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Anger Laps

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theabortionator
Posts: 51666 - Karma: 162,560
Maybe not even anger but anybody just go out and shred extra hard if there's some bullshit happening?

I was taking things pretty slow in the park this year. Coming off 2 seasons of injuries and barely any days riding I was just happy even being able to hit groomers. Got everything back on boxes but was still slacking on rails. There was some bullshit/hate directed at me today. I bounced from the situation and took a no gloves all out bomb run down the mountain and then went in the park. Ended up getting most of my rail tricks down and shredding the hardest I have since my season ending slam a couple years ago.

Felt pretty awesome.


Anybody else channel that kind of stuff into your skiing?
Feb 19 2014 9:03PM
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Colorbrahbro
Posts: 190 - Karma: -27
Nope but it's an escape from the stress of school for me so I can definitely see what you mean
Feb 19 2014 9:08PM
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cmacstiff
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I feel ya there-

the few occasions that that happens i'm always on point. i stop 'thinking' about my skiing and feel it more than anything else- all the shit on my mind stomped into the earth with every turn and every air.
Feb 19 2014 9:09PM
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yangumane
Posts: 1816 - Karma: 3,347
both this and what Abortionator said, when I get pissed I charge, and when I fall I get pissed at the ground... I've got ADHD and school is pretty frustrating for me, so skiing is my main way to stay sane and let go at the end of the week.
Feb 19 2014 9:12PM
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Mr.Bishop
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Honestly man when I used to ski every single day snow was available, this was basically my only method of staying sane. Had shitloads of bad stuff going on (or at least felt like it at the time) and every time I was the most down I went out and rage skied.

Nothing - and I mean NOTHING - cleared my head like that. I'd just go into my own world and shred completely alone. Try to talk to me? Fuck off.

Skiing purifies the soul.
Feb 19 2014 9:14PM
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Emma_Watson
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you inspired me to go skiing tomorrow.


Feb 19 2014 9:17PM
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theabortionator
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Hell yeah. I used to go to the mountain everyday after school when they got night skiing. I think I was in 7th grade? Every night till 9 or 10 am. All day everyday on the weekends and breaks. That was what kept me going. Unfortunately didn't have a park of any kind then but still just nice getting out on the hill.

I agree on the falling. Some of the time I've ridden the hardest I ate shit hard enough to get pissed off and then just went all out with the tunes bumpin.
Feb 19 2014 9:18PM
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270on420out
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If I take a stupid fall at the beginning or end of a run, I'll usually shred my hardest. I did my first flip cause I saw a bunch of kids throwing them and I got mad and just threw it.
Feb 19 2014 9:23PM
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galardogod
Posts: 1698 - Karma: 5,209
this is usually what leads to me seriously injuring myself bought one time I did get really pissed off and just hUcked up flat 3
Feb 19 2014 9:46PM
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HabitualShred
Posts: 280 - Karma: 1,829
couldnt agree more. Put in some tunes, shred your hardest, and dont.give.a.fuck.
Feb 19 2014 10:29PM
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last_tango
Posts: 2635 - Karma: 2,665
Fuel that anger with your buddy jack when you ride in the park. Makes you attempt to disaster everything.
Feb 19 2014 10:44PM
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Sir_Stompsalot
Posts: 32 - Karma: 22
BUMP FOR ANGER SKIING. IM SO MAD
Feb 20 2014 1:19AM
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S.J.W
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the only time i ever use my anger to ski is when a gaper tells me off "for nearly killing their kid" or some bull shit like that and as i ski away i do something on a jump or rail and just stare at them once i hit it, they know i mean business
Feb 20 2014 1:50AM
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freestyler540
Posts: 13084 - Karma: 18,731
Same here. When I feel emotional and have a lot to deal with, I go on solo hikes. Its a great way to clear the head and feel connected to nature. When I was dumped by my ex, I rode the sickest lines of my life.
Feb 20 2014 5:40AM
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TheGreenBastard
Posts: 215 - Karma: 135
im doin this today fer sure
Feb 20 2014 7:50AM
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iLiKeShiFTieZ
Posts: 695 - Karma: 350
My buddy who can isn't very experienced in the park was pissed off one time and accidentally did a hippy killer!!!!
Feb 20 2014 9:17AM
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masterhatin
Posts: 630 - Karma: 53
yea sometimes i just hauling balls, skipping over all the fun little side jibs/booters, POINT IT!!!
Feb 20 2014 1:07PM
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trueheads
Posts: 83 - Karma: 252
I get what you mean man! I fucking work my ass off at school and my shitty job, and the day or so I have to ski a week is the best times of that week. This season since getting into park, I kinda realized how much I love skiing and I have sort of planned out my next winter so that I can shred and dedicate some actual time to getting good!
Feb 20 2014 1:27PM
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JakeSalvador
Posts: 2741 - Karma: 1,309
ya dood think about the bitches
Feb 20 2014 1:35PM
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YoungWookiee
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^^
Feb 20 2014 1:42PM
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ABalls
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I don't really ride the park when I'm angry... I'll usually just bomb runs or weave through people.
Feb 20 2014 2:08PM
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theabortionator
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It doesn't matter. It's still a great outlet. Sometimes I'll point it down some super sketchy runs and be blasting off whalebacks, some times just in the trees in the pow, some times laying down some nice turns on the groomers.

It doesn't really matter what you're doing just that being out on the mountain is an healthy outlet.
Feb 20 2014 6:20PM
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SApg_Productionz
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same here
Feb 20 2014 7:07PM
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averageMIskier
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story of my life. anger laps are the best in the world. Skiied yesterday for the first time in a month. I broke both of my wrists and had two have two reconstructive surgeries. One on each wrist. Tried to go back out but thought it wouldnt be the best idea at first. (also my gf managed to hide one of my boots thank god). Went yesterday and went fucking hammer. My boss from last summer called to bitch me out about not coming back this coming summer. So i decided to say fuck it and go ski. I have casts up to about my elbows on both wrists so i had to not wear gloves and could only wear vests and some cut off sleeve hoodies. looked like a dumbass but learned switch lip 2s on. And landed a steezy cork 3 for the first time since last season. I managed to not fall and skiied pretty well the whole time. Felt great to be back out, and let my anger out.

fuck yea anger laps.
Feb 20 2014 7:28PM
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