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Helpful skiing tips that you may not know...

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Triple_Strum
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I read this article in Powder (I think) a few years ago and it was actually pretty informative with facts I didn't know.  Anyone know what I am talking about?  In any case, I thought I'd start an NS one that everyone could add to.  I thought of this when a kid was asking about cold hands in a different thread.  So here goes, just add good tips about staying warm, saving money, helpful stretches/exercises, energy foods before you go, etc.

Tip #1: The veins that carry to your fingers are in the back of your hand, not near your palm.  So to effectively prevent numb fingers, you want to put hand warmers on the back of your hand.  I recommend picking up some surgical tape (type that sticks to skin well) from CVS/Walgreens and just taping one of those little handwarmers on the back of each hand in the morning and voile! you are good for the rest of the day.

Again, don't just put down "good advice", but maybe something people don't realize.

Jan 1 2010 9:44AM
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dweezileast
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if you're hiking its not worth it. If you're taking laps: go through the bottom of the loop then pull down and grab the grip
Jan 1 2010 7:58PM
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The.Ginger
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there is anti fog treatment stuff on the inside of the lense, so if you wipe it, the stuff comes off and your goggles will fog more often
Jan 1 2010 8:07PM
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Piste.Off
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I guess I'm the opposite. If I'm skiing through tight trees I will always take my pole straps off. Less chance of getting my pole stuck in a branch and ripping my arm out of its socket. Dropping poles in powder is always a pain though.
Jan 1 2010 8:10PM
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mackcamp
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Depends what im skiing. If I'm skiing all over the mountain i keep them on but if i am hitting an urban or backyard setup i dont put them on, just in case i am about to eat shit I can throw my pole away from me to avoid being impaled.
Jan 1 2010 8:18PM
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TMG
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If you have bit of a drive to the ski hill and you want to keep ur boots warm before u put them on. Boil some water put it into 2 water bottles and put them into your boots, leave the bottles in the car while ur out skiing and when u get back you have water at the drink on the way home to rehydrate after ur day on the hill.
Jan 1 2010 8:21PM
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@koby
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this is unreal advice, thanks... but; what kind of water bottle do you put boiling water into?
Jan 1 2010 8:25PM
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pbcrazy9898
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Pow + Weed + Music = Ultimate happiness
Jan 1 2010 8:28PM
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cool.
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agreed.

the best way to wear pole straps though, is to go up through the strap and hold the strap between the pole and your hand. most people know that probably but just thought id add it
Jan 1 2010 8:29PM
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Triple_Strum
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Absolute winner.
Jan 1 2010 8:38PM
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LMalone
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I guess this depends on the boots... but for me i have to cut or make sure my toe nails are short before i ski so i dont get toe bang

Jan 1 2010 9:13PM
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rexalicious.
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this thread is quitee helpful..my threads.
Jan 1 2010 9:20PM
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blong131
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this is so fucking awesome.
Jan 1 2010 9:37PM
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SkierX
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Eating spicy foods will increase your circulation, in turn keeping you warmer on a cold day.
Jan 1 2010 9:44PM
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SkierX
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Definitely not recommended.

The anti-fog treatment is a chemical that is softer when it's wet. Wiping when the inside of the lens is wet can smudge or wipe off the anti-fog treatment.

If you need to get fog out, you will want to lift it out by blotting it.
Jan 1 2010 9:51PM
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enick
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dont wear you're ski socks on the way up to the hill, your feet can sweat in them and will be ice cold when you are out skiing.

stretching AFTER skiing is just as important as doing it before

know the skier's responsibility code!
Jan 1 2010 10:10PM
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2_fadez
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this goes along with a lot of different things. when driving to the hill, I usually wear only an under armour shirt and shorts so my body is acclimated to the temperature inside the car with less clothes on. If you wear all your ski gear in the car, your body will get acclimated with the gear on, so when you get out and it is cold, you are cold along with it.
Jan 1 2010 10:15PM
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enick
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true...but i always wear all of my gear in the car minus my sweatshirt and coat, cause i hate getting dressed in the parking lot, so cold...and as soon as you get there you put on your boots and go
Jan 1 2010 10:25PM
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AngryFromBend
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smoking marijuana before skiing helps your rail steeze.
Jan 1 2010 10:36PM
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enick
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oh and dont forget to bury your brews in the snow for when your day is over
Jan 1 2010 10:38PM
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Gameboy
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what's the best way to clear the fog inside your google when you're on the mountain and you don't want to go in the ski lodge to dry them with the hand dryer.

Also, I have another problem, when i put my google inside the lodge and i go outside, they fog instantly. What sould I do, because even if i put them outside, they fog.

Jan 1 2010 11:52PM
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J-Neal
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my threads

Jan 1 2010 11:57PM
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pomme-de-terre
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foot warmers have adhesive on one side so they stay in place. if you are filming and your cameras battery is exposed (most are) you can stick a foot warmer to the battery, keeping it warm will make it last longer.

dont wear thick ski socks, wear either regular or thin socks, your feet will stay warmer.

be nice to all the employees of whatever mountain you are riding at, a little bit of kindness can get you very far.

if you're having a bad day, or someone/something is bothering you, write your problem or the name of the person/thing bothering you on the base of your skis in sharpie. then get out there and ski until you cant read what you wrote anymore.

unless you are racing, just wax with cheap parafin. as long as you get moisture into the base of your ski, you will still get all of the positive effects of using expensive high-end wax. just a little less speed.
Jan 2 2010 12:11AM
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.peter
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I think it's okay to wipe the inside of crowbar lenses/ other oakley lenses. I do it all the time at least and it makes no difference.

If you have ashbury goggles (which not many skiers do) don't wipe them off ever. especially not the inside. let water dry on them idk what it is about them but wiping them off fucks them up.
Jan 2 2010 12:18AM
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Balto
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when putting on your boot, buckle the top buckle(s) first, kick your heal against the ground, put the power strap on, kick heal on ground, then do the bottom buckle and tighten as needed, that will get you heal in the right place in your boot
Jan 2 2010 12:26AM
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Piste.Off
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NEVER wipe the inside of oakley lenses. it WILL ruin them
Jan 2 2010 12:28AM
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Pinguu
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When putting on boots, buckle them up halfway to where you normally have them. Walk and ride up the lift then at the top, buckle your boots all the way. This will get your feet situated correctly and ready for the day.

Great Thread!
Jan 2 2010 12:55AM
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Trashpuppet
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Fact: Hornbeck was born in afterbang position. thats why we just cant pull it off like him.
Jan 2 2010 1:08AM
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jibbinc.
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Bring shit to do on the chairlift. ex. beers, food, weed, pokemon
Jan 2 2010 1:14AM
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Governator
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When you carry your skis on your shoulder, pick them up so the brakes on the top ski are behind the brakes on the bottom ski. This way the brakes keep the ski from slipping down.
Jan 2 2010 1:15AM
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LivinOuttaBounZ
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So true! Also, all boots should have an orthotic footbed of some type. Soft tissue in a hard boot is hard on unsupported feet. Feet are on avarage 1/2 to 1 full size larger when weighted and unsupported compaired to unweighted or supported. You can't have a true proper fit without a good footbed. This combined with a thin sock will increase circulation, decrease unwanted foot movement, and up your comfort and ability.
Jan 2 2010 1:24AM
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StReEtPIRATES
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A great snack for energy is almonds and cranberrys.  And when your on the lift, stretch by grabbing the nose of your ski and pulling it towards you while keep ing your leg straight.
Jan 2 2010 1:47AM
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_steffen_
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beer coozy in the boot can help with shinbang
Jan 2 2010 2:07AM
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double_D
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do a double nose grab on the lift....
Jan 2 2010 2:31AM
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cashdebt
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if your hands are cold put your arms at your side, your hands facing out from either side of you in opposite directions and start moving your shoulders up and down, will get the blood circulating and warm them up
Jan 2 2010 3:12AM
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Ski_da_Bay
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Not to be "that guy" but I hunt for that shit.
Jan 2 2010 5:24AM
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COrider
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my threads
Jan 2 2010 5:37AM
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SkierX
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Definitely not recommended.

The anti-fog treatment is a chemical that is softer when it's wet. Wiping when the inside of the lens is wet can smudge or wipe off the anti-fog treatment.

If you need to get fog out, you will want to lift it out by blotting it.

And this is the same for every single goggle out there.

If you are having fogging troubles, you may have screwed up the anti-fog treatment. Putting your goggles on your forehead also is a quick way to fog them quickly. As can covering your face with cotton bandannas (not sure if you do that, but it can definitely hurt goggle performance.
Jan 2 2010 11:03AM
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Corwack10
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Cats Crap, the anti fogging paste that your cant get at some ski shops rei or ems works well to prevent fogging
Jan 2 2010 11:14AM
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Triple_Strum
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-K for dumb answers.

Hopefully everyone does this, but with some theft threads recently it appears that they do not:  ALWAYS separate your skis when you go inside.  Don't leave a nice pair of sticks together for some punk to swipe.  Put them far apart on different racks.

Jan 2 2010 11:16AM
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TMG
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any water bottle, i have had no problems with all different types of water bottles, but to be safe if its a thin plastic bottle just after boil the water leave it for a minute before u put it in.
Jan 2 2010 11:22AM
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A.F.Pope
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Learn to drive a manual transmission car with your boots on. Why a manual transmission you say? 1. They're more fun. 2. Garrett Russell bought a Subie for $450 and that thing looks like its been everywhere.  It's not hard at all. Biggest tip - use your e-brake instead of your foot brake (gently, of course) That way you're not jostlin' your boots around the pedals and you can hit the lift line right away. I hate waiting for friends. For sure try this in a parking lot first though, if I see you rolled over on the side of the road I'm gonna laugh at your ass on the way to first tracks.
Jan 2 2010 11:49AM
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I_Am_Mod
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i do the exact same thing except i make tea :D just put in 2 teabags, keep the little thread between the cap and the bottle neck; then keep em in your boots; you'll have warm boots upon arriving @ resort
and by the end of the day you have delicious iced tea :D
Jan 2 2010 11:49AM
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Rogge
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When talking to a customer service rep at a mountain (for whatever reason) always use common courtesy and be nice. I've found this works at virtually ALL service desks. They are almost always willing to help you but being a dick practically guarantees you no solution to your problem.

Also, take your headphones off when riding the lift with a stranger. I love listening to music too but be friendly, say hello, and see how their day is going. 9/10 you'll end up meeting a cool person and your social interactions outside of NS will go up 1 point!
Jan 2 2010 12:49PM
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spliff.Life
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on most definitely, actually your supposed to wrap it under your palm for leverage like xc skiers do, but if its off what happens you you pole plant, pole stays in the ground and you ski down 50 feet, youre hiking.
Jan 2 2010 12:54PM
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spliff.Life
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ski naked......you go faster.



Even if its your hands and feet that get cold it can be solved by adding extra layers onto your body because then it has more energy to warm fingers and toes.


Whilst blazing on thy chairlift, for example put the piece inside you right sleeve with the lighter in your right hand. hold the pipe through the jacket with left hand also holding the carb, its blind but light up. this way, No Wind, Nobody can see what youre up to, and your hands dont get cold.
Jan 2 2010 12:57PM
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jeremy.g
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yes. i always do this. i end up meeting some cool people and lots of times get some really good info from a patroller or knowledgeable fellow.
Jan 2 2010 12:57PM
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