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Where do you put your hands?

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Balbertt
Posts: 1585 - Karma: 4,723
Where do you put your hands while you ski? park skiing none of that racer shit. Also state if your using poles or not.
Mar 10 2013 1:18PM
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Bock
Posts: 748 - Karma: 1,652
right on your mother's breasts... nah, but usually just at my side with my poles behind me. really don't think about it often
Mar 10 2013 1:20PM
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Peachbutt
Posts: 623 - Karma: 601
One hand at my side, the other on my dick to keep my already sagging pants from falling off.
Mar 10 2013 1:35PM
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Lick
Posts: 1927 - Karma: 518
I thought about this yesterday while i was skiing.. i don't try but i kind of keep them like in a boxing position.. lol. it seems like it would feel weird but it looks good
oh and i use poles so they kind of point down and out
Mar 10 2013 1:41PM
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skibeest
Posts: 419 - Karma: 103
Lightly bent at my waist. I have poles and I try to keep those pointing towards the ground but when I'm trying new stuff they are pointed up at the sky and waving around like antennae
Mar 10 2013 4:00PM
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animeallstar
Posts: 835 - Karma: 1,245
Both hands on my dick so it doesn't get caught in bitches mouths
Mar 10 2013 4:03PM
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k-rob
Posts: 14217 - Karma: 2,891
i don't really "put" my hands, they just sort of hang there unless i need to use my poles or i need to wave them around to keep balanced. the only times i really consciously use my hands are when doing grabs or moguls.
Mar 10 2013 4:20PM
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stoned_sorcerer
Posts: 659 - Karma: 72
Near the top buckle of the boot, because then i'm "cool" and "G" like b&e.
Mar 10 2013 4:52PM
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Bateman
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i really like your icon.
Mar 10 2013 4:54PM
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LukasSchroeder
Posts: 1460 - Karma: 2,683
This for me
Mar 10 2013 4:57PM
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Turner.
Posts: 1987 - Karma: 11,892
Mar 10 2013 5:02PM
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a_burger
Posts: 5235 - Karma: 20,715
A. Just cruisin, somewhere in between pole plants and by my side

B. Bombing runs, I lean forward and put my hands on my kneecaps

C. Bumps and Trees I'm doing pole plants

D. No poles I'll just hold them near the pocket on my hoodie, Or do B without poles

E. Pretend I'm Henrik or Phil and (try) and ski bumps/trees without poles
Mar 10 2013 5:16PM
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k-rob
Posts: 14217 - Karma: 2,891
thanks, made it myself
Mar 10 2013 5:57PM
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theschneidler
Posts: 2099 - Karma: 355
Loosely at my side
Mar 10 2013 6:03PM
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SteezenRhodesian
Posts: 74 - Karma: 259
holding your hands out two feet in front of your chest isn't "racer shit"
Mar 10 2013 7:42PM
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CastrolMotorOIL
Posts: 136 - Karma: 888
Back of my head to enjoy the blowj given by ur sister
Mar 10 2013 7:44PM
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Blake.P
Posts: 9894 - Karma: 3,585
after reading the responses, i feel like a lot of people have horrible form. if you hold them at your side, you are most likely not pressuring the front of your boot and being aggressive, and are most likely skiing backseat
Mar 10 2013 8:01PM
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DeRizzo
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yup
Mar 10 2013 8:03PM
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tacobellslayer
Posts: 1493 - Karma: 214
This
Mar 10 2013 8:37PM
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Piste.Off
Posts: 11586 - Karma: 1,860
I don't use poles and my hands are in my pockets 100% of the time.
Mar 10 2013 8:39PM
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skiSBmaine
Posts: 929 - Karma: 589
In your pants, gotta keep em warm somehow...
Mar 10 2013 8:40PM
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rsvp
Posts: 1516 - Karma: 2,611
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Mar 10 2013 9:16PM
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piff.the.east
Posts: 45 - Karma: 90
right on the front, left on the back
Mar 10 2013 10:13PM
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TK.
Posts: 268 - Karma: 220
Pretty much right on
Mar 10 2013 10:47PM
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KneeDrop
Posts: 641 - Karma: 1,487
you know, it IS possible to stand correct without any help from your hands...
i could ski w my hands behind my back and still flex my boots and stay forward and balanced...they just 'help' a bit
get outta the PSIA mindset it'll ruin your fun
Mar 11 2013 2:33AM
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NH_OPERATOR
Posts: 1070 - Karma: 2,883

Also if you are on a center mounted ski, leaning forward is not nearly as important as with the traditonal mounting I have found. Personally I cant carve my center mounted skis unless I am in a true neutral stance, If I lean forward I wash my tails out.

As far as hand position goes though, I think as long as you know how to ski with 'correct' form, it doesnt really matter. When you are hitting the trees or the bumps, if you are ridin all steezy, you are doing it wrong. Hands up with pole touches for all mountain, hands low and in the front for park, as pictured. Standin tall switch onto the drop of the park.

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Mar 11 2013 5:15AM
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sNaubi
Posts: 1633 - Karma: 2,357
this.




or like helgasson when he boards, jerking of everywhere
Mar 11 2013 9:47AM
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k-rob
Posts: 14217 - Karma: 2,891
i dunno, i always ski frontseat when i'm going downhill, i just don't need my hands to do so?
Mar 11 2013 3:12PM
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k-rob
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*i should probably add i've been skiing for like 19 years though
Mar 11 2013 3:12PM
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fghtoffyrdmns
Posts: 2998 - Karma: 6,867
gorilla steeze atcho knees
Mar 11 2013 3:15PM
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Barefootin_Fiend
Posts: 7618 - Karma: 4,727
what the fuck are those things, 136? no wonder you wash out your tails....
Mar 11 2013 8:25PM
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Balbertt
Posts: 1585 - Karma: 4,723
Well lets be real here, you want to have some steez.
Mar 11 2013 9:05PM
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bardissono
Posts: 443 - Karma: 213
I ski a lot of big mountain type stuff and not center mounted so I ski with my hands up in front of me. those of you who are saying "i don't need my hands to lean forward" are missing out because it really helps your balance and allows for more stability at speed
Mar 11 2013 9:14PM
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skiSBmaine
Posts: 929 - Karma: 589
Honestly, who really cares? Put your hands somewhere because it's comfortable, not because we said you'd be cooler for putting your hands in the right position.
Mar 11 2013 9:25PM
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Balbertt
Posts: 1585 - Karma: 4,723
I agree (I was trolling the other kid). It doesent matter. As long as your happy with it, its fine.

Mar 11 2013 10:17PM
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NH_OPERATOR
Posts: 1070 - Karma: 2,883
Haha, they are 172s, I think the gopro lens effect makes me look taller than I am.
Mar 15 2013 12:35PM
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rememberscott
Posts: 1291 - Karma: 5,201
when we start up the magic carpet we tell the little kids "hands on your knees!" this gives you maximum balance and they don't fall backwards when we start it up
Mar 15 2013 12:45PM
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jermhy
Posts: 119 - Karma: 619
I usually put my hand in my mittens. Sometimes park gloves in the spring
Mar 15 2013 1:08PM
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JTTrembles
Posts: 1108 - Karma: 1,907
I put my hands by my side, I see to many fools skiing with their poles horizontal and way out in front of them attempting to look cool.
Mar 15 2013 2:14PM
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JWeinstock
Posts: 3439 - Karma: 1,352
i use poles and go no poles. depends on what im feeling. and usually by my side but i really dont pay much attention
Mar 15 2013 4:24PM
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