Hi, I'm new!

JustinSki223 · 03-09-07, 02:45 AM

I am relatively new to the forum but I am making an announcement. For those of you who know nothing about me I am a college student at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.
I am originally from Oklahoma but moved here last fall and attended school. I had a horrid GPA (2.7) becuz I spent entirely too much time hiking, biking, climbing, and yes of course skiing.

I know it sounds crazy but I have always wanted to be a really really good skier, and of course by really good skier I mean compete and hopefully go pro.

So today, I unenrolled myself from college. My parents made me promise I would go back if the skiing thing doesnt work...

I am sure it won't...but I have to know and the only way to know is to try.

If you're thinking I am crazy you are right....but to add some light to the subject I do have a good number of tricks down. Last season people tried to get me to compete and I was afraid to. After watching some competitions I began to realize the guys competeing were not throwing out anything I can't throw down. Therefore, I became a little more confident and inspired. wish me luck.

nelle30 · 06-09-07, 01:59 PM

wow.. I wish you luck and hope it turns out great. I actually had the honour of meeting some great ski professionals and I can honestly say I admire their devotion.. It's a lot of hard work.

Keeping my fingers crossed and hope to see you on the TV ski competition broadcast soon

zlathim · 06-09-07, 08:43 PM

Good luck Justin!! Let us know how it goes...

Michael · 13-09-07, 01:29 PM

Good luck with the Skiing Justin! Remember us when your a pro!

snoskichk121 · 29-10-07, 10:18 PM

that sounds awesome, Justin! good luck, and definately keep us posted! word of advice: if at all possible, try to find a pro that knows even more tricks and get them to teach u, even if it costs a ton. it will be worth it

andrejm63 · 03-02-09, 12:49 PM

It's too bad he doesn't remember to keep us informed...

snobeach · 03-02-09, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by andrejm63

It's too bad he doesn't remember to keep us informed...

If we had rep points, you'd get a mitt full.

Justin, hope it's all working out for you.

RichH · 06-02-09, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by snobeach

If we had rep points, you'd get a mitt full.

Justin, hope it's all working out for you.

He'll be too busy with all of the money, women and fame. Hope it worked out for him!

alysp · 07-02-09, 11:21 AM

lol youre crazy! but for real, u wanna turn a pro in freestyle? thats pretty cool, I used to race, im still in the team but dont compete anymore, what were u studying in college?

alysp · 07-02-09, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by alysp

lol youre crazy! but for real, u wanna turn a pro in freestyle? thats pretty cool, I used to race, im still in the team but dont compete anymore, what were u studying in college?

oh lol i just looked at the date of his post...and im quoting myself...im a loser lol

03-09-07, 02:45 AM	#1
JustinSki223 I haven't picked a title Join Date: May 2007 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 14	Hi, I'm new! I am relatively new to the forum but I am making an announcement. For those of you who know nothing about me I am a college student at Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO. I am originally from Oklahoma but moved here last fall and attended school. I had a horrid GPA (2.7) becuz I spent entirely too much time hiking, biking, climbing, and yes of course skiing. I know it sounds crazy but I have always wanted to be a really really good skier, and of course by really good skier I mean compete and hopefully go pro. So today, I unenrolled myself from college. My parents made me promise I would go back if the skiing thing doesnt work... I am sure it won't...but I have to know and the only way to know is to try. If you're thinking I am crazy you are right....but to add some light to the subject I do have a good number of tricks down. Last season people tried to get me to compete and I was afraid to. After watching some competitions I began to realize the guys competeing were not throwing out anything I can't throw down. Therefore, I became a little more confident and inspired. wish me luck. __________________ __________________ try and try again:D

06-09-07, 01:59 PM	#2
nelle30 I haven't picked a title Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 2	wow.. I wish you luck and hope it turns out great. I actually had the honour of meeting some great ski professionals and I can honestly say I admire their devotion.. It's a lot of hard work. Keeping my fingers crossed and hope to see you on the TV ski competition broadcast soon __________________

29-10-07, 10:18 PM	#5
snoskichk121 Ski Crazy Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 71	that sounds awesome, Justin! good luck, and definately keep us posted! word of advice: if at all possible, try to find a pro that knows even more tricks and get them to teach u, even if it costs a ton. it will be worth it __________________ "For me, skiing is a necessity. I have a need for risk." -anonymous

06-09-07, 08:43 PM	#3
zlathim crashing hurts Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 153	Good luck Justin!! Let us know how it goes...

13-09-07, 01:29 PM	#4
Michael I haven't picked a title Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ireland Posts: 391	Good luck with the Skiing Justin! Remember us when your a pro!

03-02-09, 12:49 PM	#6
andrejm63 mountvacation Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 7	It's too bad he doesn't remember to keep us informed...

07-02-09, 11:21 AM	#9
alysp Infected with ski Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Spain Posts: 5	lol youre crazy! but for real, u wanna turn a pro in freestyle? thats pretty cool, I used to race, im still in the team but dont compete anymore, what were u studying in college?