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Am I too old?

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u.pjibber12
Posts: 18 - Karma: 10
hey my rents say that im too old to start freestyle skiing haha. Im 17 and my best trick so far is a 360 or a tweaked mute. Am i too old to start progressing and learning?
Mar 23 2007 11:24PM
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7tennis
Posts: 53 - Karma: 10
they are right , you are too old... now sell them double tip skis and buy yourself a pair of race skis.. get rid of them snowboarder pants and jackets and get yourself a race suit. . . what do you think you are? a snowboarder or something?
Mar 25 2007 12:24PM
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GreenStezz
Posts: 3570 - Karma: 717
YOU CAN DO IT unless your a pussy
Mar 25 2007 5:40PM
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SHastatahoe
Posts: 3414 - Karma: 20
Mike Douglas is like 36 and he won a comp against andy mahre, sammy carlson and Eric Pollard.
Mar 25 2007 5:44PM
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lunchmeat
Posts: 922 - Karma: 227
i was going up the chair with this old guy on a monoboard who looks like santa and he said "i see kids on the jumps and i think i should try them. but im 72 so ill stay on the ground"
Mar 25 2007 6:06PM
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FartBoy05
Posts: 1306 - Karma: 9
people peak at different times. alot of times you see little kids who are sick shit, then they go through puberty and cant do anything with style cuz they are all akward. if your atheltic go for it.
Mar 25 2007 6:09PM
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Bigwoods
Posts: 3116 - Karma: 76
well said
Mar 25 2007 7:27PM
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TheWorst
Posts: 7883 - Karma: 17
just dont ski man, its a gay sport
Mar 25 2007 11:15PM
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u.pjibber12
Posts: 18 - Karma: 10
well im obvioiusly not gonna quit skiing...... iv been skiing for about 11 years im just starting to throw shit now.....
Mar 25 2007 11:32PM
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SteezePatrol
Posts: 10281 - Karma: 36
21 is too old
Mar 25 2007 11:33PM
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supersteez420
Posts: 496 - Karma: 10
no suck thing as to old to start freestyle skiing especialy since your only 17 thats not old at all i was 15 when i started
Mar 26 2007 8:50AM
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Abes2009
Posts: 1144 - Karma: 58
yea you can never be too old to ski. ill probably be jibbing rails with my kids in 20 years.
Mar 26 2007 8:56AM
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Caleb_F
Posts: 197 - Karma: 156
Pretty much same as everyone else is saying. You're never too old. I started when I was 19. I'm 26 now, still progressing, and even riding for some Co's. Just be smart about it. 10 year olds don't break things when they fall, you do. Don't try to learn everything at once and try new tricks out on trampoline or diving board first if you can. Most of all, do it because you like doing it, not to be the best.
Mar 26 2007 11:57AM
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fuzzyglasses
Posts: 90 - Karma: 10
I think everyone has already said it but I just hope that I am still progressing when I get into my 20s. I figure when I am in college I could make it so I could go to school like 3 days a week and ride 3 days aweek...and study one day
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That way I could progress a ton.
Mar 26 2007 12:28PM
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skipillager
Posts: 1275 - Karma: 20
21 is definately not too old. even for starting.

i have a friend who's 20, and he's amazingly good. he was just picked up by a spaancer this year. it's a just a crazed out lil board shop, but anything's still awesome. i don't get why he doesn't move out west. maybe cuz he's really good among the suckas here. lol.. whateva.

anyways kiddo, you're def. not to old for anything.
Mar 26 2007 12:38PM
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Mr.Bishop
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Bah I started when I was like 20.

Mar 26 2007 12:42PM
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Justo8484
Posts: 3905 - Karma: 205
i'm 22 and still progressing and finding my way around the ski industry. i finally learned 7s with grabs and cab 5s this year, as well as 450s out. as someone said earlier, once you hit a certain age, its not about can you do it, its about you constantly having to get the idea of getting hurt out of your head. once i banished that thought, i stomped the 7 first try as if i had done them hundreds of times. you're not too old at all man, just go out there, have a good time with your friends and kill it.
Mar 26 2007 12:45PM
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Pwn.Mode
Posts: 1061 - Karma: 10
I started skiing last Febuary, If you have any tallent you will pick it up quick. Just practice.
Mar 26 2007 4:24PM
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japie99
Posts: 2128 - Karma: 19
might be a dumb question but ehh how old are you now??
Mar 26 2007 4:32PM
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wdbo.
Posts: 4935 - Karma: 173
fuck dat shit
Mar 26 2007 4:33PM
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dozerr
Posts: 4007 - Karma: 403
i started skiing when i was almost 18
Mar 26 2007 4:42PM
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parkerhouse
Posts: 2087 - Karma: 11
how old are you?
Mar 26 2007 4:43PM
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killabees
Posts: 8558 - Karma: 494
sill a youngin
Mar 26 2007 4:44PM
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miroz
Posts: 10333 - Karma: 3,945
it doesn't matter what age you are - skiing is skiing, no matter who or how or when or whatever... A lot of pro skiers didn't start freeskiing till their teens. Just go out there and have fun with your friends.
Mar 26 2007 5:29PM
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