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Help on switchups

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BkCountrySkrMO2
Posts: 1642 - Karma: 103
i have been skiing bc for a while, but i'm pretty much a begginner on rails, i was hoping to learn how to do a swtich up this summer on my setup. Is it easier to learn by coming to a complete halt on the rail, then spinning? or is it easier to learn while your moving?
May 20 2006 12:18AM
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Grimace.
Posts: 8345 - Karma: 25
both?
i guess try while not moving then try it moving. its easier to do it frontside for me.
May 20 2006 12:19AM
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nickmcnutt
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just start off switch on, frontside switch up. its easier because of the momentum, but be sure to fully commit or else your genitalia will pay for it. hope that helps, good luck
May 20 2006 12:20AM
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InfernoHits
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eh, backsides aren't that hard. Start your spin while you are on the rail and then jump and the momentum from starting the spin on the rail will for the most part bring you around you might have to twist a little but just stomp it and you'll be fine
May 20 2006 12:21AM
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twintipteles
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switch on is pretty tough on a turf setup. Just keep trying, everyone does it a little differently, so eventually you'll figure out a way that works for you. If you keep working on stuff all summer you'll be amazed with what you can learn.
May 20 2006 12:23AM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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yeah, thats what i was thinking, since i'm starting rails, i thought a summer setup would be a really good way to hit some rails, try some stuff in the comfort of my yard, and do it everyday, i'm hoping my skills like dbl cause of this summer
May 20 2006 7:56AM
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DietCoke
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i wanna make a summer setup...
May 20 2006 8:58AM
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twintipteles
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go for it dude, it's made a huge difference for me, and it's really nice not having to waste any time trying to learn basic rail stuff in the winter, so you can just move straight towards the harder stuff.
May 20 2006 9:19AM
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eastAR5
Posts: 15084 - Karma: 730
back sides ares easy if its natuaral for you. jus head into the rail knowing your gona switch up, pop a lil more than 90 onto it if the rail is short, look fast around with your head while poping at the same time + your skis will follow.
May 20 2006 10:13AM
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SmoothLikeButter
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get on the rail then look as far as you can over your sholder and then jump
May 20 2006 10:15AM
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HAM*
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its way easier to do on kinks, but its techier to do on flat rails
May 20 2006 11:49AM
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bmxican_89
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so i saw my icon and was lik "When did i make this thread?!?!" but then i was like "OOO SHIIIIITTT!!! I GOT ICON-JACKED!!!!"

but for switch ups its all about commitment. its always been easier on flat rails for me, but i seem to be the only one. just trun your body, pop, spin, and if you need to adjust your weight on the way to landing.
May 20 2006 11:57AM
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4frntSkier
Posts: 4008 - Karma: 143
try all kinds BS switch ups regular ones and try both of them switch on
do it while moving
pop
May 20 2006 12:08PM
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BkCountrySkrMO2
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ya i was to lazy to resize my own icon, so i took this other kids, and he totally flipped on me, so i took urs to make him not kill me, i'll change it if you want
May 22 2006 3:32PM
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Dan-Man
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think about the pop right when u get on the rail and pop and be confident otherwise ur going to f up
May 22 2006 3:34PM
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Edward.
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do them on small kink rails
May 22 2006 3:35PM
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leone
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trial and error, and be prepared for plenty of error
May 22 2006 3:36PM
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JibEarth
Posts: 753 - Karma: 26
i hate when kids stael icons its jsut not right. Especially when you make your own. i made black and green i am a skier icon and i have now seen like 5 ppl with it. so i am forced to change my icon.
May 22 2006 6:45PM
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punkrock32
Posts: 1183 - Karma: 21
when you first learn, do them on small kinks, and overrotated your initial spin onto the rail (instead of 90 on, do like 100-110) so that when the kink comes you have a lot of momentum to spin with.
May 22 2006 7:01PM
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prosnurfer
Posts: 1842 - Karma: 83
u its eaisewr to learn spinning the way u spin on to the rail. learn that way. unless ur like me where i spin right but slide righty foward
May 22 2006 10:16PM
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tjski
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its different for different people i guess, i can only do them if i still have motion. make sure you spin so you arnt blind to the rail, thats the easier way to start.
May 22 2006 11:02PM
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Hotdawgg-Skier4
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i leaned my first switch up on an up gap down box. it was backways by the way. and next i did a frontside one on a small rail not too high off the ground. and i find frontways to be easier. so you can see what your doing. jep
May 22 2006 11:17PM
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