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Help me get rid of my fear

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tutipups
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I’m a new park skier I recently learnt to do 180s I am scared to do big airs or try to hit a rail can someone pls give me tips on what I should do
Feb 26 2020 8:48PM
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Celery
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Don’t be afriad to ask the guys in the park for help when it comes to sliding a new rail or hitting a new jump, It’s always helped me if I’m following a guy into a jump on my first hit. They are usually all pretty nice, although you’ll run into some jackass every once in a while. Another one of the things that helped me the most was the progression of the features I was riding. I started in the small terrain park at my mountain which is just a bunch of little jumps and flat/down boxes. Start there, learning how to hop on and 50/50 the box then maybe move to learning how to actually slide the box, then progress from there.
Feb 26 2020 9:06PM
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tutipups
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The only thing is I’m 11 and my park doesn’t have boxes it on only has 1 but that one has a rail in the center and I feel like I should be more advanced at my age but I don’t do big airs anymore cause I’m scared to fall again which always scares me
Feb 26 2020 10:47PM
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saucy+steve
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For the big airs: If you know what you are doing even a little bit (and are comfortable on skis) you should be fine.
Just send it and you will have way more fun.

For rails: I totally feel your fear of sliding a rail, cause sliding unnatural is terrifying. maybe if there aren't any boxes try to slide a flat tube, those are the easiest. also hop over the rail a few times.
Feb 26 2020 11:05PM
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tutipups
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Thx
Feb 26 2020 11:06PM
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Dan-Man
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Participate in No Nut November to grow some balls.
Feb 27 2020 10:27AM
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k_tivnan
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tutipupsI’m a new park skier I recently learnt to do 180s I am scared to do big airs or try to hit a rail can someone pls give me tips on what I should do

This is common for everyone starting out. Once you get the courage to do it once it will never be as bad. My tip for rails is although it may seem scarier, hit a rail with a good amount of speed to make it easier to get on the rail and instead of sliding it you’re just tapping it. For jumps, watch the speed others are taking for it and then just commit. Good luck dude!
Feb 27 2020 4:55PM
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ogreene
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well it's simple, just do it. be scared, but tell yourself to commit and do it.
Feb 27 2020 5:01PM
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tutipups
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Thx guys will yuse all the tips
Feb 27 2020 5:40PM
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oldmanski
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Do you have any homies to ski with? Skiing with someone better than you helps push your limits.
Trampoline is a huge help to assist with the feeling of being in the air.
Commitment is key to rails, you cant ski up to a rail and not have your mind made up of what you are going to do, you always talk yourself out of it. Stick to the plan and stay committed.
Plan on falling, wear some extra gear to help protect your body from the impacts(Padded under armor, knee braces, etc.)
Most of all, have fun. Main reason we are all out there doing what we enjoy, its fun!

Good luck homie and welcome to NS.
Feb 27 2020 5:49PM
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tutipups
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I don’t know any friends that are better than me and all the guys in the terrain park are like 7 years older than me I ski in Bromont Quebec
Feb 27 2020 5:52PM
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oldmanski
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tutipupsI don’t know any friends that are better than me and all the guys in the terrain park are like 7 years older than me I ski in Bromont Quebec

Stick with it, keep watching videos, set goals, try making friends with the older guys. I know its challenging to make new friends but just ski up to some of them and ask a few questions, if they are half way human, they will help you out.
Feb 27 2020 6:20PM
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tutipups
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Would you know any way to approach them
Feb 27 2020 8:22PM
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Celery
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tutipupsWould you know any way to approach them


Just ask them if you could take a couple laps with a them, most people are pretty nice and will help you out.
Feb 27 2020 8:27PM
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oldmanski
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tutipupsWould you know any way to approach them


CeleryJust ask them if you could take a couple laps with a them, most people are pretty nice and will help you out.

This. Just ski up to them and hit them up to ski a few laps together. Worst case is they say no....... catch the next group then. But for the most part, anybody should be more than happy to ski with you.
Feb 27 2020 9:41PM
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saucy+steve
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oldmanskiThis. Just ski up to them and hit them up to ski a few laps together. Worst case is they say no....... catch the next group then. But for the most part, anybody should be more than happy to ski with you.


or just ask if you can follow someone in to a jump. You could also ask for pointers on rails
Feb 27 2020 10:03PM
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tutipups
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Also what size of jump should I start one the only jumps we have are 70 feet big airs or jumps on side of rails
Feb 27 2020 10:05PM
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saucy+steve
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70?? that is a messed up ski resort if they only have one jump that is 70 fucking feet
Feb 27 2020 10:08PM
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tutipups
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I know I learnt 180s on the hip in between two tRails
Feb 27 2020 10:09PM
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Celery
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If all you have is 70 footers, maybe go to a park or a golf course or something and build a jump to practice on
Feb 28 2020 9:48AM
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tutipups
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That’s what i do
Feb 28 2020 5:08PM
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Kevski
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Yeah if you're at the top of a feature just ask someone who looks like they know what they're doing. Most people get stoked to walk you through their process or even just take the time to put in words what they're doing. It's a compliment to be asked how to do something, so I wouldn't be intimidated if I were you. Even if you don't ride together they can give you some good tips to work with.
Pretty sure the first time I slid a box I asked some dude cruising through the park how to do it - he mentioned a tip or two then I gave it a go on my own and kept trying till I got it.

As for the fear itself, you'll get used to harnessing it. You'll have it every time you try a new trick, and honestly it's a dope feeling when you are scared and drop in just knowing you're fully committing to something. Like you leave your rational doubting self at the drop in and you just get right in the zone. If you land it too the feeling really can't be beat.
Feb 29 2020 9:16PM
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tutipups
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Thx also what do I do if the box doesn’t slide and I don’t have any money to spend on that
Feb 29 2020 10:45PM
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