Fear of injury and any tips/advise appreciated!

1. Your mom kinda sucks if she's trying to deter you from doing what you love.

2. Work out. Make sure your body is strong.

3. Always be comfortable when trying new tricks. Take it slow and go at a comfortable pace. If you have 1% of doubt in your head about doing a risky trick, don't do it.

I often times have trouble controlling myself. One day i was skiing with my friends, and my friend hucked his first ever dub backflip. I got wayyyy too hyped, and just straight up tried to rodeo 6 out of a small pole jam. I crashed, but I got lucky and only pinched a nerve in my back.


Rodeo 6 attempt:

https://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/763162.0/Rodeo-6-out-attempt-?s=182018&t=6&o=8#zpjtSZSscR0GiazZ.97

No offense but that pretty fucked that ur mom did that. But most people die hitting trees and in big mountain stuff and on glades. in the park id say mainly injuries not really a lot of deaths, but if you wanna get good at skiing you have got to be willing to take a few trips to the hospital. But you could get lucky nyjah huston arguably the best street skateboarder right now has never broken a bone, and if you know skateboarding you know you can get a bit more fucked doing that then skiing and he does some gnarly shit. don't think about it though if it does happen you'll bounce back from it. You could break a wrist or your collar bone or get a concussion here and there, if you are scared of being paralyzed buy a back protector it could help prevent spinal cord damage. Worse comes to worse you tear an acl which is pretty common but you could get a way without that happening just sont crank the hell out of you dins if you dont have too. like I don't think torin has torn his or bobby or Goepper, I do think Kenworthy has either, don't quote me on any of that but you get the point.

https://www.newschoolers.com/watch/765843.0/My-worst-fall-of-the-season

Vizual1. Your mom kinda sucks if she's trying to deter you from doing what you love.

2. Work out. Make sure your body is strong.

3. Always be comfortable when trying new tricks. Take it slow and go at a comfortable pace. If you have 1% of doubt in your head about doing a risky trick, don't do it.

I often times have trouble controlling myself. One day i was skiing with my friends, and my friend hucked his first ever dub backflip. I got wayyyy too hyped, and just straight up tried to rodeo 6 out of a small pole jam. I crashed, but I got lucky and only pinched a nerve in my back.


Rodeo 6 attempt:

https://www.newschoolers.com/membervideo/763162.0/Rodeo-6-out-attempt-?s=182018&t=6&o=8#zpjtSZSscR0GiazZ.97

Been there man. I was back in 2 days but It hurt a ton. And I cant not try stuff cus 1% chance I have doubt I should quit skiing cus Im not always sure I can even do a basic 270 off every time.

kryptonicNo offense but that pretty fucked that ur mom did that. But most people die hitting trees and in big mountain stuff and on glades. in the park id say mainly injuries not really a lot of deaths, but if you wanna get good at skiing you have got to be willing to take a few trips to the hospital. But you could get lucky nyjah huston arguably the best street skateboarder right now has never broken a bone, and if you know skateboarding you know you can get a bit more fucked doing that then skiing and he does some gnarly shit. don't think about it though if it does happen you'll bounce back from it. You could break a wrist or your collar bone or get a concussion here and there, if you are scared of being paralyzed buy a back protector it could help prevent spinal cord damage. Worse comes to worse you tear an acl which is pretty common but you could get a way without that happening just sont crank the hell out of you dins if you dont have too. like I don't think torin has torn his or bobby or Goepper, I do think Kenworthy has either, don't quote me on any of that but you get the point.

Another thing to add to this would be go to the gym and get flexible. If your body is strong and can bend pretty far your chances or tearing something will probably lessen. like I have really not flexible hip abductors which is the muscle you you stretch to do a split and I've been doing a lot of stretching after I workout and it helps.

Skiing is freedom man. Honestly that feeling that you get is too good to let go of. No you're not gonna get hurt. It's all in the attitude. Bring some good vibes to the mountain, it'll reward you in return.

iantheunderdogAnd I cant not try stuff cus 1% chance I have doubt I should quit skiing cus Im not always sure I can even do a basic 270 off every time.

I'm talking for new tricks/risky tricks. Everyone is unsure about some of their skills. But if your unsure about trying something, and you're unfamiliar with it, you shouldn't do it.

kryptonicNo offense but that pretty fucked that ur mom did that. But most people die hitting trees and in big mountain stuff and on glades. in the park id say mainly injuries not really a lot of deaths, but if you wanna get good at skiing you have got to be willing to take a few trips to the hospital. But you could get lucky nyjah huston arguably the best street skateboarder right now has never broken a bone, and if you know skateboarding you know you can get a bit more fucked doing that then skiing and he does some gnarly shit. don't think about it though if it does happen you'll bounce back from it. You could break a wrist or your collar bone or get a concussion here and there, if you are scared of being paralyzed buy a back protector it could help prevent spinal cord damage. Worse comes to worse you tear an acl which is pretty common but you could get a way without that happening just sont crank the hell out of you dins if you dont have too. like I don't think torin has torn his or bobby or Goepper, I do think Kenworthy has either, don't quote me on any of that but you get the point.

Gus broke his leg like 2-3 months ago.

But if you do get injured OP, hard work will make you have a strong comeback.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/772268/Sam-Hurst---Reborn

i have this problem too, especially when youre skiing at someplace with good features and you wanna try something new, but you dont want to compromise the whole trip with an injury. my suggestion would be to (ive never been to mhhsc) but if they have an airbag get the trick dialed on there, then take it to snow.

Like a few guys said, work out.

When you fall, don't tense up, just accept it and completely mellow out.

70% of falls look worse than they are.

Don't worry about falling, worry about fun.

Remember that You're the only one that can get the balls to throw down.

VizualGus broke his leg like 2-3 months ago.

But if you do get injured OP, hard work will make you have a strong comeback.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/772268/Sam-Hurst---Reborn

I meany tearing an acl

.Washingtoni have this problem too, especially when youre skiing at someplace with good features and you wanna try something new, but you dont want to compromise the whole trip with an injury. my suggestion would be to (ive never been to mhhsc) but if they have an airbag get the trick dialed on there, then take it to snow.

Already perfected most inverts on an airbag. I have one at my home resort and I have hit it alot. I find it not realistic cus I usually get everything around I just suck when it comes to the landing part. And MHSSC does not have an air bag.+ K tho

my dog bit my fucking ear off once

john18061806my dog bit my fucking ear off once

Just work out and stretch more, could have prevented your injury.

Its ok to be scared of getting hurt, you just have to find ways to get past the fear. Its a part of our sport, and injuries do happen. Its really fucked that your mom's doing that, and its not ok. Have a straight up talk with your parents, go through the risks, and try to explain how much skiing means to you and that you realize there is a potential of getting hurt. Its a fun sport but there are risks, just like anything else in life. Yes there are stories of death and paralysis, but id bet you that almost all of those skiiers were attempting things waaaaaay out of their comfort zone or control, in situations they probably shouldnt have been in. That being said, yes accidents happen. This year I fractured my L1 and L5 vertebrae and ruptured a disk. that was 3 months ago and i still don't know if ill ever be able to fully get rid of some of my back pain, but physio and stretching/the gym have helped unbelievably, and im happy to say hard work has paid off for me:) What i've realized in these past few months is that injuries don't always have to be a negative experience, i feel like mine has left me with a lot of positives in my life! After 8 weeks i could go back to sports, by that time my hill was closed so i went back to starting to relearn tricks on my summer setup. It was frustrating, because at first i had completely lost my bag of tricks, couldn't even do a front 2 hahaha. I had a huge mental block that never used to be there, either a fear of re hurting my back or just injury in general and doubts of being able to do it. I found that for me what helped was making everything more mellow for less chance of injury to help me get past that mental wall that i had created. I dropped my rails half a foot, grabbed a helmet and bought a back protector and started grinding my tricks back (literally). I feel now that my confidence is back again and i often dont feel the need of my back protector anymore (except for some new tricks and riding dh mtb) and i even laced together my first brittney yesterday. Im not sure how my jump game is going to be at first (jumping/ heavy landings still aggravate my back alot) but im sure itll come back with practice nad patience. Im gunna give it another month before i start trying to tramp again, but hey last week i also threw my first backy into the lake since my injury and honestly nothing has ever felt better. i know ill be able to relearn everything and im optimistic that ill come back next year better and stronger than i was last season. Im not trying to flaunt my injury or make this a long rant but what i want you to understand is that if your confident, practice your tricks a ton (off snow before trying them always helps too!), stay strong and motivated there is a very very low risk of hurting yourself, and even if an injury does happen i promise with the right determination youll bounce back like it never even happened. have a great week at MHSSC, youll progress tons no matter how aggressively you end up pushing yourself, and youll have a ton of fun man! cheers

Vizual1. Your mom kinda sucks if she's trying to deter you from doing what you love.

2. Work out. Make sure your body is strong.

3. Always be comfortable when trying new tricks. Take it slow and go at a comfortable pace. If you have 1% of doubt in your head about doing a risky trick, don't do it./QUOTE]

Spot on!

Also if you ski with your friends, they can help you progress and you can hype it each other up. It's also better, so they can spot for you when you try new tricks.

Like others have said the gym helps. A tramp, summer setup, anything to gain muscle memory in a low risk scenario is great.

It's all about the mental game.

Before you drop in, visualise the trick. Play it in your mind in slo mo. This really helps. And then go for it if you're feeling up for it.

If your feeling sightly nervous, still send it. The slight nerves will help you concentrate.

Also get a good helmet, POC make good stuff. And maybe get a back protector if you are hitting the big kickers. Impact shorts don't help too much.

Hope this helps..

^ whoops..

I messed up the quote..

iantheunderdogNothing feels better then landing a new trick.

You can do that in a lot of sports. (like speedcheeking aka rollerblading)

Also, how about absolutley mastering a trick (BEFORE progressing to harder ones)?

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Thanks man +K

john18061806my dog bit my fucking ear off once

Story is needed.

If I'm trying something new I take it pretty casual. I'll make a beat in my head and act like ice done it before. If I'm trying to learn a 270 on ill throw it almost over the rail so I feel the 270 on and can adjust for next times. I make myself feel like it's normal and fun. The beat makes it less scary and normal like I'm cruising down hill or just normally hitting rails. I don't hold my breath and focus on they're koto much and think will I get it or not. It just feels like I'm taking easy park laps on a nice day. What I'm saying is distract yourself with something and it will make what your doing easier and more casual,you think about it less

Don't think about if you get hurt you get hurt think about landing tricks not "what if "

Swandog7If I'm trying something new I take it pretty casual. I'll make a beat in my head and act like ice done it before. If I'm trying to learn a 270 on ill throw it almost over the rail so I feel the 270 on and can adjust for next times. I make myself feel like it's normal and fun. The beat makes it less scary and normal like I'm cruising down hill or just normally hitting rails. I don't hold my breath and focus on they're koto much and think will I get it or not. It just feels like I'm taking easy park laps on a nice day. What I'm saying is distract yourself with something and it will make what your doing easier and more casual,you think about it less

haha i get what you're saying, some people get annoyed because when i ski im always whistling, singing, making a beat while riding