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Q & A with Tyson
Submitted Apr 1 2008, by jeffu
QUESTION: The other day in Solitude, UT I watched you ski a whole powder field switch. When I tried I could not make it one turn without falling. What is the trick?
ANSWER: "Skiing switch in powder can be very hard. Practice your switch turns on open groomed faces first and learn how to control your tips both front and back. When you can carve and slide turns comfortably on groomed then try to hit faces with some crud or deeper snow. When you graduate to the powder, you need to remember to lean forward, or up the hill, to keep your tips (tails) out of the snow. Then slowly start to lean side to side to turn, but be very patient as it takes less effort then you think. However, try to find snow that is very consistent because variable conditions will make it very hard to link turns. Otherwise, try again and again and be ready to fall and laugh a lot." ~Tyson
Q & A with Bibby
Submitted Mar 5 2008, by jeffu
QUESTION: I only ski about 3 days a year and love it more than anything. I can already outski just about everyone on the small mountains I ski on. What's the best way to improve my skiing even though I only get to ski a few days a year?
ANSWER: Hey Matt, That's awesome your so stoked on skiing even though you only get it in small doses. I would suggest the best way to improve your skiing is working alot on edge control, really learning to carve your skis in long and short radius turns and try not to ever have them flat based while skiing. It make's groomers a lot more fun, also carving is good for jumps where you would like to go corked in the air. So try out some different carve's try positioning your shoulder's across and down the hill and see what happens, it might open up even more doors for you to go through and have more fun skiing, happy shredding!
Q & A with Bibby
Submitted Mar 5 2008, by jeffu
QUESTION: hey josh i was wondering how to find out more about the x games qualifiers. and i was also wondering how to get sponsored
ANSWER: hey desmond, Well X-Qualifiers are kind of most of the bigger comps, like US Open, North American Open and Vermont Open and so on, so if you podium at those you have a good chance of getting in X-Games. The X-Games has a board of people who decide who goes in and who doesn't. Also the best way to get sponsored is to send in a promo video of yourself, or get sponsored by your local shop and they can pump you up to reps and hand out your video, also put together a resume and comp results. The cover letter should just tell about yourself and what you want to do this season, your goals and such...no more than a page long though. Good luck, happy shredding!
Q & A with Tuck
Submitted Feb 25 2008, by jeffu
QUESTION: how can i get info on getting sponserd by spyder venom
ANSWER: Spyder is an awesome company to be with. First of all, you should always have a good attitude win or lose, work hard, and have fun. You don't get on a team for acting cool. Be yourself and pick your own style. Spyder is an extremely loyal company and so supportive. Start out by getting some results at regional competitions. Next, travel some distance if you can to some bigger competitions. Make a dvd about a minute long with name, adress, etc. You want to list your results here and what your goals are for your career and some shorter goals. Give them an idea of what you are doing in the off season and also give some clips of you doing your thing. Good luck and have fun!
Q & A with Julian
Submitted Feb 6 2008, by jeffu
QUESTION: I was wondering how to land a 15 footer because I am not sure if I should lean forward or lean back. What is your advice?
ANSWER: Sean, Rather than thinking about leaning forward or backwards, you should focus on landing square. By square I mean chest up, hands out in front of you, and when you land it will feel like you are leaning forward. If you are dealing with soft snow then you can stomp it with any speed. If you are dealing with firm snow and a steep landing then medium to high speed is your friend. Avoid leaning backwards in general unless you find yourself in the air and you see a flat landing coming up fast. Then lean backwards to save your body. Again, stay square in the air and when you stomp it. Head up, chest up, arms up in front of you. Do this a lot on 10-15 footers. Then once you are very comfortable with 10-15 footers then try it at 20 feet. Repeat. Rip it up Sean!
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