbow or a C box. Still a box. Anything wider than like 4 inches is a box.

Work on your pop first, that is the fundamental skill you need for jumping. For rails just remember that more weight goes on the front foot, you will learn how to adjust it for different kinds of rails pretty naturally.
Mar 13 2010 7:00PM
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SKIU4EA
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any chance you can talk to my girl, and get her pumped up on skiing park as much as you?

Mar 13 2010 7:08PM
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MANDER
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I wouldn't say this is completely true. Just because someone is better then you doesn't mean you should bend over backwards for them.
Mar 13 2010 7:11PM
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freestyler540
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Very true,

But its a preventative measure, often, they will go when they are ready. Just keep this tip in the back of your mind.
Mar 13 2010 7:21PM
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Zent33zy
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i see that your from new jersey
there are many skiers at creek that can teach you
my friend "oz" is a park skiing director their, pretty sure he wouldnt mind giving you some tips
Mar 13 2010 7:21PM
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panojibber
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THE first rule of park skiing is to always have fun.

The second rule of park skiing is to ALWAYS HAVE FUN.

The third rule of park skiing is to stay the fuck off of landings of features, and to always call your drop when its necessary. Prevents other people from getting snaked, and prevents you from getting snaked. Don't just rip through the park non-stop, people will get pissed off. You don't necessarily always have to wait, but stop for a second, make sure you're not cutting anyone off, call your drop and then go.

Other than that, go SHRED!
Mar 13 2010 7:27PM
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Legion
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well said.
Mar 13 2010 7:29PM
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TOUCHE
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Dont try anything new
and dont do anything if you think you might fall

Mar 13 2010 10:21PM
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Bonobo
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ski with people better than you, and dont be afraid to try stuff, also dont run over the lips to rails and sit in the landings, that pisses people off.
Other than that, have a great time!
Mar 14 2010 4:38PM
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LoneSkier
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You seem like the tool in the park.
Mar 14 2010 4:50PM
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hue.
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show your tits, alot. it'll impress your boyfriend and other park skiers
Mar 14 2010 5:52PM
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Jonzo
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1. Wear helmet.
2. Have fun.
3. Have confidence/commitment when trying new things, otherwise you'll fail.
4. Ask people for tips. If they act like douches, then they're missing the point.
Mar 14 2010 6:03PM
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eastcoastplanker
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no
Mar 14 2010 6:14PM
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ElbridgeGerry
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Get a sex change.
Mar 14 2010 6:21PM
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chickenwang
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your retarded, its probably a lift tower or tube.
Mar 14 2010 7:18PM
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KRAMPUSNTROLLZ
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this ,  ski with people that are better than you that can give you pointers , always commit its going to help you greatly, don't worry about what u think others think, they were learning once too, just go out there and have fun

Mar 14 2010 7:39PM
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b-kul
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just go for it. dont get intimidated by anyone. have fun most of all!
Mar 14 2010 7:42PM
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IHOP
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I would practice only grabs on the park jumps and practice 180s and 360s on small jumps on the normal runs (not in the park). Until you get to the point where you can straight air or grab most of the jumps in the park without being scared or hesitating at all I wouldn't try to do too many spins in the park.

And as for rails, i bet if you can commit to hiking a box for 1-2 hours at the end of your day you will start to feel very confident with small rail features.

Just take it slow and be committed to progression. Good luck!
Mar 14 2010 8:32PM
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asapCferg
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well first of all just go for it don't be scared! i was scared when i first learned but you just gotta push yourself through that fear. just keep practicing and you get the hang of it, then start to try new things. each day youll get better and better. and most importantly have fun!
Mar 14 2010 8:39PM
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SlurbnBeef
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Hey I know this is a stupid post but JUST KEEP PRACTICING!!!! Practice makes perfect except for when you brake a bone practicing not trying to scare u or anything. lol jk
Mar 14 2010 8:43PM
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Rezedvas
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When you say experienced downhill skier, are you talking about downhill as in racing?

Also, do not believe people who act like they just went out doing cork 5s their first time on skis.
Mar 14 2010 8:47PM
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ndye
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COMMIT thats the most important thing to do. when you go 50 percent (caus your scared of getting hurt) is the only time u get hurt
Mar 14 2010 8:49PM
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Alex_G
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alias u retards
Mar 14 2010 9:15PM
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icantskiiFILM
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i love how cuz this is a girl posting everyone suddenly becomes extremely helpful.
stick to boxes and just ride them straight on. all tricks are basically all commitment. and once u get the BASICS down like just goin off jumps. stayin balanced on a box/rail. then slowly work into other shit.
Mar 14 2010 9:24PM
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The_Cube
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u just got to throw urself biggie
Mar 14 2010 9:44PM
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.Max.
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-K for you sir

JUST HAVE FUN! learning a new trick is the most exciting feeling you will ever get and at your stages the smaller tricks, 1's,3's and 5's are not things you are likely to get hurt on and if you fall even on ice as long as its a smaller jump/rail you will be fine, it might hurt for a bit but you need the experience of falling so you don't pussy out when it is time to try big tricks. Also progress at your own rate, wait till you really want to do something and know you can before you do aka don't try a rodeo 9 because some kid yelled it from the lift, or a friend can do them and says you should be able to also.

and welcome to the tightly knit community that is park skiing!
Mar 14 2010 10:04PM
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ski_ENDUB
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Start small and wok your way up from there. The best way is to start in the small park of the mountain (if your mountain has one, if it doesn't then your mountain probably isn't very big so neither will park, probably)
Mar 14 2010 10:14PM
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TOUCHE
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you know some people just dont get sarcasm....................makes me sad :'(
Mar 15 2010 5:04AM
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Static
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what kind of fake ass last name is blardony
Mar 15 2010 5:26AM
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nickyp
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A cursory search on facebook will show you that no one by that name exists. Alias.
Mar 15 2010 5:49AM
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