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keaneh
Posts: 38 - Karma: 43
Hi guys wondering if you can help me, at the moment im skiing in Val thorens and i can hit the red line, the kickers are between 25-25 feet. The next line up is the black and the jumps are 35 ft+, i haven't hit them yet. is the 10 feet make much difference in the air ? i think im just being a pussy.



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Mar 31 2011 4:46AM
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followCam
Posts: 1907 - Karma: 446
Is this the park they just had the north face ski challenge in?
If so, the black line is more like 50+
Mar 31 2011 5:13AM
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Patjebeest
Posts: 40 - Karma: 11
Hi kaeneh, I was wondering how the conditions are at Val thorens. Im heading up there tomorrow!
Mar 31 2011 5:18AM
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keaneh
Posts: 38 - Karma: 43
Ye the ones furtherest right are 50 foot there far too big for me, its the left ones on the black line
Mar 31 2011 5:21AM
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keaneh
Posts: 38 - Karma: 43
Conditions are sweet, really hot and VT is high up so the snow will be here for a long time.
Mar 31 2011 5:22AM
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skier_boy26
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and the ~10ft difference is negligible... if you're comfortable with your airs.

To progress to the bigger jumps, just straight air bigger jumps until the speed and air time become more familiar. Most people get sketched out on the speed required to hit larger jumps, not so much the size of the jump itself. As you get more comfortable, then bring some smaller tricks to the bigger jumps.
Mar 31 2011 5:48AM
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rickroller
Posts: 2468 - Karma: 483
just ask some goon you see if you can follow them in to get the speed. speed is key
Mar 31 2011 12:17PM
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willy_baller
Posts: 1622 - Karma: 693
I you can hit one you can hit them all. Justkeep composure in the air and don't freak out because the jump is bigger
Mar 31 2011 1:20PM
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keaneh
Posts: 38 - Karma: 43
Did u win BUSIC ???
Mar 31 2011 3:01PM
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Steeze_Minister
Posts: 1432 - Karma: 240
this. if you know the speed it shouldn't be a huge change
Mar 31 2011 4:08PM
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ButteredToast.
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I second following someone in. Just dont be the noob that gets really far behind and freaks out and tries to catch up because you feel you're going too slow and you overshoot.

Really once you get the speed dialed it's not a big deal at all. Just don't forget to keep your weight forward, it's way more important on big jumps.
Mar 31 2011 4:24PM
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