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Overcoming Fear

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Blynch2
Posts: 480 - Karma: 1,006
I understand this is a repost but I searchbarred it and couldn't find anything. I am extremely comfortable doing backflips on tramps though once I think about trying it on skis it scares the living crap out of me. Any help on how to overcome this mental barrier? Thanks (I'll give out karma)
Feb 15 2013 1:56PM
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vandersteeze
Posts: 2650 - Karma: 1,511
You have to want it. The reward of trying one has to overcome the risk. So just get yourself really stoked on it
Feb 15 2013 2:08PM
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Fluttershy
Posts: 586 - Karma: 763
pretty much this. its all about the risk:reward ratio.

im not sure this happens to you, but whenever i want to try something new i always feel as if the worst possible thing is going to happen. ill think about how i could land on my head and break my neck or something. try to supress thoughts like these, and just know that if you do try it and fall, you probably wont get hurt
Feb 15 2013 2:11PM
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Stickity
Posts: 7750 - Karma: 769
Feb 15 2013 2:14PM
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Mr.Mitten
Posts: 1330 - Karma: 3,945
I did my first backflip on a snowboard like a month ago and what really helped was just having friends who positively encouraged me. A couple of them have backfliped before and their posotive reinforcement really helped me just throw it.
Feb 15 2013 2:14PM
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Stickity
Posts: 7750 - Karma: 769
dammit

Feb 15 2013 2:15PM
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MustBeMattyB
Posts: 495 - Karma: 2,147
tuck and huck
Feb 15 2013 2:35PM
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MACK.
Posts: 1230 - Karma: 1,892
When i try something new i get really pumped up with music this helps me overcome that feeling of danger
Feb 15 2013 3:36PM
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Blynch2
Posts: 480 - Karma: 1,006
Alright, thanks a lot guys
Feb 15 2013 3:50PM
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RimJobber
Posts: 3313 - Karma: 10,058
Bring a flask. Liquid courage.
Feb 15 2013 3:53PM
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Gr0mo
Posts: 707 - Karma: 3,663
i find a song that really pumps you up can help you shake off some of that last second hesitation.
Feb 15 2013 5:59PM
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Mr.Huck
Posts: 6096 - Karma: 14,902
Hahaha! Just hire Tanner. He is moonlighting as a motivational speaker now, I am told.
Feb 15 2013 6:04PM
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Peachbutt
Posts: 623 - Karma: 601
Fuck it and huck it
Feb 15 2013 7:12PM
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joshua
Posts: 5046 - Karma: 1,280
NS needs to make stickers that are similar to this, to put on your skis, so you an look at them and get fired up.
Feb 15 2013 10:33PM
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Nuno812
Posts: 432 - Karma: 1,792
find the jump your gonna do whatever new trick on, learn it, air it enough that you dont even think about going into it... whether it was me psyching myself over 3s on a 20 footer, or anyone throwing their first invert, you are likely to have a survival instinct and thoughts that X trick will result in a certain death.... warm up, shred the park, get a flow going, and once you are in that zone of stoke, stop thinking about the trick, and just do it. You will likely throw the trick when you go into a jump you are comfortable with, and either land it, or fall in a way that makes you realize it wasnt so bad. only one way to get better, face the beast/your fear. But if you are hesitating on your in-run, stop, i know ive fucked myself up the worst when i dropped in with any amount of doubt/hesitation in my mind. commitment is 100% key
Feb 15 2013 10:41PM
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DeRizzo
Posts: 3827 - Karma: 3,485
You know exactly what your doing. You know exactly what your doing. Lets go henny, stamp your approval! Lets make the history books. Love that speech.
Feb 15 2013 10:41PM
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W1nn1ng
Posts: 107 - Karma: 418
When I try stuff it is usually because I am skiing with people that are better and I want to keep up or if my friends basically tell me to do it and I just hope for the best.  Things that have helped in the past are listening to a good song, having a friend do something sick just before you go, and if you're lucky having ski patrol standing next to the feature for no apparent reason.  My first time trying to cork I had all 3 of those and landed a cork 7 first try. I guess the combination of being pumped and having people right there to help you if you fuck up is enough to get over any fear you might have.  Good luck, I'm going to go for a rodeo and flat 3 for the first time tomorrow so hopefully my advice applies to me also.
Feb 15 2013 10:48PM
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Blynch2
Posts: 480 - Karma: 1,006
Bump
Feb 17 2013 5:16PM
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*kF_pauLo-
Posts: 445 - Karma: 305
That is actually not a bad idea haha
Feb 17 2013 5:36PM
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JStrathern
Posts: 8747 - Karma: 1,536
Needs work, but yeah. OP just put this on your skis!
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Feb 17 2013 6:10PM
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W1nn1ng
Posts: 107 - Karma: 418
I guess it worked, I landed both a rodeo and flat 3 first try yesterday.  Just have a friend tell you that you have to do it and there is no other option.
Feb 17 2013 6:40PM
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Chubz.
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This is awesome
Feb 17 2013 7:13PM
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Wolfgang.
Posts: 807 - Karma: 866
I find visualizing myself landing it helps. Aswell as music and homies get me trying stuff, and as soon as I drop in the fear goes away, I guess im just focusing on shit and what not

Feb 17 2013 7:45PM
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Balbertt
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Haha dude that was the best video I have ever watched, hes like his coach but better.
Feb 17 2013 8:26PM
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