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Tips for a Gaper like me

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TRVP_ANGEL
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>Started Skiing 3 days ago
>Use to Snowboard but not enough steeze in tricks
>Learnt how to parallel turn today

Question is: when can i start hitting park and pull tricks n shit?

Probably a cock ass question to pull but just being curious

also: bonus question: im 5'9 is 164 atomic punx too small? (125$ tho)
Feb 19 2013 11:03PM
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nagger
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you go to uwo and live in missisauga?
Feb 24 2013 1:02AM
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vincentlee223
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Yeah, whatsup with that? University of Western Ontario = 1 hour and 45 min drive.
Feb 24 2013 1:30AM
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nagger
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that's ridiculous.
Feb 24 2013 12:33PM
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*steeze_is_good
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Hahah glen eden reppin!
Feb 24 2013 12:55PM
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egg.
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hit side jumps

Feb 24 2013 1:16PM
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vincentlee223
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I live in London. I mean it used to be my home mountain and during reading week im back in Sauga.
Feb 24 2013 7:02PM
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iced
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TRVP_ANGEL>Started Skiing 3 days ago
>Use to Snowboard but not enough steeze in tricks
>Learnt how to parallel turn today

Question is: when can i start hitting park and pull tricks n shit?

Probably a cock ass question to pull but just being curious

also: bonus question: im 5'9 is 164 atomic punx too small? (125$ tho)


Come at me you lil Quebec fagit My dad skis Blue and will fuk ur elan skis up
Jan 24 2018 11:51AM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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icedCome at me you lil Quebec fagit My dad skis Blue and will fuk ur elan skis up

Damn i wonder how many ladies ive finessed saying im 5'9 knowing thats a plain lie
Jan 24 2018 11:53AM
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iced
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TRVP_ANGELDamn i wonder how many ladies ive finessed saying im 5'9 knowing thats a plain lie


yea well Im 9'9 and ive finessed Kobe Bryant

stop quoting me fool
Jan 24 2018 11:56AM
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eddos
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avoid gaper gap
Jan 24 2018 3:00PM
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Jems
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Still a gaper
Apr 7 2019 10:32PM
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MoneyMakerMike
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JemsStill a gaper


this is gold
Apr 7 2019 10:45PM
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tallskier
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Full tilts
Apr 7 2019 10:55PM
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iced
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icedyea well Im 9'9 and ive finessed Kobe Bryant

stop quoting me fool


Damn i wonder how many Kobe Bryants ive finessed saying im 9'9 knowing thats a plain lie
Apr 7 2019 11:17PM
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skiguy04
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dsunFull tilts


First post win
Apr 26 2019 2:41AM
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utahnewb
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Start with some small stuff, like boxes. Work your way up, don't push yourself too much. Do it with a smile. Enjoy skiing!
Apr 27 2019 10:06PM
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milotv34
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TRVP_ANGEL>Started Skiing 3 days ago
>Use to Snowboard but not enough steeze in tricks
>Learnt how to parallel turn today

Question is: when can i start hitting park and pull tricks n shit?

Probably a cock ass question to pull but just being curious

also: bonus question: im 5'9 is 164 atomic punx too small? (125$ tho)


about the park. Dont push your limits the first rail hit is always gonna seem scary. dont go to slow. Keep a wide stance and learn sideways on boxes first. Imagine sprinting and then jumping onto a standing skateboard. It might feel a bit like that. For jumps? Get comfy in the air before throwing anything big. learn shifties and 180s, and then learn threes by spotting your landing and picking a jump that gives you enough time to get around, but you are still comfortable on. Again, dont push your limits. Tramp training can also help.
Apr 27 2019 11:10PM
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milotv34
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Mr.HuckButter boxes will actually help out a lot.



Go on 50/50 (tips forward on skis) with you skis about hip width apart and then try to pivot your feet to 90. Speed is not your friend initially. Keep it slow and try to keep your hands in control. This helps you to learn how to steer the ski.

Hit some beginner jumps where air is not mandatory. Basically avoid anything that has a big table. Go slow and work on smooth pop off the jump. Keep your hands in front of you and out to the sides for balance.

These are some good things to start out with, but the main thing is just to ski and keep challenging yourself with new things.


Hell yea those things are fun. Butter boxes taught me to spin onto things.
Apr 27 2019 11:12PM
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