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hoodratz47
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26. Over shot a jump by a ton. I'm lucky to be walking. Since then just skiing smarter
Schoess
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I realized that if I use risk mitigation strategies, I can get better, have a ton of fun and ski all the time without getting too hurt or being out for a long time. Get your body right, only send when the conditions are right and you're feeling it. Send a limited number of tries, don't just rip endlessly on something dangerous. Listen to your body when it's tired. Drink water, eat good meals, get enough sleep, don't be drunk and or high trying shit, etc. Skiing has inherit risks, but you can be smart about how you manage those risks.
bigwhite.steeze
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not old by any means, but 30 and still wanting to send. started riding park at 14, hopefully get another 14 years at least. learning to be selective of whats worth hitting is a big one.
BigmoneyMatt
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I'm mad depressed right now, so much suicidal thoughts brewing in my cranium. I'm turning 15 in a couple months and I don't really know what to do tbh, I can't really throw down like I did a season ago I just feel heavier and like if I take a spill its going to be more consequential. Don't know if yall can relate but I'm really going through the motions rn.
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14410561:SimonWherity said:
Does it sound like a joke bruh? of course I'm serious, I'm not having a good time lately.
swherity
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14410566:DeadB said:
sorry bro i kinda feel for ya i missed half the season cause of a broken wrist and ski patrol shut my pass off but i just keep going i havent progressed either this year really im just glad to be on the mt especially here in the pnw with all the rain idk how long our seasons gonna last hopefully you can get out there and have some fun cause thats what its all about just do you what you love cause thats what its all about it took me way too long to figure it out you just cant beat urself up over things like this it all takes time
tominiemenmaa
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My thoughts & methods exactly. Started at 34, now at 38 and sending hard while trying to stay smart. I've had my share of injuries and have had to adapt to the situation, while still loving every second. Hit me a follow on Instagram (link below) if you're keen on this kind of content 
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hoodratz47
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It's still a ton of fun. I've been doing more rails then I did when I was all jumpy. Actually been hitting jumps this year that are bigger then I have in a while. I still drop things in powder and ski difficult lines. But I'm much more methodical about what I am about to do
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TOAST.
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29 and still learning stuff. Never been one to just send it, so it's been a slow progression, but I've had tons of fun along the way. I've never been good at committing to stuff first try so I typically find once I actually go for something it's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be.
SWRTOFFICIAL
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19 unfortunately, I got a real shitty concussion and basically lost all my ski skill and drive to push it on skis.
but like now at 22 I am healed and I am working towards getting my Send juice back and am more willing to push it, I am actually better than I was pre-concussion which feels good inside
but like now at 22 I am healed and I am working towards getting my Send juice back and am more willing to push it, I am actually better than I was pre-concussion which feels good inside
tominiemenmaa
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Did/do you wear a helmet?
14412687:CrunnchyPissFart said:
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14412691:tominiemenmaa said:
Yea man, I got whiplashed really fucking bad tryna throw some shit in the sidecountry
helmet or die for me, especially nowadays, I get so paranoid about relapsing into a concussive state if I even do much as lightly tap my head on something
**This post was edited on Mar 13th 2022 at 4:53:14pm
tominiemenmaa
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Imagine the damage without a helmet... Fortunately you can still ski! ?
14412788:CrunnchyPissFart said:
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14412942:tominiemenmaa said:
I know bro, protection is a blessing, if I didn’t have that shit on id either be dead by now or not be able to do the shit I love
tominiemenmaa
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For sure. Helmet, crash pants, back protector, & superior senior send radar always on. Turning 40 next year so it's mandatory to have the balls to not send it when you don't feel it. Already had to learn it the hard way & paid my dues and it's only my fourth season.
14412945:CrunnchyPissFart said:
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14412948:tominiemenmaa said:
Back protector is a good one, I am gettin out for mountain biking cuz that’s where I rly send big nowadays. Also having the balls to say that “the timing isn’t right” or somethin like that when you don’t feel right about something is way too important. Hell even today when I was just ripping night park laps I noticed I was feeling tired as hell towards the end I just said it’s time to tone it down and just Cruise
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Haven't stopped fuck you lames foo EST STOCKTON 209
tominiemenmaa
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Yes. Not here to brag, but I feel like I send it pretty hard for someone with a history like mine. Definitely had my share if the consequences (a broken thumb and two dislocated AC joints, which I'm still recovering from and have to tone down the send due to them) but fortunately only had to skip around 8 weeks of skiing since the '20-21 season started. Things could've been WAY worse.
Only the thumb was hurt on a sendy trick crash, first 360 from a 30' kicker into a gust of headwind, ending up having a yard sale at the knuckle.
The shoulders were both fucked on a situation where my focus was somehow lost where it shouldn't have been.
December 2021. The classic last lap, last rail, a DFD which was sticking all day, sticked mega hard and did a misty 180 to shoulder out.
February 2022. First 540 from a 35' kicker, landed nice, started partying at the bottom while turning my skis back to forward, not understanding I was headed to the next kicker. Caught an edge after the flat turns uphill and BOOM the collar bone popped in a nanosecond. Will be recovering from it the remainder of the season.
Lesson learned: skiing in general is suspiciously dangerous, not only the (hard) tricks in midst of it. 100% focus is mandatory all the time on the slopes to stay alive & shred another day.
Only the thumb was hurt on a sendy trick crash, first 360 from a 30' kicker into a gust of headwind, ending up having a yard sale at the knuckle.
The shoulders were both fucked on a situation where my focus was somehow lost where it shouldn't have been.
December 2021. The classic last lap, last rail, a DFD which was sticking all day, sticked mega hard and did a misty 180 to shoulder out.
February 2022. First 540 from a 35' kicker, landed nice, started partying at the bottom while turning my skis back to forward, not understanding I was headed to the next kicker. Caught an edge after the flat turns uphill and BOOM the collar bone popped in a nanosecond. Will be recovering from it the remainder of the season.
Lesson learned: skiing in general is suspiciously dangerous, not only the (hard) tricks in midst of it. 100% focus is mandatory all the time on the slopes to stay alive & shred another day.
14412949:CrunnchyPissFart said:
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14412956:tominiemenmaa said:
for real man, goddamn that February 22 incident sounds like a wild one