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Pond skimming

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_steffen_
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hey my mtns havin a pond skimming thing im gonna go. anyone got any tips and no i dont have pow skis

Mar 3 2010 7:57PM
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Testicles
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GO FAST
Mar 3 2010 7:58PM
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SKIU4EA
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wear old ski boots if you have em
Mar 3 2010 8:08PM
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.brian
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if its cold out, don't do it. I did it in like 50 degree weather last year. When i fell, i felt like i was paralyzed.
Mar 3 2010 8:09PM
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skijunkiedtm
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fly over the water.
Mar 3 2010 8:09PM
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Dirac
Posts: 1304 - Karma: 335
Lean back, but not as much as you would think. If there is a jump onto it don't lean back till you just about hit the water. Go fast. Beer probably will help you.

I have yet to conquer the mighty sunshine slush cup pond, but i'll be damned before I use pow skis!

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(Image from Calgary Herald)
Mar 3 2010 8:12PM
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GORlLLA
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Omg these things are so fun? What are u dressing up as? I took mine as a joke and just went off the jump and did a superman bellyflop, but if you actually wanna cross it make sure u get speed and lean back
Mar 3 2010 8:14PM
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Brock.
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go as fast as humanly possible and dont let your whole body go underwater if its really cold. i pretty much froze my face cuz i didnt lean back enough and went head first into the water.
Mar 3 2010 8:17PM
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The_Cube
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dont fall, and lean back a little bit, and dont turn while in the water, i made that mistake once
Mar 3 2010 8:19PM
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Sun_Ra
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Keep your hands in front of you. If you're too backseat you're just gonna fall on your back like I did.

And wear the less clothes possible, won't make you go across any better but it'll be something to claim at the after party. Just make sure to have a friend waiting for you with liquor as soon as you come out of the water.

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Mar 3 2010 8:23PM
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midget.
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yeah pretty much go fast, sit back on your tails, stay straight. oh yeah, and bring dry clothes!!!!!
Mar 3 2010 8:23PM
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SKIU4EA
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hit it switch
Mar 3 2010 8:25PM
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leahey
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haha win
Mar 3 2010 8:30PM
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A-steez
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This is the greatest photo ever!
Mar 3 2010 8:33PM
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ASkierNamedJaymz
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i was planning on doing this, either a sw 1 or just ride it switch, but i think it would be super funny!
Mar 3 2010 8:37PM
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skiEER
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riding it switch isnt that hard as long as there is no jump in
Mar 3 2010 8:38PM
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_steffen_
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haha thanks guys im wearing skinnyjean short shorts and an 80's neon windbreaker
Mar 3 2010 8:44PM
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eestysteezy
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In the credits of EDIAS someone skims switch
Mar 3 2010 8:48PM
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SKIU4EA
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I've tried it switch twice and failed both times.  Did you make it all the way through?

When you spot over your shoulder it causes you to favor 1 ski with more weight.  Which in turn causes you to carve a turn in the water. My problem is i don't know how to center my weight.  Maybe just look straight back as you go through the water?

Definitely a crowd pleaser though... go for it man.  Post the vid

Mar 3 2010 8:48PM
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Dirac
Posts: 1304 - Karma: 335
haha word

even though that water is borderline ice cubes, and your balls are halfway to your nipples, nothing is better than having a nice cold beer to greet you at the end.
Mar 3 2010 8:53PM
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jamodeo
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this is my friend he made it across very nicely like this
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Mar 3 2010 9:13PM
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andersteeze
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maintaining a solid afterbang position could actually help you
Mar 3 2010 9:17PM
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JaphyRyder
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Is that Burke?! I do that every year!!!
Mar 3 2010 9:18PM
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asapCferg
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Yes this. I did it one time and needless to say I did not make it across and pretty much ruined my boots
Mar 3 2010 10:10PM
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Gameboy
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What are the chances of making it first try without getting too much wet?
Mar 3 2010 10:13PM
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Brock.
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if you follow these rules than the wetting will be very minimal.

1. GO FAST
2. SLIGHTLY BACKSEAT STANCE
3. AFTER-BANG
4. GO FAST
Mar 3 2010 10:18PM
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teleak
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Switch... in the backcountry, in the corner of a lake, on telemark skis!

Mar 3 2010 10:38PM
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no_steeze
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i'm so stoked for the mt snow one this year
Mar 3 2010 10:40PM
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_steffen_
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C-C-C-COMBO
Mar 3 2010 10:40PM
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jeremy.g
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best advice i can give you, go with a buddy for safety

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Mar 3 2010 10:41PM
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cool.
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afterbang it like mah boy tanner
Mar 3 2010 10:41PM
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double_D
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ftw
Mar 3 2010 10:42PM
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Totes_Magotes
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here' lots of helpful models to go off (me and my friend are the two person horse)

picture to go along

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Mar 3 2010 10:44PM
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ashamedkrew
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so awesome!
Mar 3 2010 11:12PM
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ike.
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if there is a jump on it is soo much harder if you ride right onto the water it is too easy for life
Mar 3 2010 11:35PM
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Dirac
Posts: 1304 - Karma: 335
To be honest if just making it across is your main goal it's probably pretty easy. However once you get there it becomes less about if you made it across, and more about how awesome you can make your run!

When you have been partying all afternoon and get to the top, no one really wants to suck up the jump and tuck across, you will get the urge bust a huge daffy, spread, bellyflop or try it backwards or something. Last year 11 people made it across, it's easy now with the new skis. I can't remember a single one but I can remember countless awesome crashes haha.

seriously I will never miss the sunshine slush cup until the year I die. one of the best parties of the year for sure!
Mar 4 2010 12:45AM
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Kotke
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Slush cup looks so fun every year but i never do it. Does it wreck your boots?

Mar 4 2010 12:59AM
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SweatyBallShack
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Kids were doin 540s out of the pond at my mtn
Mar 4 2010 1:00AM
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Spinoza
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definitely this and speed
Mar 4 2010 10:48AM
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BestDamnSkier
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Out of the pond is a little different than into the pond.
Mar 4 2010 11:31AM
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SweatyBallShack
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the pond last year didnt have anything to pop off of into it
Mar 4 2010 3:25PM
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