Why Do You Want To Be A Pro Skier?

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So I was at my moms house yesterday and she asked me what I was going to do now that I graduated. I told her first thing I want to do is move out west near a mountain find a job then go to college. Now I never stop talking to my mom about skiing and it gets on her nerves. So she asked me "Why do you want to be a pro skier so bad?" and here is how the conversation went.

Mom- "Why do you want to be a pro skier so bad?"

Me- "I never said I wanted to be a pro skier."

Mom- "Im sure you have its the only thing you talk about."

Me- "Well I do want to be pro but I don't care if it doesnt happen. I would just like to move out west live an every day life and just be able to have some of the best skiing a short drive from where I live. The only reason why I want to be pro is so that I can just ski more, so I could have the oppurtunity to go all over the world doing what I love."

Mom- "Ok that makes more sence. I thought you just wanted to be some ski bum the rest of your life."

Me- "If im at the rite mountain I would be A Ok with that!"

She just glared at me all pissed off and i walked away.

.....So I wanted to know why some of you guys if any of you guys want to be pro skier.

Jun 8 2010 12:50AM

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Shadows

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ask her why she wanted to be a pro baby factory so bad.

Jun 8 2010 12:54AM

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Jun 8 2010 12:55AM

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ThaLetterM.

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ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZING

Jun 8 2010 12:59AM

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skiierman

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so i can spell "right" correctly.

actually no, really i'd want to be professional because i'd make bank and fuck a lotta swedish bitches. being famous would be just kinda awkward and i don't see how that's rewarding.

Jun 8 2010 12:59AM

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Schlop

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Free shit, gear, free skiing, parties, money,

Jun 8 2010 1:04AM

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Willard

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Not pro to much traveling, having good connections with companys wouldnt be bad though

Jun 8 2010 1:05AM

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1337

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When you do something you love, you never work a day in your life

Jun 8 2010 1:07AM

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Schlop

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I forgot a couple important ones - skiing everyday, meeting your heroes, learning new tricks all the time, living your dreams

Jun 8 2010 1:08AM

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ISellMeth

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Traveling all over the world, free stuff, and the bitches

Jun 8 2010 1:10AM

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skiierman

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possibly the gayest and most overused statement, ever.

Jun 8 2010 1:11AM

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Gstrong

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because you get to
ski all the time
get free shit
travel
get lots of free pussy
hang out and party with all of your friends
party

Jun 8 2010 1:12AM

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Craze

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Im a travel whore though, Ill go any where with anyone as long as I get to go somewhere I havn't been. And to be able to do that and ski would be crazy.

Jun 8 2010 1:37AM

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p-fo

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because i would get to do what i love for a living, and it would support my skiing a whole lot better than washing dishes. i would be able to travel and have friends anywhere i went. oh ya and it would mean not having a boring, average life

Jun 8 2010 1:37AM

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Ducky.

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Jun 8 2010 1:42AM

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Jun 8 2010 1:44AM

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Willard

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Yeah i love traveling but it seems you go there for the event or whatever and then leave as soon as its done

Jun 8 2010 1:44AM

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Mr.Panda

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You get to travel, meet some real awesome people, and have a job you love.

The only downside being injuries.

Jun 8 2010 2:25AM

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"Gay and overused" could describe any number of things on NS, but that doesn't Stop People's Emphasis on Learning and Leisure to Increase Norway's Gainer and Frontflip Awareness or Incestual Lesbianism.

Jun 8 2010 2:43AM

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1337

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thank you, I try.

Jun 8 2010 2:49AM

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StReEtPIRATES

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Insane

You guys only see the bright side of being a pro. They have to keep their sponsors happy, by winning comps, or having rediculous segments. That in itself can be super stressful, and add travelling all over the globe and group dynamics and it gets really tough. At that point I would feel like skiing is more of a job than what I love, so no, i don't really want to be pro.

Jun 8 2010 3:02AM

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Isabelle

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I already travel alot so that's not a reason for me to want to be a pro.
I just wish to be a really good skier and if I'm able to ski alot, then i'm happy.

Jun 8 2010 4:15AM

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effehz

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Skiing is redemption. If a pro career gives me more of that shit, then you have the answer there.

Jun 8 2010 4:46AM

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james44

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i wanna be a pro so i can ski more/ in more places (plus i would feel cool) but honestly this year i moved to whis and did exactly what u described and it was unreeaal. skiing every day at one of the best resorts in the world.. theres nothing better

Jun 8 2010 4:51AM

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if you become a pro you get to do what you love doing + get paid for it...

I'd be glad to become sponsored/paid for what i do now, but i wouldn't want my life to revolve around my sponsorship...

that's why i'm currently working on becoming a ski-instructor/dive instructor/mountain guide....

that way i can do the things i love doing, get paid for it, remain free in what i do, when i do it and i get a chance to let other people share in my passion...

Jun 8 2010 5:38AM

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god you're such a douche

Jun 8 2010 6:34AM

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Ikkebillig

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To get to ski all around the world, free stuff, and living the life of a proooo.

Jun 8 2010 7:46AM

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eddy9

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Exactly

Jun 8 2010 8:18AM

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fatherb

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Insane

to put it in the paraphrased words of Luke Van Valin: "A pro skiers life does not suck"

Jun 8 2010 9:27AM

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Jun 8 2010 9:35AM

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Drail

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free heli trips in alaska comes to mind. and getting to design your own skis... that is, if you're lucky enough to have your own pro model.

Jun 8 2010 9:39AM

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people in this thread are making it seem like pros have a shitty life.

i dont think you understand, they fucking SKI for a living.

you never seem to hear them complaining do you?

Jun 8 2010 9:46AM

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If you asked me a year, maybe even two years ago, I would have had a long list of reasons. But once I realized that I could not be a pro and I was/am nowhere near becoming pro now. I stopped giving a shit about being a pro skier.

Jun 8 2010 10:02AM

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Well.

I live in Breckenridge across the street from the gondola. I ski 6 days a week from open until close day. I ride year round. I get to ride where I want, and wear what I want. And I'm not a pro. Buttt, I have a ton of connections in the industry and I'm starting my own outerwear company. I'm not an "average joe"... BUT...

A lot of my friends ARE pro.
They always have to travel and sometimes it gets to be exhausting for them. They get to ski a lot less than I do because of all their traveling. They're constantly complaining about their team managers and how they can never wear what they want in photo shoots. And a lot of time they're stressed about keeping up to par with their peers. AND sometimes they just want a little privacy.

So no, I would never want to be a pro.

Jun 8 2010 11:35AM

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Craze

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Insane

Thats what I like to hear.

Jun 8 2010 11:47AM

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Craze

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So you love skiing? But you would rather work somewhere else? Any job gives you stress. By having to have certain shit done by a certain time to keep your boss happy. Then ski maybe on the weekends? To me if I had the ability to win comps and make rediculous segments I would much rather stress over that then any other job in the world. If skiing was my job weather its being a Rep, a Scout, Filmer, Editor, or Pro Skier that would be the best thing that could ever hapen. When the stress over whelms you, you just have to stop and ask yourself how many fucking people would want to be in your shoes living your life.

Jun 8 2010 11:54AM

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Craze

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Insane

Thats what I'm saying. The "High" I get from skiing doesnt compare to anything and like any drug addicted I'd love to be able to "Get Higher". haha

Jun 8 2010 11:58AM

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WHO_DAT

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You would need to move out West and get involved in the skiing industry to understand.

I stayed at Ashley Battersby's house a few months ago for a girls comp (I'm a chick in disguise). The first day of practice it was dumping so we decided to skip practice and go ski pow. She was stoked and said "Wow, I don't remember the last time I just went and skied."

They are blessed with talent and it's true they get to travel and sign autographs and get free stuff. But it's definitely not for everyone. They have A TON of stress, maybe more so than others. (DEFINITELY way more than me).

But I also get to travel and get free stuff... and I ALSO get to ski way more.

Would I ever want to be an average joeshmoe again? NO. Do I love being in the industry? YES. Would I ever want to be a pro. NEVER.

Jun 8 2010 12:01PM

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Craze

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Insane

Thats is what I am planning to do when I move out west. Plane Tours, mountain bike tours, and mybe hiking tours during the summer Ski Insturctor in the winter. My mom asked me why I wanted to be a pro skier and I never thought of it. But if that was an oppurtinity I had I would deffinitly take it.

Jun 8 2010 12:02PM

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eddy9

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That

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