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What really is a freestyle skier?

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Crucify
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Sup. I was skiing today and while on the lift a question popped into my head "what is the definition of a freestyle skier" I asked my friend and he said I don't know. So I decided to bring it to you guys. What exactly makes a freestyle skier?
Mar 7 2015 10:27PM
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PhotoGraphic
Posts: 241 - Karma: 477
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freestyle_skiing
Mar 7 2015 10:33PM
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Vino
Posts: 2939 - Karma: 1,117
Do what you want with what you have, so it fits your needs?
Mar 7 2015 10:34PM
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shin-bang
Posts: 4100 - Karma: 6,997
baggy outerwear... thats what makes a freestyle skier lol
Mar 7 2015 10:35PM
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veng_m
Posts: 1267 - Karma: 2,720
somebody who skis the way they want and with puts their own style into their tricks

1. do tricks with their personal style
2. has a certain style
3. has a style that is "freeing," or very unique and creative
Mar 7 2015 11:33PM
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Old-schooler.
Posts: 120 - Karma: 971
.... Anyone who can ski switch?
Mar 7 2015 11:35PM
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supersquid
Posts: 1430 - Karma: 2,545
probably any skier that gets into the air(excluding moguls)? or can do a spin/ grab
Mar 7 2015 11:38PM
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filipoio
Posts: 293 - Karma: 1,569
A human being wearing wooden sticks on his/her feet while trying to kill him-/herself doing crazy stunts.
Mar 8 2015 4:21AM
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S.J.W
Posts: 7609 - Karma: 31,185
Freeskiing: A skier whose not bound by strict rules by their ski club and chooses when and what to ski.
Mar 8 2015 9:17AM
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Huckasorass
Posts: 1737 - Karma: 80
I'm pretty sure it's penciled out quad quad skiers with pine needle for reference on landings... big difference between a freeskier and a freestyle skier, know your role kids
Mar 8 2015 9:24AM
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freestyler540
Posts: 13083 - Karma: 18,725
Freestyle is taking technique to the extreme. Think moguls and ballet skiing. Freeriding is riding terrain you wanna ride and how you wanna ride; no rules, no responsibility.
Mar 8 2015 4:36PM
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lcoopman
Posts: 275 - Karma: 1,842
Anyone who can come up with a rap on the slope really fast before they hit a park jump.
Mar 8 2015 4:52PM
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Dobber
Posts: 1698 - Karma: 9,834
Usually the person having the most fun on the mountain.
Mar 8 2015 6:35PM
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Puns
Posts: 2052 - Karma: 429
Having taught freestyle skiing this year for the first time.. I would say it's anyone who considers how they use the hill with a specific, creative goal and enjoyment.
Mar 8 2015 10:40PM
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Deforestation
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PunsHaving taught freestyle skiing this year for the first time.. I would say it's anyone who considers how they use the hill with a specific, creative goal and enjoyment.


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Mar 8 2015 11:00PM
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