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123ski
Posts: 7374 - Karma: 1,415
I figured out why, when I encounter a long & steep chute; or an open bowl full of crud and mank, I cannot turn. I always seem to straightline anything and everything. It has become somewhat problematic. I find myself lapping trams in a matter of seconds rather than minutes. Nobody wants to ski with me. I have finally gotten to the bottom if it all. The reason being, nobody ever taught me how to turn. Here is the proof:

age 5

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That is me in the foreground and my sister in the background.

Here is another for your enjoyment. You will notice my style has stayed the same. Wide stance. Arms fully extended (to improve balance and increase the chance of flight).

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Feb 27 2011 11:49PM
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Yung_Gnarley
Posts: 9092 - Karma: 3,022
hahahha such a sad story
Feb 27 2011 11:52PM
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ASkierNamedJaymz
Posts: 1209 - Karma: 341
turning is overrated
Feb 28 2011 12:38AM
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HalfandHalf
Posts: 1216 - Karma: 207
haha
Feb 28 2011 12:38AM
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GayWolf420
Posts: 37380 - Karma: 119,948
Its okay, man. I'll ski with you. I love bombing shit at high rates of speed.
Feb 28 2011 2:48AM
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ILLinoisance
Posts: 3527 - Karma: 5,398
Hahahaha.  Straightlining is more of an adrenaline rush, though.
Feb 28 2011 3:06AM
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Jahrassicpark
Posts: 2075 - Karma: 38
fastest skier on the mountain
Feb 28 2011 4:07AM
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I_Am_Mod
Posts: 13214 - Karma: 3,753
what's wrong with straight lining ?

if this kid brings his skills to AK we're gonna see a whole other level of skiing going down !
Feb 28 2011 5:25AM
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Mr.Turtle
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i share your problem
Feb 28 2011 6:39AM
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Evilchris
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straight lining can be so fucking scary sometimes though! but I do love to straight-line a small chute then just rip a few big carves over the crusld
Feb 28 2011 6:39AM
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