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Starting to ski again, any tips??

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r1z1a
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So after not skiing for 10 years I figured its about time to start up again.

I wanna spend as much time in the park as i can, but im not sure if thats what i should do straight out.

Stopped skiing when i was 13, and some how always regretted it. Guess its time for a change...(better late than never)

(ps wasn't sure if this is best place to post) ((QQ))

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Dec 13 2011 11:15AM
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Willard
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Your gonna need a new tall tee, pair of fulltilts, saga or first drop, fks turntables, and you should be good to go
Dec 13 2011 11:21AM
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r1z1a
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love trolls more than anyone... my hero
Dec 13 2011 11:23AM
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gravel
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my tip: don't quit again...
Dec 13 2011 11:27AM
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r1z1a
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>.> yeah i get what u saying, just need to ride and get back to feeling stable on skis, i try my best
ill be going in 2 weeks for xmass, and maybe this weekend for just 2 days, and probably just ski this whole season without swapping about

Dec 13 2011 11:31AM
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awheeler1
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Go the top and ski down, do park in the afternoon
Dec 13 2011 11:45AM
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sconniestyle
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if you pizza when you're supposed to french fry, you're gonna have a bad time.
Dec 13 2011 1:07PM
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PON3
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well lets start off by saying this thread is pretty broad topic for just asking for "Tips". Just ask what you want help with and we will be glad to help you :) It will make it a lot more easy for both sides!
Dec 13 2011 1:10PM
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wootang
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So...I did the exact same thing. Stopped when I was 14 and didn't ski for 13 years. I picked back up in Jan 2010. I have taken to park skiing pretty seriously and am getting to the point where I am semi decent.  Here's a couple thoughts....

1. Ski technology has changed A TON, so has the way one skis these new things. You'll find you'll need a wider stance, centered on your skis instead of knees glued together and leaning back. I went from a 211cm when I stopped to a 166 now. Needless to say, its a whole new sport (and quite a bit easier IMO)

2. Nothing makes up for time on the hill. Just get out there and make a ton of turns and have fun. It comes back fast.

3. Take your time learning park, and take a lesson. I found that I don't heal as fast as I use to. I jumped right in and started trying to throw spins of decent sized booters. This proved painful. Starting at the beginning of last season, I took one 2 hour park lesson. I learned to gauge entry speed and to pop properly. Since then the injuries have been few and far between and quite manageable.

4. Drink heavily. That's the best thing about coming back to the sport after leaving for the better part of your adolescence. Whereas before you had to get mummy to drop you off at the hill, you can now get legally drunk while sliding around on these funny looking twin-tip things. It's pretty awesome.

5. Buy good boots.

That is all. i
Dec 13 2011 1:26PM
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r1z1a
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cheers, tho i dont really drink, and on slopes i try not to be shitfaced, like most students

and yeah i defo want a pair of my own boots... usign my stepdads this season or till i get a job/paid

lucky for me he cant ski anymore and we have same shoe size so they quite comfy but still bit on the battered side
Dec 14 2011 9:03AM
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970-Pow
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hahaha yes +k
Dec 14 2011 11:02AM
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