Best advice/hacks for skiing

Just focus on having fun. When you start beating yourself up because you aren't progressing at a pace you're happy with that's when shit just starts to lose its luster. Just have fun out there and the progression will come with time. Also stay hydrated and get properly fitting boots. And having a drink or two and smoking some weed never hurt

WittyCongJust focus on having fun. When you start beating yourself up because you aren't progressing at a pace you're happy with that's when shit just starts to lose its luster. Just have fun out there and the progression will come with time. Also stay hydrated and get properly fitting boots. And having a drink or two and smoking some weed never hurt

Definitely, having fun is what counts. Actually is valid for a lot of things.. having fun/liking something comes first. Success is gonna follow automatically

1. Be patient. Don't rush to be first. This advice was given to me and has saved my life and kept me out of an avalanche.

2. Choose the right moment. What sets top pros apart from injured people is the ability to walk away from a big hit when the conditions aren't perfect.

3. Enjoy every moment. When the conditions aren't perfect, there's still a ton of fun to be had. Enjoy the day as it comes and enjoy the little things. Embrace the seasons. Enjoy ripping slush. Enjoy biking in the summer.

michael_bc1. Be patient. Don't rush to be first. This advice was given to me and has saved my life and kept me out of an avalanche.

2. Choose the right moment. What sets top pros apart from injured people is the ability to walk away from a big hit when the conditions aren't perfect.

3. Enjoy every moment. When the conditions aren't perfect, there's still a ton of fun to be had. Enjoy the day as it comes and enjoy the little things. Embrace the seasons. Enjoy ripping slush. Enjoy biking in the summer.

Well said

100% have fun with it. Skiing is an art without an constraints. Do what you think is fun and stylish.

watch other people and figure out what parts of their style you like, then try to imitate it

Go out and ski whenever you can, no matter the conditions. If the park is bad one day, do laps outside the park working on carving or skiing switch or busting moguls

the best hack is understanding that there are no hacks. everything takes a lot of time and practice and money.

As others have said, having fun will help you progress more than anything. I do want to add a few bullet points here to add to what has already ben mentioned.

Ski with people better than you: There's no better way to see how tricks are done that you want to learn than seeing it done in front of you. These homies can also give you tips or encourage/discourage you from trying thing when the time is wrong or right.

Don't be in a hurry to get better: This mindset will have you sending on shit that could; get you hurt. A calm and relaxed approach to have fun and improve yourself slowly will help you get the fundamentals down really well, and set you up to be able to do harder tricks down the line in a much safer manner.

Risk mitigation: You can't get better if you're hurt. Only got 3 hours of sleep last night? Flat light day? Stomach feels off? Bindings having a weird issue? Rails are sticking? Jump feels off? Don't send it. Being smart about what risks you take, when you take them and how many times you take them to get a trick are all important. The best dudes in the world are very very calculated about when, where, how and why they try big stuff. Don't let homies guilt you into stuff when you know it's not the right time. This is a skill that you will develop and will pay off later.

Wear a helmet: No reason not to, head injuries are mega scary and wearing a helmet will help keep you on snow for the long term.

SchoessRisk mitigation: You can't get better if you're hurt. Only got 3 hours of sleep last night? Flat light day? Stomach feels off? Bindings having a weird issue? Rails are sticking? Jump feels off? Don't send it. Being smart about what risks you take, when you take them and how many times you take them to get a trick are all important. The best dudes in the world are very very calculated about when, where, how and why they try big stuff. Don't let homies guilt you into stuff when you know it's not the right time. This is a skill that you will develop and will pay off later.

This is a huge one in any sport. I know climbers who were really good as kids, but never learned how to mitigate risk/injury and end up with chronic issues that prevents long term progression or ends careers.

SchoessAs others have said, having fun will help you progress more than anything. I do want to add a few bullet points here to add to what has already ben mentioned.

Ski with people better than you: There's no better way to see how tricks are done that you want to learn than seeing it done in front of you. These homies can also give you tips or encourage/discourage you from trying thing when the time is wrong or right.

Don't be in a hurry to get better: This mindset will have you sending on shit that could; get you hurt. A calm and relaxed approach to have fun and improve yourself slowly will help you get the fundamentals down really well, and set you up to be able to do harder tricks down the line in a much safer manner.

Risk mitigation: You can't get better if you're hurt. Only got 3 hours of sleep last night? Flat light day? Stomach feels off? Bindings having a weird issue? Rails are sticking? Jump feels off? Don't send it. Being smart about what risks you take, when you take them and how many times you take them to get a trick are all important. The best dudes in the world are very very calculated about when, where, how and why they try big stuff. Don't let homies guilt you into stuff when you know it's not the right time. This is a skill that you will develop and will pay off later.

Wear a helmet: No reason not to, head injuries are mega scary and wearing a helmet will help keep you on snow for the long term.

sad thing for the risk mitigation part is that its never perfect so at some point you still have to do it even if it isnt perfect

tutipupssad thing for the risk mitigation part is that its never perfect so at some point you still have to do it even if it isnt perfect

I 100% agree. However I never said it had to be perfect, it just has to feel right. Even when things don't feel right, you can still progress by working on slower or more technical stuff, or even just trying basic things unnat. My whole point is looking at skiing like a marathon rather than a sprint. That approach will make you better and having more fun for longer. Another way to say this is that I'm trying to make progression and skiing at a high level sustainable. It can very quickly become unsustainable if you let it

Make sure your legs are strong. Started going to the gym and doing squats this fall and now I can straightline moguls and take big landings like it's nothing.

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Deez_McskisMake sure your legs are strong. Started going to the gym and doing squats this fall and now I can straightline moguls and take big landings like it's nothing.

General fitness definitely helps you on the slopes!

SchoessSki with people better than you: There's no better way to see how tricks are done that you want to learn than seeing it done in front of you. These homies can also give you tips or encourage/discourage you from trying thing when the time is wrong or right.

I think that skiing with the right group of people is one that doesn't get talked about enough. Having those people with you to push your limits in a controlled manner is huge. Having people to hype you up when you do something sick or pick up your shit when you take a spill is big. And just fundamentally, getting to see the proper way to do a trick or having a second set of eyes there to critique your technique is beneficial to progression. And it's always nice to have someone to ride the lift with too

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Do dumb shit, experiment with turn shapes, slashing over ridges and bumps. One thing that has helped me tremendously is learning how to land. Doing sick tricks is cool only if you land on your feet. One of my freeride coaches drilled into me the 4 point landing. Step one: Yeet cliff. Step two: Spot landing. Step three: Land on both feet and plant your poles in front of you. This helps get your weight into the front of your boots. Step four: Dodge all the trees and Jerries in your run-out.

BallClapperDo dumb shit, experiment with turn shapes, slashing over ridges and bumps. One thing that has helped me tremendously is learning how to land. Doing sick tricks is cool only if you land on your feet. One of my freeride coaches drilled into me the 4 point landing. Step one: Yeet cliff. Step two: Spot landing. Step three: Land on both feet and plant your poles in front of you. This helps get your weight into the front of your boots. Step four: Dodge all the trees and Jerries in your run-out.

Would you recommend the 4 point landing even with slightly shorter poles?

CantdoshtWould you recommend the 4 point landing even with slightly shorter poles?

Yes. One thing that I have noticed is when I ski with tiny poles in moguls and stuff I ski like dogshit and frankly it's uncomfortable. I used to buy into the "short poles don't get in the way" thing but found that it's not for me.

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BallClapperYes. One thing that I have noticed is when I ski with tiny poles in moguls and stuff I ski like dogshit and frankly it's uncomfortable. I used to buy into the "short poles don't get in the way" thing but found that it's not for me.

Ill have to check it out. Im 174 using 105 poles rn

WittyCongJust focus on having fun. When you start beating yourself up because you aren't progressing at a pace you're happy with that's when shit just starts to lose its luster. Just have fun out there and the progression will come with time. Also stay hydrated and get properly fitting boots. And having a drink or two and smoking some weed never hurt

Boots! Save the drink and drugs for apres if you want to progress.