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Hobbies for when you can't ski

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The.Fish
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There is a decent chance my hill may not be able to open up this winter so what are some ways to pass the time until 2016. I have so much free time right now it's ridiculous. I quit track and basketball to focus on skiing this season and I may not be able ski at all.
Dec 14 2015 9:59AM 130 21
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Dddsz
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I have two hobbies... My left hand and my right hand.
Dec 14 2015 10:02AM 15 0
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Rennis_Deynolds
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fap
Dec 14 2015 10:09AM 0 3
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Cahal
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kendama
Dec 14 2015 10:13AM 4 0
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JAHpow
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Rejoin basketball?
Dec 14 2015 11:26AM 2 0
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conchetler
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learn guitar
Dec 14 2015 11:30AM 5 0
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270on420out
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Skateboarding
Dec 14 2015 11:32AM 3 0
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selfiejesus
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join your local crochet club
Dec 14 2015 11:41AM 9 0
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The.Fish
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JAHpowRejoin basketball?


Tryouts already took place and rec leagues already started. I can't do basketball.
Dec 14 2015 1:03PM 0 0
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GregFlik
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You could pick up yoga to increase your flexibility. Start playing the Ukulele because its easy and fun. You could apply for Ski Patrol and get certified to ski for free anywhere or get your EMT license and make some cash. Try getting good at video editing. Maybe learn how to DJ on a mix board. Start a podcast with a friend or two. Get into wood working, its super cheap and you only need like 3 tools to get started. If you have money to blow (5k or more) try getting or making a ski press and make your own skis.

Literally anything. Just pick up a hobby.
Dec 14 2015 1:08PM 1 0
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HAMNATION
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why don't you try skiing it is a great way to fill time.... Get full tilts.


Just kidding I make Likker it's a great hobby if you like to get boozed up
Dec 14 2015 3:40PM 0 0
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kevinherrera26
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conchetlerlearn guitar


If you have the patience to learn any instrument during your free time you'll thank yourself later. One of the best hobbies ever!
Dec 14 2015 3:45PM 0 0
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Peter.
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video gamez
Dec 14 2015 3:52PM 0 1
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The.Fish
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HAMNATIONwhy don't you try skiing it is a great way to fill time.... Get full tilts.


Just kidding I make Likker it's a great hobby if you like to get boozed up


No full tilt boot will get my foot in it. My foot is unusually wide with over 104 mm in width. I squeeze into dabello voodoos with a 103 width.
Dec 14 2015 4:16PM 0 0
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The.Fish
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Peter.video gamez


I already play too many of those lol. I like skiing because it helps get me out of my basement.
Dec 14 2015 4:17PM 0 0
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ggfski42
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Fishing....?
Dec 14 2015 4:20PM 0 0
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Peter.
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The.FishI already play too many of those lol. I like skiing because it helps get me out of my basement.


lol nerd
Dec 14 2015 4:46PM 4 0
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AT-AT
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Hiking
Drawing
Woodworking
Coding
Reading

There's endless things to do.
Dec 14 2015 5:03PM 5 0
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dom_daq
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Look into mountain biking. The startup cost of a bike is a little high, but you can find great deals on prime used bikes on pinkbike.com. But I was always in your position in highschool, then I got super into mountain biking and I'm set year-round. In NY right now it's so warm I've been riding my bike every day rather than skiiing, it's pretty pathetic but could be worse.
Dec 14 2015 9:42PM 1 0
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Anguz_li
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Do something with your right hand
Dec 14 2015 9:43PM 0 0
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PeppermillReno
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Play golf. The courses will be fuckin empty.

50-60 is perfect weather if you are walking and playing a quick round with no standing around.
Dec 14 2015 10:23PM 2 0
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Titus69
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Try skateboarding
Hike the not snowy mountains :(
Learn to fix up a car
Get a lady friend
Dec 14 2015 10:27PM 0 0
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NinetyFour
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AT-ATWoodworking


Yeah, if that's what you want to call it.
Dec 14 2015 10:29PM 18 0
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DirtYStylE
Posts: 3527 - Karma: 7,715
Get a job
Get a girl friend
Read a book
Volunteer at an animal shelter and pet puppies all day
Go see the new Star Wars movie
Play some video games

Just use your damn imagination for once
Dec 15 2015 8:31PM 1 0
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Huck_Fin
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whitewater kayak
Dec 15 2015 9:08PM 0 0
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_Ryan_
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at the risk of sounding like a 9 year old... Fingerboarding is probably my favourite indoor chill hobby of all time. Not tech decks, i mean wooden mini skateboards hand made with metal trucks and bearing wheels. I got really into it when i was about 12 years old and still have a blast doing it now when I'm 18.

It is completely comparable to skating and every trick is hard as fuck, i mean there is no point where you're like "wow I'm too good at this" it is extremely similar to skating that way (just no danger)

A real fingerboard setup can cost anywhere from 40-150 bucks, like a skateboard setup... And the little details are completely noticeable when you use it.

I think the best part about it is that you can make up your own obstacles, do it anywhere, and be constantly messing around and working at something fun and relaxing. Also a great community that surprisingly isn't dominated by 10 year olds.

i'm sure you aren't gonna hop on this idea right away or anything but I wouldn't put it out there if it was anything comparable to what you would know as "tech decking"

Ill try and embed a video. https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/801580/FlatFace-Fingerboards-Store-Session-December-2015
Dec 15 2015 9:12PM 9 0
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elcornholio
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Surfing, Metal forging and casting, sailing.
The waves and the wind are the best in the winter and it's easier to go out when it's not cold as fuck. It's fine as long as you wear a drysuit. Also +1 for anyone that said to learn an instrument. I've been playing the upright bass, cello, bass guitar, and the guitar since I was 10ish. Music is a wonderful thing. Also, a forge is pretty easy to build and you can build literally anything out of aluminum if you can make it out of styrofoam.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHD10DjxM1g

This thing took like 20 minutes to make and it's really fun to use.
Dec 16 2015 7:22PM 0 0
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Jon_Taffer
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_Ryan_Also a great community that surprisingly isn't dominated by 10 year olds.


Not what your video showed.
Dec 16 2015 7:42PM 10 0
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theabortionator
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Build a replica of your town out of popcicle sticks

Go outside and count the stars

Make a blanket fort and refuse to come out for anything

Collect potato chip bags and go for the world record

Put a table against a wall and play ping pong with yourself

Run through walmart screaming and knocking things off the shelves
Dec 16 2015 7:43PM 7 0
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cbj
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Spend your time moving to somewhere with snow :)
Dec 16 2015 7:44PM 1 0
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chodo
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I ride my bike all summer and ski all winter. Biking is great to keep the legs in shape for skiing as well!
Dec 16 2015 8:30PM 1 0
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_Ryan_
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Jon_TafferNot what your video showed.


Actually a good number of the people in that video are 18+ including the person who posted it. It could be related to skiing in the sense that the "pros" or people everyone is watching or looking up to are generally 16+ and there is always a good base of younger kids who are hyped about it.

It doesn't bother me, i don't see why it would bother anyone really lol. All the meetups and events are super chill, its the closest community to the ski community that i have found...
Dec 16 2015 10:08PM 1 0
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Huck-e-Cheese
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Build a summer setup and use it year round
get into mountain biking
shred urban spots in your local area, the most fun ever
Dec 16 2015 11:13PM 0 0
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DaveJ
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AT-ATHiking
Drawing
Woodworking
Coding
Reading

There's endless things to do.

This ^^^ Defiantly want to get into woodworking. Seems like a great hobby fun to do and very rewarding.
Dec 16 2015 11:17PM 0 1
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000000000000
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Get into weight lifting. Start a bulking phase, smoke a lot of weed, eat as much food as possible, and sleep more than you should. You'll get jacked and be able to dunk on hoes when you play ball again.
Dec 17 2015 2:09AM 1 0
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DrewPeacock
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harmonica
masturbation
Dec 17 2015 3:06AM 0 0
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no_steeze
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Teach yourself how to code. I learned Java this semester and it was awesome. Takes a fuck ton of time, it's super consuming, and you end up with a valuable skill or a fist hole in your computer screen, depending on how it goes
Dec 17 2015 10:31AM 0 0
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daannnnieel
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DrakeTearsjoin your local crochet club


crocheting is an excellent way to pass the time.
Dec 17 2015 12:12PM 0 0
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Earl_Globz
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https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/801580/FlatFace-Fingerboards-Store-Session-December-2015[/quote]

hooked!
Dec 17 2015 12:20PM 1 0
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Skibumsmith
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If I had endless free time I would learn to program. I suck at it but it's such a valuable skill.
or
play guitar
woodworking
paint
video editing
Dec 17 2015 2:27PM 0 0
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theabortionator
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Idk, not hating on fingerboarding but I don't get the point of making edits. even when we were 14 me and a friend used to play around with the bikes and skateboards when it was raining and we could sesh outdoors and got board skating around his rec room on the carpet.

I have nothing against it, it's something to pass the time, and I guess if you're into it, a legitimate hobby but idk.

Maybe it's just not for me.
Dec 17 2015 10:15PM 0 0
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Gryllz
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CheeFGet into weight lifting. Start a bulking phase, smoke a lot of weed, eat as much food as possible, and sleep more than you should. You'll get jacked and be able to dunk on hoes when you play ball again.


word
Dec 17 2015 11:23PM 0 0
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Spagett+
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_Ryan_Ill try and embed a video. https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/801580/FlatFace-Fingerboards-Store-Session-December-2015


this is the dumbest thing i have ever seen
Dec 17 2015 11:32PM 1 5
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Deforestation
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Spagett+this is the dumbest thing i have ever seen


I don't get it either but no need to be a douche
Dec 17 2015 11:43PM 1 1
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Spagett+
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Isis_rocksI don't get it either but no need to be a douche


Why?
Dec 17 2015 11:52PM 1 2
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Deforestation
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Spagett+Why?


nice comeback
Dec 18 2015 12:00AM 2 1
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Spagett+
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Isis_rocksnice comeback


lol
Dec 18 2015 12:02AM 1 2
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InDeV.gif
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I find a lot of fun in skill toys like kendama and yoyoing. Great communities for both too.
Dec 18 2015 2:23AM 0 0
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No.Quarter
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kendama is pretty fun, convert an old road bike to fixed gear and learn how to ride that, mountain biking is pretty dope, start smoking dope, rock climbing/bouldering, random diy projects, get a girlfriend or just chase some tail, study more.
Dec 18 2015 9:44AM 0 0
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InDeV.gif
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JakeSmithkendama is pretty fun, convert an old road bike to fixed gear and learn how to ride that, mountain biking is pretty dope, start smoking dope, rock climbing/bouldering, random diy projects, get a girlfriend or just chase some tail, study more.


Word to that on fixies and Ganja.
Dec 18 2015 12:59PM 0 0
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Kazabazua
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I make beats, I'm almost pretty good.

https://soundcloud.com/kazabazua/kazabazua-potent
Dec 18 2015 1:41PM 0 0
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