Help me get rid of my fear
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Celery
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Don’t be afriad to ask the guys in the park for help when it comes to sliding a new rail or hitting a new jump, It’s always helped me if I’m following a guy into a jump on my first hit. They are usually all pretty nice, although you’ll run into some jackass every once in a while. Another one of the things that helped me the most was the progression of the features I was riding. I started in the small terrain park at my mountain which is just a bunch of little jumps and flat/down boxes. Start there, learning how to hop on and 50/50 the box then maybe move to learning how to actually slide the box, then progress from there.
saucy+steve
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For the big airs: If you know what you are doing even a little bit (and are comfortable on skis) you should be fine.
Just send it and you will have way more fun.
For rails: I totally feel your fear of sliding a rail, cause sliding unnatural is terrifying. maybe if there aren't any boxes try to slide a flat tube, those are the easiest. also hop over the rail a few times.
Just send it and you will have way more fun.
For rails: I totally feel your fear of sliding a rail, cause sliding unnatural is terrifying. maybe if there aren't any boxes try to slide a flat tube, those are the easiest. also hop over the rail a few times.
k_tivnan
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topic:tutipups said:
This is common for everyone starting out. Once you get the courage to do it once it will never be as bad. My tip for rails is although it may seem scarier, hit a rail with a good amount of speed to make it easier to get on the rail and instead of sliding it you’re just tapping it. For jumps, watch the speed others are taking for it and then just commit. Good luck dude!
oldmanski
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Do you have any homies to ski with? Skiing with someone better than you helps push your limits.
Trampoline is a huge help to assist with the feeling of being in the air.
Commitment is key to rails, you cant ski up to a rail and not have your mind made up of what you are going to do, you always talk yourself out of it. Stick to the plan and stay committed.
Plan on falling, wear some extra gear to help protect your body from the impacts(Padded under armor, knee braces, etc.)
Most of all, have fun. Main reason we are all out there doing what we enjoy, its fun!
Good luck homie and welcome to NS.
Trampoline is a huge help to assist with the feeling of being in the air.
Commitment is key to rails, you cant ski up to a rail and not have your mind made up of what you are going to do, you always talk yourself out of it. Stick to the plan and stay committed.
Plan on falling, wear some extra gear to help protect your body from the impacts(Padded under armor, knee braces, etc.)
Most of all, have fun. Main reason we are all out there doing what we enjoy, its fun!
Good luck homie and welcome to NS.
saucy+steve
Member
14112775:oldmanski said:
or just ask if you can follow someone in to a jump. You could also ask for pointers on rails
saucy+steve
Member
70?? that is a messed up ski resort if they only have one jump that is 70 fucking feet
Kevski
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Yeah if you're at the top of a feature just ask someone who looks like they know what they're doing. Most people get stoked to walk you through their process or even just take the time to put in words what they're doing. It's a compliment to be asked how to do something, so I wouldn't be intimidated if I were you. Even if you don't ride together they can give you some good tips to work with.
Pretty sure the first time I slid a box I asked some dude cruising through the park how to do it - he mentioned a tip or two then I gave it a go on my own and kept trying till I got it.
As for the fear itself, you'll get used to harnessing it. You'll have it every time you try a new trick, and honestly it's a dope feeling when you are scared and drop in just knowing you're fully committing to something. Like you leave your rational doubting self at the drop in and you just get right in the zone. If you land it too the feeling really can't be beat.
Pretty sure the first time I slid a box I asked some dude cruising through the park how to do it - he mentioned a tip or two then I gave it a go on my own and kept trying till I got it.
As for the fear itself, you'll get used to harnessing it. You'll have it every time you try a new trick, and honestly it's a dope feeling when you are scared and drop in just knowing you're fully committing to something. Like you leave your rational doubting self at the drop in and you just get right in the zone. If you land it too the feeling really can't be beat.