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Sunday
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Would it be a death wish to learn to ski on park skis? 5'5" 190lb considering to learn on a 161-165cm twin tip rockered park ski with a softer flex pattern.
Jul 8 2017 1:39PM
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treebeard
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no, but you should learn how to actually ski before you start hitting the park.
Jul 8 2017 2:06PM
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tfsh
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The more important thing to invest in is an instructor. Worry about the gear once you get good.
Jul 8 2017 6:23PM
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The.Fish
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Didn't you make a thread last fall saying you were going to ski last winter? Just curious what you did that whole time since you are still learning how to ski.
Jul 8 2017 7:11PM
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Sunday
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Worked full time and went to school full time, and taught myself how to ski on shitty rentals, and got all the basics down. No instructor because I used to work lift ops at bachelor and listened and watched them teach all day. Then I jacked myself up, so I'm looking to further progress. Sorry to sound like a snob but I don't feel like I'm out of the learning stage if I've only been out one season, and am still learning things like riding switch (which seems harder to me than hitting little boxes and small park stuff). And having the gear seems easier than forking out down the road.

**This post was edited on Jul 9th 2017 at 2:31:10am
Jul 9 2017 2:30AM
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MooseBrown
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Check this out

http://blistergearreview.com/recommended/skiing-101-the-best-skis-for-beginners

This has some pretty good information. The links in the article are pretty helpful as well. Tip and tail rocker will help the ski feel a little shorter. If you don't have the funds for lessons just ride with some more experienced friends, and get a ski you will enjoy. It sucks when you fork out for a ski based on it being great for beginners but then end up wishing you had another (if money is an issue at least) midway through the season as you progress.
Jul 9 2017 5:35AM
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The.Fish
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SundayWorked full time and went to school full time, and taught myself how to ski on shitty rentals, and got all the basics down. No instructor because I used to work lift ops at bachelor and listened and watched them teach all day. Then I jacked myself up, so I'm looking to further progress. Sorry to sound like a snob but I don't feel like I'm out of the learning stage if I've only been out one season, and am still learning things like riding switch (which seems harder to me than hitting little boxes and small park stuff). And having the gear seems easier than forking out down the road.

**This post was edited on Jul 9th 2017 at 2:31:10am


I wouldn’t worry about learning to ride switch yet. Id focus on being able to ski most of the mountain first. I am glad you are deciding to learn how to ski before learning park. Twin tips should do you fine for learning as long as you don’t hit rails. If you hit rails, you basically can kiss sharp edges goodbye.
Jul 9 2017 9:47AM
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theabortionator
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treebeardno, but you should learn how to actually ski before you start hitting the park.


I agree although I think you can learn both with each other. That said there are plenty of people that learn to ski a bit then stay in the park and couldnt make a proper turn if their lives depended on it.

A lot of people out there never truly learn the proper technique. Almost crash skiing to the park and sometimes between features. But they can do a bunch of different tricks.
Jul 9 2017 10:58AM
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treebeard
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theabortionatorI agree although I think you can learn both with each other. That said there are plenty of people that learn to ski a bit then stay in the park and couldnt make a proper turn if their lives depended on it.

A lot of people out there never truly learn the proper technique. Almost crash skiing to the park and sometimes between features. But they can do a bunch of different tricks.


yeah i mean do whatever makes you happy. i just think having the technical skills to go along with park skills will generally make you enjoy skiing more
Jul 9 2017 1:25PM
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SkiaNZ
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It's certainly not a death wish. I've learnt on some interesting gear (still learning lol) and I'm still alive. I reckon as long as you're having fun you're doing something right
Jul 9 2017 3:11PM
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iced
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Lol why were you making threads about skis that are great for buttering if you can't ski.
That's not how skiing works
Jul 11 2017 5:08PM
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SofaKingSick
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thatd be fine, park skis are forgiving, easy-to-ski skis. only realistic downside is it teaches you to ski sloppy on a non-demanding ski but that's very avoidable (re: your own technique and habits)!
Jul 11 2017 5:19PM
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