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LilJeff
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I find it can be hard for me to progress due to my confidence when trying to do tricks, especially new ones. I'm often worried about crashing and shit, so how do I overcome it? Kinda a basic question but nothing has really clicked yet.
Nov 19 2018 9:50PM
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iced
Posts: 3070 - Karma: 17,969
try crack cocaine i promise you wont notice anyone watching











or go skiing with a few good friends if you are too cool for cocaine
Nov 19 2018 9:52PM
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LilJeff
Posts: 18 - Karma: 28
icedtry crack cocaine i promise you wont notice anyone watching











or go skiing with a few good friends if you are too cool for cocaine


Good idea will do.
Nov 19 2018 9:58PM
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theabortionator
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I think warming up can be great. Hit smaller features or try smaller tricks. Stomp the fuck out of it and then ride that energy. Crank some 90s early 2k hip hop in your ears and send 'er.

Some people have less fear. You can't really do much about that but muscle memory and feeling comfortable on your skis can help overcome that.
Nov 19 2018 10:01PM
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weastcoat
Posts: 6433 - Karma: 74,234
All I’m gonna say is that once you land that one trick or do that one thing you realize “ok now I’m feeling really good and comfortable”. For me that’s usually when a bunch of people are in the park for hype. After that I just start landing stuff good.
Nov 19 2018 10:06PM
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Lokdog
Posts: 130 - Karma: 547
Commit and just send it, don’t give yourself the option of not doing it
Nov 19 2018 10:40PM
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.frenchy
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liquid courage baby, bring a flask of fireball with you. once you stomp whatever youre trying once, it comes easy af
Nov 19 2018 11:02PM
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vibecheck
Posts: 3112 - Karma: 15,188
Lol just do it
Nov 19 2018 11:23PM
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crisscross
Posts: 92 - Karma: 1,040
theabortionatorI think warming up can be great. Hit smaller features or try smaller tricks. Stomp the fuck out of it and then ride that energy. Crank some 90s early 2k hip hop in your ears and send 'er.

Some people have less fear. You can't really do much about that but muscle memory and feeling comfortable on your skis can help overcome that.


I completely agree with this one. it mostly comes down to literally just trying it. but once you get comfortable with spins, flips and slides and such, from then on its going to feel a lot easier to progress. I noticed this myself when i fist started hitting bigger jumps and honestly just trying new things. Good luck!!

**This post was edited on Nov 19th 2018 at 11:28:43pm
Nov 19 2018 11:28PM
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hootsquad
Posts: 272 - Karma: 1,350
before I try something new I usually visualize what it will look like when I land it right before I drop and honestly it helps a lot with landing stuff or at least getting close. I think it just helps you focus on the outcome you want and not focus on crashing or under or over rotating
Nov 20 2018 12:22AM
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lil.Boye
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alcohol seems to help.
Nov 20 2018 4:05AM
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weastcoat
Posts: 6433 - Karma: 74,234
Once you try it once you realize it ain’t so bad
Nov 20 2018 6:36AM
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