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codyody18
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This year is my second year skiing and my first year in the park. I can straight air most 50-60 foot tables with a simple grab and can spin up to a 540 over smaller tables, about 25-30 feet. Also, I can slide most non-kink rails, having trouble with kinks but I am learning and picking that up. I can also spin 360 nat and unnat. As for switch, I can ski most blue / black PA terrain backwards but can only spin a 360 switch. As for regular skiing, I can ski almost anything, not too well on some terrain, but I manage and can get down to the bottom. I think this progression is lacking and I need to step it up for next season. I am 18 and my goal is to go pro. A far off goal, but I want the best. My question is, is this a good progression rate and I am being too hard on my accomplishments or is my progression really too slow and I need to step it up. Either way, I am gonna go all out and try my best, I was just wondering how my progession was. Let me know.

Thanks,

Cody
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Mar 22 2004 4:50PM
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GeneralButtNaked
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i dont mean to burst your bubble, but i hope your not depending on skiing to fund you.





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Mar 22 2004 4:53PM
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4skizzle
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It sounds like you're doing a good job but i think 18 might be kinda late to get in the game. I'm pretty sure most of the pros have been throwing tricks since they were in their early teens if not earlier. Best of luck though. Hit me up and give me some free stuff if you do turn pro.










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Mar 22 2004 4:55PM
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codyody18
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Nope, that is why I am in college. I ski because I love it and want to go pro because I love it, I don't care if get sponsors or not. Even though it would be nice. I just love to rip. But seriously, going pro is my lifetime goal, so I am gonna go for it. I am just wondering if it possible with the progression rate I am at. If not, I will just have to step it up. Honestly, I want to know if I am on track or was this season a waste. What is ur opinons?

Cody

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Mar 22 2004 4:58PM
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linepunk
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thats pretty good for 2 years of skiing. but you still suck.
Mar 22 2004 4:58PM
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codyody18
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^ now that is the motivation I need. I know I suck at skiing, that is why I am gonna step it up next year regardless of what you say.
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Mar 22 2004 5:00PM
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codyody18
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What is the best way to go pro. I am thinking I should move out west or up north more and learn to throw down and go as big as possible at some comps. Honestly, I have no idea on how to start my quest besides hucking myself and learning. Any help would be greatly appreciate, and those of you who don't want to help and post stuipd shit like 'you'll never do it' and shit like that can kiss my ass. As for everyone that has replied so far, thank you. It is greatly appreciated.

Cody
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Mar 22 2004 5:04PM
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SNOWMAN17
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youll get good because of your attitude in the above post, as long as you do it for the love, youll be happy



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Mar 22 2004 5:05PM
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codyody18
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Thanks, that is prolly some of the best advice.

Again, anything that would help, throw it out!

Cody
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Mar 22 2004 5:06PM
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SmoKinSkier
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Yea keep up the work even if you dont go pro which isnt is to define nor easy to do as long as you stay true to yourself and the sport i promise you will be happy with skiing
NEver stop ripping and all push it good things will come




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Mar 22 2004 5:07PM
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you should stop skiing period! it's you second year on skis and you think you can go pro? you got another thing comin!




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Mar 22 2004 5:07PM
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codyody18
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^ You can kiss my ass! I didn't say I think I will go pro, but I am gonna aim for it. So thank you and fuck off! Don't bother replying because I will not respond to people like you.

Cody
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Mar 22 2004 5:10PM
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codyody18
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To the others, thanks for you help!
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pmills
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don't know when you hit 19 but somehting that might really help is hittin up the adultsession at HN sounds like you'd get some of the best encouragement there and then when its like you skiing with shane and crew...good luck man and keep to it
Mar 22 2004 5:15PM
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SwitchPollard
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If you say you are not going to respond to people who tell you things you may not want to hear, you need to learn about constructive criticism. Don't argue with them back and tell them 'fuck off', you just escalate the situation. Ignore it if you have to, or ask them why, if they may have had any personal experiences...you never know.
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Mar 22 2004 5:17PM
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codyody18
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Ahh, very good point, but constructive critism you tell them your history and help them out, You don't flame them or what have you and bring no help to the thread. That is what I was saying by that. If you are willing to lend Constructive contrisim, I am all heards, hence you suck from above, but he helped. There is a fine a line on that subjet, but back to the thread. Good points and Thanks! Also, next year I will be hitting up the Adult Camp at HN.

Cody
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you're learning faster than I am.


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Mar 22 2004 5:50PM
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codyody18
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O, How do i get sponership?!?!? That was joke, i was kidding.... I know comps are the way to go, but I have no idea what comps are about. I think we should start a topic on 'comps for dummies'.

Cody
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i like the part about not caring about sponsors... but wanting to go pro... while being a pro is defined by sponsorships
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Mar 22 2004 5:54PM
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codyody18
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What I meant by that is that I don't need sponsership or to go pro to be happy with skiing. But that is my ultimate goal. I hope that clears that up.

Cody
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Mar 22 2004 5:56PM
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Bio_1987
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Thats insane,you can spin a 540 after only 2 years of skiing? How much do you get out a season?!
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Mar 22 2004 5:57PM
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codyody18
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I live in pa where skiing sucks. But I have 68 days on snow this season. Not as much as I would like, but o well. What can you do with a limited ski season. Shit, it just ended yesterday, so that is why I am asking about progressoin, my season is pretty much done expect for HN and Tuck's Ravine trip.

Cody
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Mar 22 2004 5:59PM
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dawilltoski
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I am 15 and am basicly at the same level as you execept i can basicly spin 7s and switch 5s, but your attitude is in a really good place (way better than mine) and i bet if it is your lifelong goal to become pro you will progress really fast. also mos def go to a camp you will progress so flippin fast. i went to coc and it helped so much with everything park wise. good luck.


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Mar 22 2004 5:59PM
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gambino500014
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my brother is 12 and he is much better then you, and this is his second year skiing, hes the most progressive kid i have ever seen......
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Mar 22 2004 6:00PM
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GeneralButtNaked
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then best of luck to you, lifes a garden.. dig it





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Mar 22 2004 6:01PM
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codyody18
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I know I have said this a thousand times, but thanks for the help and support. That is why I believe we have the best online community.

Cody
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Mar 22 2004 6:02PM
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codyody18
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Best of luck to your brother.

Cody
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Mar 22 2004 6:05PM
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SwitchPollard
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^ Thats a better 'tude than above. Rock on man, and good luck with your skiing.
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Mar 22 2004 6:37PM
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Irotate360
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if u were 15 and u learned all that in one season and then the next year started learin inverts then id say ud prolly go pro. thats a really fast progression rate though so props but i dont no about 18






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Mar 22 2004 6:51PM
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codyody18
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Thanks for the help! I am working on getting some vid clips of 540's uploaded. I will let you know if I can get it too work!

Cody
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Mar 22 2004 6:52PM
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codyody18
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My age is my downfall. But I am not gonna let that stop me!!!

Cody
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Mar 22 2004 6:57PM
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codyody18
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I have a video with 3 540's but it is too big to upload. Email me if you would like to see it.

Cody
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Mar 24 2004 12:51AM
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SaraJ
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I'm not sure about going pro, but to get sponsors, you basically want to compete alot to get your name out there, and always keep a good attitude on and off the mountain. Companies want a person who can rep their products, and do it well. You're on the right track it seems. And if you don't end up with anything, just keep happy with skiing. good luck.

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Mar 24 2004 2:13AM
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Osek206
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Hmm, wasn't turpin like 18-19 when he started?
Mar 24 2004 3:04AM
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canonrider
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yea brotha.... theres not really any 'speed of progression' that you have to be worried about... all it takes is 1 day of balls out learning of tricks.... just jump on tramps in the summer and get a load of tricks down, and dont be a pussy in the winter.... try every trick you have..... learn shit switch, unnaty, diff grabs and a definable style.... tramps are KEY if you want to develop a good air sense, and progress as quickly as possible

and dont start sending your sponsor video to armada and salomon... start with local shops etc.

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Mar 24 2004 7:50AM
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mauii
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I dont mean to be rude, but there are people that can do corked 9's and switch 10's off of jumps bigger than anything you've probably ever hit before, and they arent at the level of 'pro' yet.

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Mar 24 2004 8:09AM
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mauii
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I dont mean to be rude, but there are people that can do corked 9's and switch 10's off of jumps bigger than anything you've probably ever hit before, and they arent at the level of 'pro' yet. If that is your goal, you have a LOT of work to do, especially at the age of 18. Im 16 and have been skiing the same amount of time as you and can roughly do the same things that you can, and i know that thinking of going pro would be a joke.

-Mike

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Mar 24 2004 8:14AM
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Typical
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i am glad you dedicated an entire post to your skiing abilities
Mar 24 2004 8:20AM
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codyody18
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https://www.newschoolers.com/PHP/Videos/LoadVideo.php4?vid_id=8298

I got the video up. Check it out and let me know how to improve my 5's. The video was taken the second day of learning 540's. Thanks!

Cody
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Mar 24 2004 10:50AM
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for all you lazy people

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Mar 24 2004 11:19AM
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codyody18
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^ thanks!

Cody
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Mar 24 2004 12:13PM
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^^double thanks
Mar 24 2004 2:38PM
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holyDINOSAURS
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i guess thats good...dunno bout going pro tho man
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Mar 24 2004 3:43PM
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Typical
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ok, i think its lame that you made a whole post about your skiing abilities, i mean your not pollard or anything. But you have a chance at going pro if you want it. Age doesnt fucking matter that much dude. Look at Griffin Cummings, he is winning comps like bam and he is 24 and smponserd by4fnt. Also Matt Sterbenz, he is 25. Oakly-White Allen is 24 and it seems like he got into the game just yesterday. I dont know how old the 3 phils are, but they aera aging and still in the game. Plus look at fucking Douglas man, he is 30 something.... dont forget Shane. You can do it, but only if you want it.
Mar 24 2004 10:22PM
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Barmski
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Ummm if your from Pa buddy you better get out now. You are just wasting your time by skiing here. My advice is go up north in Vt or out west. 68 days in Pa? Thats pretty insane bro esp for pa.......and I mean you hav a background of any sports just curious cuz it would be more understandin if u did. Tell you what, try to ride with me this weekend and I;ll talk it over wit ya, I'm in college in Reading, Pa if I don't blue mt this weeeknd ill either be at jack frost, camel, or mt creek so leme kno dude


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Mar 25 2004 2:09AM
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codyody18
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^ Accuatlly, I am not sure if I am riding JF or Mountian Creek. I have never skied JF, so I am thinking I am gonna go there on sunday. Let me know.
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