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Life after skiing?

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MEOWZERS
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So last night I watched the new Freeskier RTC and got stoked to see Michael Clarke make a special guest appearance. I haven't heard anything about him in a while. He's obviously not skiing full time anymore so it made me wonder what he's up to now and that brought me to another question. What are pros realistically going to do after their ski careers are over? Are they planning their future after skiing right now? Do you think they worry about what is going to happen when they can't ski for money anymore? Just really curious.
Sep 8 2014 11:35AM
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ZachAndCheese
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Death
Sep 8 2014 2:59PM
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Hamlet
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I think they will stay in the industry by taking over jobs in the background of movie production or something. Or maybe make use of their college degree (Twall)
Sep 8 2014 3:59PM
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spruitm
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Once you know enough people, which most of them should, it's not too hard to find a job. Or you just make a movie or write a book about your career and hope it does well
Sep 8 2014 4:03PM
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methscratchface
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blood in blood out
Sep 8 2014 7:20PM
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John18_6
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1. Get Rich
2. Ski Pow
3. Repeat
Sep 8 2014 9:42PM
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LastChairMedia
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john180618061. Get Rich
2. Ski Pow
3. Repeat


This. I would sig it but i'm outta room.
Sep 8 2014 10:19PM
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Peter.
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mike clarke works with under armour last time i checked and makes their commercials, so he is doing just fine.


i can almost guarantee you he still skis as much as he can
Sep 8 2014 10:21PM
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SwedishSteezeJDH
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I don't think they worry about it much until major injuries come up. Strenio freaked out about his future after his knee disintegrating rail crash. Injuries get you thinking about it, but most of the dudes having fun power through.
Sep 8 2014 10:45PM
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toastyteenagers
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you can be like Harvey and work at us today
Sep 9 2014 1:02AM
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John18_6
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LastChairMediaThis. I would sig it but i'm outta room.


Make room. #stabsnowboarders is old
Sep 9 2014 1:52PM
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crotchvent
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They will just become drug dealers
Sep 9 2014 3:51PM
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crotchvent
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Pretty sure Steve Stepp would get fired from being a ski instructor cause he try to take beginners in the park or something crazy like that.
Sep 9 2014 9:11PM
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LIL_WAT
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Third time lucky...

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/912143/Never-Be-Like-U--Official-Video-

This^
Sep 10 2014 4:10AM
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simon.says
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COOOOPThey will just become drug dealers


T-Hall for sure. Armada aint the big deal. LoL
Sep 10 2014 5:21AM
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TBarnes
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Steve has a college degree, so he'll probably be able to do more than operate a chairlift and lawnmower. In a world where businesses are relying more and more on the internet and social media channels for marketing, Steve has a pretty useful skill set.
Sep 10 2014 11:04AM
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danbrown
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sounds like you know him well enough to make a generalization like that
Sep 10 2014 11:15AM
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jpastor
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Well look at skating, most of those dudes from the late 80s and 90s own companies or some type of skate shop. Look at Keith Hufanagel he owns the comapany called HUF. There is the Berrics, Birdhouse, Eric Ellington owns Baker distribution, once the freesking culture becomes more "core" and all the big companies start falling out im sure we will see more rider owned companies popping up.

Imagine seeing a company owned and started by some of the 4bi9 guys, or a company by Martini and Vila. I mean fuck even Nick Goepper could start a company within the next 5 to 8 years. Granted he still young but when gets older i would not be surprised if he gets sick of these huge companies pushing him around and not having complete control of his perfect ski. Even the dudes at Nimbus are still somewhat young. I wouldnt be surprised if they start making there own skis.
Sep 10 2014 6:18PM
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