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Confidence for rails

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SirFryanator
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I just started skiing park last year (for more than a about a weeks worth per year) but I've been able to hit BC booters and stuff beforehand so jumps are normally no biggie. But rails...awww shit metal and face do not equal happiness. I have problems with hitting rails basically. I can slide a rail but anything where I slip out or anything scares me. a lot.

so does anyone have any tips on how to sack up for a rail? falling on snow seems to have a lot less consequence than falling on metal.
Dec 11 2008 4:44PM
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Crack.
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i'm not sure, i would just say get really pumped up and just don;t be afraid, have your friends motivate you and motivate yourself.
Dec 11 2008 4:49PM
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c.Q.
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^^ this is true... i recommend listenin to my way by limp bizkit lawlzzz

Dec 11 2008 4:50PM
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SirFryanator
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ok well nevermind this was a badly phrased question. I can hit the rails fine. i'm just really worried about injuring myself.

So I guess the real question is what is the easiest way over a rail session to warm up and start trying tricks without getting all pissed at yourself for not trying shit. If I go and try tricks without being in the right mindset I just can't stick 'em. especialllly on rails.
Dec 11 2008 4:53PM
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VTtreeskier
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Just practice on something small, i did a pvc pipe just sitting in the the snow, and get comfortable on that and work your way up, you'll get it
Dec 11 2008 4:54PM
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robtheslobonacob
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without a helmet i get real nervous around rails
Dec 11 2008 5:25PM
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Tinga
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you need to realize the odds of actually getting hurt. like of all the things that could possibly happen how many of those could actually hurt you? not too many. also realize that other people are doing the same things and theyre just fine.
Dec 11 2008 5:38PM
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RMillz
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dont think about what culd happen..just stop caring and do shit
i also gained confidence doing summer rail seshs
the more u do it the more comfortable you will get
Dec 11 2008 5:40PM
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Alex_G
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watch a bunch of sick rail edits and make yourself realize how bad you wanna get good at rails and then it will all come dont worry matt. just remember when you fall to be conscious of where you are and if the rail is gonna hit your head or something grab it with your hands and break your fall or something gnar happens. youll be fine its been done before.
Dec 11 2008 5:57PM
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Jballz
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i just dont think about it, and huck my meat
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Dec 11 2008 6:05PM
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