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Not being a d-bag

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azmunster
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what are your ways of not being an asshole on the hill?

i think all of us have felt the temptation to big league gapers or try to be the shreddiest hot shot on the hill but all that does is give skiing a lame, macho vibe that we all hate.

how do you keep it real and send out the posi vibes?
Jun 4 2016 11:25PM
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270on420out
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It's not that hard to be a decent person...
Jun 5 2016 12:05AM
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madchronic
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daloc22what are your ways of not being an asshole on the hill?

i think all of us have felt the temptation to big league gapers or try to be the shreddiest hot shot on the hill but all that does is give skiing a lame, macho vibe that we all hate.

how do you keep it real and send out the posi vibes?

It's honestly hard for me to get mad while I ski.
Jun 5 2016 1:40AM
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kami
Posts: 555 - Karma: 4,404
Keep the headphones in and the good vibes rolling. If someone tries to talk to me on the lift obviously take the headphones out because everyone deserves a chance, if they are obnoxious put the headphones back in.
Jun 5 2016 7:46AM
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Zimmy
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Bring down someone's ski up if they've lost it in front of you and don't laugh at people when they fall.
Jun 5 2016 10:36AM
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cdip
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It's more fun to be a real one, and a d bag... Snow racers and encourage senders
Jun 6 2016 12:00AM
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Saga.
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Give props to someone if they did something sick even if you don't know them.
Jun 6 2016 9:05AM
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Dddsz
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baby_HCBring down someone's ski up if they've lost it in front of you and don't laugh at people when they fall.


This can help you make friends fast. No matter who falls, even if it is a gaper, stop and help them... it might even be a cute ski bunny, and that would be a legendary way to get her number.
Jun 6 2016 10:50AM
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kami
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SconnieThis can help you make friends fast. No matter who falls, even if it is a gaper, stop and help them... it might even be a cute ski bunny, and that would be a legendary way to get her number.


NSers begin to sit at the top of bunny slopes and race each other to the hot ski bunny who fell down
Jun 6 2016 11:29AM
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Bamjam
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Never had this issue. Maybe you're just an asshole in general.
Jun 6 2016 2:04PM
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azmunster
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BamjamNever had this issue. Maybe you're just an asshole in general.


noted!
Jun 6 2016 2:48PM
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KravtZ
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BamjamNever had this issue. Maybe you're just an asshole in general.


LOL yea....not really that hard to be nice to people. Some people who suck at skiing could be super nice people off the hill and fun to drink with, etc.

Always better to not say anything than just be a blatant a hole for no reason especially if you don't know the person.

Granted there are definitely times when being an a hole is neccessary.
Jun 6 2016 2:55PM
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azmunster
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KravtZLOL yea....not really that hard to be nice to people. Some people who suck at skiing could be super nice people off the hill and fun to drink with, etc.

Always better to not say anything than just be a blatant a hole for no reason especially if you don't know the person.

Granted there are definitely times when being an a hole is neccessary.


k was just asking to see what people do to send out posi vibes on the hill but w/e


PERSONALLY, i like offering peeps brews if i've got extra, or offering a toke if i'm cheefin on the lift. also, like what was said above, picking up peoples gear if they crash out, cheering people on from the lift, etc..
Jun 6 2016 3:08PM
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theabortionator
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Bring music that everyone hates and blast it. Throw snow balls at people while they're in the air or on the rails. Talk shit to everyone you see.


Best way to make friends and gain the respect of those around you.
Jun 6 2016 3:33PM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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Tell everyone you're from texas
Jun 6 2016 7:34PM
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gnarballsianm
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Respect those around me, don't talk big and especially don't say stuff that i can't follow through on. Give props to those who are shredding hard and getting rad, stay clownin with the boys. Also, being non confrontational is always a good thing to do. Asking whats up to those riding the lift with me and engaging people with funny remarks or comments is always a plus.
Jun 6 2016 9:45PM
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Chubz.
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Apparently being from the east coast makes you a douchebag according to some members on here. So I guess if youre from the east you're fucked and have no hope.

Other than that say hi to people, youre all there for the same thing so say what up. Cant tell you how many friends ive made just from saying what up to somebody on the hill.
Jun 6 2016 10:06PM
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Titus69
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Chubz.Apparently being from the east coast makes you a douchebag according to some members on here. So I guess if youre from the east you're fucked and have no hope.

Other than that say hi to people, youre all there for the same thing so say what up. Cant tell you how many friends ive made just from saying what up to somebody on the hill.



Well I mean youre a New York skier, nobody in NE likes you guys at our hills
Jun 6 2016 11:01PM
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fries
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Dennis_ReynoldsTell everyone you're from texas


this one always works. now everyone loves me!
Jun 7 2016 12:16AM
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nolanwescott
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The kids yo! get the youngens stoked to be part of this shit. and pick up your trash. POW
Jun 7 2016 2:40AM
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YoungWookiee
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When i first started skiing in the park i was so intimidated by all the skiers because they were so much better then me and most of them were cocky/talked shit/laughed. So I would just let them hit all the futures first because i was embarrassed about my skill level and didn't want to get made fun of attempting to do tricks and failing in front of them. But now i'm a decent park skier and have the confidence to hit features first etc,But anyways moral of the story.

Be nice to everyone no matter what their skill level is it will boost their confidence at trying things (IMO), and you can make friends, plus you won't be THAT dude in the park that everyone hates.
Jun 7 2016 3:09AM
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kami
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nolanwescottThe kids yo! get the youngens stoked to be part of this shit. and pick up your trash. POW


So true I love talking to little kids on the lift or in the park. I met a 3 year old little slayer on the lift one time and her brother was in the free ride competition at breck and she said she wanted him to do a front flip off a rock Me: "can he do a front flip?" Her: "No" Me: "can you do a front flip?" Her:"yes *laughs uncontrollably"
Jun 7 2016 8:41AM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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nolanwescottThe kids yo! get the youngens stoked to be part of this shit. and pick up your trash. POW


pro tip:

make sure the race coach is out of sight before hitting on U12 girls
Jun 7 2016 9:34PM
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Dddsz
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Dennis_Reynoldspro tip:

make sure the race coach is out of sight before hitting on U12 girls


Hit on the race coach too so they don't get jealous.
Jun 8 2016 9:36AM
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wizard_of_aahhhs
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Saga.Give props to someone if they did something sick even if you don't know them.


Can't stress this enough, giving props to someone you dont know can be awkward but damn it feels good when you get props back. I gapped a hip and did a tweaked blunt, wasn't anything special but a guy skis up and gives me props and a high five, made me that much more stoked. SPREAD THE STOKE
Jun 8 2016 10:27AM
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Bamjam
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To me, all the asshole moments on the hill come from issues between skiers and boarders. I very rarely see skiers being dicks to each other, but there's problems between skiers and boarders every day and it's always some egotistical bullshit thinking one's better than the other. Although 9 times outta 10 it stems from the boarder (cause your average boarder is just a kid who hits the hill twice a year to look cool with his friend), there's still badass boarders out there and you gotta give em props when they stomp shit.

It's funny how shocked some of them get when they see a skier on the lift let out a "YEEEEW!" when they stomp something, as if a skier could never understand or relate to what they just did. But at least they can't really hate you.
Jun 8 2016 2:34PM
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californiagrown
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BamjamTo me, all the asshole moments on the hill come from issues between skiers and boarders. I very rarely see skiers being dicks to each other, but there's problems between skiers and boarders every day and it's always some egotistical bullshit thinking one's better than the other. Although 9 times outta 10 it stems from the boarder (cause your average boarder is just a kid who hits the hill twice a year to look cool with his friend), there's still badass boarders out there and you gotta give em props when they stomp shit.

It's funny how shocked some of them get when they see a skier on the lift let out a "YEEEEW!" when they stomp something, as if a skier could never understand or relate to what they just did. But at least they can't really hate you.


That beef was squashed long ago. The only who think it's still alive are gapers or assholes in real life.

Good natured ribbing amongst friends is encouraged though ;)
Jun 8 2016 4:11PM
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Yung_Jimmy
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BamjamTo me, all the asshole moments on the hill come from issues between skiers and boarders. I very rarely see skiers being dicks to each other, but there's problems between skiers and boarders every day and it's always some egotistical bullshit thinking one's better than the other. Although 9 times outta 10 it stems from the boarder (cause your average boarder is just a kid who hits the hill twice a year to look cool with his friend), there's still badass boarders out there and you gotta give em props when they stomp shit.

It's funny how shocked some of them get when they see a skier on the lift let out a "YEEEEW!" when they stomp something, as if a skier could never understand or relate to what they just did. But at least they can't really hate you.


I usually don't run into problems with snowboarders. In fact, most of the time I ski is with friends that are boarders because all my other friends that ski and the other skiers in my school can't ride park for shit. The only time boarders annoy me is when they sit on their ass at the top off the park and just watch people all day, but if they wanna blow $80 to do that for an afternoon than who am I to judge em.
Jun 8 2016 8:59PM
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.CJ.
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Next time I go skiing I'm gonna give props to 5 people who landed something sick (Even if it was really bad).
Jun 8 2016 9:36PM
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Bamjam
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californiagrownThat beef was squashed long ago. The only who think it's still alive are gapers or assholes in real life.

Good natured ribbing amongst friends is encouraged though ;)


I thought it was squashed as well but idk, I still see more issues than I'd like to. My local hill is usually pretty good, the few people who do beef usually just get ignored. But for example, idk if any of you are Bachelor locals but I've had a bad experience with boarders every time I've gone there (which is only 4 trips, but still). Last time I went my friend and I literally got in a fight with one because he was tailing me on my run through the park, then flipped shit when I bailed in front of him. He started throwing insults "BLAH BLAH FUCKIN SKIER FUCKIN RETARD GTFO PARK ISN'T FOR SKIERS", I told him to go fuck himself, why are you following so close I didn't even know you were behind me, then he ripped out of his bindings and came at me.

Like, I expect that from the drunk ass douchebag skater at my local skatepark, but who bought this neanderthal a lift ticket?
Jun 9 2016 2:41PM
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californiagrown
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BamjamI thought it was squashed as well but idk, I still see more issues than I'd like to. My local hill is usually pretty good, the few people who do beef usually just get ignored. But for example, idk if any of you are Bachelor locals but I've had a bad experience with boarders every time I've gone there (which is only 4 trips, but still). Last time I went my friend and I literally got in a fight with one because he was tailing me on my run through the park, then flipped shit when I bailed in front of him. He started throwing insults "BLAH BLAH FUCKIN SKIER FUCKIN RETARD GTFO PARK ISN'T FOR SKIERS", I told him to go fuck himself, why are you following so close I didn't even know you were behind me, then he ripped out of his bindings and came at me.

Like, I expect that from the drunk ass douchebag skater at my local skatepark, but who bought this neanderthal a lift ticket?


Yeah, like I said- gapers or assholes in real life.

I've never had an issue at bachelor. Hell, I've made buds on a lift and then tagged along with a few local boarders (who initially had that hardass local vibe), on a pow day morning. They even waited for me when i blew off a ski... I got some skier related shit for it as expected though haha.

Idk. Treat people well, be polite, be stoked, and rip hard. I've never had issues with it :)
Jun 9 2016 3:26PM
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Easy-E
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If a kid comes up and asks how to do something I help them, its cool to see em hyped when they land a trick for the first time.
Jun 9 2016 6:01PM
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