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Grabbing and Spinning

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ms_anne
Posts: 2 - Karma: 25
Hey guys new here, but i have a pretty simple questions. Tried looking through the forums and maybe i just missed it but i can't find it.

I have 3's and 5's down on pretty sizable kickers. Still working on getting the grabs down with my spins. I can't seem to figure out how to do any grab besides saftey while spinning. Any quick tips you can give?

If this has already been answered, could you link me to it? Thanks!
Jan 20 2014 7:16PM 20 5
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WoodE
Posts: 96 - Karma: 156
Start with going big on 180 and switch 180 and throw the grabs in. it come naturaly on more spins after you get the 180s down. its all about air time!
Jan 20 2014 7:27PM 5 0
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yasgur99
Posts: 402 - Karma: 943
You need to make sure that you pop, wait till about 180 before you grab, and bring ur legs up, not ur body down
Jan 20 2014 7:32PM 5 0
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BackseatBrah
Posts: 139 - Karma: 118
Grab and spin du
Jan 20 2014 7:39PM 0 4
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L.WALL
Posts: 69 - Karma: 655
For tail just lean a little further back and bring your skis up more. You have to commit
Jan 20 2014 7:43PM 0 1
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freestyler540
Posts: 12239 - Karma: 9,961
Bad advice. You never lean back on a jump.

The trick is to suck up your legs to bring the skis to you. Never try to "go for your skis" attempt. The added momentum will throw you off. To safety, bend your knees in the air and find the boot. Now in a spin, you cant look for the grab until you are comfortable with the trick. It is important to not rush the grab either. Clear the lip, set your rotation and then initiate the grab. By the time you are at 180, you should have the grab and search your landing.

Its best to build up to the grab. Do it on 180s, then 360s. Once that is down master various grabs before rushing to the 540
Jan 20 2014 8:17PM 6 0
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ms_anne
Posts: 2 - Karma: 25
awesome thanks for the advice guys. I'll start off with the 180s and then work up to it next time i go out! really appreciate it
Jan 20 2014 9:31PM 0 0
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RossiM55
Posts: 60 - Karma: 33
this ^ great advice
Jan 21 2014 11:10AM 1 0
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KJacks
Posts: 440 - Karma: 2,329
BE PATIENT. Like with most tricks in skiing the more patient the better. with 5s and up wait till atleast 180 before you grab when you are learning….

Also start by going 360 tuck jumps almost like double safety just to get the feeling of being more balled up.

Once you have this down go for a single handed safety or critical etc…..

Before you even think of grabs make sure you are super comfy. if you rush these things it will just make it harder too progress later on
Jan 21 2014 12:15PM 1 0
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Substitute
Posts: 1354 - Karma: 2,135
Yeah this more than anything. I fucked my self learning 3 japs
Jan 21 2014 12:20PM 0 0
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