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Picked this set up specifically for ski mountaineering (most of you probably know I spend a good deal of time in the mountains) - I'm totally excited for this weekend! I've never skied! I'm gonna die! Woo hoo!
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Broken bones in 3... 2...
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That's why I'm glad I have rock solid health insurance lol
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Bakuun posted:
That's why I'm glad I have rock solid health insurance lol
No pun intended?
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/face_palm
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lol silly
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Used to ski, spend most of my time on a snowboard these days. If you enjoy it enough to continue doing it spend money on boots, you can live with a cheap average set of ski's while your getting started but bad boots SUCK.
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I ski'd your mom last night. 
Does that count?
I am ashamed of myself when I do this btw.
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Good luck  I'm glad I learned as a kid. Not nearly as far to fall. 
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Love skiing, I wish I could get out a lot more.
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you may want to master regular skiing first.
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I used to ski back when I was in high school -- was HORRIBLE at it (almost got kicked off the bunny slope my first time out)... That was one good thing about the math-science team back at the high school I went to -- they TRIED to expose people to other things. After 4 years of skiing about 6 day trips and 1 weekend trip per year I was able to kind of manage some of the easier intermediate slopes in vermont.
I wouldnt want to try it now though. I fell so very many times and I am not young anymore.
43 year old bones arent the same as 16 year old bones. I dont think I saw a single snowboard nor did I know what one was back then.
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I would highly suggest getting ski lessons. It will save you a lot of headache. It's something that takes a tremendous amount of time to perfect. I ski and snowboard but I prefer boarding.
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two people died on ski hills here in Alberta this last week, one hit a tree and the other hit a pole
be careful
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spend your remaining money on group lessons....300 dollars would go a long ways
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Lessons are for squares!
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Bakuun posted:
Lessons are for squares!
here are a few tips
1. look for beginner runs, they are clearly marked with a big black diamond
2. closing your eyes will automatically reduce your speed
3. ski drunk, it's funner
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Another vote for lessons. Skiing is pretty easy to pick up, but you need some guided learning to help you figure out the technique...
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Lessons are a must. Its not a sport you can just pick up, even if you are athletic.
At least learn how to stop, turn and get on and off the chairlift before you go anywhere.
Anyone that boards or skis knows we don't really need to tell him this. The first time you step into those ski's and onto the snow you will know the helpless feeling. An instructor will be your best friend.
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F***inf skiers.
Lesson one: Don't box in snowboarders on either side......like every other skier on this planet does.
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if you know a friend that skis, let him teach you a little....basic stops, turning on beginginer slopes. then take lessons, that wait your not wasting money on the most basic lesson group. if your friend can get you to parrel sking o the step before parreel sking you can spend your money on advance lessons.
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Take a lesson from Natasha Richardson, wear a helmet.
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I remember when I was younger and skiing (about 15 years ago) barely anyone wore helmets. But I recently went skiing and boarding and noticed that about half are wearing helmets. It's a good idea to wear one. I don't wear one. Completely up to you. Just dont go fast or run into any trees or poles. And make that pie!
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I have a ton of friends who ski, I'm just going to pester one of them and buy them a lift ticket and a 6 pack to help me out
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i come from the ghetto's of L.A, skiing the the best thing ever and i live 60 mins from the best ski hills IN THE WORLD
Banff National Park, Alberta, Lake Louise
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If you cross the back part of your skis you are in for a world of pain.
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silvadel2 posted:
If you cross the back part of your skis you are in for a world of pain.
one way or another, I think I'm in for a world of pain...
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Bakuun posted:
silvadel2 posted:
If you cross the back part of your skis you are in for a world of pain.
one way or another, I think I'm in for a world of pain...
Trust me, dont do it -- you end up in a split -- and fast.
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silvadel2 posted:
Trust me, dont do it -- you end up in a split -- and fast.
eh I'm a goalie, I do that a lot anyhow! Right? right... i'mdead
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