klingon 10 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Mine seems to be on a plateau. Maybe if you just go out there to have some fun without bothering to learn, that's what you get...? How about everyone else? Do you learn? And do you improve? Link to post Share on other sites
danz 0 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 I think I get better every season... I usually feel like I'm at a plateu, and then out of nowhere I will have a "breakthrough" run where things start to click that haven't before...I love those runs... but I'm usually always thinking about technique, especially when I'm on the groomers... in the pow I just let things happen... danz Link to post Share on other sites
jared 0 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 never too good for lessons - you just have to get them from suitably qualified people. Its the only way to get better. Link to post Share on other sites
OUfreeski2 0 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 I like to think I`m improving especially by riding with people who are better than me. And pushing your limits Link to post Share on other sites
danz 0 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 true... and ride with people above your skill level...that is another sure way to improve (just don't hold them back!) danz Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 As everyone has said riding with people better than you pushes yourself, much more so than being the ripper in the group and not being challenged at all. I ride with a few guys, some ex pro's and each of em has a different speciality. Also i prefer to miss the day trip here and there and wait for a 3-4 day trip as I think it comes together better back to back days.. Link to post Share on other sites
Markie 0 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 I think the incredibly enticing thing about skiing (I don't know about boarding but I expect it's similar) for newcomers is how much you can improve with each outing. I have found that there is always something I can do each time that I couldn't do before and there is always at least one slope I find each time which I thought was difficult before but then mastered. It is a great thrill from the sense of accomplishment. Since I am still between a beginner and intermediate skill with plenty more to learn, I still get this feeling. But I'm sure for the veterans, it's much more difficult to move further up the skill ladder when you are already very competent. Link to post Share on other sites
zwelgen 0 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 And I think standing at the top of a run and peering over the edge and going sh!t or watching someone ski something and think "I couldnt do that" and then climbing up there and giving it a go anyway - even if you roll all the way down or get a few bruises at least trying it you get better. And riding with people better and maybe a bit more of an idiot than me has definatley upped my game. Some new gear has given me the incentive to push it a bit more. More mental rather than anything though I think! But yeah I think you do get those plateaus, maybe like any sports change something, try some different terrain, try the pipe or go with some other people..... blah blah blah Link to post Share on other sites
OUfreeski2 0 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Zwelgen, did you end up getting those FATS skis? Link to post Share on other sites
OUfreeski2 0 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Yeah I try not to hold the people up I`m riding with, `cause I know it`s a bit of a pain in the arse waiting for others. It`s all give and take.And after all, if you were THAT slow then you wouldn`t be riding with that crew, right? Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 I will tell you next year, my second season. Link to post Share on other sites
joshnii 2 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 Yes, improve. db - how's the progress in your 15 times then? Link to post Share on other sites
damian 0 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 vast, but don't take that to mean I am skilled at present. Link to post Share on other sites
danz 0 Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 db can hold his own...especially for a freshman... I was impressed... danz Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 well he comes from a surf/skate background, and if you are competent in those you can find your way on the snowboard pretty easily! keep at it DB! Link to post Share on other sites
scouser 4 Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 Yeah, I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 If you actively push yourself. Don't spend too much time standing at the top of anything thinking "I don't know if I can do this." It is my belief that it is always harder from the top before you try. Link to post Share on other sites
zwelgen 0 Posted January 11, 2003 Share Posted January 11, 2003 Quote: Originally posted by OUfreeski2: Zwelgen, did you end up getting those FATS skis? Much to my sadness no. I had a few soul crushing bills to pay so am completly and utterly broke till the 16th. Im pretty set on getting some rossi bandit XX, just midfats for me as I cant really justify getting fats for a few more months of Japanese powder. I agree with you about holding people up. Depends by how long really and obviously not everyone is the same level. Link to post Share on other sites
Fattwins 0 Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 I think I improve everytime I go out. Sking or riding are sports that can come natural, but it does or can take time to learn. Bumps Powder crud crust wind blown Air spring corn are just a few things. One of the top things that needs to be learned respect. Resect for the mountain and how she can jump up and kick your ass. Holding people up sucks but if you want to ride with buds then its the price you have to pay sometimes. Sometimes its a good price. Link to post Share on other sites
Ocean11 0 Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 I hate chasing after people who are better than me, just so that I can keep up! Takes all the pleasure out of it. And I hate being told to push myself! If I'm falling a over t down the hill, I'm not learning anything valuable, and just because I don't want to break my neck doesn't mean I'm not trying. It's fun to ride with other people, and good to get some tips, but pretty much as soon as one my mates gives me that "You won't learn unless you push yourself/fall over" line, I'm off on my own to get on with learning in peace. This year, after the off-season I found that my skills were much better. Maybe it was just thinking about it all the time and constantly eyeing up terrain and riding it in my mind's eye. Or perhaps it was the Dirtsurfing keeping my hand in. But I'm riding much steeper courses with more finesse this year, although steep and tight tree runs are still a big challenge. I want to be able to land some jumps this season, so when my one-track friends start niggling at me again, I'll be off on my own to practice in the park. Link to post Share on other sites
danz 0 Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 zwelgen... good choice with the bandit xx...I demoed tons of midfats last year and they were my favorite! I ended up getting myself the atomic 10.20 because I just couldn't beat the deal I got, but you will love the xx... they smoke on and off the groomers...can handle anything! enjoy!!! danz Link to post Share on other sites
OUfreeski2 0 Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 Yeah,I also agree with Indosnm. Diversity in the group is also good.Different specialities. Link to post Share on other sites
enderzero 0 Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 I say buy em zwelgen. Live it up. You deserve it. Link to post Share on other sites
oblivion 5 Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 Improve every season without a doubt, but less each time. Link to post Share on other sites
denise 0 Posted January 15, 2003 Share Posted January 15, 2003 If only.. Link to post Share on other sites
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