How did you get good?

Watch a ton of videos, get ur confidence up, youll see its not that big of deal and ull try stuff, you will get more of an idea on how to throw something

I find it easiest to just don't care, literally. I used to be really scared of trying new things when I was younger, but then it all changed somehow. I guess it all just happened when I skied with friends. I just think to myself like "If I don't try that trick on the rail or try that trick off that jump, then your going to go home in a bad mood". For me that's mainly how I push myself. When I first started skiing, I was always thinking about the worst consequences. I was always scared when trying things, just scared if I would breake anything. In my second season I had a pretty nasty fall on a backlfip and broke my collarbone, at first I thought I was going to be really scared and never attempt anything like that ever again. That never happened, the first day I got back on skis I did a few 3's and 5's on a really smooth jump and then stomped perhaps the best backflip I've ever done, it was really laid out and solid. I almost shat myself on the inrun, but when I was in the air, something made me feel really safe and not scared at all, like I knew I was going to make it. When I rode away that was probably the best feeling I had every felt on skis. Just a backlfip made me feel that way. It doesn't have to be the biggest trick or the gnarliest rail, as long as you feel that you've accomplished something that is big for yourself. This is why I love skiing and the injuries is a part of it which you just have to accept. Remember that it is an action/extreme sport, and injuries comes with that if youre gonna push yourself. I was all like "OMG, if I hit this rail, I'm gonna break both my legs", so I ended up just riding past it, but try to imagine if you had hit it, try to picture that feeling, if you can do that, then its easier to just go for it and hit the rail. Think positive, don't overthink stuff, push yourself to your level, just try to be stoked overall. Let's say you are riding with your friends, maybe ask them "hey, u think i got that 360 on the jump over there?" and they'll be like sure man go for it. So now, you've kinda claimed it in a way and that really makes it easier for you to just do it. And remember to don't overthink, just visualize and drop in. It can be really hard to do in the beginning, but as you ski more and more and get comfortable and the progression gets going you will get more and more used to it. No matter your level there will always be days where you are scared and not stoked on skiing, but then you have those days where everything is flowing perfectly and you love skiing. Those are the days you need to fight for, so good luck and remember to always keep at it, never give up.

Moved to tahoe, started skiing with kids waaaay better then me, and got balls, then blew my knee

THIS!
I can't believe everyone's answering so serious.
I got good (by my measure) by having fun.

LOL

You have to start wearing 5xl jiberish, huge saga pants, Tom wallisch boots and midget poles

Youre 14. ski as much as you can, as hard as you can, and stay away from the park. try shit off cliffs

ski with kids of all skill levels. trying to keep up with the better kids and competing to learn tricks before the kids on your level is a great motivator.
commit. if you go for a trick with a "fuck it" attitude, you'll get more confident, get over the fear of falling, and learn from your falls.
have. fun. if you ever get fed up with trying new tricks, just flow around popping off everything and finding weird jibs everywhere. the more comfortable and relaxed you are, the better you'll ski and you'll develop your own style

Have fun with your friends.

The days I remember most fondly are the days where I'm skiing with a group of 3-4 of my closest ski buddies and we're not worrying about progressing, and just having fun.

This naturally leads to progression. You get a kind of high from dicking around and having fun with your friends and you forget to worry about trying new things, and tossing yourself around in the air quickly starts to become less scary. This helps a lot with inverts. It turns the pre- drop in butterflies into a sort of giddy I-can't-wait-to-try-this feeling.

It's all about establishing that carefree environment in the park. Still be cautious, but don't worry about what might happen and start putting fun at the top of your priorities.

This is how it works for me anyway.

i was ass. then one day my cousin and i were faced with a nice spring like day. we decided to go hamm learned how to (misty, frontflip, flatspin rodeo) in one day. SACK UP

Try new shit. Get it on something small, do it on something bigger, work your way up.

Yeah with skiing Alta, wait for a pow day and go hit a 20 footer. After that a 360 will seem like preschool shit.

has anyone even read what this kid posted? it sounds like you are not even enjoying skiing. If you aren't having fun.. you are doing something wrong. Just have fun and don't feel pressured to do tricks just because it is cool. Work on your form, shred pow and trees and jump off little cliffs (especially since you ski at alta) and the more comfortable you get with skiing in general.. the more comfortable you will eventually feel in the park. voila.

This.

LOL

i'm not quite sure what you mean by "pop rails"... would you care to elaborate?

I stuck my thumb in my bum and counted to 11. ALSO I just skied a lot and did whatever the fuck i wanted to, and eventually i became good at the aspects of skiing that matter to me the most, but the thumb and bum theory in fact DOES make you a better skier, no joke.

Just fuck it and huck it.

It has to do with the letter R. And the Cows. Welcome to Alberta.

I fell, that's how I got good.