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shanenewbie
Posts: 6 - Karma: 10
Just starting to learn my down rails but hitting the ground hard mainly..any tips from anyone?
Feb 29 2012 9:53PM
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Flying~Squirrel
Posts: 6494 - Karma: 192
keep your stance really wide and lean downhill a little bit. keep in mind that it wont feel much faster than a regular flat rail; they are surprisingly easy.
Feb 29 2012 9:56PM
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KillaSteeze
Posts: 3329 - Karma: 351
all you will ever need

https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/cult/forum/cat_id/2690/
Feb 29 2012 9:56PM
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E.C.
Posts: 3211 - Karma: 319
my coach always told me on any rial to get G,

bend your knees, keep your hands down towards your ankles and lean a little forward(downhill)
Feb 29 2012 9:57PM
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roddy116
Posts: 10622 - Karma: 7,396
go up to the rail slower? if your hitting it hard try to find a down rail that doesnt go to flat landing
Feb 29 2012 9:58PM
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Spinoza
Posts: 12763 - Karma: 3,844
saved me typing.

Once youve truly mastered regular rails,  down rails become a lot easier.   
at least thats what i found
Feb 29 2012 10:00PM
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benyannelli
Posts: 773 - Karma: 564
when I was just starting I usually did the opposite and had a little bit extra speed. helped me kinda lean down hill and keep me from slipping out. just my opinion though.
Feb 29 2012 10:01PM
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