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Losing my Send appetite

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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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So yesterday was the best pow day of my year in terms of skiing pow, but as the day went on, I realized something, I seem to have lost some of my appetite to send it. Don't get me wrong, I love the feeling of landing some new air or line, but I just felt like I wanted to ski powder. I've noticed I haven't been trying to catch as much air everywhere and find myself trying to avoid flat or jarring landings more than anything else. I did some 3s earlier this year, but I haven't been trying them everywhere. Instead, I'm finding myself more into just skiing fast over groomers and variable terrain. I think part of it was some back issues I've had, and a really bad crash on a nollie that I've done a million times before, but I'm wondering if anyone else has had any similar experience, or am I just getting older at 24. Maybe I just need to hit the gym again and get stronger, or maybe part of it is I'm mentally exhausted from work and school.

Still gonna get drunk and try the pondskim switch though.
Mar 22 2021 3:13PM
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dant02
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I’m 18 but in the last two years I’ve broken my collarbone, dislocated my shoulder, and broken my foot. All of the sudden the thought that I might hurt myself crosses my mind a lot more frequently and I’ve def dialed back the send-o-meter
Mar 23 2021 9:13PM
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Treegrabber
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Mmmmm take a few aspirins and get that shii back yum yum yum
Mar 23 2021 9:33PM
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freestyler540
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It was a tough season this year. I had a tough time keeping the stoke going with all the shit fuck conditions. But next year will be better!
When it comes to age, you just had more time to master the basics. I was 24 when I did my first cork 7 off a park jump. 33, sent a 50’ with a backflip. Your never too old, you just have better days and less better days. On the cold days, work the basics; practice them grabs and get creative. On the hot days, try something new. Build features that only take a few ski kicks, or better a booter. Take a pow day to build a jump with friends and try something new. You should get that feeling back.
Maybe get serious about touring. Go summit that highest peak and ski down safely. That too is like a good day at the hill, but in a very few runs.
Mar 24 2021 12:11AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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This actually kinda makes me lol the more I think about it. Of course you wanted to ski pow on an amazing pow day. The feeling of floating in powder is pretty awesome. I’m not particularly inclined to jump on a powder day either, more the day after. I just want to lap and lap and lap before it’s gone.

Enjoy the beers and good vibes, old man!
Mar 24 2021 3:34AM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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It was just a down weekend, back on the sending train as of last weekend.
Mar 31 2021 11:54AM
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ReturnToMonkey
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BigPurpleSkiSuitIt was just a down weekend, back on the sending train as of last weekend.


Hell yeah boss glad to hear
Mar 31 2021 12:04PM
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twinkle_toes
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When I'm weight training & stretching in the gym regularly it allows me to ski so much more aggressively, and I'm a lot more confident I won't hurt myself because I feel strong and hella coordinated. Im 23 so 24 really isnt that old ?!?! Also weight training as a preventative measure has helped me bounce back faster from injuries fosho
That being said having a heavy workload can really do a number on your mental. Esp working in a trade where you're doing physical labor all day, it helps to have good stamina so u can spin night laps after work and not feel bagged 24/7
May 25 2021 1:14PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Trouble is my back, can't do squats due to compression, trying running biking swimming calisthenics and stuff
twinkle_toesWhen I'm weight training & stretching in the gym regularly it allows me to ski so much more aggressively, and I'm a lot more confident I won't hurt myself because I feel strong and hella coordinated. Im 23 so 24 really isnt that old ?!?! Also weight training as a preventative measure has helped me bounce back faster from injuries fosho
That being said having a heavy workload can really do a number on your mental. Esp working in a trade where you're doing physical labor all day, it helps to have good stamina so u can spin night laps after work and not feel bagged 24/7
May 25 2021 1:34PM
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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BigPurpleSkiSuitTrouble is my back, can't do squats due to compression, trying running biking swimming calisthenics and stuff


update: it was being out of shape and depressed at my bank job which I have since left. Advice to other people is to make sure you don't end up doing a job you hate all the fucking time because it really affects the rest of your life.
Sep 9 2023 2:15AM
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ToddlerBodyBag
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BigPurpleSkiSuitupdate: it was being out of shape and depressed at my bank job which I have since left. Advice to other people is to make sure you don't end up doing a job you hate all the fucking time because it really affects the rest of your life.


Way to stay strong soldier. I'll pray for you
Sep 9 2023 3:01AM
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SofaKingSick
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r00kieSounds like your frontal lobe is reaching full development. I'm sorry mate.


this is the most perfect NS answer ive seen in a while lmao
Sep 19 2023 1:42PM
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