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How do you accept that you’re a bad skier?

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K2Hellbentfan
Posts: 19 - Karma: 188
How do I stop feeling down about being dog shit in the park, I’ll go to the hill and my day will be ruined when I can’t hit any features clean, advice?
Nov 24 2022 9:41PM
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Kyguyy
Posts: 580 - Karma: 6,363
Stop caring what other people think, just have fun while you’re out there. When you start having fun, your progression skyrockets.
K2HellbentfanHow do I stop feeling down about being dog shit in the park, I’ll go to the hill and my day will be ruined when I can’t hit any features clean, advice?
Nov 24 2022 9:48PM
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hoodratz47
Posts: 12020 - Karma: 9,475
Just fucking ski man I'm 36. I just hit rails easylike and do small tricks in jumps. I don't cut people off and follow park etiquette.
I've never cared if someone can do more tricks than me. I only care about having fun and ski everything.
Nov 24 2022 10:09PM
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Jems
Posts: 7505 - Karma: 97,113
my body has declined quickly since high school and i’ve just kind of accepted that i’ll never be doing any good tricks anymore, i guess just have fun with what you got
Nov 24 2022 10:09PM
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Vish-shoe
Posts: 1949 - Karma: 14,484
K2HellbentfanHow do I stop feeling down about being dog shit in the park, I’ll go to the hill and my day will be ruined when I can’t hit any features clean, advice?


As long as you aren’t cutting anyone off, and aren’t an asshole, no one gives a fuck what you’re doing, so you shouldn’t either.
Nov 24 2022 11:58PM
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sarc
Posts: 246 - Karma: 1,879
Why would I accept it?
Nov 25 2022 12:07AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
Posts: 6989 - Karma: 61,058
Alcohol
Nov 25 2022 7:14AM
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Sht_eatn_dog
Posts: 114 - Karma: 1,382
Focus on doing one thing super fucking clean. On any rail try that same shit everywhere. Master that then move on to a small step up. Hike a spot all day to land it clean out in the time, you got this! What you trying to learn right now?
Nov 25 2022 8:41AM
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lil.Boye
Posts: 2648 - Karma: 12,030
just focus on having fun. i try to challenge myself in different ways than trying the biggest jumps. that is no fun to me. so i don't hit it. also just having friends that hype you up no matter what, they can hit a double cork 12 and you hit a 360 and they will still back you up.
i have rarely met people better than me that are total asshats about being better then you. only cocky kids
Nov 25 2022 8:58AM
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cool_name
Posts: 4295 - Karma: 3,131
Leave the park and just ski

go rip some grommers
Nov 25 2022 9:13AM
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Willy_The_Kid
Posts: 68 - Karma: 599
K2HellbentfanHow do I stop feeling down about being dog shit in the park, I’ll go to the hill and my day will be ruined when I can’t hit any features clean, advice?


A lot of people telling you to focus on having fun. I agree, but the reality is also that to be an insane skier, you would also have to sacrifice a lot. I would love to be the best jibber on the mountain, but I know that I also value other things (Family, friends, Uni, Career, Skating etc.).
I guess my point is that, although it might seem attractive to be an insane skier, it requires (for most people) that you give up on a lot of other things you might value. I overcome those thoughts by thinking of all the other things I am good at, and love spending time on.
Nov 25 2022 9:17AM
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KilaTsunami
Posts: 3043 - Karma: 28,873
It takes a lot longer than people like to admit to get “clean” at park. Clean is basically confidence in your skills appearing effortless when executed. Can’t get confidence without doing it 1000 times.


Get back out there and get those reps in OP. It’s ur only way
Nov 25 2022 11:07AM
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Sht_eatn_dog
Posts: 114 - Karma: 1,382
Nov 25 2022 3:38PM
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skiP.E.I.
Posts: 7822 - Karma: 21,855
I just have so much fun regardless what I'm doing on skis or what I'm skiing like. Be in the frame of mind that you're not skiing for anyone else and you're thankful for the time on the mountain.
Nov 25 2022 3:59PM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51652 - Karma: 162,358
If you're old enough, drink a couple beers and contemplate life and what could have been. If you're not old enough drink a couple root beers and contemplate life and what could have been.
Nov 25 2022 4:37PM
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ASSholebomber22
Posts: 6598 - Karma: 69,845
Jemsmy body has declined quickly since high school and i’ve just kind of accepted that i’ll never be doing any good tricks anymore, i guess just have fun with what you got


Bro you're like 20
Nov 25 2022 4:39PM
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Jems
Posts: 7505 - Karma: 97,113
ASSholebomber22Bro you're like 20

not every young person has flawless health
Nov 25 2022 5:25PM
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armchair_skier
Posts: 2312 - Karma: 29,090
if you're having a shitass time skiing just go home and pick up some yummy food on the way
Nov 25 2022 6:02PM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51652 - Karma: 162,358
Jemsnot every young person has flawless health


Wait till you get to ________ (insert any higher age) You'll really start feeling it when you hit __________(1 year younger than person telling you this cool story)
Nov 25 2022 6:10PM
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hdubs
Posts: 1131 - Karma: 11,666
theabortionatorIf you're old enough, drink a couple beers and contemplate life and what could have been. If you're not old enough drink a couple root beers and contemplate life and what could have been.

Can vouch. Most progression I ever had was in a single day. 3 7% ipas and a few tips from pros later and I was going inverted
Nov 25 2022 6:13PM
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theabortionator
Posts: 51652 - Karma: 162,358
hdubsCan vouch. Most progression I ever had was in a single day. 3 7% ipas and a few tips from pros later and I was going inverted


Falling over on the jump take off and riding away doesn't count as a cork. Or does it?!?!?!? Damn, You might have just helped me unlock trips. Xgames here we come!
Nov 25 2022 6:19PM
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hdubs
Posts: 1131 - Karma: 11,666
theabortionatorFalling over on the jump take off and riding away doesn't count as a cork. Or does it?!?!?!? Damn, You might have just helped me unlock trips. Xgames here we come!

Nah man after failing like 10 times to get a cork 5 around i just said fuck it and threw some retarded shit that ended up putting my feet on the snow
Nov 25 2022 6:30PM
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Rike
Posts: 101 - Karma: 491
Enjoy being bad… its part of the learning process💪🏼
Nov 25 2022 6:42PM
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WabbleDee
Posts: 139 - Karma: -641
Jemsmy body has declined quickly since high school and i’ve just kind of accepted that i’ll never be doing any good tricks anymore, i guess just have fun with what you got


Bro get on trt or something that’s not normal
Nov 26 2022 9:33AM
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Lonely
Posts: 6741 - Karma: 61,668
Username checks out
Nov 26 2022 11:46AM
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
Posts: 6989 - Karma: 61,058
Did my first 9 after drinking some whiskey and ipas and feeling the soft snow
hdubsCan vouch. Most progression I ever had was in a single day. 3 7% ipas and a few tips from pros later and I was going inverted
Nov 26 2022 2:20PM
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MaimHelp
Posts: 1721 - Karma: 13,583
I was in this boat till I just started doing fun little things that please me, then I got a lot more enjoyment.


who gives a fuck if you can’t do tricks others can or if you aren’t progressing as fast as others. Just have a good time
Nov 26 2022 9:08PM
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Timby
Posts: 181 - Karma: 1,397
I asked a similar question to this last season. Nobody gives a fuck, you arguably get more props for a send where you eat shit in comparison to stomping a trick. Try skiing with friends if you need some more reassurance maybe.
Nov 27 2022 12:19PM
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