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"Offseason Training"

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finnjo
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Basically, is it possible to get better at skiing without skiing? Is there anything that I could do to be better at skiing this summer without skiing because i won't have access to that, or a backyard setup.
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May 28 2016 2:20AM
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250r
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downhill mountain biking is probably the best thing to help with shredding the mountain.

never tried it but whitewater kayaking seems like it would be really simlar to skiing. looks like a ton of fun. i bet all that airy water would almost feel like pow.
May 28 2016 4:50AM
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250r
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downhill mountain biking is probably the best thing to help with shredding the mountain.

never tried it but whitewater kayaking seems like it would be really simlar to skiing. looks like a ton of fun. i bet all that airy water would almost feel like pow.
May 28 2016 4:51AM
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250r
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downhill mountain biking is probably the best thing to help with shredding the mountain.

never tried it but whitewater kayaking seems like it would be really simlar to skiing. looks like a ton of fun. i bet all that airy water would almost feel like pow.
May 28 2016 4:52AM
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jca
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I don't think that training by itself will make you better once the new season starts but it will sure help you get better more quickly once you start skiing again.

I think a mix of mountain biking, strength training, yoga, skateboarding, and rock climbing would be the best mix to get you strong and limber. In turn you'll be able to ski harder, for longer, and take bigger hits without getting hurt.

Whatever you do, just find some fun activities that keep you active and in shape and you'll be pretty set.
May 28 2016 10:54AM
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Dddsz
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I usually get out of shape in the summer and it only takes like two days of skiing to get over the cramps and soreness. I'm young though so I don't lose it as fast.
May 28 2016 10:58AM
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aldicigg
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why hasn't anyone mention tramp? It's almost essential for improving your jump game.
May 28 2016 12:54PM
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pinekidd
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I don't have access to a backyard set up either, but I normally work on the tramp. It helps when learning new tricks and gives you an idea on how the trick feels before bringing it to the slope. If you wanna improve balance or something, take a small plank of wood and put it on a frozen water bottle. That's works too. Good luck with everything.
May 28 2016 1:53PM
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Jamie_Baril
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Any activity that improves your balance, strength and flexibility...
May 28 2016 2:42PM
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Shoey-Ski
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I'm not even kidding, I could barely hit a rail to save my life last year, maybe a few here and there but they were all super small and mellow, so all summer I watched edits and such, studying how people looked when they got on them etc , and the first day out this season, I was easily able to hit almost every rail out, and even go urban on to them, it was crazy
May 28 2016 2:54PM
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ascent_studios
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tramp
surfing will help a ton with balance
May 28 2016 3:02PM
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brend
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ice rink setups, biking, tramping, skating
May 28 2016 4:58PM
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sgg.23
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Down hill mtb
May 28 2016 5:58PM
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270on420out
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I got really bored last summer, and so started doing rail tricks on my trampoline and it actually helped my rail game more than my summer setup.
May 29 2016 12:41AM
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aldicigg
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THEDIRTYBUBBLEI got really bored last summer, and so started doing rail tricks on my trampoline and it actually helped my rail game more than my summer setup.


so you were just spinning around?
May 29 2016 3:06AM
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MPhilipp
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running for long distances also helps. But dowhill mtb is more fun
May 29 2016 3:03PM
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270on420out
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Adolf_Skitlerso you were just spinning around?


Yeah but I actually pretended I was on a rail.
May 29 2016 6:07PM
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JonahB
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Roller Blading and Trampoline
May 29 2016 6:59PM
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Lasersocks
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May 29 2016 7:54PM
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kim_jong_ill
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SHREDSAUCE. And to help you, heres a dope park someone built. http://shredsauce.com/levels/wvPxww/glacier-shred-updated
May 29 2016 8:03PM
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bait
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Tramp helps so much for learning new flips
May 29 2016 9:18PM
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Big_Mtn
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Surfing seems to help a ton.
May 29 2016 11:50PM
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Cole_
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getting fit and tramping a bit is da key to help your skiing become lit
May 30 2016 12:25AM
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fries
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Tramp, Blading, Slack lining
May 30 2016 1:28AM
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tcm.worldwide
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Kushweed
May 30 2016 7:34AM
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ascent_studios
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THEDIRTYBUBBLEYeah but I actually pretended I was on a rail.


I do that too. Like some times I'll dip my foot to simulate pedaling. I'll also do flip on flip offs and backslides and other weird rail stuffs
May 30 2016 10:44AM
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elcornholio
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Tramp, summer rail setup, and airbags.
May 31 2016 8:49AM
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Bamjam
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May 31 2016 2:48PM
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KravtZ
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I run a lot out doors and am always lifting in the gym. Biking is a great workout also.

Anything that is a solid full body workout will help out. If you don't hit the gym on a regular basis definitely start getting into a training program
May 31 2016 3:27PM
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Holte
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http://www.powder.com/stories/fitness-exclusive-getting-really-shape-pros
May 31 2016 11:32PM
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ModMommy
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Biking is the perfect cross training for skiing. Also, take up skateboarding, or blading.
Jun 1 2016 2:40AM
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S.J.W
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Head to the gym and don't skip leg day. You'll have much stronger legs and you'll be able to push harder through your boots and get more power out of em.
Jun 1 2016 7:43AM
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.Hugo.
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12 oz curls
Jun 1 2016 8:04AM
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Pigeon.
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do everything people are saying here. personally i would suggest:

go workout (focus on core and legs but keep it even w upper body)

skate board (build tolerance to eating shit + good balance)

tramp

blade

slack line


Most importantly have fun with it. its all pointless if youre not having fun
Jun 1 2016 8:23AM
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JayRich
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hit the squat rack
Jun 1 2016 9:54AM
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CashmereCat
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Stair skiing, any hill steep enough without much grass, or dry ski jumps
Jun 1 2016 2:27PM
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JWillySkeez
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Here's My List

Hit the Gym (Emphasis on Core and Leg Strength)

Train on Tramp (Find a gymnastics facility if you can)

Turf Set Up

Run, Bike, etc.

Eat Good

Watch Edits
Jun 1 2016 3:11PM
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3mania
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PLYO-fuckin-METRICS
Jun 1 2016 3:28PM
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GayWolf420
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.Hugo.12 oz curls

im starting to get pretty good at these, whats your technique?
Jun 11 2016 5:12AM
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.Hugo.
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DeebieSkeebiesim starting to get pretty good at these, whats your technique?


Switch it up once in a while with lower reps and 16, 24 or even 40 ounces every once in a while
Jun 11 2016 1:24PM
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jca
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.Hugo.Switch it up once in a while with lower reps and 16, 24 or even 40 ounces every once in a while


before you start your curls do an explosive shotgun to activate the central nervous system.
Jun 11 2016 1:35PM
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theabortionator
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Does drinking beers count? I feel like it does.
Jun 11 2016 7:28PM
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Sklar
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Lots of 12oz curls
Jun 11 2016 7:39PM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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Jun 11 2016 8:01PM
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casey_cope
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I kinda have a theory that all action sports are linked. Thats why all the nitro circus guys can just pick up anything with wheels and absolutely kill it with no experience whatsoever. Thats also why Henrik did dub on snowboard his first day out. So basically just find some action sport to keep yourself busy
Jun 12 2016 11:25PM
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ascent_studios
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casey_copeI kinda have a theory that all action sports are linked. Thats why all the nitro circus guys can just pick up anything with wheels and absolutely kill it with no experience whatsoever. Thats also why Henrik did dub on snowboard his first day out. So basically just find some action sport to keep yourself busy


Weirdly true. It comes from the ability to balance and control your body is what I found
Jun 13 2016 8:27PM
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Jesse_
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I usually just watch ski edits. That's enough off season training for me.
Jun 13 2016 8:45PM
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Henry.V
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Slack lining is really good for your balance. once you learn how to jump you can practice spins on, off and switch ups. Just pretend the line is a rail and make sure you put it low in the binning.
Jun 13 2016 10:04PM
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casey_cope
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ben_collinsWeirdly true. It comes from the ability to balance and control your body is what I found


Yeah like all action sports seem to have the same basic skills, balance, courage, creativity, control, and determination
Jun 14 2016 1:29AM
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bigcat.
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SklarLots of 12oz curls





Great ab workout
Jun 14 2016 2:01AM
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