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Made some progress yesterday, still need some pointers

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ghost_rider_x
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well after snowboarding for 14 years i returned to skiing this year. i picked up a old crappy pair of k2s to re-learn, but quickly surpassed their ability. upgraded to some rossi scratch ghettos and rode for them for the first time yesterday. hit ragged mountain for the first time and it wasn't that bad. small, but only cost $25, 40 degrees and sunny, 6" of fresh, and no lines. it was my first day on the skis and only my 6th day skiing ever. i feel comfortable on all levels of groomers, but when it gets bumped up i don't have that quick turn ability yet. any input?? the best thing was i was able to land my first safety grab and my first 180. early in the day i tried a 180 and landed it, but quickly learned i had no idea had to ride switch. so after a couple runs learning switch i gave it another try and nailed it twice before close. felt awesome to accomplish something so early. still have a ton of skiing to do before i feel comfortable. the hardest part for me is when the blacks get steep. i have no problem making it down, and i'm not going slow, but also not going fast. still having trouble dealing with the speed. just more skiing i guess. any ideas?? thanks
Mar 11 2009 10:18AM
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pmills
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Mar 11 2009 10:33AM
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JEWbacca
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Well from my personal opion i think learning how to ski and improving at it is more of a natural thing. go up everychance you get and you will get better each time.
Mar 11 2009 10:39AM
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Casey
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just want to make sure you're keeping pressure on the fronts of your boots, instead of being backseat. Its probly the most important thing for keeping in control on steeps or bumps or whatever. also keep your hands up and out in front of you, and never let them get behind you. Most of being able to ski hard shit is just staying in position.
Mar 11 2009 10:45AM
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OhMyBosh
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basically all you can do is practice, getting advice over teh internets will just make you more confused...


try and think about maintaining upper/lower body seperation at all times really... so try and keep your upper body as still as possible.... also on steeps/shorter turns, keep your upper body facing down the hill more than you would on longer turns. make sure you dont initiate turns with your upper body.
Mar 11 2009 12:49PM
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ilikeplants
Posts: 1868 - Karma: 17
skiing's not about going fast, it's about turning. the speed will come after
Mar 11 2009 12:58PM
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Jib-Ninja
Posts: 2819 - Karma: 20
I say just bomb it to a mad kicker and got some ill air. Boost your confidence level lol. Nah im just fuckin, just practice your blues, Turns are def. the most important thing of learning to ski.
Mar 11 2009 6:05PM
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iRide1080s
Posts: 660 - Karma: 411

Make sure you really learn how to ski down the hill before you hit park, it will help a lot with balance and all that good stuff. And leaning into the front of your boots is definitely a good thing.

Mar 11 2009 6:11PM
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