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Foam roller practice

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Toona
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I been messing around on a foam roller doing 2's on and off and just working on swaps on it. Any of you guys ever try doing this and do you think it helps at all?...I havent been to the mtn since i started doing it so idk if its helping at all
Jan 25 2022 8:04PM
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BigmoneyMatt
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ToonaI been messing around on a foam roller doing 2's on and off and just working on swaps on it. Any of you guys ever try doing this and do you think it helps at all?...I havent been to the mtn since i started doing it so idk if its helping at all


Yeah I don't think that is going to help much, I'de look into purchasing a 2x4. Ice it up and lay it down in a nice flat area and just start seshing and having fun with it. 2x4's are the optimal learning experience. This isn't a joke like I'm telling you to try it out it actually does wonders 4 ur ski game. Start skiing on a 2x4 and you'll notice a massive improvement in your skiing and abilities.
Jan 25 2022 8:18PM
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Treegrabber
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DeadBYeah I don't think that is going to help much, I'de look into purchasing a 2x4. Ice it up and lay it down in a nice flat area and just start seshing and having fun with it. 2x4's are the optimal learning experience. This isn't a joke like I'm telling you to try it out it actually does wonders 4 ur ski game. Start skiing on a 2x4 and you'll notice a massive improvement in your skiing and abilities.

Just get a pvc pipe
Jan 25 2022 8:21PM
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Toona
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DeadBYeah I don't think that is going to help much, I'de look into purchasing a 2x4. Ice it up and lay it down in a nice flat area and just start seshing and having fun with it. 2x4's are the optimal learning experience. This isn't a joke like I'm telling you to try it out it actually does wonders 4 ur ski game. Start skiing on a 2x4 and you'll notice a massive improvement in your skiing and abilities.

Do that inside with my skis on? Or are you saying do it outside with like a drop in and shit
Jan 25 2022 8:23PM
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BigmoneyMatt
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ToonaDo that inside with my skis on? Or are you saying do it outside with like a drop in and shit


inside with your skis on. Trust me, it works. and all u need is a 2x4. Just ice it up a little, or go in dry if u dont wanna wet ur floor.
Jan 25 2022 8:26PM
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Toona
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DeadBinside with your skis on. Trust me, it works. and all u need is a 2x4. Just ice it up a little, or go in dry if u dont wanna wet ur floor.


Alright imma try it thanks
Jan 25 2022 8:28PM
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BigmoneyMatt
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ToonaAlright imma try it thanks


No problem
Jan 25 2022 8:29PM
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yungsteeze
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Hahah i was doing 2p2s on a foam roller recently. Of course another weirdo on this website did the same thing. Wasn't able take er to snow yet but i could see it being beneficial for getting a feel for the pretzel
Jan 25 2022 8:38PM
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Toona
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yungsteezeHahah i was doing 2p2s on a foam roller recently. Of course another weirdo on this website did the same thing. Wasn't able take er to snow yet but i could see it being beneficial for getting a feel for the pretzel


Yea i figured it would at least help with confidence
Jan 25 2022 8:39PM
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TreeJam
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I definitely do this to help envision doing switch 2s on and lip 2s. Also helped me to learn regular 2s on.
Jan 26 2022 12:28AM
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snowpig
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I did some sessions on a foam roller with tramp skis recently. Parks here are just getting built now so in a week or two I will be able to check if it was any help
Jan 26 2022 10:38AM
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MaimHelp
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I can 3 swap all 4 ways, 4 off every way, plus more on a foam roller. Can barely swap more than 2 ways on skis. It only helps with balance I’d imagine
Jan 26 2022 10:44AM
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Kevinb5
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I did it once but my sister gets mad when i jump in my room because it makes too much noise
Jan 26 2022 1:05PM
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BLandz
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I’ve been doing it for years when im bored af and I can honestly say in my experience it just doesnt help that much. Balancing on them is ridiculously easy because theres so much friction and if you’re trying harder tricks you can maybe even develop bad habits because spinning without skis and spinning with skis are totally different
Jan 26 2022 6:17PM
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BigmoneyMatt
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MaimHelpI can 3 swap all 4 ways, 4 off every way, plus more on a foam roller. Can barely swap more than 2 ways on skis. It only helps with balance I’d imagine


U should try those on a 2x4. Thats clearly where ur going wrong.
Jan 26 2022 9:00PM
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