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holytoast
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Dear Newschoolers,
my name is Ben Lauer.

Today I am making this thread (not under the influence of drugs) as a stamp on the world of freestyle skiing. I have decided to dedicate every ounce of energy in my body to become a professional freestyle skier. I am motivated and dedicated to this goal, and will do whatever it takes to get there. I did not decide this over night, but I know deep down that I must pursue this goal of mine with everything I have..EVERYTHING. I am making this thread because I want to share my excitement. It will be a long long difficult road, but I know exactly that this is what I am going to do with my life. Between life and death, skiing is more important to me than anything else in this world. I am making this thread just because I am fully dedicated to this goal of mine. I have been through a lot of shit and in the end, this is what I was created to do. Call me a crazy 20 year old, but I am 110 percent sure I can do this!
May 15 2016 12:52PM
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-Dan
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And so mankind lost another fertile youth to the putrid allure of professional skiing. #stopskiing

OP I wish you the best.
May 15 2016 1:04PM
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corona
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hit up Splice and TBK for some sponsors
May 15 2016 1:05PM
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Dddsz
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TallxTAnd so mankind lost another fertile youth to the putrid allure of professional skiing. #stopskiing

OP I wish you the best.


Pros are beginners in the eyes of the lord... potential homies slain by the desire for free outerwear and the greed that comes with fame. The so-called professional "dies" when they receive their first sponsor... we just don't bury them until old age. May thine rest in piece.
May 15 2016 1:15PM
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ascent_studios
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Good luck OP
definitely hit up some camps this summer, get a backyard setup and a trampoline and work your ass off all summer so you can ski all winter
May 15 2016 1:37PM
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ascent_studios
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Sorry for dub post but
Also get your insta game going a ton and get a lot of media up
sponsors love that shit
May 15 2016 1:38PM
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50Kal
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Trying to be pro skier sounds like it would cut into your time skiing. All your time traveling to comps, trying to learn body destroying tricks on jumps larger than 4 story buildings, dealing with injury and mental stress.
I say buy a van and follow pow. That's just my opinion.
Good luck OP. Older pros have succeeded. Example Colter Hinchliffe
May 15 2016 1:57PM
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MF_GOON
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good luck OP, i hope you make it. but 20 sounds a little late to fully decide this.
May 15 2016 4:10PM
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holytoast
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Wheeeeeeeeeew just spoke to my parents and looks like they aren't questioning my sanity after all........Whole hearted I go on this quest with 110 percent energy and awareness of pain and failure. I have support from my parents meaning I'm getting expenses to pay for anything car related(Toyota Land Cruiser 2003). Besides that I'm on my own. Many have done it before with far less.
May 15 2016 4:16PM
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holytoast
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ben_collinsSorry for dub post but
Also get your insta game going a ton and get a lot of media up
sponsors love that shit


Damn right. I would't be doing this shit if I wasn't going into this 110%.
May 15 2016 4:20PM
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holytoast
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SconniePros are beginners in the eyes of the lord... potential homies slain by the desire for free outerwear and the greed that comes with fame. The so-called professional "dies" when they receive their first sponsor... we just don't bury them until old age. May thine rest in piece.


I understand. My mind works with knowing that there is nothing in this universe that I would like to exert my energy on except for skiing.
May 15 2016 4:22PM
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holytoast
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What drives me is the pure passion I have had with this sport since I was born. I am not someone who is greedy and power hungry and I will not butcher my sport. I am fueled by the acceptance of who I am and where I need to be.
May 15 2016 4:30PM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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OP if you ski to become a pro skier you're a fucking idiot
May 15 2016 5:55PM
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fghtoffyrdmns
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fghtoffyrdmnsOP if you ski to become a pro skier you're a fucking idiot


it's not the point of skiing
May 15 2016 5:55PM
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ascent_studios
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fghtoffyrdmnsOP if you ski to become a pro skier you're a fucking idiot


He's been skiing for a long time he knows what the point of skiing is. He's realized he needs a lot of work to do and he has come to terms that he really needs to focus and buckle up if he wants to make it big. Chill
May 15 2016 6:03PM
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dan1080
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For the most part, the people that become pro's don't make these threads(anymore, maybe back in like the 01-06 years) because they're out shredding. However; best of luck op and best of luck when you apply for superunknown 2019
May 15 2016 6:27PM
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-Dan
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ben_collinsHe's been skiing for a long time he knows what the point of skiing is. He's realized he needs a lot of work to do and he has come to terms that he really needs to focus and buckle up if he wants to make it big. Chill


Some people ski because they love skiing. Some people ski because they want to be a skier. Can't say if one is right or wrong but " focusing and buckling up to make it big" definitely is never gonna be on my agenda. I never want to have to do anything to be a skier that I don't already want to do with skiing.

The outcome of that is no different than it is for many young comp skiers. What happens when you don't make it? Do you quit skiing or do you quit trying to be a skier?

@OP You should to try to assess what you really want to achieve and why.
May 15 2016 6:45PM
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holytoast
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My intention was never to start a shit storm, which I am afraid I created and I sure as hell should not have used the word "professional" I should have explained my intentions and clearly explained how I arrived at this conclusion. Oh well, all I know is that I'm going to try and do my best. I'm consistently surrounded in NM where I feel like an outcast where no one even knows that freestyle skiing exists. I'm simply sharing the excitement and commitment I have for something I love more than anything else, and the ability to make that happen.
May 15 2016 7:19PM
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-Dan
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holytoastMy intention was never to start a shit storm, which I am afraid I created and I sure as hell should not have used the word "professional" I should have explained my intentions and clearly explained how I arrived at this conclusion. Oh well, all I know is that I'm going to try and do my best. I'm consistently surrounded in NM where I feel like an outcast where no one even knows that freestyle skiing exists. I'm simply sharing the excitement and commitment I have for something I love more than anything else, and the ability to make that happen.


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May 15 2016 7:21PM
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holytoast
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I'll let my actions speak louder than my words. Don't need people misinterpreting the way I see skiing by not saying anything at all anyways...haha
May 15 2016 7:22PM
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MIHoodlum
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Sounds like you have the first rule down, don't under commit.
May 15 2016 7:33PM
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ascent_studios
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TallxTSome people ski because they love skiing. Some people ski because they want to be a skier. Can't say if one is right or wrong but " focusing and buckling up to make it big" definitely is never gonna be on my agenda. I never want to have to do anything to be a skier that I don't already want to do with skiing.

The outcome of that is no different than it is for many young comp skiers. What happens when you don't make it? Do you quit skiing or do you quit trying to be a skier?

@OP You should to try to assess what you really want to achieve and why.


Thats what I was trying to say when I posted that

I guess I just worded it wrong
May 15 2016 7:59PM
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User1
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Steve stepp wrote a book about this, you should read it
May 15 2016 9:09PM
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RudyGarmisch
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User1Steve stepp wrote a book about this, you should read it


It's worked out so well for him.
May 16 2016 12:06AM
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_salty_
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User1Steve stepp wrote a book about this, you should read it


I only read books by professionals in there field
May 16 2016 11:05AM
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johnblaze
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No pictures. No videos. OP is a fucking NERD!!!
May 16 2016 1:16PM
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Jon_Taffer
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TallxTSome people ski because they love skiing. Some people ski because they want to be a skier.


And some people want to be a skier because they love skiing. Just because someone tries really hard wanting to be pro doesn't mean they love skiing any less than the skier that loves skiing, coming from a skier who's in it 100% for the love
May 18 2016 5:33PM
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