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MaxDosSkiing
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I started riding park about a year ago, I am 15 years old. I feel like I always see people way younger than me, that are way better, and most good skiers started pretty young. Am I too old?
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jfp
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Not too old at all also its not too late to learn the difference between to and too.
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CalumSKI
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no bruh wtf u are a legal child
get out there and get those tricks
can't get any better if all you think about is how "you're too old to learn"
look at @oldmanski and @DominatorJacques those guys rip
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LennoxWeber
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Yes you are washed
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Rock_Inhabitant
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MaxDosSkiingI started riding park about a year ago, I am 15 years old. I feel like I always see people way younger than me, that are way better, and most good skiers started pretty young. Am I too old?

Depends cause some kids get a really early start and tons of money for an academy etc. but just fuck around. You can get really good at skiing really fast if you just spend your time wisely. You can take this to an extreme but honestly if you spend 2 days a week skiing and actually progressing, plus training in the week with tramp or weights or whatever’s best, then you’ll be good. Also all these fucking 10 year olds on parent run instagram accounts throwing cork 9s piss me off more than they should but it’s prolly best just to ignore them and pretend they don’t exist lol.
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X_MEMESWERVE_XX
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lmfaooooo what.

I mean I started park at 14 but never really tried and was just in it for the scene, filming my good homies, cool gear and videos and maybe sliding a rail once a session, became a carvy and big mountain head for a while, then went back to being a park "poser", learned 180's and how to slide more than a flat ride on, then went back to being a big mountain guy, and finally, at 23 started to ACTUALLY try in the park, now here I am at 25, having the best season of my life and have progressed more in the past 2 years than my entire history of skiing.

you're never to old to learn, especially not as an actual child.

its a mental game
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tutipups
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MaxDosSkiingI started riding park about a year ago, I am 15 years old. I feel like I always see people way younger than me, that are way better, and most good skiers started pretty young. Am I too old?

too old to go pro yes but to start in the park no
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Christian_Bale
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I mean I'm not the best skier but I was 15 when i slid my first tube and I've progressed a whole lot since then. So no it's not too late. but yeah maybe it is if you're tryna win the olympics one day.
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Farmville420
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I mention this a lot but Zahner didn't start skiing at all until he was 14 and never had a coach, if you're worried about progression don't be, if you put the work in you'll surpass half of those kids by the time your 18.

You should do it anyways because it's fun, but from a progression standpoint you can totally pick up park in ur teens and progress a ton.
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ZenyattaKick
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Bro fuck no! You’re more than good lmaoo, I started at 19, and I love every minute of it. I get when getting into the park you’re curious about everyone’s opinions on you, but just do you be nice, and ask for help if you need any, any excuse to start a conversation is great! Just have fun boss! :)
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oldmanski
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You are never too old! Parks weren't even a thing until my 20's and skiers were barley allowed to ride them. You had to know a guy, that knew a guy, and they had to know another guy until you were allowed. Times have changed for sure and for the better in ways. Go out there and have fun, meet new people, learn new tricks and send it!
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midwestcoast
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There will ALWAYS be younger and better, but you're still younger than most anywhere on the mountain. What separates people at any age is discipline.
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supremeblientele
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Ur washed bro, 15 is way too old to try anything new. Just hang it up and wait for ur social security to kick in
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MaxDosSkiing
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supremeblienteleUr washed bro, 15 is way too old to try anything new. Just hang it up and wait for ur social security to kick in


Ong 😭
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iswitchoneeighty
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i like em young
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Iskibunnies
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get a pair of chopped line chronics and one of your dads hoodies and just start throwing stuff

a football girdle saved my hips plenty of times while learning rails so def cop one if you can
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keagan.karstens
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It’s over bro. I started when I was 17 and I’m still trash. Just give up
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je_t.aime_canard
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yeah mate, start looking for retirement homes buddy
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beepbeepski
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MaxDosSkiingI started riding park about a year ago, I am 15 years old. I feel like I always see people way younger than me, that are way better, and most good skiers started pretty young. Am I too old?

okay unc
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partyandBS
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i hit my first urban on rail when i was 19 so you got me beat lol. stop comparing yourself to others. unless you’re a comp skier, comparing is wasted energy
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yungSB
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MaxDosSkiingI started riding park about a year ago, I am 15 years old. I feel like I always see people way younger than me, that are way better, and most good skiers started pretty young. Am I too old?


nah bro dont worry abt it. theres dudes like bruce oldham who didnt start till they were 17 but are still riding world cups
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abjectwoe
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I'm turning 32 in a week. I just started skiing park last year and it's my third year skiing.

Grew up as a competitive racer/mogul skier, but was kinda forced out of skiing and it ended up being about 15 years until I got back on skis 3 years ago.

It's never too late to try something. It's never too late to get good at something.

Are you going to go pro and make a billion dollars? Probably not, but your chances aren't zero.
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HenrySoBased
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Rock_InhabitantDepends cause some kids get a really early start and tons of money for an academy etc. but just fuck around. You can get really good at skiing really fast if you just spend your time wisely. You can take this to an extreme but honestly if you spend 2 days a week skiing and actually progressing, plus training in the week with tramp or weights or whatever’s best, then you’ll be good. Also all these fucking 10 year olds on parent run instagram accounts throwing cork 9s piss me off more than they should but it’s prolly best just to ignore them and pretend they don’t exist lol.


saw a 7-9 yr old girl throw a 180 into almost the next jumps take off, prolly about 10-15 farther then where your supposed to land, yardsale, and get right back up and hit 2 out on a cannon
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Rock_Inhabitant
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HenrySoBasedsaw a 7-9 yr old girl throw a 180 into almost the next jumps take off, prolly about 10-15 farther then where your supposed to land, yardsale, and get right back up and hit 2 out on a cannon


Nah as far as I’m concerned that kid doesn’t exist
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Ethan99
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age is just a number
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theabortionator
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I feel like alot of people that get into it in early HS get good if they want to. I guess also people who've been doing it forever. A lot of people I grew up skiing and riding with stopped in HS. Hell I stopped bmxing and other things.

At 15 you're capable of getting decent cause you have the stoke. Idk it's all what you make of it. Don't stress getting good and just have fun. Make some friends, learn some tricks, take a few spills and wherever you end up is cool.

I suck at skateboarding but I have sometimes more fun than snowboarding whoch I'm good(ish) at
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theabortionator
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Also whatever that quote is that's pretty much "the best time to learn is now"

I picked up the guitar at 30. Woulda have been cooler to learn in HS. But you can't go back in time. If you like it send it. A lot of people think I've been playing guitar for longer but I just like it and play it.

If you like skiing you'll get better fast. If you really like skiing you'll get decently good. Plemty young enough, just send it and have fun!
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TOAST.
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Just go out and have fun, don't compare yourself to others.
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BradFiAusNzCoCa
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Yes.
- me, a 33 year old

but nah not at all.
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HenrySoBased
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Rock_InhabitantNah as far as I’m concerned that kid doesn’t exist


thank god for you forgot I cant have my own fucking experiences like deadass some of yall are really dumb as shit
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jimbobs
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nah i escaped the nursing home and started skiing at 22, you'll be fine
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Rock_Inhabitant
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HenrySoBasedthank god for you forgot I cant have my own fucking experiences like deadass some of yall are really dumb as shit

What the fuck are you waffling about bro
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CalumSKI
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Ethan99age is just a number


matt gaetz burner
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HenrySoBased
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Rock_InhabitantWhat the fuck are you waffling about bro


why are you trying to tell me the story I just said didnt happen you dont know what your talking about bro
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partyandBS
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HenrySoBasedwhy are you trying to tell me the story I just said didnt happen you dont know what your talking about bro


homie chill. it was clearly a joke.

also me whenever i see a kid under 10 whos better than me:
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hylandist
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Rock_InhabitantDepends cause some kids get a really early start and tons of money for an academy etc. but just fuck around. You can get really good at skiing really fast if you just spend your time wisely. You can take this to an extreme but honestly if you spend 2 days a week skiing and actually progressing, plus training in the week with tramp or weights or whatever’s best, then you’ll be good. Also all these fucking 10 year olds on parent run instagram accounts throwing cork 9s piss me off more than they should but it’s prolly best just to ignore them and pretend they don’t exist lol.


its those like 9 year olds who go to school at like wyeast academy
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Bananaredbull
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No you are not too old. You just arent involved in skiing enough to set yourself realistic goals and find out that the progression and riding with friends is whats fun.

If you wanna get good you gotta put some work in, grind on tramps A LOT and ride with other people, it helps you not overthink. Also: Every single day you gotta try something NEW! Get used to scaring yourself every day, will it be on tramp or on skis or on skateboard. It doesnt need to be huge, it may just be something creative or a new feature or trick off a side hit on the mountain. Tricks will start building off of each other. You need to keep yourself in that good mentality after landing something new. And progression will come. Confidence is everything in this sport, especially on jumps if you have things absolutely dialed on tramp.
MaxDosSkiingI started riding park about a year ago, I am 15 years old. I feel like I always see people way younger than me, that are way better, and most good skiers started pretty young. Am I too old?
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HenrySoBased
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hylandistits those like 9 year olds who go to school at like wyeast academy


was in fact a 9 year old at wyeast academy because i ski timberline
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DominatorJacques
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CalumSKIno bruh wtf u are a legal child
get out there and get those tricks
can't get any better if all you think about is how "you're too old to learn"
look at @oldmanski and @DominatorJacques those guys rip

I'm kinda out of shape here, but still "Workin' It!" on dull edges!




https://www.facebook.com/DominatorJacques/videos/3291008507708535
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DominatorJacques
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X_MEMESWERVE_XXlmfaooooo what.

I mean I started park at 14 but never really tried and was just in it for the scene, filming my good homies, cool gear and videos and maybe sliding a rail once a session, became a carvy and big mountain head for a while, then went back to being a park "poser", learned 180's and how to slide more than a flat ride on, then went back to being a big mountain guy, and finally, at 23 started to ACTUALLY try in the park, now here I am at 25, having the best season of my life and have progressed more in the past 2 years than my entire history of skiing.

you're never to old to learn, especially not as an actual child.

its a mental game


A mental game! Yes.


https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/851717/Deep-Meditation-For-Riding-Boxes--amp--Rails
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Rock_Inhabitant
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DominatorJacquesI'm kinda out of shape here, but still "Workin' It!" on dull edges!




https://www.facebook.com/DominatorJacques/videos/3291008507708535


This is sick man. Keep on workin it
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DominatorJacques
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Rock_InhabitantThis is sick man. Keep on workin it


Thanks man. Can't please all the folks all the time! ;-)
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