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DaniCalifornia
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Heya-
I've been skiing pretty much my whole life, but I really want to get started in more freestyle stuff.  The only issue is I've gotten hurt a lot (not just skiing though) so I'm a teensy bit scared-any tips?
Jan 29 2008 7:51PM
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860
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Just don't picture any bad things happening, I prefer not thinking at all and just going for it, just do one vision of doing what your doing, you land than go for it. Don't wait to long or you'll psyche yourself out. ALWAYS commit, or your going to crash
Jan 29 2008 7:52PM
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BMskier
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is dan a girls name?
Jan 29 2008 7:53PM
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Mr.O
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i dont think that is much help; but yeah what he said above.... commit completely and just dont picture anything bad happening, and if you need help getting pumped up listening to loud music that you like always helps
Jan 29 2008 8:01PM
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DaniCalifornia
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dani?  its short for danielle
Jan 29 2008 8:02PM
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SirFryanator
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Look at my signature. Beginner's guide to freeskiing.
Jan 29 2008 8:02PM
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DaniCalifornia
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thanks a ton
Jan 29 2008 8:05PM
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Tha_Grouch
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Sounds gay, but seriously invest in some hip pads.. oh and wear a helmet. Just start out with small stuff.. hike it till you have it down. Be confident. Keep your knees bent and hands down.. and like its been said, commit.

good luck.
Jan 29 2008 8:09PM
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.makuma.
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being confident is extremely important..if you think you can do it, youll be much closer than thinking you cant
Jan 29 2008 8:13PM
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DaniCalifornia
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sweet
so basically have no fear and itll come?
Jan 29 2008 8:30PM
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Piste.Off
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yes, that and some sort of coordination flying in the air spinning
Jan 29 2008 8:34PM
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Mezmerize19
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You told me that for powder and wasnt there a descrepency on how legit it is?
Jan 29 2008 8:36PM
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Rosbif
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Start small, builld up your confidence, get the basics dialled and move on from there.

If you're really nervous maybe get some pads/armour.
Jan 29 2008 8:41PM
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PacificRimJob
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So are you actually from california? or are you just a RHCP fan...
Jan 29 2008 8:51PM
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MadSteezin
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Strap up... Thats all I've got to say...
Jan 29 2008 9:07PM
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PacificRimJob
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either way.. GET GOOD BOOTS BEFORE ANYTHING...
Jan 29 2008 9:13PM
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ride-rider
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strap up, or strap on?
Jan 29 2008 9:27PM
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SirFryanator
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No, I'm 99% sure I'm right on that point. The rest of it is 100% though. Technically, you're supposed to not lean back but it's almost impossible to not lean back even the slightest bit without tip diving in any sort of regular deep powder.
But yeah, all the trick tips and the backcountry stuff is good I believe. So do most of the other people on NS.
Jan 29 2008 9:39PM
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notomatoplz
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like everyone is saying, commit to whatever trick you are doing, im just starting riding pak this year and thats one thing that i have learned thats really important
Jan 29 2008 11:38PM
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DaniCalifornia
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RHCP
i actually am from CO
Jan 29 2008 11:51PM
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PacificRimJob
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Oh.. so you're really DaniColorado...
Jan 29 2008 11:55PM
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FilmingBitch
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Like they've mentioned - COMMIT - one of my biggest issues... but whenever I do commit i don't get hurt.

Haha... for rails, one thing I did with my students was have them look to and point at the end of the rail, or down the hill - to get their weight more on the downhill ski (people tend to lean uphill when sliding rails for the first time, and too much = fall).

Start small, take it easy, and have fun.

Then again, I haven't been doing much park at all lately because I break myself really easily. Haha... so don't be like me! It's mostly because of my back though... so I guess that's pretty serious...? Whatever. I taught all last season with a broken wrist and hyperextended shoulder! You can do this! =P

Fuck I hope I don't scare you away?
Jan 30 2008 12:03AM
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Tha_Grouch
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FC? Born and raised? Or going to school up there? Either way that sucks for skiing. When I was up there at CSU my days were minimal. So that will also help your skills... moving closer to the mtns.. so you can go more often.

Oh.. and theres always Ruby Hill in Denver if you wanna just put in some time on easy rails.




Jan 30 2008 11:02AM
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Shorton
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make sure you know what you want to learn and how to do it. Picture yourself doing it first too.
Jan 30 2008 11:52AM
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I-Ski-AK
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but didnt you figure out what real powder is like? ORGASMIC...
And what everyone else has said, commit and think happy thoughts...pot helps with the courage for me.
Jan 30 2008 11:55AM
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DaniCalifornia
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i break pretty easy....just usually its my head.
i dont mind im pretty used to it now.

thanks for the tip...i know the first thing i would do is lean upward trying to keep my balance
Jan 30 2008 8:55PM
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DaniCalifornia
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i break pretty easy....just usually its my head.
i dont mind im pretty used to it now.

thanks for the tip...i know the first thing i would do is lean upward trying to keep my balance
Jan 30 2008 8:56PM
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Microcosm
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dude, people could argue about technique for hours (ever seen epicski.com? not hating but they tend to argue technique a lot- very different from NS and TGR) the info he wrote in there is likely fine for you. if you want to get into the specifics check out the aforementioned site. it could be really really boring, but there's some useful info I'm sure.
Jan 30 2008 9:46PM
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