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.RYAN66
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people need to learn how to ski before they become "jibber kids"

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inb4 hate
Feb 6 2012 7:52PM
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Dr.Gnar
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Hahaha.  But yeah I can't stand preachy skiers.  Even goggles under helmet seems to drive people mad.  Chill out eh.
Feb 10 2012 8:07AM
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skitheWest.
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they're just jealous they can't ski park?
Feb 10 2012 7:30PM
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rickysick
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Dam it's good being a gangster.
Feb 10 2012 11:38PM
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Backyard.Skier
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my boss is a racer and he hates on me hard, i mean he is probably a good skier but he just hates the fact that i ski switch and and hit jumps and don't have perfect form he just assumes I'm a back skier. he could never be able to do corks or flips and i pisses me off, both freeskiers and racers are good skiers they just excel at different aspects. and i also have a level 3 instructors though the CSIA so i mean i know what its means to have "good" form. it makes me mad when i say i ski the park and people naturally assume I have bad form.
Feb 11 2012 12:02AM
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Shabbathehut
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NS: as of 2012, a breeding ground for hating skiers that like to make fun of kids so that they can think they're cool.
Feb 11 2012 12:23AM
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PEJibber31
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Stop bitching and let them stay in the park. More pow for us. Bottom line.
Feb 11 2012 12:24AM
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Breeze-J
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Yes. Until you start skiing some more serious lines.

I suggest all you guys read Bill Kerig's Book "The edge of never"...the story of young Kye Peterson coming to Chamonix to ski some bigger lines is pretty good and entertaining. And might open up some perspective to some of you younger guys.

I've always thought there is just "skiing"- You are a good skier if you can do it all, any turn any time. And also know at least the fundamental level of getting air/doing tricks. Even old farts should take it to the park and lear a little switch, easier boxes, 180s/360s etc. It is not THAT dangerous, after all (if you state at the smaller stuff and watch out for the conditions). And the same goes to hard core park rats...a few lessons/hours in the gates or bumbs wouldn't harm anyone. Actually I think it is just good to get your ass handed to you now and then (who can state that they don't suck at some aspects of skiing?) After these kind of ventures everyone should probably understand each other just a little better? In the end we are all just skiers, right?

Maybe I am an old hippie but it is better to try to learn from each other than hate. Myself I can ski shitty icy moguls for hours in "good form" (whatever that is) and fucking rappel into couloirs etc but I'd love to get just 10% of that relaxed "laid back" park style into my jumps and rails...(or even learn to do some rails properly, actually)


Feb 11 2012 10:44AM
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Breeze-J
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TYPO: "stay on the smaller stuff"...
Feb 11 2012 10:46AM
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Breeze-J
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TYPO: "stay on the smaller stuff"...
Feb 11 2012 10:46AM
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A.Paul
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hahaha
Feb 11 2012 11:38AM
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CHARLES.BRONSON
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This threads goddam retarded. Ofcourse you're going to have fun skiing no matter what and obviously nobody can force you to ski properly. But like most things in life you'll have alot more fun if you know what the fuck you are doing!

Feb 11 2012 5:17PM
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Mike-O
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This hypothetical scenario may be WAY THE FUCK OUT THERE, but imagine that every single person who has knowledge of so-called proper ski technique, edge control, linking turns, hyped fundamentals etc.


...was gone from the face of the Earth tomorrow.

Only the equipment and a very vague concept of sliding down the hill in some manner would be left with the survivors.


What do you think would happen?
Feb 11 2012 5:33PM
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hollygrove
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Feb 11 2012 5:42PM
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Mike-O
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And amplify that hypothesis with the fact that there is one person who remembers something, but very vaguely. His/her memories crystallize in the fact that skiing was about...


..skiing backwards. This person would teach the other available and enthusiastic people to only ski backwards and they would pay it forward for a long time, soon creating competitions, who wouls ski down the mountain fastest backwards, mayb e then set up some turning points with flags, soon a full out race course, all switch. In a matter of time, the natural boundaries of nature and the hills themselves would offer opportunities to race, chase, compete or just launch backwards onto the mountainsides.

Now I wonder... how long would it take for someone to figure out that only skiing backwards, and penalized for not doing so, is actually pretty dull.... and try skiing forwards...
Feb 11 2012 5:52PM
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.cam.
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Jon Olsson haha
Feb 11 2012 5:57PM
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zascherl
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god i love the big lebowski
Feb 11 2012 8:37PM
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saxon
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haha truth
Feb 12 2012 12:04AM
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GayWolf420
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I'm sure he meant to do that as a joke.


You all need to quit having your pissing match about whos got better technique and bow down to your fucking master because I am the best fucking skier ever to live on this very planet in this very universe.
Feb 12 2012 1:31AM
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bustinthejus
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Everyone saying that you don't need good technique to have fun is right. But you still look like a fucking moron... and you probably have very little control. You're no better than that gaper bombing down the hill in a gaper tuck flying out of control. I'm not saying everyone needs to ski in a perfect, hands up, forwards position linking turns all day on a groomer, all the time, but god fucking dammit at least KNOW how to do it so you can actually carve when you need to...
Feb 12 2012 1:55AM
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bustinthejus
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Double post, but I forgot to mention that no matter what, there is no excuse for skiing in the backseat... you don't benefit in anyway whatsoever, and shinbang is no fun. So you have absolutely no excuse.
Feb 12 2012 1:56AM
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TRASHTALK
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my name is Chris and I also love skiing.
Feb 12 2012 2:37AM
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Breeze-J
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Yes, you are right.

If I remember right both Olsson and Windstedt were in Swedish national team in both SL and moguls as juniors (at least Windstedt was)...I guess that tells something about having a proper technique...?
Feb 12 2012 10:48AM
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Squashit
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It's ok, Captain Sensitive..... everyone is a noob at one point. Take MW3 for instance.... I'd smash your face in and get top score overall- mainly because I've played first person shooters and understand the game in great detail- that doesn't mean that I'm going to throw it in your face to show you how owned you just got- and then tell you to stay off the online gaming because of it.... pretty lame- BRO.

It all just takes practice, peeps need to respect the learning progression of others- and keep in mind that not everyone is striving to be the next T.W.   I'd like to ski pow one day, but I have other goals in life than to be the best skier on the hill or online lol

Feb 14 2012 1:30PM
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TNORTS
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Your missing my point. Im not going around and trying to push it into everyones face that they cant ski the rest of the mountain. If your having fun that's all that matters. However, I get so much enjoyment out of skiing other parts of the mountain that I don't understand why someone would not even attempt to venture outside the park. But its not like I go around yelling at people who dont.

Also you must feel really cool that your good at a video game
Feb 14 2012 3:12PM
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SammyS
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Tell me aboutnit, I watch videos and kids go right into park, learn to ski first!!!
Feb 15 2012 10:49AM
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Squashit
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I totally feel kewl, brofessor d bag. An analogy is an easy concept for some, you will understand one day.

I just don't know how I will EVER respect anyone who can't rank up to me in MW3.... lmao.

Feb 15 2012 2:06PM
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TNORTS
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I'm not saying i dont respect people who dont venture out of the park. Your still not getting it, so I'll play your game.

Using your analogy, this is what I'm saying:
I don't understand why some people who play MW3 refuse to play skyrim. Skyrim is a really fun game, and I think more people should get to experience it. That being said, I have nothing against people who only play MW3 and refuse to play skyrim, because there both really fun games.

get it now?


Feb 15 2012 2:52PM
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Squashit
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sorry friend, but from your original post, you clearly stated you could not respect a person who can't ski the entire mountain.... so the analogy of both skyrim and mw3 supports my point- both individuals aim to have fun- so why hate on those who can't perform to your calibur- sounds a bit egocentric to me... that's all. :-)
Feb 17 2012 3:12PM
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TNORTS
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did you even read my original post?
Feb 17 2012 6:47PM
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skitheWest.
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^take it to chat ladies
Feb 17 2012 6:54PM
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Mike-O
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Jesus fucking Christ, it can't be that hard to know the difference between "you're and your" or "their and there".


You ignorant piece of shit, how do you expect anyone to take anything you say here seriously if you can't even spell it right?
Feb 17 2012 6:56PM
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Shlobby
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What I tell my girlfriend hahahah
Feb 17 2012 6:57PM
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kamron_708
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You wouldn't believe the looks on other fellow park rats faces when I slide off a rail early, but sack up and save my shit by putting a pole into the ground in order to save my half torn mcl. I get all these envious questions asking how I did that, assuming as they normally would have fallen, and all I can say is that simple skiing fundamentals helps in the sketchiest moments. Of course I had to take time off the park after I got line anthems to learn how to control a center-mounted fat ski. So yes, go in the park all you please but don't get out of line with normal carving/ turn topark riding ratio. If all you do is straight-line the park all day, you are missing the best part of skiing...
Feb 17 2012 8:59PM
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Dr.Gnar
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Did you actually just say this? MW3? Like skiing, there is always someone better than you, so zip it nerd.
Feb 17 2012 9:06PM
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SKI.ING
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I've never been "formally" taught skiing technique, but I make it down almost all the hill pretty well I would say and am decent on jumps. One area I struggle in is really steep, tight trees or slackcountry areas when its chopped up pow. My form goes to shit and I'm all hunched over and kind of go into a panic/safe mode. I just make slow kick turns to make it down, but I see other older dudes smoothly slice through the chop, rocks, and trees without hestitation and with the same form they kind of had on the groomers. Any advice on this, and does this mean I suck at skiing/don't know how to ski? I'm really curious because this aspect of my skiing bothers me.
Feb 17 2012 9:10PM
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Aftermang
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I completely agree. A few years ago i was not a very good skier and was tempted to go in the park and try it out. But I didnt. i waited for a couple of years so that I could really get good at this great sport. Now I enjoy the whole mountain including the park. I would definetly recommend to the kids who arent the best skiers to really become good skiers so that you know what ur doing and can be successful in the park.
Feb 17 2012 9:17PM
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ohboy
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No, it doesn't mean you suck at skiing/don't know how to ski. It just means you have some stuff to work on. I am a hardcore mogul skier, but I struggle in some steep ice trails. I would still consider myself a good skier. Everyone will always have stuff they struggle with and can't do well. It doesn't make you bad at skiing though. Just practice what you are not good at, and you will get better. It's different terrain, so just practice that different terrain.
Feb 17 2012 9:29PM
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TNORTS
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WOAH we got a internet badass here
Feb 17 2012 10:59PM
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GypsyLovin
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This. Everybody is different. Everybody skis differently dresses differently and looks different. Its what makes life interesting and fun!!
Feb 18 2012 2:17AM
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PEJibber31
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I don't spend a lot of time in the park anymore but my biggest stance (see what i did there?) on this "issue" is as much as they seem to be in the way, it's far better for these skiers to be spending time in and around the park as opposed to hiking sidecountry or skiing the woods and falling in tree wells. It takes time, and as long as they aren't putting other people in danger, let them do their thing. With the growing popularity of touring and hiking backcountry, this demographic hopping ropes is far worse than them fuckin up a few landings. I'm kind of rambling because IMO let the kids do this crap on greens leading to the park etc, but on the other hand if they're completely out of control because of lack of skill, it's a different story. My outlook is generally the same as with most things in life for me, I don't care until your shit starts to affect me, then I actually do get pissed.
Feb 18 2012 3:06PM
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.RYAN66
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pıdnʇs sı pɐǝɹɥʇ pıdnʇs
Feb 19 2012 1:38PM
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Squashit
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need I say more?

Or is this not your original post?

I understand you may be a big time skier, or something along those lines- but that gives you no right to bash noobs. If anything- it should make you excited to see that people are attracted to the sport you were so priveledged to begin at such an early age... it's a compliment broski! I wish i started at 6- in that case we would probably be having a completely different conversation.

Feb 29 2012 4:40PM
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TheGnarwhal
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Think about it..
Feb 29 2012 6:33PM
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.ZT.
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this and DELETE FUCKING THREAD!
Feb 29 2012 7:10PM
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PartyHon
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i ride with a kid who went straight to the park with no prior skiing experience. while he is doing alright in park his overall form is HORRENDOUS. i am honeslty scared to ski next to him.

last year it snowed about 2 1/2 feet and he said "nah im just going to hike the rails, the snow isnt even good" now this pissed me off. and on top of that he made a buga that was literally too his ankles that he wore under a medium size jacket that went to about 2 inches below his waist.

but if he is having fun. i can deal with that. but if he skips out of a pow day again we will have problems
Feb 29 2012 8:19PM
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Jpurd
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thank you
Feb 29 2012 8:53PM
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majorleagueNS
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how did you get my picture asshole. fuck you.
Feb 29 2012 9:15PM
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adamlukowski
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Ice is what we are known for though, gotta be icy or your not at the right hill.
Feb 29 2012 9:18PM
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poondaddy
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what the fuck man. this is my friend hank. i took the picture
Feb 29 2012 9:23PM
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iceberg.
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Anybody can ski how they want as long as gapers and little children stay out of the park.
Feb 29 2012 9:32PM
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