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CryptnoSomeone could be down with the culture but not the skiing. If you want to literally define it and talk about the "skier" caveat then yeah there are posers. But skiing is more of a culture and you could definitely have steez, respect the rules in the park(don't sit on knuckles, only hit jumps onto rails, etc), and enjoy watching park skiing without wanting to hit rails or jump's.
At the same time though I wonder about this. You see kids with full tilts, Armada/lines (sudo-normie brands), expensive clothes, and then they can only throw 180s. Most of those kids aren't even dicks but its still somewhat annoying to see kids have the gear that you think you deserve.
CryptnoSomeone could be down with the culture but not the skiing. If you want to literally define it and talk about the "skier" caveat then yeah there are posers. But skiing is more of a culture and you could definitely have steez, respect the rules in the park(don't sit on knuckles, only hit jumps onto rails, etc), and enjoy watching park skiing without wanting to hit rails or jump's.
At the same time though I wonder about this. You see kids with full tilts, Armada/lines (sudo-normie brands), expensive clothes, and then they can only throw 180s. Most of those kids aren't even dicks but its still somewhat annoying to see kids have the gear that you think you deserve.
JT9Dnah man there's a specific spreadsheet that says which brand of clothes or gear you can have corresponding to the trick you have to be able to do. Can't just walk around with a level 1 shirt and saga hat if you can only do a shifty.
CryptnoMost of those kids aren't even dicks but its still somewhat annoying to see kids have the gear that you think you deserve.
Chubz.I mean I’m a horrible park skier. Took me years and years and years to finally be able to slide a flat rail, but I like to think I’m a pretty decent freeskier. I’ve had fulltilts, an almost thousand dollar On3p set up with pivots. I wear TTP and dress like a park skier. But I paid for everything myself.
Currently on the same packed out FT’s I bought 4.5 seasons ago. On a pair of armadas from 2011 my friends found in a dumpster with half the edge missing on the right ski.
I wouldn’t consider myself a poser because I’m not that talented of a park skier, I respect park etiquette and know just about everything there is to know about park skiing. I wouldn’t say your skill level makes you a poser. I dunno. Interesting subject I guess
CryptnoAt the same time though I wonder about this. You see kids with full tilts, Armada/lines (sudo-normie brands), expensive clothes, and then they can only throw 180s. Most of those kids aren't even dicks but its still somewhat annoying to see kids have the gear that you think you deserve.
CryptnoIn conclusion, I have no fucking idea
Nickc88Seems like a thing with snowboarders as the beginners seem to make the park a do or die thing. but I haven't seen anything or anyone that I would consider as a "Poser" in skiing.
JT9Dnah man there's a specific spreadsheet that says which brand of clothes or gear you can have corresponding to the trick you have to be able to do. Can't just walk around with a level 1 shirt and saga hat if you can only do a shifty.
LukeTheWaffleIn conclusion, they have more money and better geat than you and you're jealous
nmwninjartA poser is more the attitude than the skill level of the skier. If all they can do is 180s, slide boxes, and fall off rails they are at least Trying.
CryptnoWell, we now know who has rear mounted park skis
Ryan5_MNI'd say it's definitely an attitude thing. Being a poser (in my own definition) is being fake, or claiming you can do things that you cant.
So long as you are respecting the park and people in it, I could care less what you wear or how nice your gear is. If you have the $$ then why wouldn't you get nice gear? As long as it fits or you buy it because you believe it serves it's function for you.
Basically if you are a newbie on your first day out with $5k worth of gear but are cool and recognize your own skill (or lacktherof) then I wouldn't say you're a poser.
If you roll up to the park, complain that it sucks, and tell everyone how you could do dub 10s back home and side hit every feature then yeah your a poser.
My 2¢
OregonDeadSkiing is a fashion show so. . .
JoeF2661Is this not the truest statement of all time. TBH though I love flashing fresh gear the first few seasons I have it. Im definitely not the best on the mountain but I make it up with my complete disregard for my body and health by hucking it off most everything and just yard saling. Lol
CryptnoSomeone could be down with the culture but not the skiing. If you want to literally define it and talk about the "skier" caveat then yeah there are posers. But skiing is more of a culture and you could definitely have steez, respect the rules in the park(don't sit on knuckles, only hit jumps onto rails, etc), and enjoy watching park skiing without wanting to hit rails or jump's.
At the same time though I wonder about this. You see kids with full tilts, Armada/lines (sudo-normie brands), expensive clothes, and then they can only throw 180s. Most of those kids aren't even dicks but its still somewhat annoying to see kids have the gear that you think you deserve.
CLQAs it turns out, the dirtbags who ski all day are the better skiers and the people who work a lot have the nicer gear. Thats just the way the world works. Its like when you see a grey haired man driving a Corvette 5 under the speed limit.
CLQAs it turns out, the dirtbags who ski all day are the better skiers and the people who work a lot have the nicer gear. Thats just the way the world works. Its like when you see a grey haired man driving a Corvette 5 under the speed limit.
jamessmoakThe posers are the stoners who stand at the top of the park for 4 hours and laugh at you as you keep failing a trick you're trying to learn. Then when they need to get back to their room to smoke another bowl they straight run down the park and dont hit features. If you're just starting park and you show up in a xl saga hoodie, then you MAY look a little silly, but even at that, it's not that bad. My rule for determining posers is: if they act like Steve stepp then ski with poor form and don't do any features, they're posers.
bike.life.beckCurious to hear what y'all think. Can someone be considered a Park Poser? Or are there just varying degrees of involvement with park skiing?
TheVictatorI feel bad cuz I can’t even throw a 3 yet but I ride Blends. But I want to learn tricks. Does this mean I should have bought directional skis despite wanting to learn tricks? No...does it also make me a poser? Idk...
TheVictatorI feel bad cuz I can’t even throw a 3 yet but I ride Blends. But I want to learn tricks. Does this mean I should have bought directional skis despite wanting to learn tricks? No...does it also make me a poser? Idk...
JT9Dnah man there's a specific spreadsheet that says which brand of clothes or gear you can have corresponding to the trick you have to be able to do. Can't just walk around with a level 1 shirt and saga hat if you can only do a shifty.
