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Off season improvement

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-GL-
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not too be an asshole and be negative but my hill is closing this week, and ive been thinking of things that can help me improve in the off season, ive thought of some obvious things like a
-backyard set up( i am a member of build a jib 101)
-getting a trampoline, l
-learning to rollerblade(i hear that improves your skiing)
-and i've been running to try to strengthen my legs to reduce chance of injury

and suggestions on things i can do or tips for the things i have already listed?
Thanks everyone much appreciated K+ for good replies
Mar 21 2011 9:14PM
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monkatizer
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well, i run XC for school in the fall and it kinda fucked my knees, so make sure ur form is good and you have good running shoes, not anything old. running can make or break ur skiing! just be careful
Mar 21 2011 9:17PM
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-GL-
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yeah im actually kinda a big runner its actually improved my skiing a little but thanks for the feedback ill make sure to be careful
Mar 21 2011 9:20PM
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FreeskierRocco.
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How about ski gabber?
Mar 21 2011 9:24PM
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-GL-
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i thought i was doing that ill repost it in that sorry everyone
Mar 21 2011 9:28PM
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FreeskierRocco.
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Never repost. Nicely ask a mod (green name) to move your thread to ski gabber
Mar 21 2011 9:34PM
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-GL-
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damn ill ask of them to delete this one because i already reposted it

Mar 21 2011 9:37PM
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StReEtPIRATES
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Work out skiing uses your whole body, not just your legs. Work your core the most. Obliques are essential for spinning. Also try to get on a trampoline every day. This will improve your air sense a ton, so you can bail instead of getting hurt, or just stomp a trick with much fewer crashes.
Mar 21 2011 9:38PM
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-GL-
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any suggestions on a good brand/skate
Mar 21 2011 9:48PM
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FreeskierRocco.
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USD and Shadow (Not how you spell it, it's Xsjado or something)
Mar 21 2011 9:49PM
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pinhead_larry
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Pretty sure k2 makes them. Not sure on quality though...
Mar 21 2011 9:49PM
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FreeskierRocco.
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I've heard poor, but I may be wrong.
Mar 21 2011 9:51PM
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Imagination
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Parkour's always fun, helps my body control, and I like Mountain Biking because it's flow is similar to skiing, Along with everything else you posted. And going to the gym never hurts haha
Mar 21 2011 9:54PM
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BenWhit
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hit the gym too. squats, lunges, deadlifts, leg extensions, calf raises. do light weight high reps for tone and getting in solid shape, or heavy weight low reps and just shred your legs.
Mar 21 2011 10:50PM
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Blake.P
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Bike. It's like running but less stress on your legs or joints. Also hiking at high altitudes is good, it helps adapt to low oxygen, so you are less fatigued when skiing
Mar 21 2011 11:45PM
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_DUSTY_
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Jump squats and core exercises, just make sure someone who knows how to squat teaches you jump squats or you can mess up your knees and possibly your back. Core exercises are super important for skiing.
Mar 22 2011 12:37AM
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Dookz
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Heavy training is a very useful tool, and a lot of skiiers could use a bit of bulking up... 5x5 Stronglifts is a good program that would work well for skiing (google it), however I'm not too convinced that the strength gains you'll see in the gym will be that directly transferrable to the dynamic nature of skiing.

Race team used to make us do lunges, jump squats, beach runs (good for calves) and other such bodyweight stuff, which admittedly is probably more useful and less chance for injury.

I want to find a good trampoline somewhere.
Mar 22 2011 1:10AM
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-GL-
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thanks i also would like to find a good tramp any suggestions anyone?
Mar 22 2011 5:05PM
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_DUSTY_
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See if there are any gymnastics centres or universities near you. Sometimes they have open nights were anyone can show up and jump on the tramps.
Mar 22 2011 5:10PM
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