Replying to I NEED SUPPORT AND TIPS
Sorry for the venting book below but I'm lost as what to do so K+ and luv for those who reply
I am 15 (turning 16 in december; and plan to drive to the hill as much as possible) I have been skiing since I was 5 or 6. I used to race but left that after a couple years and joined a big mountain program. In my opinion, my actual skill level (minus advanced tricks) is far above average, probably from racing.. Confident dropping 30 footers and skiing gnarly backcountry terrain with control. Probably average in the park. Can 3 on XL jumps at COP and 5's one way. 270 off rails and can hit all park features but my parents are strongly against inverts and pretty much anything more advanced. They Do Not give me permission or support in any kind to try a backflip and refuse to put me in a freestyle program. My dad is as serious as to say if I break my neck and get paralyzed, i'm on my own when I turn 18. My true love is all mountain and really want to apply tricks I learn in the park to the mountain.
I just don't have the support to excel in that department which has really gotten to me and makes me sad sometimes. I just need some confidence-helping tips and some other success story's that are similar to mine (e.g parents didn't support freestyle and you learned without coaching).
(I really appreciate what they have helped me with so far and they know it but I just find it frustrating when they don't support something that I love)
Thanks guy's.
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