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Tricks with backpack on?

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elm.
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So next year I'm gunna be skiing Mt. Baker and I will unfortunately have no car. Because of no car I'll probably be carrying around a backpack. My question is, will the weight distribution be big enough (depending how much i put in my pack) to mess up my flips?

I've done 3's and whatnot with a backpack and spinning seems to be no problem, but what about flipping?
Jul 12 2014 6:17PM
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skier58284
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>not mentioning the size or weight of the pack
Backcountry skiers do flips with airbag packs containing avalanche gear.
Jul 12 2014 6:32PM
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MothaHucker
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Sh4dow>not mentioning the size or weight of the pack
Backcountry skiers do flips with airbag packs containing avalanche gear.


This. Ya you have to adjust but you will still be able to do it
Jul 12 2014 8:29PM
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edai
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Last time I hit a rail with a backpack on I got in the Windells Crash Edit, fuck that noise.
Jul 12 2014 8:47PM
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kylemclean
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Ive seen a guy at my home mountain with a full backpack of gear throwing the steeziest hand drag cork 5s you will ever see
Jul 12 2014 9:04PM
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toastyteenagers
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smellsSo next year I'm gunna be skiing Mt. Baker and I will unfortunately have no car.


so you walk In your boots to and from the hill

good luck
with that
Jul 12 2014 9:35PM
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elm.
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i'd much rather wear a pack than use a locker.
Jul 12 2014 10:28PM
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270on420out
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The only flip I had trouble with when riding with a backpack were frontflips. My pack fit a little loose so it would either hit me in the back of the head, or just cover my face when I landed.
Jul 12 2014 10:30PM
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Aerozol
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I always ski with a backpack, it'll feel weird without it eventually.
Jul 13 2014 6:51PM
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Caleb.E
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just make sure its tight, u should be fine
Jul 13 2014 9:17PM
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Miomo
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Just leave it in the lodge? I don't get it.
Jul 13 2014 9:59PM
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.squirrely.
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if i am skiing with a backpack i am probably too sconed to be doing tricks
Jul 13 2014 10:16PM
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.Hugo.
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Railersailerso you walk In your boots to and from the hill

good luck
with that


Every one of your posts is dumber than the next
Jul 13 2014 10:19PM
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Fitz_
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When I tried it at hood I tacoed a down rail ....that was the last time a tried it
Jul 13 2014 10:42PM
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HuckNorris44
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Find a spot on the hill to stash it. Or just leave t at the top of the park
Jul 13 2014 11:53PM
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backseat.bandit
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GnarcoFind a spot on the hill to stash it. Or just leave t at the top of the park


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Jul 14 2014 1:16AM
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FerrisBueller
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https://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/459537.0/Jah-end-of-Season---Parallel-Ski-Media?s=90640&t=6&o=8

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Jul 14 2014 1:28AM
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GANDALF
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well your first mistake is going to baker.
Jul 14 2014 5:12AM
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Jul 14 2014 6:21AM
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Mr.Bishop
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Chris Turpin did a full season with a permanent backpack on. Didn't affect his tricks at all.
Jul 14 2014 8:26AM
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crotchvent
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Carry the bare minimum in a small pack that fits well with waist and chest straps and you'll be golden.
Jul 14 2014 12:58PM
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Ghini
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Mr.BishopChris Turpin did a full season with a permanent backpack on. Didn't affect his tricks at all.


Chris Turpin also rides big mountain lines and couloirs switch soooo...

Back on topic: it really depends on the backpack.. The things I do with this thing strapped to my back..

Jul 14 2014 1:07PM
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Toaster-Tony
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Or you can just buy anything vertica sells.. When you wear a coat with 35 zippers, there has to be room for at least some of your stuff.
Jul 14 2014 1:35PM
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elm.
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GANDALFwell your first mistake is going to baker.


why is that? I stayed up there for three days last season and it was endless pow.
Jul 14 2014 1:35PM
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dizzydizzy
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smellswhy is that? I stayed up there for three days last season and it was endless pow.


wrong, it only rains at baker. learn to northwest.

just get a small backpack (something that fits your avy gear and a sandwich, e.g. dakine heli pro), tighten it up, and go nuts, you wont even notice it
Jul 14 2014 8:44PM
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*spike*
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GnarcoFind a spot on the hill to stash it. Or just leave t at the top of the park


Always do this at the Keystone and take my last lap with it on. I never do a real intense lap, but still try and nail my normal stuff
Jul 14 2014 11:25PM
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