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Trouble with rails

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SamLegierski
Posts: 45 - Karma: 20
This past weekend i went out skiing with my buddies, i was focusing on hitting rails because there arguably my weakest park feature that i hit. I really dont know what my problem is, i go down, speed check, jump up and turn sideways, then when i land i land on my inside hip. I did this about 8-9 times and then we had to leave, by the end of the day though i could slide a rail all the way but at the end of it i would still fall and slip out. How do i prevent this? any tips at all would be great thanks

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Nov 22 2012 7:03PM
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dispatchQ_main
Posts: 2619 - Karma: 629
just keep trying them, you'll eventually get it! Work on your balance when your off skis and that'll help.
Nov 22 2012 7:05PM
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kootenayklaus
Posts: 3914 - Karma: 2,179
Lean a bit further forward. It's simple advice, you just most likely have to focus a bit more on it. Keep your shoulders square with the rail and make sure you balance is even, I like to put my center of balance right in front of my trailing boot, essentially between your legs. Eventually you will get it, and sliding rails will become second-nature.
Nov 22 2012 7:06PM
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Amadeus.
Posts: 3050 - Karma: 382
When i first learned I almost over exaggerated putting weight on my front foot. You are slipping out because your skis arent flat and they have to be. Try to keep a wide flat stance when you grind your next rail and you should be fine.
Nov 22 2012 7:08PM
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radish
Posts: 405 - Karma: 351
try to keep weight on your front foot and keep your feet a little apart
Nov 22 2012 7:08PM
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KillaSteeze
Posts: 3329 - Karma: 351
Try looking at the end of the rail, it feels wierd cuz you can't see whats below you but it helps alot
Nov 22 2012 7:37PM
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~4EST_B_Skis~
Posts: 566 - Karma: -46
practice more on evening your weight sliding boxes, then after you get comfortable on boxes. Do lip slides on boxes
Nov 22 2012 7:51PM
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