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Ankle weights or nah?

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Houghtontaylor
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So I'm new to the freestyle skiing scene and I have been doing to tramp training this summer. I want to say I'm ready to try some spins/grabs/flips but I feel like doing a flip on a tramp versus with skis on will be more difficult. If I put ankle weights on would this help train me for the added weight of the skis. The first flip I'm going to try it a back flip.
Aug 13 2014 2:25AM
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Skibumsmith
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it'll just help with having a stronger pop
Aug 13 2014 2:36AM
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Mingg
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We used to do this all the time in gymnastics but I haven't don't it for skiing. It definitely couldn't hurt. I'd imagine it gives you the feeling of skis on your feet. Do it up dude.
Aug 13 2014 2:47AM
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HolySchimmel
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I tried that too, but in the end it will always feel different with skis on. It really can't hurt to do it though.
Aug 13 2014 3:09AM
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Aiur
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You could also go to a Curves gym or join a Jenny Craig program.

They have good ankle weight discounts.
Aug 13 2014 3:15AM
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Willskiforfree
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tape your edges and crank up your din, then jump on the tramp with your skis
Aug 13 2014 3:21AM
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Basil91
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Wear your boots
Aug 13 2014 7:06AM
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RubberSoul
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Skibumsmithit'll just help with having a stronger pop


huh?

i think it's a great idea. it won't perfectly mirror the feeling of skis on your feet obviously, but one of the two biggest differences between tramp and snow is the weight on your feet (the other being the fact that on snow youre actually moving forward off a jump, and there's compression)

do it up OP
Aug 13 2014 11:39AM
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.FRY.
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as far as backflips go, the best way to do your first one is through peer pressure.
Aug 13 2014 11:43AM
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shin-bang
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Willskiforfreetape your edges and crank up your din, then jump on the tramp with your skis


i did this, with my rock skis and my tramp, and i do have to say it does help a lot with 3s 5s and 7s
Aug 13 2014 12:47PM
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Skibumsmith
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RubberSoulhuh?


A good pop is key when you're throwing air maneuvers on skis. Adding ankle weights doesn't really simulate hitting a jump on skis but you can sort of get a feel for how much harder you'll have to pop off the lip with the added weight of skis/boots.
Aug 13 2014 12:58PM
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profa_212
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Willskiforfreetape your edges and crank up your din, then jump on the tramp with your skis


With rock skis though. It will make your skis absolute noodles
Aug 13 2014 1:21PM
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RubberSoul
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SkibumsmithA good pop is key when you're throwing air maneuvers on skis. Adding ankle weights doesn't really simulate hitting a jump on skis but you can sort of get a feel for how much harder you'll have to pop off the lip with the added weight of skis/boots.


my b. i read that as you saying that the only way it might help is strengthening haha. gotcha
Aug 13 2014 2:00PM
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.Rybak.
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Just do prancercise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-50GjySwew
Aug 13 2014 2:02PM
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lurking
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He wants you to send it
Aug 13 2014 2:03PM
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LOLZfajitas
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Profahoben_212With rock skis though. It will make your skis absolute noodles


My rock skis are my only skis :( haha #ducttapedshitskisftw!!! Lol
Aug 13 2014 2:59PM
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Paulsack
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I've been told before that the added weight on your feet can, in some cases, do more harm than good. I think it has something to do with your back but don't quote me on this....it might be something to look into... But im pretty sure a marathon runner told me this so I'm thinking it may not translate onto a tramp
Aug 13 2014 4:11PM
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taj.
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hurts my knees just thinking about it
Aug 13 2014 4:50PM
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Slush
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That sounds like it would be nuts
Aug 13 2014 5:44PM
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Fitz_
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I use ankle weights and it seems to help me it strengthens your calfs and legs and if you take them off and then try stuff on the tramp again without the weights it's a lot easier do do tramp tricks idk that maybe just me but go for it
Aug 13 2014 11:30PM
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Mingg
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taj.hurts my knees just thinking about it


Huh? That should not hurt your knees at all...
Aug 13 2014 11:41PM
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413Crew
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Basil91Wear your boots

i hope your joking or els ur the biggest retard ever
Aug 14 2014 1:34AM
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Toaster-Tony
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413Crewi hope your joking or els ur the biggest retard ever


Don't knock it til you try it
Aug 14 2014 1:40AM
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profa_212
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413Crewi hope your joking or els ur the biggest retard ever


Why are you so offended by that? Sounds like a good idea to me.
Aug 14 2014 1:52AM
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Houghtontaylor
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Thanks guys. I think I'm going to go with the ankle weights. About 6 pounds per foot sound about right?
Aug 14 2014 2:15AM
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Negromancer
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.Rybak.Just do prancercise.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-50GjySwew


That was highly erotic.

But seriously OP just grow a pair and throw stuff on snow. Get the general idea of how a trick is done on the trampoline and then go and do it on snow.
Aug 14 2014 3:06AM
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413Crew
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Profahoben_212Why are you so offended by that? Sounds like a good idea to me.


ok maybe but think about it i think it would rip to trampoline
Aug 14 2014 4:43AM
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SKI.ING
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No. It'll mess with your mechanics and increase your likelihood of getting injured.
Aug 14 2014 12:31PM
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profa_212
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413Crewok maybe but think about it i think it would rip to trampoline


Duct tape? Would be the same as skis.
Aug 14 2014 2:09PM
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*Leask*
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MinggWe used to do this all the time in gymnastics but I haven't don't it for skiing. It definitely couldn't hurt. I'd imagine it gives you the feeling of skis on your feet. Do it up dude.


exept when the heavy weight you put on your ankle smashes you somewhere else
Aug 14 2014 5:18PM
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RubberSoul
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DLeask27exept when the heavy weight you put on your ankle smashes you somewhere else


i don't think these two things are too dangerous

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