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Frenchmayo1287

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Hey guys, I’m currently working on a project for my sociology class which focuses on social groups. I chose freestyle skiers, I’m gonna talk about how there was kind of a rebellious element to the social group and how they made their own style. This is only a starting point, in my slide presentation I need to talk about the values or norms of the social group. Could you guys let me know why you love freestyle skiing, the core values of the sport, and like who makes up the really true freestyle skiers?

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you should really create your thesis after research, otherwise it's going to be biased. The only thing rebellious about skiing is it's inherent danger, with the exception of urban skiing, which is sometimes just illegal lol. And all of our style, as much as I love it, was more or less evolved from snowboarding and thus from skateboarding. My personal favorite style is just gangster thug shit and obviously we didn't create that.

But I love the freedom that comes with it (and skiing in general, I do more freeride). The way you want to go about it is really just your own personal choice, and I think that it's unmatched by a lot of other sports, even snowboarding. I would say THE core value is community and expression (I guess that's two lol). I kinda said expression with the freedom thing. But in my experience, skiing is the thing I have most felt a part of and where I have met the nicest and coolest people I know. I don't think there can be "true" freestyle skier, anyone doing tricks and having fun is free skiing. But if you're asking for the big names in skiing, I'm sure someone can give you a list of them. I could probably name 20 big names right now but I'm not really versed enough in ski history to give a good explanation for them.

I actually have like a 10 page research paper I'll have to do in December that I'm planning on writing about the evolution of freestyle skiing, so good luck on your thing!

Aussi, j'aime te nom! (Je suis tres mal a Francais ?)

**This post was edited on Sep 26th 2024 at 8:56:35pm
 
14629235:SteezyYeeter said:
you should really create your thesis after research, otherwise it's going to be biased. The only thing rebellious about skiing is it's inherent danger, with the exception of urban skiing, which is sometimes just illegal lol. And all of our style, as much as I love it, was more or less evolved from snowboarding and thus from skateboarding. My personal favorite style is just gangster thug shit and obviously we didn't create that.

But I love the freedom that comes with it (and skiing in general, I do more freeride). The way you want to go about it is really just your own personal choice, and I think that it's unmatched by a lot of other sports, even snowboarding. I would say THE core value is community and expression (I guess that's two lol). I kinda said expression with the freedom thing. But in my experience, skiing is the thing I have most felt a part of and where I have met the nicest and coolest people I know. I don't think there can be "true" freestyle skier, anyone doing tricks and having fun is free skiing. But if you're asking for the big names in skiing, I'm sure someone can give you a list of them. I could probably name 20 big names right now but I'm not really versed enough in ski history to give a good explanation for them.

I actually have like a 10 page research paper I'll have to do in December that I'm planning on writing about the evolution of freestyle skiing, so good luck on your thing!

Aussi, j'aime te nom! (Je suis tres mal a Francais ?)

**This post was edited on Sep 26th 2024 at 8:56:35pm
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first helpful thing hes said
 
14629235:SteezyYeeter said:
you should really create your thesis after research, otherwise it's going to be biased. ...

...I actually have like a 10 page research paper I'll have to do in December that I'm planning on writing about the evolution of freestyle skiing, so good luck on your thing!

Aussi, j'aime te nom! (Je suis tres mal a Francais ?)
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user "steezy yeeter" being a decorous academic was not on my bingo card fo today
 
The core values of the sport are expression and expansion. Jumping itself is rebellion against gravity, but what sets freestyle skiing apart from other Ariel sports and from downhill skiing is riding downhill backwards. I think skiing switch is what defines freestyle skiing, breaking the norm and challenging what is natural, the truest freestyle skiers I know constantly push their limits and face their fears to expand their ability to express.
 
You might find crafting an entire paper easier if you expand your thesis to ALL SKIERS in general. All skiers, whether a park rat or a ski racer all share the same passion and camaraderie for skiing. An epic day will always lead to hooting and hollering, overcoming fears, learning new techniques, etc. This applies to a level one beginner or Tanner Hall... The stoke is real, no matter the discipline.

Where you get into true sociology is when you really dig into economic, geographic, etc. factors. Ski racers may often come from money, with the equipment, coaching, and travel being more expensive. Park rats not quite as frequently (though we all know plenty that DID come from money, but half are ex race kids anyways...). Urban skiers generally come from urban areas. Nordic skiers generally come from flatter areas where they still get snow. The best ski jumpers are europeans. And telemark skiers are just fucking dumbasses.... (couldn't help myself)

This are only a few examples to get ya thinking, but there are tons of other generalizations when you really think of it, from clothing choices, to popular ski equipment depending on where you live and how you're raised. But this is exactly the point of Sociology - drawing conclusions based off social behaviors, interactions, and cultures.
 
14629362:Mista.sand said:
The core values of the sport are expression and expansion. Jumping itself is rebellion against gravity, but what sets freestyle skiing apart from other Ariel sports and from downhill skiing is riding downhill backwards. I think skiing switch is what defines freestyle skiing, breaking the norm and challenging what is natural, the truest freestyle skiers I know constantly push their limits and face their fears to expand their ability to express.
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Epic first post is epic
 
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