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Frustration while learning new tricks

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ChoomaChad
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Backstory: Began to really get into park about 2 months prior to the end of the season. Didn't learn too much; 7's, rail grinds, front 2's off. My friends and I built a summer setup, msnow to a 6ft metal rail, but I can't seem to get it. Today I went out by myself and hit the rail about 100 times, with only about 5 good slides. I know how to hit rails (for the most part), but i'm not quite sure what I'm doing wrong.

What im asking is how do you guys deal with frustration? How do you guys deal with being so fucking frustrated that you bend your pole smashing it on the ground?
Oct 26 2014 7:28PM
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IKEA
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look at the end of the rail when sliding it
Oct 26 2014 7:29PM
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RevolverHustleO
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flyhigh141Backstory: Began to really get into park about 2 months prior to the end of the season. Didn't learn too much; 7's, rail grinds, front 2's off. My friends and I built a summer setup, msnow to a 6ft metal rail, but I can't seem to get it. Today I went out by myself and hit the rail about 100 times, with only about 5 good slides. I know how to hit rails (for the most part), but i'm not quite sure what I'm doing wrong.

What im asking is how do you guys deal with frustration? How do you guys deal with being so fucking frustrated that you bend your pole smashing it on the ground?


Laugh it off, try sliding it 50-50 for the shitzels. Go out there to have fun, tricks will come without even thinking.
Oct 26 2014 7:35PM
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fresh_prince
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take your skis off, grind the rail in your boots, fuck bitches
Oct 26 2014 7:39PM
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L0gic
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put music on, take a break
Oct 26 2014 7:56PM
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Michael_Thatcher
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OP in the park

Oct 26 2014 8:23PM
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Blurst
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Stick your finger in your butt and blow really hard.
Oct 26 2014 8:28PM
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ChoomaChad
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Michael_ThatcherOP in the park



lmao actually got a really bad concussion casing a 60ft kicker
Oct 26 2014 8:34PM
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fredyferl
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Powder_Purgerail grinds

New favorite term
Oct 26 2014 9:17PM
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kung_powpow
Posts: 1990 - Karma: 3,671
Keep in mind that every drop you take helps you get better.
Oct 27 2014 5:13PM
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-InfamousMax-
Posts: 136 - Karma: 377
I know that feel...
Oct 27 2014 5:43PM
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-emile-
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working on a new trick is definitely very frustrating but when you do land it.....


that feeling though
Oct 27 2014 5:59PM
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Lus146
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Don't come to NS for serious advice.
Oct 27 2014 6:30PM
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ThatBrokeSkiKid
Posts: 73 - Karma: 109
When I got frustrated my brother told me that summer setups are both frustrating, and challenging. What else can you expect from a summer jib? Jibs are usually pretty sketchy. But it will help you improve even if it does't seem like it to you. Your rail balance will improve and you'll be ready for this season. No worries man, keep at it.
Oct 28 2014 9:22PM
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GrumpisPringle
Posts: 630 - Karma: 728
It's all in the head.

Maybe you are looking at it the wrong way? Enjoy skiing tricks come the more you just have fun. Try random shit you wouldn't normally and the slide will get there.
Oct 28 2014 11:08PM
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FunkySane
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Powder_PurgeDidn't learn too much; 7's, rail grinds, front 2's off.


You're telling me you learned 7's in two months? As in 720 degree spin on a jump. That's nuts.
Oct 29 2014 7:11AM
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B_dot_chill
Posts: 132 - Karma: 949
I'm not sure about the landing 7's in two months, but I like to think that summer setups are to keep the jive going and not to actually progress too much on. Just have a good time and now snow is on the way.
Oct 29 2014 8:20AM
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B_dot_chill
Posts: 132 - Karma: 949
I'm not sure about the landing 7's in two months, but I like to think that summer setups are to keep the jive going and not to actually progress too much on. Just have a good time and know snow is on the way.
Oct 29 2014 8:21AM
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Andrew_M
Posts: 410 - Karma: 4,047
Love the casual 7 claim OP...keep that up for sure. On the real though when I get frustrated I like to take a 50-50/spread eagle lap, make skiing a joke, I mean I guess you can't do those on a summer set up but when you get back on snow try that. On a rail that short its probably very hard to commit to because you just don't have enough time... anyway look at the end, feet wider than you think, more pressure on your front foot than you think, turn a full 90 degrees. When the snow comes you'll pick it up a lot faster.
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