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Beginner Tips

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SpiritualPlum
Posts: 129 - Karma: 14
Alright, well I just want to ask for some tips from you guys. I know how to ski forward and side-stop and the basics, but I'm just starting park skiing. I bought a pair or 08/09 Line Invaders, is this a good beginenr park ski? I was just wondering if there is anything I should work on, or bad habits to not get into. Thanks NS
Oct 13 2009 6:37PM
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IanAdams
Posts: 281 - Karma: 89
Try to avoid falling.



but seriously. Yes, Invaders are a great beginner ski. It sounds like youre pretty new to skiing in general so try to get a better feel for the act of skiing itself. Then when youre ready try riding switch a little bit, straight air some jumps just to get the feeling of being in the air, and try jibbing a box. Most importantly find a group of kids at or a little above your skill level to get you stoked to learn new things. Oh and HAVE FUN!!
Oct 13 2009 6:51PM
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nickyp
Posts: 5673 - Karma: 215
Oh so this.

You can't just become a park skier: you must become a skier first.

Make sure you are 100% comfortable on skis, so you're not phased by any piste, you can revert between switch and regular riding without a second thought: almost as if the skis are an extension of your body. Then, young Jedi, you will be ready to enter the park
Oct 13 2009 7:12PM
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3ski6guy0
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i wouldnt say you need to stay out of the park but i would say start small for sure
Oct 13 2009 7:12PM
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JahJahBinks
Posts: 3567 - Karma: 461
Well said. Just learn to ski switch a ton and get used to that. Learn how to slide boxes both ways and get comfortable on jumps. Don't start on jumps that scare you. Start little and work your way up.
Oct 13 2009 7:13PM
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peyton
Posts: 1475 - Karma: 1,062
start small and make sure that you get comfortable on skis before trying anything to crazy.. basically everything that has already been said in this thread is accurate...

biggest tip is just to have fun!!
Oct 13 2009 7:17PM
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californiagrown
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rule of thumb is this:  when you start boosting a jump as hard as possible you can move to a bigger jump.  screw around on regular runs just popping little 180's and such and get used to the feeling of skis on your feet.  since you're in WI you have no terrain so that sucks.  But if u are a visual learner like i am, just watch how people set themselves for takeoff, ie body position, what their legs, hips, shoulders do. 
Oct 13 2009 7:21PM
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Malcolm
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one of the best things you can do is ski with people that are better than you

Oct 13 2009 7:34PM
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captaincrunch
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this has SEVERE INJURY written all over it...
Oct 13 2009 7:35PM
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DR.SHRED
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ya then you learn from them. watch all the ski movies you can

Oct 13 2009 7:39PM
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WVskiing
Posts: 3007 - Karma: 1,949
haha, i can see this kid next march making a thread tittle "x-ray from docter"
Oct 13 2009 7:41PM
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nolanearl
Posts: 139 - Karma: 19
this
but all jokes aside do not i repeat DO NOT begin skiing park till you are comfortable on most of the hill
it looks like you live in Wisconsin so i do not think you are going to have anything to intense so maybe you should be able to ski your whole mountain comfortably until you hit the park
i have skied since i was three and did not start park until a few years back, at that point i was a very advanced skier and it was difficult

Summary:
Take your time
Start small
Do not go to the park until you are comfortable all over your home mountain
Oct 13 2009 7:41PM
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panojibber
Posts: 3382 - Karma: 216
First and forempst, I would honestly take some lessons. As lame as you'll feel, as embarassing as it will be to learn basics while all the people that you wish you were as good as watch you from the chair, this will not only allow you to enjoy the entire mountain (which on a good day is way more fun than the park), it will help you swallow your pride (you'll be doing this on a daily basis in the park, I'm still doing it), and you'll also be able to go into the park and look good. I can tell when people are riding in the park and aren't comfortable or experienced on their skis.

For now just focus on shredding some mountain, venture into the park after you've done some skiing elsewhere first. Its a journey man, it takes a long time but there is never a bad moment. Keep it up and you'll get there.
Oct 13 2009 7:44PM
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PeterWojnar
Posts: 3937 - Karma: 678
Also, learn some park etiquette. People who are earnestly trying to learn to ski park are legit, if you know the rules and play by them, the monster park-rats will be more inclined to toss you a tip if you ask than if they see you cutting in front of them, even just once.

Here are a few threads that I've searchbarred for you:

Know these rules, they're posted at the top of the park, but you won't stop to read them while you're skiing. http://www.terrainparksafety.org/know_the_code.asp

Here are some terms to know. They are cheesy, but some of them are funny, and odds are, you will hear a few when you're in the park. http://www.terrainparksafety.org/vocabulary.asp




And most importantly: Don't get psyched out, but if you're really really scared and jittery, don't do it. That's when your most likely to hurt yourself. That's not to say you shouldn't be a little scared, because you wouldn't have made this thread if you weren't.

Have fun!
Oct 13 2009 7:47PM
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purps
Posts: 468 - Karma: 30

well really just look up ski tricks from expertvillage

scott vail has the steeze, so just do what he does.

Oct 13 2009 7:47PM
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BWalmer
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such a true statement. I think this is the most important part of park skiing - it'll make hitting jumps and rails SO much easier. Good luck, and remember confidence is key!
Oct 13 2009 7:48PM
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NOSNOWJUSTICE
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Good info here. I hope a lot of people read the first few posts. I've seem toooo many people get hurt b/c they can yet ski in the first place! +k guys for being realistic!
Oct 13 2009 7:49PM
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SpiritualPlum
Posts: 129 - Karma: 14
Thank you for all the tips guys! +k to all of you. Also, I do have a friend who's been skiing since he was 4, and he said he will help me along and such. Again, I really appreciate the tips :)
Oct 13 2009 7:53PM
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SpiritualPlum
Posts: 129 - Karma: 14
I actually have converted from boarding (what a great choice might I add) so I know the park etiquette and things. I've also skiied before and I'm comforatble with my hill (Nordic Mountain). They have ltos of small jumps, and they top out at about a single 30 footer which is built so shitty. You have to take it at a slow crawl or you'll land on flat. Anyways, thank again
Oct 13 2009 7:56PM
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Leafman
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safety first, you dont mess around with that shit
Oct 13 2009 8:09PM
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SuperE
Posts: 20 - Karma: 13
Get a pair of Armada Alphas, and wear a helmet. Alphas are the best beginner ski out there and then when you get good, they get even better.
Oct 13 2009 8:13PM
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Lanceasaurus
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LOL!!! i lawled to that
Oct 13 2009 8:44PM
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Armanzoid
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Number one rule:

If you french fry when you want to pizza, you're gonna have a bad time.
Oct 13 2009 8:45PM
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quixotic
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Damn, I feel bad for you. Nordic!!! ahh that blows. Come shred Tyrol Basin or Cascade with me some time.
Oct 13 2009 8:49PM
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selkirks
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^YES.

Besides, it bugs me when people in the park can't actually ski for shit when they're out on the rest of the mountain.
Oct 13 2009 8:51PM
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_steffen_
Posts: 903 - Karma: 124

Busting: Throwing down a mad trick. Performing a maneuver, going big, and looking cool

lol so hard
Oct 13 2009 8:51PM
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asian_andy
Posts: 830 - Karma: 61
The first thing you wanna learn are invert tricks. then i would say move onto inverting on/off rails. then pull a kangaroo. after that, doubles such as double corks and  rodeos. then huck 300 foot cliffs.
Oct 13 2009 8:56PM
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panojibber
Posts: 3382 - Karma: 216
If you hadn't said get a helmet, I would have called you an idiot because the rest of that post makes no sense.

Helmets are good.
Oct 13 2009 9:48PM
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B-VUR
Posts: 1237 - Karma: 167
Your in for some fun homie!
Oct 13 2009 10:01PM
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PeterWojnar
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Also, make sure you know what a tip grab is. It could be important.
Oct 14 2009 12:32AM
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oreopancake.
Posts: 2596 - Karma: 21
"We can't keep track of when you pizza and when you French-fries and when the hot-shot asshole skier takes your girl or if you're supposed to race him the first time or train first to beat him on the really difficult mountain so you can save the dorky but hot girl's youth center. Skiing sucks!"
Oct 14 2009 1:11AM
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Ben.
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nomen with tha truth as usual
Oct 14 2009 1:20AM
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