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MFBKBass5
03/01/20 12:17:47 AM
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Last time I went skiing I was 10. But adult ski group lessons are like 90 bucks. There are tons of YouTube series talking about skiing for beginners...think Id be fine just watching those instead?

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Irony
03/01/20 12:18:17 AM
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Watch Better Off Dead

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Chadawah
03/01/20 12:20:47 AM
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Thats how I learned how to snowboard. Just make sure to practice stopping and slowing down first.
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MFBKBass5
03/01/20 12:26:16 AM
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Chadawah posted...
Thats how I learned how to snowboard. Just make sure to practice stopping and slowing down first.


Yeah, I figured Id find some tiny inclines first to practice stopping, turning, and maneuvering then working my way up to more intense slopes.

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emblem boy
03/01/20 12:27:14 AM
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Where at?
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MFBKBass5
03/01/20 12:30:49 AM
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emblem boy posted...
Where at?


Going to Banff over spring break next week. Theyve got the big 3 ski resorts which are supposed to be the best skiing in all of Canada.

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Damn_Underscore
03/01/20 12:33:09 AM
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You can get the basics but until you know what it actually feels like to go down a mountain wearing skis it's all just theory.
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__aCEr__
03/01/20 12:33:50 AM
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Don't french fries when you should pizza or you're gonna have a bad time.

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MabusIncarnate
03/01/20 12:35:05 AM
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Yes. Best advice I can give is keep your eyes closed until you reach the bottom. Trust your instincts.

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MFBKBass5
03/01/20 12:35:47 AM
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Damn_Underscore posted...
You can get the basics but until you know what it actually feels like to go down a mountain wearing skis it's all just theory.


Well yeah, but do I really need to pay $90 for someone to tell me that same thing?

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Irony
03/01/20 12:36:02 AM
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https://youtu.be/zuJxrH_1J8s

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Damn_Underscore
03/01/20 12:37:19 AM
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MFBKBass5 posted...


Well yeah, but do I really need to pay $90 for someone to tell me that same thing?


No but your time skiing is going to be basically all learning no matter what.
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MFBKBass5
03/01/20 12:41:46 AM
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Damn_Underscore posted...
No but your time skiing is going to be basically all learning no matter what.


Yeah for sure. I dont expect to become an expert after a day but still. Would rather learn at my own pace than spend money and probably go slower than I would just learning solo

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kingdrake2
03/01/20 1:15:05 AM
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__aCEr__ posted...
Don't french fries when you should pizza or you're gonna have a bad time.


it's ftw.
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Gobstoppers12
03/01/20 1:27:10 AM
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It's not super different from having an instructor describe it. Learn the basics verbally, then figure out the details by trying it out yourself.

Honestly, skiing is pretty easy, at least for the basic levels. I learned over the course of one field trip while I was in 5th grade.

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bknight
03/01/20 1:30:13 AM
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Wear a helmet, make sure your insurance premium is paid for this month.
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MFBKBass5
03/01/20 2:04:25 AM
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Gobstoppers12 posted...
It's not super different from having an instructor describe it. Learn the basics verbally, then figure out the details by trying it out yourself.

Honestly, skiing is pretty easy, at least for the basic levels. I learned over the course of one field trip while I was in 5th grade.


thats what I was gonna thinking

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OwlRammer
03/01/20 2:11:34 AM
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when it comes to basics, I think youtube is fine for learning anything. Maybe for things that require physical actions like this might be better with someone actually teaching you since they can help you in real time and make sure you don't learn any bad habits or form etc., but having to pay for that seems like a waste until you get the basics down at least as long as you aren't aspiring to be some pro skiier or something

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MFBKBass5
03/01/20 7:49:47 AM
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OwlRammer posted...
when it comes to basics, I think youtube is fine for learning anything. Maybe for things that require physical actions like this might be better with someone actually teaching you since they can help you in real time and make sure you don't learn any bad habits or form etc., but having to pay for that seems like a waste until you get the basics down at least as long as you aren't aspiring to be some pro skiier or something


Ok good. I told my mom I was just gonna learn on YouTube instead of doing the stupid ski school crap and she was all freaking out haha

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inloveanddeath0
03/01/20 7:56:25 AM
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Personally I'm not a fan

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MFBKBass5
03/01/20 7:59:39 AM
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inloveanddeath0 posted...
Personally I'm not a fan


Of what?

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inloveanddeath0
03/01/20 8:15:54 AM
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MFBKBass5
03/01/20 10:01:30 AM
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inloveanddeath0 posted...
Skiing


why not?

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FakeHoax
03/01/20 10:53:49 AM
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gatorsPENSbucs
03/01/20 10:58:27 AM
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inloveanddeath0
03/01/20 11:26:36 AM
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MFBKBass5 posted...
why not?
I had a bad experience tbh

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