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How to get use to heavier skis

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Lelslalsksjdjdhe
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I just switched from line skis to K2 skis, the K2 skis have a higher swing weight and feels weirder. How long does getting use to switching from light skis to heavier skis?
Dec 17 2021 5:27PM
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50Kal
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Do lunges and squats til it seems normal.
Dec 17 2021 5:33PM
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KilaTsunami
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A while probably. I've never gone heavier when upgrading always lighter.
Dec 17 2021 5:35PM
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ReturnToMonkey
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Uh, just ski them more. How else does one get used to skis, sleeping with them?
Dec 17 2021 5:35PM
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isaacwrong
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beefcake
Dec 17 2021 5:56PM
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hi_vis360
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ski faster, go bigger
Dec 17 2021 6:01PM
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nmwninjart
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ReturnToMonkeyUh, just ski them more. How else does one get used to skis, sleeping with them?


Both 😂
Just ski . They'll feel wierd at first but you'll get used to them after a couple days.
Dec 17 2021 6:06PM
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Jems
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you keep skiing them
Dec 17 2021 6:22PM
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Static
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add some speed holes
Dec 17 2021 6:29PM
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Travis3500
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Just ski 115s all season thas what I do
Dec 17 2021 6:42PM
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Lelslalsksjdjdhe
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Trust me if it wasnt 68 degrees in pennsylvania i would ski to get used to them
Dec 17 2021 7:12PM
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WoFlowz
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Beef up dem knees, quads, hips and back in the gym, and then ski the fuck outta them
Dec 17 2021 9:39PM
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Paul.
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get bigger skis and then those ones wont seem too bad
Dec 17 2021 10:34PM
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Christian_Bale
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I switched from wets to poachers (I ride wets rn tho) and I actually didn't notice much of a difference until I switched back to wets. My advice is just to not overthink it and just ride them. I'm sure you'll be able to adapt and your legs will get used to the feeling
Dec 18 2021 1:40AM
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Christian_Bale
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hi_vis360ski faster, go bigger

This is actually great advice in general, but your new skis are probably more stable than your old ones so you should take advantage of that and ski faster lol
Dec 18 2021 1:41AM
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Skiblade420
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Paul.get bigger skis and then those ones wont seem too bad


Idk why I laughed at dis so much
Dec 18 2021 2:57AM
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b0ss
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Bend your hips mire and don’t overedge.

**This post was edited on Dec 18th 2021 at 3:12:58am
Dec 18 2021 3:12AM
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Skiblade420
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Big skis are only for people with big cock and balls and big vaginas
Dec 18 2021 3:22AM
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Tucko
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BkripkeTrust me if it wasnt 68 degrees in pennsylvania i would ski to get used to them


Bro isnt 7s open tho
Dec 18 2021 2:17PM
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Lelslalsksjdjdhe
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by the time you get enough speed to hit a rail you could have traveled to park city
TuckoBro isnt 7s open tho
Dec 18 2021 2:24PM
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Whackson
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TuckoBro isnt 7s open tho

Majority of the heat comes with rain
Dec 18 2021 2:55PM
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MaimHelp
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Bkripkeby the time you get enough speed to hit a rail you could have traveled to park city


I haven’t had a problem with speed🤷🏻‍♂️ The setups and the amount of fun I’ve been having is actually all time
Dec 18 2021 4:46PM
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_IRRELEVANT_
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Sounds like buddy is just making excuses for everything now, next you’ll know he’ll be blaming his longer skis for falling off the lift
Dec 18 2021 7:07PM
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Lelslalsksjdjdhe
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i was there 2nd opening day and it was really slow. how is the setup this week?
MaimHelpI haven’t had a problem with speed🤷🏻‍♂️ The setups and the amount of fun I’ve been having is actually all time
Dec 18 2021 7:09PM
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Icant_kfed
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Duct tape some bricks on them, ski for a week, and they’ll feel like feathers when you take ‘em off
Dec 18 2021 8:57PM
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Lelslalsksjdjdhe
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will a tv work? i want to make it so if i fall there will be a consequence.
jnorrmanDuct tape some bricks on them, ski for a week, and they’ll feel like feathers when you take ‘em off
Dec 18 2021 8:58PM
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Icant_kfed
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Bkripkewill a tv work? i want to make it so if i fall there will be a consequence.


Put a tv on both sides so your swing weight will be ok, you wouldn’t wanna fall off a rail cuz you only had tv’s on the front
Dec 18 2021 9:00PM
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TRVP_ANGEL
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Gain weight until the skis seem light
Dec 18 2021 9:11PM
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Lelslalsksjdjdhe
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I have 3 71’ in tvs and 1 84’ I guess i just cant nosebutter dub cork 2 but whatever
jnorrmanPut a tv on both sides so your swing weight will be ok, you wouldn’t wanna fall off a rail cuz you only had tv’s on the front
Dec 18 2021 9:11PM
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Icant_kfed
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BkripkeI have 3 71’ in tvs and 1 84’ I guess i just cant nosebutter dub cork 2 but whatever


You could take a saw to the 84 or just jb weld the 71 until it’s 84
Dec 18 2021 9:13PM
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Casey
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Pound a couple Big Macs before you go skiing. The heavier skis will seem normal if you are also heavier.
Dec 18 2021 9:34PM
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piss.boy
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Ride them
Dec 18 2021 9:51PM
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shinbangclan
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stare at them until they look lighter
Dec 19 2021 1:08PM
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PimpChimpin
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ReturnToMonkeyUh, just ski them more. How else does one get used to skis, sleeping with them?


I sleep with my skis to arouse them. I also wax them myself 😏
Dec 19 2021 6:10PM
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bananaman123431
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hike the park all day
Dec 19 2021 8:13PM
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_IRRELEVANT_
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Nothing shaves off weight better than skiing the largest gravel patch you can find
Dec 22 2021 10:59PM
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