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Dobies.
Posts: 1835 - Karma: 205
I'm 167, do you think it would help my skiing if i got down to 160 or little lower
(Just Jumping and Air Time)? I ride 172 Atomic Triplets. Im just looking for another opinion.
Dec 22 2007 5:26PM
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Dobies.
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^^ Because someone said it wouldnt help.
Dec 22 2007 5:29PM
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jimmer
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i'm not sure if 7 pounds would make much of a difference.
Dec 22 2007 5:31PM
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ButteredToast.
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Depends on whether its muscle or fat.

If its fat then yes, you'd be able to launch yourself higher, but like the guy above me said, it's not going to be that big of a difference.
Dec 22 2007 6:37PM
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b-kul
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it would be more benifical to put on 10 pounds of muscle than lose 7 pounds of fat.
Dec 22 2007 6:40PM
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Cloud.
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gotta gow ith em. and fuck. ur young. eat shit than get fat later!
Dec 22 2007 6:48PM
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VTtreeskier
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How tall are ya?
Dec 22 2007 8:30PM
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jeremy.g
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get bigger skis. i rode the same skis as u and im 170ish and i thought they were noodly even for a park ski now i ride 181 ar6s and they rock
Dec 22 2007 10:41PM
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sexy_skier_babii
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how tall? get some fucking bigger skis you douche bag
Dec 22 2007 10:42PM
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bbtkd1
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yeah really man how tall are you
Dec 22 2007 10:45PM
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Meh42
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Wow.  Angry.
Dec 22 2007 10:45PM
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comeatmebro
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oh my. luckily i like it when girls get angry or you woulda scared me off NS...
Dec 22 2007 11:09PM
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fsscott
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What ever you do!!!!
Don't do Atkins!!! ( I heard it's bad for you...)
Dec 22 2007 11:17PM
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cairns33
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yah 7 lbs isn't going to do much.   more air is simply, more speed(longer drop/tuned skis) and a strong launch technique/form is where its at.  or simply a better kicker/lip haha.      

adding muscle would be more beneficial(especially throwing spins), air is more launch technique though

you could also bring your skis up in a grab to make it look higher/ better
Dec 23 2007 1:17AM
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KRAMPUSNTROLLZ
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7 lbs of fat yeah not so  great but of muscle is good but idk i try to keep my self under 160 right now i am 5'10'' i just stretch occsionally sit ups but i have been lazy lately so just stretching and not eating cruddy fatty food.

Dec 23 2007 2:27AM
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Dobies.
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I'm 5 10 to 11. I Just thought it was maybe beneficial, like for air time.
Dec 23 2007 7:56PM
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eheath
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Just get stronger, believe me i know about dealing with weight and skiing.
Dec 23 2007 8:04PM
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MCIRONCOCK
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Lose 7 lbs. of fat AND gain 10 lbs. of muscle. Win-Win situation.
Dec 23 2007 9:07PM
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Dobies.
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Alright Thanks guys... you helped alot. i was just wondering how much weight in general(fat or muscle) affected your skiing .



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Dec 23 2007 9:52PM
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televback1
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dude some day when its bad snow or tjust take a few runs where u just do top to bottom burners without stopping or just get in the weigh room

im a little over 200 about 205 and i dont beilieve that i need to losse weight but i work out a lot so
Dec 23 2007 9:57PM
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dave44
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Nope, you'll just drift a lil more on windy days
Dec 23 2007 10:04PM
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Krongos
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my buddy is like 6'5" and like at least 215 and he's still sick
Dec 23 2007 10:07PM
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Nicholas.
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LOL
Dec 23 2007 10:12PM
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Dobies.
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yea, thanks guys, except for that bitch girl. 
Dec 30 2007 11:43AM
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CerpinTaxt
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Weight has nothing to do with how high or how big you go on jumps. That is determined by your pop and speed on take-off. If you weigh more, you will eventually go faster and you will go bigger off of jumps. The only thing losing weight can do for you is make your knees last a bit longer, and maybe you'll land a few more tricks. The best thing to do is work on your leg and core muscles, and work on flexibility, not lose weight, especially if you only weigh 167.
Dec 30 2007 12:25PM
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magic_steve
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yah little kids have to drop in higher.. right? so no dont lose weight.
Dec 30 2007 12:27PM
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