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Summer Training

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bob1233456
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Hello, I'm getting into freestyle, and I heard that training in the summer helps a lot. So could you guys tell me what you do? (trampoline, workout, etc)
Thanks
Apr 28 2009 8:28PM
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sskkrrtt
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Trampoline ayy
Apr 28 2009 9:52PM
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KravtZ
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tramp for air practice if you want....lots of core workout,lower body (squats, etc) and some upper body to balance out ur body
Apr 28 2009 9:56PM
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dmwssc
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You could also go to summer ski camps, like the dave murray whistler summer ski camp or something
Apr 29 2009 1:07AM
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triebby
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Water ramps, tramping, summer rail setup, weight lifting, stretching, and running will all help you when the season rolls around. In regards to the first three, check out http://www.ohiodreams.com
Apr 29 2009 1:13AM
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Funnel
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I mountain bike and it's the same sort of balance.  It definitely gives me endurance and a hell of an adrenaline rush.  If you ride XC you get a hell of a workout.
Apr 29 2009 1:14AM
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bob1233456
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ok, anyone water ski to train?
I like to wakeboard more, but I wanted to know if anyone water skied.
Apr 29 2009 9:08PM
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bob1233456
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this is cool, but do you know of any in California, or closer to California?
Apr 29 2009 9:19PM
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MatRich
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I go to water ramps... theres literaly no better training

Apr 29 2009 10:56PM
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dmwssc
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 Hey, I`m part of the staff at the Dave Murray Whistler Summer Ski Camp, and i`m also a former camper. Some of the best ways to get some summer training in is going off of water ramps or even some summer ski camps! Our park is pretty sick, and no, you`re not just riding on rocks and mud. Its all snow, and we even make a trip to the water ramp at whistler after riding. I uploaded a video showing the water ramp, if you wanna check that out. If you wanna know more, go to www.skiandsnowboard.com
Apr 29 2009 11:10PM
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sklermang
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tramp for jumps, summer rail setup (see bulid a jib 101 cult for info on summer setups)
Apr 29 2009 11:19PM
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RussF
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Water ramps are sick, not sure if there are any in Cali, Park City is probably best, but expensive if you don't have a hook up.  There are also ramps in CO, but still a long way from Cali.  Water ramps are pretty good training, but tricks don't transfer directly, but definitely helps confidence in the air, also will improve your technique a lot, especially if you have a coach helping you.  Besides that I agree with mtn biking, but the best, and I can't believe no one mentioned this, is diving boards.  You have to have a pretty dope setup to do a dub cork on a tramp, but it's nothing off a high dive.  In any case, all of the legit skiers I ride with are in stupid good shape, that's probably your best bet.
Apr 29 2009 11:19PM
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bob1233456
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Ok, thanks everybody.
is Windells a good summer camp for beginner park skiers?
Apr 29 2009 11:32PM
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bob1233456
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Also, can anyone tell me about http://campofchampions.com/whistler/snowpark/default.aspx
It looks like it wouldnt be as crowded as windells, and they have nice things there.
Apr 29 2009 11:45PM
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dmwssc
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Camp of champions has a lot of large jumps, which isn`t so easy for beginners. At our camp, we get many beginners and intermediate skiers who are learning the same things as you.
Apr 30 2009 12:31AM
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bob1233456
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ok... I heard that you only get around 50 skiers, is that true?

Apr 30 2009 12:37AM
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