How to Overcome Fear

In this video, I am going to share a few tips with you on how to overcome fear so you can safely learn new tricks on skis. I show you how I learn a new trick that I did not learn because of a terrible crash my brother had when learning it. A few of the things I bring up is how to re-frame fear as something useful, how you can specify what you fear so you can break it down and overcome it.
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What you will learn in this tutorial:
01:47 Step 1 Reframe fear (it is something useful)
02:16 Step 2 Specify what you fear (Rotate to early, jump to low, be too close to the rail)
03:44 Step 3 Practise on safe features
07:45 Step 4 Visualize how its done
11:06 Step 5 Face your fear when your ready
12:59 Step 6 Keep going!!!
14:39 Step 7 Take a step back or up on that horse again
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[@GB-mj2sj]

If you’re not feeling it don’t do it, If you’re feeling it and your scared send it

[@stevebailey8890]

Always send it !

[@lucaswright1247]

It’s a full send policy round here!!!!

[@cfeliminates1582]

Yeah did that and broke my wrist and thumb

[@tristanhanson1865]

I agree

[@Danny-ru7uf]

I'm definitely feeling I'm just afraid

[@ZaneTaylorMusic]

Kinda thought the rail story would end with your brother dying so I was very relieved to hear it was just a bad injury.

[@StompItTutorials]

Sorry about the emotional music possibly leading you to think that. Luckily he is alive and well 😀

[@coltonnagus8146]

Same bro

[@domi0128]

i thought he would be dead or paraplegic, too.

[@rossyhead69]

I was the same!

[@peejpeej2488]

Same, was bout ta cry.... y u do dis

[@Te0dosko]

And I'm here struggling with 360s xD great video dude

[@Paul-zz9wu]

Bro yeah i already Hit the 360 but in the last two days i just sucked an now im struggling again feels good to know that im not alone

[@mansericsson6727]

I can't even do a 180 =/

[@Te0dosko]

I landed it only once and it was my second try but after that i always fail to do it, i think its the fear that is holding us back

[@Paul-zz9wu]

Yeah you need to bee Like ok i can do it i do it anyway you dont have to try ist Just useles pain

[@tylerwinans4360]

Te0dosko same

[@skyla-idiot]

This is so inspirational😓I felt so bad for your bother

[@m.behan6]

**video starts** "argg" "Argh" "AAARGGHH"

[@boyananakiev4896]

Love that you're showing all the fails, it really paints a picture of hard work.

[@cameronstrong2465]

Another great video just what I need😜👍very inspirational as well

[@mateostrachan5597]

i was the 69th like

[@alixmansell3581]

Great video. Nice to see even the experts have moments of doubt. Also the importance of preparation and practice. It was shot and edited beautifully too!

[@lukasmiklo5815]

Well done mate. Totally killing it. I believe you have misspelled the fear checklist. "Rotating to early." Should be written "too early." Have a good one.

[@jaretjansen2270]

I've just started trying to ride through the park. Straight air and shifties off boxes. There's this one jump at Breckenridge in the park that I just can't seem to clear. After watching this video I feel wayyy better about the day that I had. The frustration and emotion I felt, well it's good to know an experienced skiir goes through the same thing. Thank you for making me more comfortable as well as all the tips on how to progress safely and how to deal with that fear. Keep up the videos and I'll keep watching!!

[@oni1095]

I’ve been skiing for 8 years and I still can’t grind anything

[@digitalrandomart3049]

broke my arm the first time I did a jump and a rail

[@vifcole]

Just get an experienced buddy to help you out, find a nice flat box and send it dude! I've been skiing for like 10 years and have finally started to commit to grinding stuff this season, as well as other scary tricks, and it's a lot of fun!

[@Kwkwkwkekeke]

@@digitalrandomart3049 i broke my wrist first day i learnt to rail but its been 2 years now and i over came my fear week ago

[@theavocado9484]

Michael Loeve same

[@camdendebruin6667]

Same. Last time I tried I slipped and got the wind knocked out of me hard.

[@tylerpeters116]

I loved this video because it has always been a problem with me. I’m currently trying to ski rails and I have been able to do both pipes and skinny boxes. What I see now is that I need to envision myself jumping onto the rail while I’m going onto a pipe because my fear of rails is that I won’t make it onto the top of it. If I can jump onto the pipe with enough jump then I should be fine on the rail. Baby steps is key, thank you stomp it 😊

[@ThePibsss]

This video is amazing! I appreciate that between all these videos and tutorials of Jens sending it, there's still moments where even pros have to conquer their own fears and mental blocks. I'm sure we've all been there during our learning process, and the vulnerability shown here really teaches us how to properly step outside our comfort zones

[@yannickvertessen2721]

The fear for injury with certain tricks is what has held me back countless times in skiing and wakeboarding for tricks I could easily do. Learning to overcome fear is definitely a very important part of progressive skiing. Thanks a lot for this video!!

[@benene055]

Thank you for this video! I love skiing and just doing slalom and skiing very fast but tricks were never what I wanted to do actually. Actually I just started watching your vids a few days ago and wanted to see how I can start doing tricks and learn something but now this video... I mean this was really what I needed! I am struggling with huge fears in my everyday life and I'm havin a hard time living happily since almost 3 years now but this video gave ma back some energy to face my fears and you actually showed me how to do so! Reframe, tell yourself what you fear and why you do so and start by small steps with having a checklist, a so called confidence list with small achievements. Small things you can do and achieve and by that process, slowly face the fear and take the negative energy from it to turn it into positive energy in order to keep pushing myself until I got what I wanted. For most people that's nothing special, but for me it was! For me it really was more than a Skiing video. I saw you struggle and nail it. That's not what you see normally today on social media and nobody wants to talk about struggle and failure, or even show it because "I may be considered weak" or "others don't want to know" but you, my man, just straight up caught me right there and made a difference! A difference I was looking for for such a long time and that even a coaching didn't make me see. Thank you for this video and for your pure energy! Thank you very much! Best regards from Germany!

[@hanndhannd4158]

I have been looking for a video like this for the longest time. Fear is my biggest issue when skiing park and I never could bring myself to overcome it. This video helped me so much, thank you so much for explaining everything in such great detail. So inspirational

[@rossyhead69]

Amazing video!!! Love the honesty of it!! I’ve been skiing all my life and had an instructors license when I was younger but never did freestyle. I now teach maths and take my pupils skiing - we were on the jump slope and I had to do a 180 and all of your advice rings so true even at my level of skills!!! Love it, thanks!

[@zijdie14]

One of your best video's. Really stuff to get in my toolbox

[@simonpedersen4432]

Great video! I would like to see a detailed video going back to basics of skiing switch, going in to and out of switch. Keep up the good work :)

[@dkay6557]

It was so cool to see you overcome your fear like that. I really like the way you broke it down and practiced each element of your fear separately before attempting the big rail. I can certainly apply that methodology to my own skiing. Inspiration to watch, really love your videos!

[@temirlandiusheev]

You have a good future with your channel. Good luck to you!!! 🍀 Never give up whatever happens in your life. I always watch your videos, immediately go for skiing and tryin’ everything that I’ve learned. Thank you very much❤️

[@blitz8041]

Because of your tips and tutorials I managed to land flatground 180s and do basic Mutegrabs. I am somewhat proud of myself that I learned them so fast (in 2 days with some prep) but I wouldnt have been able to do so without your help. Thanks.

[@noahheninger863]

Your videos are awesome man, I'm a ski instructor here in the states and I find your perspective and style very useful. Thanks for doing what you do!

[@Vondestylez]

Dude this vid reminded me exactly what I go thru, I’m a snowboarder and have struggled with front boards for years... awesome vid man 🙌🏻

[@matttatts]

Was awesome to watch you persevere! Great work!

[@alwaysuprising]

Great Video! It's so cool to see the whole process of getting over fear and stomp that trick!

[@holdenatkinson639]

thanks for making this video! fear is the most annoying part of skiing for me as i have a lot of it lol

[@dantecornwall8661]

This is quite deep however it is the motivation that we all need in our lives. Great video. 👏👍👍

[@Danielatale]

Whoo ohh!!! Good job!!!! Going to ski my first time in bansko this January! Learning a lot from you👏👏👏👏😎😎😎

[@Gabagool666]

Thanks for the great content!

[@Erik-xy5xj]

This channel should have much more subscribers.. Video quality is awesome

[@br0ckloeven]

This video helped a lot! I was 360’ing onto fat boxes no problem but god forbid I hit a rail. This helped me understand how to reframe my mindset and deconstruct my thinking toward the trick

[@Bastard01g]

I enjoyed the video as always!!

[@florian.7598]

Thats the vid I was waiting for. Thanks

[@AndiFromBavaria]

Congrats for your success and thanks for sharing your journey to overcome your fear.

[@MRM42]

your best video yet man

[@markjcpwa]

Love to see another video about fear I got in an accident last year couldn’t walk for 3 months and I’m really struggling to want attempt tricks idk how to overcome it, it’s always in the back of my mind

[@Randyg.3]

Bossed up. Love it 💯💯

[@oleksii.malovanyi]

One of the best video story I've ever seen 👏

[@trollfacedomi]

Doesn't matter if your learning flat ground 180s or corks, this is beautiful!

[@jacobward2607]

Your such an awesome guy. All the tricks I’ve learnt are from you (backflips stuff like that) and now I e gone pro and have gone on tour to Germany Canada and japan

[@ellietny3238]

Very inspirational video, definitely going for the ski camp next season! ;)

[@igopro4040]

great vid!!!

[@kalitzina]

Cool video, thanks for showing us the process of learning something scary and difficult :)

[@juicethekidd5187]

Nice Ski‘s !!

[@johannpaulehlert9275]

U got this man 💪🏻... pretty sad about ur bro... feeling with u guys

[@taoisttiger4702]

That's a cool idea, not only break down the trick to learn a "new" trick, but break down the things in specific that you are afraid of going wrong and then conquer those one at a time. A good format for defeating anything.

[@matiasjarvinen3064]

This was rly helpfull cuz im going skiing, and want to try New trix thnx Man.

[@themilkrun3964]

Love this, got to get back on that horse!

[@T5chrono]

Please do the tutorial on how to do switch 180. You do quite a windup to start rotation and I would love to see that in detail.

[@Neverwas]

You are absolutely amazing

[@jaygrace5819]

Try to make more videos like this one. Very interesting and helpful with the process of elimination of fear and building the courage to land the trick

[@AriesTheRam91]

That was an inspiring video I love you man in a spiritual level wish I could do what u do for a living

[@BacktoTrack33]

The skis are atomic bent chelter 100 right and witch binding are you riding on them? Nice video and I struggle to jump on a rail....

[@Zookieb4]

How to gain confidence: "hold my beer" usually doesn't end too well for me

[@siwi1874]

thanks die this Video, very helpful

[@Agagnon]

What are the songs in this video? They are amazing! Also I absolutely love your videos thank you for all you do. You've helped me improve so much since last years season

[@aleesc6522]

Hi Jens, nice vid as allways! I'm struggling with riding swich, maby you could show us how to practice that. I have allmountain skis, is it even possible to ride swich with these? Btw I've improved some skills in no time thanks to your awesome tutorials. Greetings Ale

[@edscott1049]

This is the exact thing I need cos I’m struggling with committing to rails (I keep on going up to the rail either not jumping or half jumping and bailing)

[@leevi8966]

Thank you so much

[@danielmessent2824]

Learned this trick a few weeks ago on big rails, in my opinion it is one of the scariest rail trucks because it is so tempting to rotate to early, and the fear of catching your tails.. Fun trick when you land it though!

[@charlottecayre]

love this

[@oispakossu]

I can do 540 and 720 at the park and frontflips to pow. Should i try misty 540? I tried them on rollerblades to foam yesterday

[@oonflore]

kono's kickz . try it to pow first

[@Xpsdjjv]

Try fronflip in the park first

[@walrusbfv6862]

kono's kickz . Any tips for front flip to pow? My friend said he’d give me 5 bucks if I did it.

[@subiout]

You've got it! Just try it to some nice pow

[@orangemu2359]

send it my man

[@Mimi-yi7hu]

Tanks man! I wached this video yesturday and it motivated me to overcome my fear of rails. Last year I was always backslipping, I hurted me a lot. Today I went to the park and FYNALY I hit rails. So tank you a lot! And if you go chek my last video of m’y channel (52 sec) you can see one of thoses backslap. If you give to me somes tips I will be very happy!

[@haiahaidari3165]

Can you make a video on how to store your ski gear? And how to avoid rust?

[@martinedholm3812]

jättebra video!! mycket man inte tänkt på liksom

[@91mattmac]

Best advice when frustration starts setting in, remind yourself that you’re about to have a breakthrough. When a trick is getting the better of me, I repeat to myself “I Can. I Will. I Must.” yo help keep focused. At the end of the day, it’s all about how bad you want it too.

[@antanasvidra8549]

Best guy in yt

[@haimonek]

That's been a looooong time since I've seen THAT edoggo sweater..

[@theoj2549]

Laax has some of the best beginner parks it looks like. There is so many beginner features to hit. I have 3 mountains within a 20 min drive radius and all of them are bad for learning park. There is only really hard park features.

[@pewpewpew8390]

Where have you mounted your bindings on the bent chetler 100? I just bought them in 188cm, also a pair of faction CT 1.0.. 188..love your vids, showing that older people can still do other stuff than carve and backcountry. So question 2, when do you release the bookings for classes? anywhere to sign up to get a heads up?

[@austinsalzillo]

Can you make a video about your ski gear

[@NotaRobottt]

This video was good for me because I broke my wrist snowboarding a week ago. I also ski.

[@ghirodormiente5800]

Hey! You’re awesome! I want to ask you a gear question. Are there some skis good for freestyle (so park and stuff like that) and free ride (powder)????? If exist can you advice me a model?

[@redcreeper2132]

Ghiro Dormiente a ski that is good in Park and free ride ?

[@Sonic-kb6vo]

I always feel it i just dont wanna embarrass myself by crashing

[@madhatmatt9706]

nobody gets good without crashing it happens to everyone

[@dododogu6006]

just send it

[@Sonic-kb6vo]

Madhatmatt True

[@Sonic-kb6vo]

dodo TR Hell yeah

[@parksmcarthur420]

No one cares as long as you try and send it big

[@hijack9770]

You know its a hella good video when there's 1 thousand likes and 4 dislikes.

[@trollfacedomi]

Hijack it's just people who missed the like button lol

[@BuckScrotumn]

Jesus Christ dude I'm glad to hear your brother is ok. That suspenseful lead up was making me think he was paralyzed or even dead!

[@F7F7F7F7]

Dude do you live in laax if so that's amazing

[@toriancromar]

That’s what park skiing all about this is why we love the sport.

[@teamscottpro]

Nice camera guy you have there!

[@xN3BST3Rx]

How do you like the BC 100s? I'm looking at those for my new pair of skis.

[@samd1944]

Can you do a video on which ski bindings to buy

[@nookshorts1659]

This is my first season doing park and im trying to learn how to do that box but I can't transition from straight to sideways

[@newplayer3861]

I. Am trying to learn some freestyle skiing but I only have race skis

[@djnsbluevg3040]

then sell the race skis and buy park skis?

[@xventure8771]

I just had the same accident as your brother! Literally the same thing happened that's sooooooo weird. Hurt like hell

[@justasnowball]

Are 270's out considered hard in skiing? because they are in snowboarding and I learned to do them on skis within two days of learning how to grind a rail. I tried skiing for the first time like 4 years ago, didnt really get in to it so I stayed a pure snowboarder. I steadily progressed as a snowboarder and I'm proud to say I'm pretty good at rails. I can do 360's out, 270's out and ofc 180's both ways. I can also do all the different grinds on any rail you can find except the lipslide for frontside boardsliding. This took me very long to get to this point in snowboarding, and I wonder how I was able to get to basically doing 270's out both ways with skis in two days. For context I rented skis two days ago for the first time since 4-3 years ago and a friend of mine taught me to grind a flat rail. Yesterday I asked to borrow my sisters skis and if I could use them on my backyard rail setup (the boots were a bit tight tho, but I could use them). She said why not and I spent a good hour grinding my flat rail, with the end result being me being able to do 270's out both ways pretty consistently and lipsliding to fakie and forward. Should I consider buying my own skis, and become a weirdo who can do both snowboarding and skiing, or should I just accept the fact that what I did wasn't actually considered hard at all.

[@odanne29]

i fear every time now, how to i overcome that. when i was younger i did not fear any jump .

[@sn5101]

When sliding rails, do you need to dull out your edges a lot or can you do this with sharpe edges too?

[@kosa8164]

Bro could you do 360 switch up/swap tutorial

[@kurkkumiesxd6832]

I hope this helps me with my 360s

[@betatv3306]

Can you please make the same video about jumping big kickers?

[@Cosaa]

I'm trying to do 360 mute grab so wish me luck bois

[@severin7857]

Did you do it 😏

[@automobil5882]

Severin haha

[@Cosaa]

Yeah

[@Cosaa]

@@severin7857 but i did it on a huge jump yesterday and landed on my face lmao

[@severin7857]

@@Cosaa ouch 😂

[@shayanscooter2546]

Nice

[@anthonykettle6018]

And pressed send by mistake and decided that maybe the problem was my own narrow mind so I stuck it out till the end. Still regret watching it all the way through but have decided that if it can’t be of positive use to me I really have wasted my time SO Thanks for sharing I’m really going to mull the shit out of problems and turn them from huge banquet s into frequent non filling snacks. Now I regret sitting here with my phone instead of loading the dishwasher - but if I just get up..................

[@borbryk5620]

The second AHHH at the start was powerful.

[@javiesparza3756]

What do you use to record on the snow? Something to protect the camera from the cold?

[@StompItTutorials]

Just a camera. It's fine with the cold. We use a Sony FS7

[@justintresky9346]

On which scale do you have the bindings(on the Atomic Bent Chetler 100)?

[@graceboudoin1304]

I went skiing a few days ago and had a panic attack on one of the slopes. My dad almost died in 2010 from running into a tree. He's luckily alive and we are going skiing again now, but I feel like I can't get over the fear of it.

[@blade_yt98]

Are you using the benchetler 100s

[@byZipo]

The park seems to be insane here in laax.