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orangeJEWce
Posts: 13 - Karma: 10
I realized this year that snowboarding got lame and boring. Last year I didn't even compete. So this year I decided to ski. I never thought it would happen, but I guess anything is possible. Anyone that has any tips for me to learn skiing comment. I am already really psyched for the season, and I hope you accept me into the community.
Nov 8 2011 2:20PM
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mammspowskrHMD
Posts: 148 - Karma: 18
Glad you were able to leave the Dark side and +k. Best bet for advice/learning is over on the Trick Tip forum.

https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/cult/home/id/1690/t/Trick+Tip+Forum/

good luck

Nov 8 2011 4:56PM
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mammspowskrHMD
Posts: 148 - Karma: 18
https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/cult/home/id/1690/t/Trick+Tip+Forum/

n00b move w/ the link, sorry
Nov 8 2011 4:57PM
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xoxxooxo
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Well I wouldn't say snowboarding got lame this year, art of flight certainly injected me with an appreciation for it and I am a die hard skier. Plus K for makin the switch though, way fun!
Nov 8 2011 5:11PM
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mammspowskrHMD
Posts: 148 - Karma: 18
This. +k. AOF is tits even as a skier
Nov 8 2011 5:20PM
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250r
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learn how to actually ski first before just learning how to do stuff in the park
Nov 8 2011 6:50PM
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Session
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This. There's enough tailgunners doing straight slides off flat boxes as it is,
Nov 8 2011 6:53PM
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mammspowskrHMD
Posts: 148 - Karma: 18
Sorry, didn't really know where else to send him on here
Nov 8 2011 9:43PM
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orangeJEWce
Posts: 13 - Karma: 10
Any recommendations on gear? I am going to ski on dalbello boots and Armada AR7s. I can't remember what my bindings are called, though
Nov 10 2011 3:16PM
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Dr.Newschoolers
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You got a pretty sick setup there
Nov 10 2011 3:24PM
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Jib-Ninja
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well good choice, general population who doesnt shred hard but can barley ride a snowboard think skiing is "lame" but when u actually get out and see how hard skiers shred they shut up.

But for real dont go straight to park. u gotta be legit at downhill first.

Nov 10 2011 3:32PM
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Bi-ShredinalGuy
Posts: 1075 - Karma: 321
I switched from snowboarding to skiing, now i kind of do half and half. It's sooo fun to be able to do both!
Nov 10 2011 5:08PM
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steezyskier17
Posts: 181 - Karma: 17
I switched from snowboarding, this will be my second season. It took me like one full season to get comfortable skiing and doing tricks.
Nov 10 2011 5:32PM
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orangeJEWce
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That's what I'm excited for. Both. It'll be pretty fun
Nov 11 2011 9:32AM
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orangeJEWce
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I'm lucky I get free lessons at The Canyons. That'll help me get started. Luckily I have good down-run awareness because I've been snowboarding for 8 years. I won't look like I have mental problems on the mountain
Nov 11 2011 9:34AM
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