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How long does it take to become a good slope style skier?

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pawoool
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I am 14, i have been skiing since i was 2. i have mostly skied all over the mountain, and can do very basic stuff in the park. how long would it take for someone like me to be decent in the park? I live in Breck so I can ski a lot.
Oct 11 2016 9:42PM
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Jesse_
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There is an infinite amount of variable that will change the answer to your question.
Oct 11 2016 9:58PM
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pawoool
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Jesse_There is an infinite amount of variable that will change the answer to your question.


how long does it usually take though? could i be good in one year, or is it more like five years?
Oct 11 2016 10:00PM
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Jesse_
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pawooolhow long does it usually take though? could i be good in one year, or is it more like five years?


It depends... Are you willing to risk injury or are you gonna play it safe? If you do injure yourself bad enough then your season is over meaning it'll take longer than someone in your situation that didn't get hurt. Are you gonna be training of the hill? Do you have park rat friends that will teach you? Will your parents send you to Windells? What do you consider "good"? There's tones of stuff to factor in.

If your super serious about it, just send it and willing to risk injury you'll get better faster obviously. But who cares, just do what skiing's all about and have fun. In this case in the park with your buddies.
Oct 11 2016 10:08PM
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Ranch
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how much you want it?
Oct 11 2016 10:11PM
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Jesse_
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Oct 12 2016 12:42AM
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Not_Good
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Oct 12 2016 1:00PM
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HaydenWrong
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If you got a hot sister ill coach ya bud haha

OP honestly there isnt a set number or time frame some things come natural to people other things you really have to work at it. Just go an have fun been having fun on shred sticks since i was three an still doing it now still getting better every year...
Oct 12 2016 1:54PM
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Mr.Bishop
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pawooolI am 14, i have been skiing since i was 2. i have mostly skied all over the mountain, and can do very basic stuff in the park. how long would it take for someone like me to be decent in the park? I live in Breck so I can ski a lot.


Like anything else in life, the more work you put in the faster you get better.

Honestly though - the most important thing is that you're having a good time. If competition floats your boat, then get coaching and all that business. If you could take it or leave it, then just go to the hill every day you possibly can and ski bell to bell.

Remember - there's far more to skiing than just slopestyle. Hit street rails, film with your homies, work on your style, ski the trees and butter through pow. Use the mountain as a gigantic playground, and try tricks everywhere.

Enjoyment is #1 though. Don't worry about being the best in the world, just focus on having a great ass time.
Oct 13 2016 10:04AM
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Davskis
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I think the hardest thing is commitment don't go hit a rail and then try to get off right away your just slip out and fall and crack your head open and break every bone in your body then you'll never want too ski again good luck bud
Oct 13 2016 10:19AM
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Stackz
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Depends on the person, how much they practice, who they ski with, how often they can go skiing etc.
Oct 13 2016 10:34AM
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MNSkiers
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HaydenWrongIf you got a hot sister ill coach ya bud haha
Oct 13 2016 10:36AM
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HaydenWrong
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Oct 13 2016 11:47AM
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Randyisstoked
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i got good by watching a shit ton of skiing videos on youtube and then just sending what they were doing it. pretty soon youll be making up your own moves bro stick with it and have fun
Oct 15 2016 12:38AM
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Aparker
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just depends on how ballsy you are
Oct 15 2016 12:00PM
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Casey
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11 year olds are throwing triple corks. It's time for you to retire you've already peaked.
Oct 16 2016 2:34PM
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Rennis_Deynolds
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pawooolhow long does it usually take though? could i be good in one year, or is it more like five years?


honestly you could become good in one year if you had the balls
Oct 16 2016 2:48PM
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BirtDike
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Heartcarving is cooler than slope. get into that, become a legend.
Oct 16 2016 3:48PM
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Jesse_
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Casey11 year olds are throwing triple corks. It's time for you to retire you've already peaked.


Tru
Oct 16 2016 4:09PM
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cheezeNbacon
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Just go at your own pace man. Have fun and get scared.
Oct 16 2016 10:36PM
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BedBugDoug
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probly a few hours
Oct 16 2016 11:51PM
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