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mattwalker
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aight, my dad thinks that in order to be the best at pro freeskiing, you must train like crazy. Running several miles a day, weightlifting each day for hours. Now, do any pros do this? I am not talking moguls skiers, but freeskiers. I cant imajine Tanner or Evan running 7 miles a day every day...then smoke a joint...


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Aug 17 2003 8:41PM
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Nickskier
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i bet they dont train like that, but im sure they do train.
Aug 17 2003 8:44PM
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Fro-deo
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For sure pros train! You have to train at everything if you want to be good at it. It's just like how you have to study for a test if you want to pass it.

I know lots of 'pros' that go to the gym and work out (weightlifting, exercising etc.). And most of the people I know stretch everyday for maximum flexibility. There are some that run, and road bike or whatever. But I've found that the best training for skiing is going out there and skiing! HAha. Then theres other sports that give you the same kick. Like wakeboarding, skating, mountain biking etc.

About the joint thing. Sure there are lots of skiers that smoke weed. But that's just the same as other sports. What you have to realise is that all 'pro' skiers aren't in the same mold. I know a super sick skier that is straightedge and vegan (no drinking, no drugs, no se before marriage, no dairy products, and no meat).

It all depends on what the individual person feels like doing. I stretch and run everyday, and i lift 5 days a week. I'm also on other sports teams. And thats my agenda...
Aug 17 2003 8:47PM
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mattwalker
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^ i know they train like on tramps and off water ramps, it is a good idea. But i doubt any pro except maybe one or two even runs frequently on a track... or weightlifts a lot...


'save the trees, wipe your ass with an owl!

how many snowboarders does it take to screw in a lightbulb?.......10, 1 to do it, 9 to say that they can do that.

'maybe he stuck a dinner roll in her butt.' - strode 420
Aug 17 2003 8:47PM
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mattwalker
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me personally, i train esepcially for soccer and skiing, and we run every morning atleast 3-5 miles total. Then we weightlift for skiing...


'save the trees, wipe your ass with an owl!

how many snowboarders does it take to screw in a lightbulb?.......10, 1 to do it, 9 to say that they can do that.

'maybe he stuck a dinner roll in her butt.' - strode 420
Aug 17 2003 8:49PM
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MistaSkier
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Phil something, I don't know which one, there's too many goddamn Phils, but he works out at the club here in Mammoth.


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Aug 17 2003 8:49PM
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poniverus
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all pros def go buy a fat bag or just steal it from mikael smoke it ALL in 2 runs that ski all day but EVERY day in the best places thats why and how they train... good stuff
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Aug 17 2003 8:50PM
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Fro-deo
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Then theres training that's related to skiing. As mentioned: trampolines, water ramps and video games...lol.
Aug 17 2003 8:51PM
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jibben4aliven270
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i couldnt tell ya if pros run or lift and what not, but i run cross country and track and find that it helps a lot w/my skiing. i have a lot more energy through out the day than my friends.
Aug 17 2003 8:52PM
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mattwalker
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i do soccer and it helps.


'save the trees, wipe your ass with an owl!

how many snowboarders does it take to screw in a lightbulb?.......10, 1 to do it, 9 to say that they can do that.

'maybe he stuck a dinner roll in her butt.' - strode 420
Aug 17 2003 8:54PM
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Ahmets_Brother
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i just started to do some wieght lifting for skiing and soccer. but i cant amagine tanner lifting or 'training'. but our sport all you can do to get ready is to do similar things like trampoling.

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Aug 17 2003 8:58PM
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RideBLUNT
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i see a lot of pros, like Candide, skating. Also fruitbooting might be gay, but it helps a ton in gettin comfy with ridin switch and popping at the exact right time off of lips.


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Aug 17 2003 8:59PM
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mommy
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everyday before swimming 15 miles in a freezing lake, tanner hall straps on a 220 pound vest and sprints up massive stair sets vigorusly, for hours on end. then he goes to the gym and benches your mom with his pure white dick.

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Aug 17 2003 9:00PM
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TheProfitSkier
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he probabily really does that
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Aug 17 2003 9:03PM
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MistaSkier
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I don't have a trampoline to practice shit on, so I always just have to learn stuff on snow which sucks. If I'm at a friend's house and they have a tramp, I'm just jumping on it the whole time.


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Aug 17 2003 9:03PM
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RideBLUNT
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do u have a bed? take the matress out and put it somewhere in ur house next to like a couch or soft chair. Then throw something off the couch/chair onto the matress. that's all i do, just make sure that u remember to not lang on ur head.


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Aug 17 2003 9:07PM
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GrippinGs
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i suck on trampolines...i went for a flat 7 leg went thru the springs and bashed my rips..ever since then i couldn't do anything other then underflips and maybe a rodeo
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Aug 17 2003 9:13PM
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dirty_dreb
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1 name. seth morrison
how do you think he can wipe on rodeo 7's or backflips, hit the bottom, ad get right back up to do it again> He is probably the hardest working skier in the industry righjt now
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Aug 17 2003 9:50PM
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mattwalker
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yea, Morrison trains... but i am talking about the park kids... Candide and Jon prolly train, but i cant see CR, Tanner or Evan actually training hard... a day at the gym yes, training no


'save the trees, wipe your ass with an owl!

how many snowboarders does it take to screw in a lightbulb?.......10, 1 to do it, 9 to say that they can do that.

'maybe he stuck a dinner roll in her butt.' - strode 420
Aug 17 2003 10:50PM
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CTripper
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well tanner skateboards, and that could help with balance on transitions and falling. anything active could be considered training, like something that helps with balance or strengthens your legs.
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Aug 17 2003 11:20PM
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dirty_dreb
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those indo or whatver boards are good training for balance
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Aug 17 2003 11:24PM
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marlin_102
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ok, this is semi-related to skiing. josh bender (a big hit freeride mountain biker who has done the biggest drops on a bike) works out for 2.5 hours every morning, and he says without working out he wouldn't be where he is today. so i guess its definitely a bonus if you train, but im guessing that a lot of skiers dont train as much as they should.


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Aug 17 2003 11:24PM
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SpyOptic
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One thing for sure is that u can't take huge crashes like pros without heavy dammage if you're not in healthy condition and if your muscles aren't prepared to deal with such shocks.

I read quite a lot of interviews where pros declared taking the preparation and training question quite seriously (this envolving the medical part) especially after injuries.
Aug 17 2003 11:25PM
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RideBLUNT
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If your a pro, u don't really have off time. In the summer you're either coaching at a camp or you're in the southern hemisphere skiing, cuz it's winter there.


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Aug 17 2003 11:29PM
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pocket-rocket
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i know that Cusson work out a lot, this guy can bench like a mother fucker as Phillou once said in freeze, he has freaking out big chest..philou works out as well, at la source in tremblant..
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Aug 17 2003 11:32PM
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bigairhuckster3
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i think it was in freeze last year or something but c.r. said that he stretches every day to increase his flexabililtyaahaljdfla



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Aug 18 2003 2:00AM
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jibberkid69
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pros these days might not work that hard (i.e. tanner, even, cr) but working your ass off can only result well. my parents are like that also, and it has done nothing but improve my skiing. when everyone else is too tired to hike pipe anymore, i still have like 10 runs left



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Aug 18 2003 2:08AM
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TheProfitSkier
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you dont need huge arm muscles for skiing but it helps
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Aug 18 2003 2:24AM
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bionicmikeyt
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yoga thats where its at
Aug 18 2003 3:48AM
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RideBLUNT
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u dont stretch? that's stupid, u gotta stretch out for like 5-10 mins before park, at least i do. It reduces the chance that you'll get injured/pull something, plus you can spin harder and faster if ur loose, and u got mo steezy fo sheezy on yo skeezys


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Aug 18 2003 4:35AM
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Ds91260
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they r in shape, they probly cant run a marathon, but theyre in shape
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Aug 18 2003 4:39AM
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dr.awkward
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tanner is in horrible shape. go to skitv.com and see his interview thing and he tells you he doesn't do that he smokes like a pack a day and then just skis. he seemed kinda dumb too be cause in the morning he was going to pick up some smokes and he was like 'cigarettes are an athletes breakfast' that doesn't really make sense...
Aug 18 2003 7:49AM
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Ds91260
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tanners an anomaly, no one should attempt to be like him without proper supervision
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Aug 18 2003 7:50AM
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lalalalaura
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tanner's so skinny, it's obvious he doesn't train
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Aug 18 2003 7:54AM
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NoTeefa
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jesus. are you fucking kidding me? tanner doesnt train? do you think he was born able to hit the triple water ramp switch without horribly maiming himself?


hash...weed...kif.... what funny names! is this 'weed' stuff tobacco? do you really smoke actual weeds from your garden? hash? do you mean 'half?'
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Aug 18 2003 8:07AM
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lalalalaura
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i meant weight train
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Aug 18 2003 8:10AM
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Ds91260
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well if u wanna weight train, itd be wise to build up muscles around bones that are vulnerable, like collar, shins, ect
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Aug 18 2003 8:13AM
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Crystal-needs-a-park
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what the fuck... um... training? tanners arms are like toilet paper rolls...with no paper, for one. i'm thinking seth morrison hits it pretty hard and big mountain guys like that and i know theyre all in pretty good shape but as far as lots of running and lifting, im thinking no, but i could be wrong
Aug 18 2003 8:18AM
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mattwalker
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noteffa... A tanner isnt the only one who has done that, Mike Wilson does it normally, i am not kidding i go there sometimes, and have personally seen it. 2, just because you have the balls to hit that switch does not mean he left wieghts/runs i bet he either skis everyday, or like plays basketball in ghetto of mammoth lakes with his fellow ballas. He doesnt train, but keeps active...


'save the trees, wipe your ass with an owl!

how many snowboarders does it take to screw in a lightbulb?.......10, 1 to do it, 9 to say that they can do that.

'maybe he stuck a dinner roll in her butt.' - strode 420
Aug 18 2003 8:26AM
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NoTeefa
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dude, training doesnt have to be lifting weights, its anything you do to get better at something else.
hitting a small water ramp switch is scarier than shit, let alone hitting a goddamn triple


hash...weed...kif.... what funny names! is this 'weed' stuff tobacco? do you really smoke actual weeds from your garden? hash? do you mean 'half?'
*skierdudeguy*

chronic comes from a tree
it was put there for you to see
and was meant to be smoked by you
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Aug 18 2003 9:13AM
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lanks
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i dont know about park skiers and weight training, but if you look at the big muntain guys, you know they do. most of us would totally crumple if we dropped 35 or 40 foot cliffs, but guys like hugo harrison barely even flinch. this guy has the biggest legs ever, and thats what helps him ski the way he does. im sure seth is the same way.


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Aug 18 2003 7:04PM
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Ds91260
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basketbal? nigga pleez, dey pley da croqizzay n da gheto
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Aug 18 2003 7:48PM
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