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How to approach professional skiers?

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Redlobster200
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I was skiing Revelstoke the other day and ran into Sammy Carlson in the warming lodge, i was completely star struck, I didn't know what to say. ended up leaving without even saying hi.
Jan 1 2018 11:00PM
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SammyDubz
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is everyone on here socially inept? just go talk to the guy ffs
Jan 1 2018 11:03PM
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SirBuckles
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I saw Wallisch 3 years ago skiing, and I went up to him said hello and all that then left.
Jan 1 2018 11:14PM
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Redlobster200
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SammyDubzis everyone on here socially inept? just go talk to the guy ffs

I realize I was big pussy. Just looking for some tips for next time. Kept thinking "i wonder if it's not him" and i was able to convince myself not to say anything.
Jan 1 2018 11:14PM
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FIRAT
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Honestly, I don't get why people don't just say hi. When I see someone famous I always try to be as regular as possible, as if we know eachother personally. It takes the awkwardness off immediately (unless you execute it like a jackass)
Jan 1 2018 11:23PM
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Redlobster200
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FIRATHonestly, I don't get why people don't just say hi. When I see someone famous I always try to be as regular as possible, as if we know eachother personally. It takes the awkwardness off immediately (unless you execute it like a jackass)

Thanks, I'll try to keep it casual. I think that was one of my problems, i wanted to go over and scream about how I'm a huge fan, but i knew that was the wrong thing to do. So i just left and didn't make a fool of myself.

**This post was edited on Jan 1st 2018 at 11:29:53pm
Jan 1 2018 11:29PM
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FIRAT
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Ah, I hope you'll meet him again dude
Redlobster200Thanks I'll try to keep it casual. I think that was one of my problems, i wanted to go over and scream about how I'm a huge fan, but i knew that was the wrong thing to do. So i just left and didn't make a fool of myself.
Jan 1 2018 11:30PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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Redlobster200I was skiing Revelstoke the other day and ran into Sammy Carlson in the warming lodge, i was completely star struck, I didn't know what to say. ended up leaving without even saying hi.


Talked to sammy one time on a lift in whis without knowing it was him at first. He was so chill n higher than the 7th heaven chair
Jan 1 2018 11:32PM
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GeneralButtNaked
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It's my life. It's what I do
Jan 1 2018 11:38PM
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dildotester69
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aggressively stalk them
Jan 1 2018 11:41PM
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Redlobster200
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midget.in.hataggressively stalk them

Not very far off Hahaha
Jan 1 2018 11:48PM
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theabortionator
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Redlobster200I realize I was big pussy. Just looking for some tips for next time. Kept thinking "i wonder if it's not him" and i was able to convince myself not to say anything.



Word I get that. I don't have a problem with talking to someone but I'm usually more like "Maybe that's___" Some people are so damn certain.
Jan 2 2018 5:02AM
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Fuckthefuckoff
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Love Guuuuuuuuuuuuuun
Jan 2 2018 7:41AM
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hkn
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Say hi. Tell them that you find them rad. Mention a movie part they did or a trick they nailed in a recent comp or ask something about their gear, and the conversation could be going on for a while. If that is what you want.

Very few pros would complain about hearing how awesome they are - as long as you are not interrupting them while they are on the phone or carelessly breaking into their conversation... They are humans. With a few exceptions, most of them are very cool and humble humans.
Jan 2 2018 8:21AM
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Park_Ranger
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Say:

- Hey, are you Sammy Carlson?
- sick to see you up here, I am a big fan of your skiing! How is revy treating you?
-thanks for what you've done for the sport, have a good time out there today man!

Not a whole lot more needs to be said... don't overthink it.
Jan 2 2018 10:16AM
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tri_photo
Posts: 1530 - Karma: 7,195
Just go talk to them! They'll probably appreciate the support and all that. When I was 16, I saw Heim and Hoji in one of the lodges at Whistler. I went up to them and full on geeked out about my favorite segments they have had in MSP flicks. They were super nice and talked with me about their favorite shots they got, etc.
Jan 2 2018 10:48AM
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search4freshies
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I prefer the Game of Gnar callout, "HEY SAMMY, i cant believe you're pro! IM WAYYYYY BETTER THAN YOUUU!"
Jan 2 2018 1:03PM
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SPK_
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Ask him if he can take your picture
Jan 2 2018 8:06PM
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r._ed
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They are just people, treat them with respect and don't be douche and they will be more than happy to chat/rip laps with you.

I said hi to Dane Tudor just today riding park laps but I was coaching otherwise would have definitely ripped with him.
Met TW last year and just chatted with him and he ended up asking me to help him out while he was filming for Imagination, pulled a bungee for him for 4 hours and just chatted.
Met JO in japan and had a solid chat with him.

First pro I ever met was Woodsy in Whistler during the winter fest big air and all I could think to ask him was: "so are you in town for the big air tonight?" to which he replied "yes". Felt like such an idiot.
Jan 2 2018 8:57PM
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Segsxi
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Howabout.... don't
Hah! Just kidding it would be cool to say whatsup to them don't be a fanboy though(unless you really want to that's cool).
They are just skiers like every other skier on the hill, they just have a few more tricks up their sleeve. You may be in the vicinity of a pro at any given moment and never realize it. You ever see Ski Patrol while you are out? Yeah, than you see pros every time you go out!
Jan 3 2018 10:13AM
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freeballer
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You gotta realize they don't have that much celebrity. A vast majority of people, even die hard skiers, don't know who they are. They aren't like movie stars that get harassed constantly for pics and autographs. I bet they would be flattered and stoked if you just went up to them, said hello, and told them you were a big fan. Who knows? Maybe you could go take a park lap or run with them after you talked to them for a hot sec.
Jan 3 2018 10:56AM
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slush8
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Someone called Jake was chatting to Gus on the chair today on his Instagram story. Jake, tell us your ways....Was Gus pretty chill to talk to?
Jan 5 2018 6:18PM
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Casey
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FIRATHonestly, I don't get why people don't just say hi. When I see someone famous I always try to be as regular as possible, as if we know eachother personally. It takes the awkwardness off immediately (unless you execute it like a jackass)


Well if they were just some regular guy in the lodge you wouldn't even think about going out of your way to introduce yourself and chat. Ultimate catch 22
Jan 5 2018 8:56PM
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iced
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Idl guy a set of icebreaker cards.
Edit: mean thingy deleted

**This post was edited on Jan 5th 2018 at 9:02:57pm
Jan 5 2018 9:02PM
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Peach.
Posts: 3879 - Karma: 933
"Holy shit! You're Sammy Carlson! I can't believe you're a pro!!!"

"Haha yeah, thanks man."

"I'm way better than you!"
Jan 5 2018 9:40PM
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brett_fisher
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most people don't know but pro skiers are normal people too.
Jan 5 2018 10:14PM
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philipc
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Ask them if they would prefer a handjob or a blowjob
Jan 5 2018 11:45PM
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gucciman7
Posts: 235 - Karma: 2,166
Steps to talking to a pro
1) sup bro- as your taking a dab rip
2) ask for his number- must have a swisher sweat dangling from mouth
3) slap him on his ass as your mid conversation
4) don’t let him stand up and leave
5) find where he’s parked then slash his tires
Jan 6 2018 9:48AM
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JTTrembles
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Run up to them screaming their name, don't forget to make a scene. Pros love scenes
Jan 6 2018 10:09AM
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skistupid
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You yung 'uns are fooki** weird.
Jan 6 2018 10:49AM
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H_up
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Redlobster200I was skiing Revelstoke the other day and ran into Sammy Carlson in the warming lodge, i was completely star struck, I didn't know what to say. ended up leaving without even saying hi.


I saw Sammy Carlson at Hood and just stood there awkwardly and said “uhh hi”

**This post was edited on Jan 8th 2018 at 2:38:54am
Jan 8 2018 2:38AM
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tdollo
Posts: 3744 - Karma: 17,997
I was such a pro ho when i was 12. Saw T-Hall at a camp and would annoy the hell out of him with my questions. Now I realize that he was so fucking cooked off the kush and every picture my 12 year old self has with my favorite skier he's looking elevated as fuck. Great memories
Jan 8 2018 8:49AM
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Static
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tdolloNow I realize that he was so fucking cooked off the kush and every picture my 12 year old self has with my favorite skier he's looking elevated as fuck.


post one
Jan 8 2018 9:01AM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51307 - Karma: 158,059
Here’s what you should do:

- Put your hands in the air, make noise, and act bigger than you are.

- If you have ski poles, raise them up too and get ready to use them if it approaches you.

- If you have an air horn, give that some blasts.

- If you have bear spray, get ready to let it loose if the skier approaches. It works on pro skiers too.

- Wave sticks, wave your pack, whatever you can do to look scary.

- Don’t antagonize them. Some people say not to look it in the eye, but there’s nothing empirical about that advice. Just don’t come at them, corner them, or antagonize them in any way.
Jan 8 2018 11:54AM
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.jif
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A great way to break the ice is to go and sit on their lap, not saying anything for 5 mins. Don't let him get up, show dominance. Make sure to chew loudly near his ear the entire time. After awhile the time will feel right and just start making out with him, it's not gay if it's in a ski lodge. The next day you'll receive an email from red bull asking you to join the team. Now that you're pro, others will approach you in the way above. It's the circle of life.
Jan 9 2018 3:50PM
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saskyskier71
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Couple years ( might've been last season) back I hit a roller type thing near the stoke chair in Revelstoke and did a little 3. When I looked back second later here comes Sammy just cruising and chucked a 540 probably 20 feet further than I had gone. saw him later and just said hey big fan he was chill abut it.
Jan 9 2018 5:17PM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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My pro experiences:
- rode lift a few times with max hill, really cool and nice guy was extremely friendly, had a genuine conversation with him.
- Met Cory Vanular and asked him if he was in his 30's, felt like a douche about it since
- Met cole drexler and told him my name was jesus, Beginning to realize how annoying adolescent park rat me was
-Sandy boville sold me skis, cool and friendly dude

Moral of the story, just don't be a cringe retard u should be good
Jan 10 2018 2:39PM
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GnomesAreReal
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ask if they respect women
Jan 11 2018 1:55AM
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corona
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Walk up and start massaging his shoulders and tell him he must be sore from all the tricks he's been doing.
Jan 11 2018 9:15AM
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DirtYStylE
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Give them a wink and slide into their dms later
Jan 11 2018 2:44PM
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SofaKingSick
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tdolloI was such a pro ho when i was 12. Saw T-Hall at a camp and would annoy the hell out of him with my questions. Now I realize that he was so fucking cooked off the kush and every picture my 12 year old self has with my favorite skier he's looking elevated as fuck. Great memories


dude when i was 12 i messaged mike nick on here to ask him if the price listed on Line's site was for one or both skis. to his credit, i think he replied haha
Jan 11 2018 3:29PM
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RousedWits
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search4freshiesI prefer the Game of Gnar callout, "HEY SAMMY, i cant believe you're pro! IM WAYYYYY BETTER THAN YOUUU!"

Oh hell yeah!!
You gotta name drop for that extra touch...

"Your Sammy Carlson, your a pro skiier, and I shred wayyyy harder than you!"
Jan 11 2018 6:39PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Saw Giray Dadali when I was working at paradise bakery, saw the last name and it hit me and I said, 'hey you're that skier dude, you're awesome!"

Also saw Julian Carr, same deal, like someone else said, it's not like their major celebrities or something, but everyone likes to know they inspire people to push harder
Jan 11 2018 8:28PM
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TheDoughAbides
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whatever you do, approach them head-on, never from the side, trust me. never from the side.
Jan 12 2018 8:38AM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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.kidask if they respect women


say this one more time i fucking dare you
Jan 12 2018 11:14AM
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GnomesAreReal
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Rennis_Deynoldssay this one more time i fucking dare you

respecting women
Jan 12 2018 11:15AM
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DirtYStylE
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TheDoughAbideswhatever you do, approach them head-on, never from the side, trust me. never from the side.


Are you saying this from experience?
Sep 12 2018 6:15PM
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Dddsz
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Ask them about their trust fund
Sep 12 2018 6:17PM
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oldworld_newlife
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Redlobster200I was skiing Revelstoke the other day and ran into Sammy Carlson in the warming lodge, i was completely star struck, I didn't know what to say. ended up leaving without even saying hi.


I find on foot to be the best way to approach pro skiers , but if you're on the mountain , make sure to ride up to them switch so they don't think you don't know how to ski switch. Throw in a name tag and some flowers for extra spice
Sep 12 2018 10:33PM
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Casey
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I got an autograph from The singer/guitarist of the Presidents at a random farmers market yesterday. I was a complete dumbass about it, being star struck isn’t something you grow out of unfortunately
Sep 13 2018 12:36AM
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