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JeffreyStevens49
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Im 17, but ive skied since i was 6, but just last year i started park, with some shitty racing skis that didn't fit me and weren't center mounted..anyway i purchased some Salamon 2013 Threat park skis and some expensive park bindings hoping to actually get decent and be able to do more then 360s and basic rails, just curious on some information on how different it will be when i go up for the first time tommorow
Dec 13 2013 7:35PM
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galardogod
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Skiing around you wont notice much differnce but it will be an amazing change in the park there probably going to be lighter and i can gurentee you they will be much more playful
Dec 13 2013 7:50PM
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Casey
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You'll probly notice the toward mount is the thing that is most different. They will probably be a lot more lively and poppy than your race skis, which generally are stiff and very damp. Probably won't be as quick edge to edge, or carve as well, but you'll be a lot more balanced on rails and in the air. It feels good to have the proper equipment for what you are doing I think you will have a lot more fun.
Dec 13 2013 7:54PM
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JeffreyStevens49
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Thanks guys i apprciate the feedback.
Dec 13 2013 8:05PM
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JeffreyStevens49
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Also i was only really specifically speaking about park
Dec 13 2013 8:40PM
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JeffreyStevens49
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Bump
Dec 13 2013 9:07PM
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Shredsterr
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Well you won't be automatically great I'll tell you that. Obviously you're going to need to get familiar with your new skis (at least I did), and once you've passed that, you're good to go. Just remember that hucking your meat in the park is one of the fastest ways to progress.
Dec 13 2013 9:10PM
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galardogod
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And get hurt ^
Dec 13 2013 9:11PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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Skis won't make you good. You make you good.

Having the right pair of skis does help though
Dec 13 2013 9:12PM
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Shredsterr
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I don't get hurt though, as I am the best skier on the mountain
Dec 13 2013 9:17PM
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galardogod
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I use to be bout that best skier life then i went to the big mountain... killed that dream quickly
Dec 13 2013 9:19PM
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JeffreyStevens49
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Im definently an Amatuer, basically all i can do is 540, 270 on a box, and hit certain small rails, but thats with racing skis, i'm just hoping it'll be better now that i have center mounted skis
Dec 13 2013 9:25PM
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galardogod
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I mean the thing is dont think that haveing park skis is going to "make" your skiing better. Its just going to make it eaiser to get better.
Dec 13 2013 9:31PM
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mski
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when your center mount it will feel more like a skateboard.

Be less aggressive in motion with your turns to ride around and be level on the balls of your feet.

Be prepared to tuck and roll in you fall
Dec 13 2013 9:32PM
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JeffreyStevens49
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Oh yea i totally get that thanks, im just excited i guess, been waiting 2 weeks to try out these skis and im really excited to have center mounted skis so i have no more excuses to not hit rails
Dec 13 2013 9:34PM
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galardogod
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I dont get the skateboard refrence but this
Dec 13 2013 9:37PM
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JeffreyStevens49
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Same, but whatever advice is advice
Dec 13 2013 9:44PM
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STAUSS
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the new set up will be fun, center mount will take a little time to get used to but once you have it will feel really playful. 
visualize new tricks before you try them. 
Dec 13 2013 10:00PM
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