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Risk vs reward

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soupcan
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At what point does risk out way reward for you guys? For example you have a big cliff you have been eyeing up or a new trick you want to add to your bag. At what point do you feel that it may not be worth it. I am having a bit mental battle about high dive at revelstoke, it is a feature that I have wanted to give a go for a while but I struggle with the battle of is that one hit worth the potential pain and suffering or time off work If it does not go well. I don’t think it’s out of the ball park for my skill level as I think I have grown into a pretty technically proficient skier it’s just that chance that’s constantly in the back of my mind.

anyways what is the breaking point for y’all and if you don’t have one what goes through your mind before a big move?
Feb 5 2020 2:42AM
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CorporateSkiBum
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Flip it!
Feb 5 2020 11:03AM
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smh
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Whenever I'm going off a drop that seems out of my comfort zone I always come out of it thinking it was way easier than I imagined...if you think it's within your skill range I'm guessing it definitely is so you just have to go for it! Our bodies are capable of pretty crazy things so stomping a big drop is definitely not out of the question!
Feb 5 2020 11:30AM
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Andi_G
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Everyone has different risk tolerances so every person has a different point of risk outweighing reward. For me it really depends on the day and how the vibes are around me. I think its normal to be scared of possibly wrecking your season but at the same time thats how you can push yourself to get better! It sounds like you're getting older and priorities are starting to shift as the consequences get worse.
Feb 5 2020 12:05PM
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Dan-Man
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If I don't feel I can easily do it now days. it is not worth the risk.

I've spent far to many seasons on the couch to miss anymore.
Feb 5 2020 12:38PM
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soupcan
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AndrewGravesSVEveryone has different risk tolerances so every person has a different point of risk outweighing reward. For me it really depends on the day and how the vibes are around me. I think its normal to be scared of possibly wrecking your season but at the same time thats how you can push yourself to get better! It sounds like you're getting older and priorities are starting to shift as the consequences get worse.

That’s exactly what it is. I’m not going to make anything of myself being a skier but I still like to push the limits. I finished school and have a job that I can’t miss much time with so that is always in the back of the mind.
Feb 5 2020 2:45PM
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BagOTricks
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soupcanThat’s exactly what it is. I’m not going to make anything of myself being a skier but I still like to push the limits. I finished school and have a job that I can’t miss much time with so that is always in the back of the mind.


Was just about to say this, once missing work comes into play I really gotta stop and think about it. At this point I don't go for new tricks that are way above where I'm currently at. Might add a 180 to a trick I already know, or send a trick I already know on a new feature. Been playing the progression game super mellow since I got a big boy job!
Feb 5 2020 2:56PM
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Dilldoes
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Dan-ManIf I don't feel I can easily do it now days. it is not worth the risk.

I've spent far to many seasons on the couch to miss anymore.


Agree 100%. I am too old now to wreck myself every time I go out if I want to ski 2-3 times a week.

**This post was edited on Feb 5th 2020 at 3:35:05pm
Feb 5 2020 3:13PM
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Idahoe
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its really all about trying to recognize the difference between irrational and rational fear. Just take a second and think "what are the chances that I fall? What are the chances that I get hurt if I fall?" Or a better idea might be to say "fuck it" and chuck urself.
Feb 5 2020 3:52PM
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J_Christoph
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Dan-ManI've spent far to many seasons on the couch to miss anymore.

I never thought I would be having the conversations with myself on the hill that I do now after having torn my knee. Building my bag of tricks used to be all I cared about and now I mainly care about finishing every ski day feeling good and ready for another. It’s crazy what a season-ending injury and a spouse will do to your decision making process.
Feb 5 2020 4:40PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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I don’t care if I die or get injured, so I’ll hit anything unless it’s obviously suicidal
Feb 5 2020 4:50PM
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Andi_G
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J_ChristophI never thought I would be having the conversations with myself on the hill that I do now after having torn my knee. Building my bag of tricks used to be all I cared about and now I mainly care about finishing every ski day feeling good and ready for another. It’s crazy what a season-ending injury and a spouse will do to your decision making process.


Same here. Rehab sucks. Its long, boring, and painful not to mention expensive. The risk v reward conversation with yourself is different after knowing the full consequences of the risk intimately
Feb 5 2020 6:11PM
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jps2.0
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where is high dive in revy
Feb 5 2020 6:24PM
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steezbox
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jps2.0where is high dive in revy


Ski patrol blew it up.
Feb 5 2020 6:41PM
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ShadowXVX
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Send it when it's deep.
Feb 5 2020 8:14PM
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ShadowXVX
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tyler1719Whenever I'm going off a drop that seems out of my comfort zone I always come out of it thinking it was way easier than I imagined...if you think it's within your skill range I'm guessing it definitely is so you just have to go for it! Our bodies are capable of pretty crazy things so stomping a big drop is definitely not out of the question!


This. When I ski a line I'm terrified of, it usually ends up being super easy then I feel dumb for having been scared of it.
Feb 5 2020 8:16PM
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b0ss
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When i am so prepared that nothing can go wrong
Feb 5 2020 11:19PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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jps2.0where is high dive in revy


Go off the stoke and traverse along the ridge for 2ish kilometres
Feb 6 2020 12:20AM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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do low dive a bunch of times then send high dive
Feb 6 2020 2:37AM
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soupcan
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TRVP_ANGELdo low dive a bunch of times then send high dive

Low dive is the medium sized cliff skiers left of high dive correct? I am not a local to revelstoke I just make a half dozen or so trips out each season as I live in the interior.
Feb 6 2020 3:26AM
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dolanslebensraum
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I dont try new tricks when the park is icy.

Soft snow park is the shit
Feb 6 2020 3:08PM
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iced
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honestly unless i have a good 3sec of air time, i dont spin over a 2 on or out a rail
my knees and back hurt everyday from stupid shit when i was a kid
Feb 6 2020 10:21PM
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dolanslebensraum
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icedhonestly unless i have a good 3sec of air time, i dont spin over a 2 on or out a rail
my knees and back hurt everyday from stupid shit when i was a kid

Um, 3 seconds of airtime is kind of alot for getting onto a rail. A 50 foot kicker might not even give you 3 seconds of airtime.
Feb 6 2020 11:33PM
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iced
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DolanReloadedUm, 3 seconds of airtime is kind of alot for getting onto a rail. A 50 foot kicker might not even give you 3 seconds of airtime.


yeah thats the point no hassle
Feb 6 2020 11:53PM
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