I NEED SUPPORT AND TIPS

Gryllz

Gryllz

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Sorry for the venting book below but I'm lost as what to do so K+ and luv for those who reply

I am 15 (turning 16 in december; and plan to drive to the hill as much as possible) I have been skiing since I was 5 or 6. I used to race but left that after a couple years and joined a big mountain program. In my opinion, my actual skill level (minus advanced tricks) is far above average, probably from racing.. Confident dropping 30 footers and skiing gnarly backcountry terrain with control. Probably average in the park. Can 3 on XL jumps at COP and 5's one way. 270 off rails and can hit all park features but my parents are strongly against inverts and pretty much anything more advanced. They Do Not give me permission or support in any kind to try a backflip and refuse to put me in a freestyle program. My dad is as serious as to say if I break my neck and get paralyzed, i'm on my own when I turn 18. My true love is all mountain and really want to apply tricks I learn in the park to the mountain.

I just don't have the support to excel in that department which has really gotten to me and makes me sad sometimes. I just need some confidence-helping tips and some other success story's that are similar to mine (e.g parents didn't support freestyle and you learned without coaching).

(I really appreciate what they have helped me with so far and they know it but I just find it frustrating when they don't support something that I love)

Thanks guy's.
 
I know no one is going to read that whole thing so basically I have zero support or coaching available for inverts and don't know how to progress farther.
 
13732254:DROPCLIFFNOTBOMB said:
I know no one is going to read that whole thing so basically I have zero support or coaching available for inverts and don't know how to progress farther.
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I'm in the same boat. You could meet good people at your mountain or if your friends ski, have them go with you to encourage each other. When my friends are with me everything just seems easy and fun. The best support for me is when other people help.
 
I never asked my parent for permission on what i can and can't do skiing. they also supported it they took me to tramp class when i was younger and i think them knowing that i learned how to do stuff right made it less scary for them then me not knowing what i'm doing .maybe get good at tramp and show them you know what to do that might help.

but op your parents are asshole telling you if you get hurt your on your own that's low

my parent said they'd push me in a wheel chair if they they had to i don't think about breaking my neck or getting hurt think about what can go right thinking about what can goe wrong your just gona have a bad time. ski how you want i doubt your parent fallow you skiing .but good luck op
 
topic:DROPCLIFFNOTBOMB said:
Sorry for the venting book below but I'm lost as what to do so K+ and luv for those who reply

I am 15 (turning 16 in december; and plan to drive to the hill as much as possible) I have been skiing since I was 5 or 6. I used to race but left that after a couple years and joined a big mountain program. In my opinion, my actual skill level (minus advanced tricks) is far above average, probably from racing.. Confident dropping 30 footers and skiing gnarly backcountry terrain with control. Probably average in the park. Can 3 on XL jumps at COP and 5's one way. 270 off rails and can hit all park features but my parents are strongly against inverts and pretty much anything more advanced. They Do Not give me permission or support in any kind to try a backflip and refuse to put me in a freestyle program. My dad is as serious as to say if I break my neck and get paralyzed, i'm on my own when I turn 18. My true love is all mountain and really want to apply tricks I learn in the park to the mountain.

I just don't have the support to excel in that department which has really gotten to me and makes me sad sometimes. I just need some confidence-helping tips and some other success story's that are similar to mine (e.g parents didn't support freestyle and you learned without coaching).

(I really appreciate what they have helped me with so far and they know it but I just find it frustrating when they don't support something that I love)

Thanks guy's.
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If you plan to drive to the hill by yourself, do you have the freedom to try these tricks by yourself? I suggest getting some neck and back protection if you are thinking of doing a backflip without your parents' approval.

Can you do backflips on a trampoline? Have you tried into foam pits? Don't blindly go into doing a backflip. The first time I tried a backflip, I would have severely hurt myself if there wasn't a foam pit there. Weigh your risks and rewards dude. Also, tricks that aren't quite inverted like corks could be bridging point. There's always room for improvement without getting entirely inverted. Also, you can really progress on rails without going inverted. More difficult tricks on rails are less dangerous than backflips if you are comfortable on rails.

Good luck.
 
13732319:JackSkisPow said:
If you plan to drive to the hill by yourself, do you have the freedom to try these tricks by yourself? I suggest getting some neck and back protection if you are thinking of doing a backflip without your parents' approval.

Can you do backflips on a trampoline? Have you tried into foam pits? Don't blindly go into doing a backflip. The first time I tried a backflip, I would have severely hurt myself if there wasn't a foam pit there. Weigh your risks and rewards dude. Also, tricks that aren't quite inverted like corks could be bridging point. There's always room for improvement without getting entirely inverted. Also, you can really progress on rails without going inverted. More difficult tricks on rails are less dangerous than backflips if you are comfortable on rails.

Good luck.
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Yea I can backflip on tramp easily and actually showed my parents this thread and made a deal with them. Once I can backflip on the ground then they feel comfortable with it. I have a gymnastics center close by so its totally do-able.

I do have the freedom to but it's hard to break that parents voice in the back of your head saying "you will probably break your neck so don't do it" y'know

Thanks for the reply
 
No parent is stoked on the idea of their kid becoming a quadriplegic. And to most people, backflips seem like the most dangerous trick out there.

But look, don't toss your first backflip over an icy 50 foot step down, and you'll be fine. Make sure you can land them 100% of the time on a trampoline, commit, and you'll probably stomp your first one. If you're nervous, go build a kicky jump into powder. That's what I did.

Best advice: ski with people slightly better than you. Not insanely better than you, but slightly better, and you'll progress a ton. Most great skiers never have any coaching other than from their buddies.
 
13732268:brett_fisher said:
I never asked my parent for permission on what i can and can't do skiing. they also supported it they took me to tramp class when i was younger and i think them knowing that i learned how to do stuff right made it less scary for them then me not knowing what i'm doing .maybe get good at tramp and show them you know what to do that might help.

but op your parents are asshole telling you if you get hurt your on your own that's low

my parent said they'd push me in a wheel chair if they they had to i don't think about breaking my neck or getting hurt think about what can go right thinking about what can goe wrong your just gona have a bad time. ski how you want i doubt your parent fallow you skiing .but good luck op
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Thanks man, yea I convinced them that if i can backflip on the ground then I can do it skiing. I can backflip on tramp and off of a platform a couple feet high plus I have a gymnastics place close by so its' 100% do-able. I WILL STOMP A BACKIE THIS YEAR ;)
 
13732341:DROPCLIFFNOTBOMB said:
They are worried that ill hurt myself which is logical
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yeah i understand that for sure but do it anyway. i cant imagine being told i cant try something on my skis
 
well i don't think your parents will be watching your every move at the park so just keep your progression on the low and they will never find out
 
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