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What’s a gap that needs filling in the ski industry?

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ChaseingSkiing
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What’s a gap that needs filling in the ski industry?


Cheaper skis? Better Rails? Thoughts?
Mar 31 2024 4:47PM
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Rock_Inhabitant
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A mini jumpline on the side to divert the sidehitters from the rail lips
Mar 31 2024 5:19PM
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officechair
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Teaching people how lift lines work.
Mar 31 2024 5:33PM
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S.Ki
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any kind of gaper gap
Mar 31 2024 5:35PM
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percs
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Rope tow parks on every mountain
Mar 31 2024 5:39PM
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Schoess
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Chads
Mar 31 2024 5:55PM
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SteezyYeeter
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your mom's
Mar 31 2024 5:57PM
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Farmville420
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More jumps bro all gen z wants to do is hit tube, these kids are afraid to get broken off
Mar 31 2024 6:19PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Patrol filled it with dynamite and blew it up :(
SchoessChads
Mar 31 2024 7:44PM
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dshiland
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Proper park etiquette
Mar 31 2024 8:44PM
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MaimHelp
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RAIL JAMS - actually seeing more of these than years past, but even more would be sick.

symmetrical skis, there’s Vishnu but their shapes aren’t exactly my style of ski

Personal full length edits - I love group style edits but where are the edits of just one rider going off. Not filmed on an iPhone and not posted on insta instead of just advertising on insta

resort love for local riders. It’s all about the tourists now, where’s the love for the people coming to the same resort all the time. I’m sure more people would be willing to give money to a resort if they did shit oriented to the locals

East coast snow - more indoor ski facilities could compliment this lol

bs b2s, hand drags, zero spins, switch tails, tweaked safety’s, etc

Christian Franchino


And most importantly, get me Big Boulder back :(
Mar 31 2024 9:02PM
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tdollo
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Skateline NBD but for skiers... with Reed Lewis as the host
Mar 31 2024 9:35PM
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Farmville420
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tdolloSkateline NBD but for skiers... with Reed Lewis as the host

The real answer to the thread is we need more BMOS. All time character, all time swag, and just someone that skiing industry should have done more for. Such a shame he's working full time as an engineer or something rn, he should be in the booth with wallisch at x games with an x games medal to match. Real 1s know the real buck wild big air beast tho
Mar 31 2024 9:43PM
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Evancantspin
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Small mountains with dedicated park crews that are given the freedom to create cool shit.
Mar 31 2024 9:55PM
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Raf.Diaz.
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Bindings made by park skiers for park skiing
Mar 31 2024 9:59PM
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CT_CREW
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The one between the teeth.
Mar 31 2024 10:16PM
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BallClapper
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Rock_InhabitantA mini jumpline on the side to divert the sidehitters from the rail lips


The little shits will still side jump. They will do the 3 or so baby jumps and then proceed to send the rail lips.

Back to op's q, PEOPLE WHO CAN READ. I had to tell 5 PEOPLE TODAY TO NOT SIT IN THE LANDINGS OF JUMPS. HOW FUCKING STUPID DO YOU HAVE TO BE?!!!!! One of my buddies almost creamed a snowboarder who was sideslipping right down the middle of the landing. BROTHER. This shit pisses me off so much.
Mar 31 2024 10:52PM
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steez_apprentice
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sponsors that actually pay a livable wage without selling your entire soul to dogshit products (dope snow).
Mar 31 2024 11:04PM
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steezytangerine
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https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/937306/Gaps-in-the-Freestyle-skiing-market

my thread never really took off in terms of innovative ideas but hope this helps
Mar 31 2024 11:07PM
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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bring back park passes, keep people out of the park who shouldn't be there
Mar 31 2024 11:40PM
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Christian_Bale
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We need more events. Not just events in skiing hotspots like SLC or invite only events. Local events, especially at lesser known places. Feels like I’m often seeing recaps of fun events on instagram and YouTube but we still haven’t had a rail jam for skiers at my local hill
Apr 1 2024 12:06AM
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deac
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henrik harlaut fleshlight.
Apr 1 2024 12:11AM
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Non_State_Actor
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Raf.Diaz.Bindings made by park skiers for park skiing

Like the Line Reactors???
Apr 1 2024 2:42AM
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HypeBeast
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steez_apprenticesponsors that actually pay a livable wage without selling your entire soul to dogshit products (dope snow).


As long as athletes continue to fulfill the need for that price, sponsors have no incentive to pay more.

Side note: do pro skiers have agents? That might be a start to have someone actually negotiate and develop that income stream for you.
Apr 1 2024 3:10AM
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weatcoast
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Already exists called the Look Pivot.


And even if they didn’t, “park” bindings would function the exact same as normal bindings (release at certain value).
Raf.Diaz.Bindings made by park skiers for park skiing
Apr 1 2024 3:33AM
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Static
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SkiEnthusiast420And even if they didn’t, “park” bindings would function the exact same as normal bindings (release at certain value).

No, park bindings, not the same shit looks been peddling for 50 years. These will help you pop higher, press harder, lock on tighter, swap faster, stomp cleaner. You'll never crash! And instead of a dildo on the back it'll have a
Apr 1 2024 5:03AM
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Voyage86
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anti climate change lobbying in government, the industry is dead if there’s no snow so seems like vail and altera should be throwing some money into congress to get some green bills passed
Apr 1 2024 9:41AM
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Lip_on
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Voyage86anti climate change lobbying in government, the industry is dead if there’s no snow so seems like vail and altera should be throwing some money into congress to get some green bills passed


Climate change not real 🤓
Apr 1 2024 10:09AM
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Raf.Diaz.
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Non_State_ActorLike the Line Reactors???


Say a revisited version of that maybe, lightweight, strong, ajustable boot size and brake size
Apr 1 2024 10:26AM
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mm1ro
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I would love to see more events like forre megasessarit where you gather people to a chill street spot and sesh it with music and cool prizes.
Apr 1 2024 10:53AM
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Lip_on
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mm1roI would love to see more events like forre megasessarit where you gather people to a chill street spot and sesh it with music and cool prizes.


Sounds nonchalant
Apr 1 2024 11:33AM
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Bernah
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HG skis
Apr 1 2024 1:34PM
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SlushSeason
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I want a mountain with an expensive AF season pass, but everything else really cheap to make up for it.
Give me good terrain, decent lift access, small crowds, and charge me whatever it costs. I'm sick of the pass being the gateway drug then the real product being parking charges, fast passes, and $50 lunch
Apr 1 2024 1:56PM
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AlexUrquhart
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Creating and currating a culture that tells a story so that skiing has more of a personality. With personalities that support and foster the next generations
Apr 1 2024 5:36PM
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STEEZUS_CHRI5T
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Farmville420More jumps bro all gen z wants to do is hit tube, these kids are afraid to get broken off


This, I haven't hit a good jump line in so long. Park City is the best chance I've had but it's only 2 jumps.

In highschool my home mountain used to have an 8 jumpline (Granite Peak, WI), it was great
Apr 1 2024 5:44PM
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Rparr
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STEEZUS_CHRI5TIn highschool my home mountain used to have an 8 jumpline (Granite Peak, WI), it was great

I think I remember seeing footage of this
Apr 1 2024 5:49PM
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STEEZUS_CHRI5T
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RparrI think I remember seeing footage of this


Found it, check the guy out at 00:55. Just getting reps in
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1090519/Main-Event-Jump-Line---Granite-Peak

**This post was edited on Apr 1st 2024 at 5:58:59pm
Apr 1 2024 5:57PM
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Tucko
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Farmville420More jumps bro all gen z wants to do is hit tube, these kids are afraid to get broken off

Not saying this is everyone, but my local in pa growing up only had one or two jumps for only about half the season every year. it gets hard to progress when its all you can do to maintain your current level with such a lack of opportunity. tubes on the other hand are a staple thats always available
Apr 1 2024 7:21PM
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Farmville420
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TuckoNot saying this is everyone, but my local in pa growing up only had one or two jumps for only about half the season every year. it gets hard to progress when its all you can do to maintain your current level with such a lack of opportunity. tubes on the other hand are a staple thats always available

I watched a kid throw a flat 5 with a tweaked out japan grab at ruby hill when it was a sheet of ice. It wasn't even off a jump it was off the lip of a rail, parks definitely don't build jumps like they used to but I've watched enough of @Thegenericskier to know that a shitty 20 foot booter is all u need to get disgustingly good at jumps
Apr 1 2024 7:27PM
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21CABBAGE
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Ong I look forward to watching skateline every tuesday. Garry tha best‼️‼️
tdolloSkateline NBD but for skiers... with Reed Lewis as the host
Apr 1 2024 8:52PM
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armchair_skier
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StaticNo, park bindings, not the same shit looks been peddling for 50 years. These will help you pop higher, press harder, lock on tighter, swap faster, stomp cleaner. You'll never crash! And instead of a dildo on the back it'll have a


n even bigger dildo w an arsenic sticker on it
Apr 1 2024 9:03PM
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Vzx
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percsRope tow parks on every mountain


This
Apr 1 2024 9:24PM
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freestyler540
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-Snow park building companies
-Rail design and fabrication
-buy-sell-trade brokage (joke)
-contest promoters

more culture less commercial
Apr 1 2024 10:15PM
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PacificRimJob
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SchoessChads


ski patrol filled it
Apr 1 2024 10:37PM
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IsaacNW82
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Ski areas that offer actual benefits to their employees. Its crazy to think of all the patrollers, instructors, snowmakers and park crews out there with zero health insurance, one crash away from making another tragic gofundme page
Apr 2 2024 5:11PM
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BallClapper
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HypeBeastAs long as athletes continue to fulfill the need for that price, sponsors have no incentive to pay more.

Side note: do pro skiers have agents? That might be a start to have someone actually negotiate and develop that income stream for you.


They should. Some have hit their heads a few too many times to make rational decisions.
Apr 2 2024 5:43PM
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skiP.E.I.
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Rock_InhabitantA mini jumpline on the side to divert the sidehitters from the rail lips


It won't work. Side hitting is a culture.
Apr 3 2024 10:30AM
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KilaTsunami
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Rock_InhabitantA mini jumpline on the side to divert the sidehitters from the rail lips


Been saying this for years
Apr 3 2024 10:31AM
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KilaTsunami
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MaimHelpRAIL JAMS - actually seeing more of these than years past, but even more would be sick.

symmetrical skis, there’s Vishnu but their shapes aren’t exactly my style of ski

Personal full length edits - I love group style edits but where are the edits of just one rider going off. Not filmed on an iPhone and not posted on insta instead of just advertising on insta

resort love for local riders. It’s all about the tourists now, where’s the love for the people coming to the same resort all the time. I’m sure more people would be willing to give money to a resort if they did shit oriented to the locals

East coast snow - more indoor ski facilities could compliment this lol

bs b2s, hand drags, zero spins, switch tails, tweaked safety’s, etc

Christian Franchino


And most importantly, get me Big Boulder back :(


Thinking about Big Boulder and what we used to have gets me worked up sometimes. Truly heartbreaking
Apr 3 2024 10:33AM
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