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How to get into freestyle skiing

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Faderen
Posts: 2 - Karma: 33
I'm a 17-year old dane, and i've been skiing for quite some time now. I'm going to Austria for 3 weeks a year, to a little resort called Lofer. For my country i would say i'm pretty good at both bc and piste, and i can manage a 3 on boxes and wide rails. I'm going for two weeks in week 6-7 and i'm going to be an instructor for 1 week.

My question is: How can i get into doing kickers, and improving my jibbing skills. I ask because i know it's learning by doing, but i don't wanna smash myself completely.
Jan 27 2016 6:08AM
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KENDOZER
Posts: 408 - Karma: 1,145
For kickers... to avoid casing or overshooting just talk to some skiers that are already hitting whatever jump your tryin to hit. For jibbin, build a summer set up.
Jan 27 2016 9:37AM
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Anguz_li
Posts: 285 - Karma: 516
Full tilts and some twintip
Jan 27 2016 9:53AM
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steeze_louise
Posts: 548 - Karma: 2,094
step 1. buy ski stuff

step 2. go up lift

step 3. get off lift

step 4. ski down to park

step 5. try some tricks
Jan 27 2016 11:54AM
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Pole-Less
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The best way to improve is to just practice, and try stuff. Start small(small jumps and rails) and work your way up. Practice spins on small stuff first (maybe not in the park) and then take it the the jumps in the park. Going out and doing it and not being afraid to try something new is key. You need a suitable setup for rails and jumps though, make sure your equipment won't break.
Jan 27 2016 12:22PM
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bait
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Fadereni can manage a 3 on boxes and wide rails.


How do you 3 a rail? like do you 360 surface swap?
Jan 27 2016 12:33PM
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User1
Posts: 402 - Karma: 2,216
baitHow do you 3 a rail? like do you 360 surface swap?


I'd assume he means a back surface swap ... I used to think that was a 3 on a rail
Jan 27 2016 12:36PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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if you can manage yourself off piste then i'm sure you already know how important forward shin pressure is on jumps, also having a good pop is a pretty big deal once you start spinning.

as for rails just remember to keep a wide stance and even weight on both feet.
Jan 27 2016 12:44PM
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Faderen
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Thanks a lot everybody. Keep 'em comin'. Every little detail, even the simplest and stupidest, will be gratefully received.
Jan 27 2016 4:26PM
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