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I just realised...

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Mike-O
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...that I haven't skied in two and a half years.



So, I guess it's time to hit the slopes this weekend as the spring snow is slushing along nicely and I have time, money and interest once again to invest in our lovely recreational activity. SO!!!!


My skis and equipment are eight years old and uncenter-mounted, unkempt and my clothing is fashionably from 2004.

My best tricks in my "glory days" were a sloppy 540 and a Sw unnatural 270 on a low rail setup.

I used to weigh 116 lbs, now I weigh 170 so even my DINs are wrong and I feel like a newbie already.

How will I fare in the eyes today's young skiers? Will I be able to rise to the high standards and expectations of modern two-plankers or will I end up sobbing silently in the bistro corner while drowning my sorrows in the soggy half-assed fries? Only time will tell (or possibly pictures and video, who knows). I don't know. Do you?


Here is me petting a stray cat in Riga, Latvia when I could have been skiing.
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Mar 16 2011 2:54PM
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J-Evs
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go all out!

should be a blast
Mar 16 2011 2:56PM
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shr@gler
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holy shit, thats a long time. too much ns????

welcome back. I hope your prepared to be burned by every 12 year old on the mtn.

Mar 16 2011 2:58PM
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bangarangmules
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I'd be willing to be every 13 year old tall-T wearing muthalicka is talking shit behind your back all day. Forget them and have fun.
Mar 16 2011 3:02PM
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Mike-O
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Also...

FUCKING HAIR, HOW DOES IT WORK?!

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I'm getting really psyched, I was sick for two weeks and now finally getting back to shape, the park is calling me. Too bad we don't have long hills arou dhere, I'd love to just ski switch down long slopes instead of just hitting the park.
Mar 16 2011 3:23PM
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freestyler540
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pics!!!
Mar 16 2011 3:25PM
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maximiliaan
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why 2 years?! :O
Mar 16 2011 3:28PM
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hurrdurr
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Ainakaan Serenaan ei ole menemistä jos pelkäät itsellesi naurettavan
Mar 16 2011 3:28PM
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Anathema
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i havent skied in about 4 years

went off to college where there's really no skiing around and just other things took precedence. not like im trying to avoid skiing, but it's a pricy thing to do and especially difficult when you dont really know anyone else who skis. i'd have to make trips out west or something, but even that isn't an easy thing to do. there are just.. other priorities in life now that im in my mid 20s. it's a great hobby and a lot of fun to do, just not really feasible anymore.
Mar 16 2011 3:28PM
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Mike-O
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Eiköhän Rissanen pitäis mun puolia jos sinne tulis :D mut en kyl kehtaa varmaa jos siel on vaa se yks iso hyndä, taitaa olla Talma-keikka.
Mar 16 2011 3:38PM
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jibnut
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Hi there, how are things?
Mar 16 2011 3:39PM
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Mike-O
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Swell.
Mar 16 2011 3:41PM
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Mike-O
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Justin, right? I think we walk the same path. I've never really experienced powder, started skiing at a quite late age of 14 and I've never really had the balls out attitude - or the balls, who knows. I guess to me skiing is like a good, dear friend - it doesn't matter if you're apart for three weeks or three years, you back together and you click it off like you were never apart.

That's why I love this site and will never leave, I aim to become a new Papasteeze, except my kids won't be nicknamed after teats.
Mar 16 2011 5:12PM
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Mike-O
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I don't think I have to worry about those too much :)
Mar 16 2011 7:12PM
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PJS.
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give me one legitimate reason why they should not be.
Mar 16 2011 7:20PM
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Mike-O
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I'm not one for ironic names, seeing as they'll ed up sucking many a nipple, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation.
Mar 16 2011 7:27PM
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Sam.Carson
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im sure everything will go fine if you go big.
Mar 16 2011 7:29PM
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sammy_
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how could you go two years? i can barley go 2 weeks!
anyway welcome back!
Mar 16 2011 7:34PM
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seemeski
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I've skied once in the past two years.
Mar 16 2011 8:04PM
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AHSkier
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Mar 16 2011 8:05PM
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poluhasuper
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i guess i cant really "see you ski" BAHAHAHAHAHA jk <3
Mar 16 2011 8:06PM
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Winston_Smith
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crazy ass mexicans
Mar 16 2011 8:07PM
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sammy_
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hahaha thats awesome
Mar 16 2011 8:14PM
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-ROY-
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fuck yeah dude. just go out there and shred! I missed alot alot of skiing this season and most likely will continue to have short scattery seasons. but thats life. everytime im on snow its fucking awesome! enjoy
Mar 16 2011 8:24PM
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Mike-O
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LOL Que, hombre?
Mar 17 2011 4:10AM
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Mike-O
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Welp, scratch the weekend. But my workplace is arranging a skiing trip next Wednesday so I guess that'll be a fine chance, ha.

I'm really hoping that there's a good hip in there.
Mar 17 2011 1:04PM
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Anathema
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well said. i think we share that attitude. other things need to get done (timely, and are crucial to your life), but skiing will always be there. i plan on raising a family some day and my idea of a nice family vacation is at a ski resort, out getting some exercise and enjoying the fresh smell of open air and the mountains. my appreciation for outdoor activities - especially skiing - will never be lost or forgotten.

and yes, justin. solid memory.
Mar 17 2011 1:24PM
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Mike-O
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Big plans, I see. I wish you the best in that endeavor.
Mar 17 2011 1:45PM
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ButteredToast.
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Saw your other thread about being fed up with skiing, and found this.

I feel like this is going to be me in a few years. I just got back from Utah yesterday where I did some of the best skiing I've ever had the privilege to do in my entire life.

I skied knee deep powder in some trees which I have NEVER been able to do, and I can't even articulate how much fun I had.

Unfortunately, I am going off to college next year, and due to where I live (VERY Northern tip of Kentucky) this means that for instate tuition, I will be going south for college. There is no skiing where I will be aside from one tiny shitty hill, and I probably won't have enough time for skiing as it will be. 4 years in college is a long time to miss out on skiing park while my body is still young and resilient and heals fast, and not to mention med school or dental school after that for whatever I decide to do with my life. I feel like it's going to fly by and I'll be old and breakable before I can toss myself off jumps or slide some metal again.

It makes me really sad to talk about it.

R.I.P. skiing, you were good to me.
Mar 31 2011 4:38PM
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