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Sliding a box for 1st time

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MMairose
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Hey guys I was wondering if any of you has tips for learning how to slide a box (or rail) for the first time.
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The.Fish
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Commit commit commit. Lean a little more forward than back at first so you dont slip out. Get a full 90 on because its easier to balance. There is a very good chance you will slip out or fall your first couple tries but anybody who can hit rails most likely went through the same painful process. You will probably get it after a few tries. Don't quit after the first fall.
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SofaKingSick
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The.FishCommit commit commit. Lean a little more forward than back at first so you dont slip out. Get a full 90 on because its easier to balance. There is a very good chance you will slip out or fall your first couple tries but anybody who can hit rails most likely went through the same painful process. You will probably get it after a few tries. Don't quit after the first fall.


All of this. 99% of people slip out backwards their first go at it and that's because they lean back too much/don't commit/don't turn the full 90 degrees. Lean more forward than you think you need to with an aggressive stance (most actions in skiing, esp jumps and rails, you should be leaning over, wide feet, aggressive stance like you're about to tackle someone) and commit to it

Give it a couple solid tries and come back with specific questions my man
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MMairose
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I've tried it before but i slipped out every time even though i tell my self not to lean back
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The.Fish
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BegirdBasifyI've tried it before but i slipped out every time even though i tell my self not to lean back


That's just commitment. Try leaning forward actually. It is a bad habit in the long run for catching edges but it helps in the short run for not slipping out on boxes. You will find a good balance after a day of hits.
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weastcoat
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Rotate. A lot of times people will not rotate a full 90 degrees. It looks weird and It feels weird. Lean forward a little so you don't slip out.
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DominatorJacques
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BegirdBasifyHey guys I was wondering if any of you has tips for learning how to slide a box (or rail) for the first time.


Ha ha. I made this just for you!

https://www.newschoolers.com/forum/thread/848844/Deep-Meditation-for-Riding-Boxes---Rails
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Mingg
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BegirdBasifyI've tried it before but i slipped out every time even though i tell my self not to lean back


Widen your stance.

Make sure you have pressure in the tongues of your boots when you pop (basics of a good pop will take you far).

You'll get it!
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brett_fisher
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land with your skis flat
get your legs shoulder with
look at the end on the rail
spin 90 on
don't lean forward or back just stay centered
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Swandog7
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Make sure you're whole body is parallel with the box. People tend to open the upper body whick makes them do like a 60 degree slide instead of 90. This will also help later on with spins and swaps
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SammyDubz
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Just 50 50 everything
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JichelMusten
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Jump 90 degrees over/onto the rail and angle your front ski with its toes up so you stop your rotation and slide the rail or box. Also, commit your upper body to go 90 degrees with your skis so your shoulder and skis point in the same directtion
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Mingg
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SammyDubzJust 50 50 everything


This. This is what I do.
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pinekidd
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Sliding your first rail/box is so rad and really kick starts your career in the park. You just have to be open minded to failing and messing up, it happens to all of us. Like everybody else said, lean forward. Go a little faster than your comfortable with, it allows you to not focus on balance as much as you would have to if you were to go slower. A common mistake is when people turn their whole upper body to face the end of the rail. Instead, have your upper body face the same way as your lower body and turn your head to look over your shoulder so you can spot the landing.
When coming off the lip and onto the jib, use your arms to help you rotate. Some people say poles help with this but personally I dont use poles. I guess its personal preference. Lastly, when coming off make sure to relax and slightly lean back.
You have to be confident and go into it having a good mindset. Remember, all those people you see shreding the park and throwing down some sick tricks were all beginners once too.
Good luck!
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DominatorJacques
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Gracie.Sliding your first rail/box is so rad and really kick starts your career in the park. You just have to be open minded to failing and messing up, it happens to all of us. Like everybody else said, lean forward. Go a little faster than your comfortable with, it allows you to not focus on balance as much as you would have to if you were to go slower. A common mistake is when people turn their whole upper body to face the end of the rail. Instead, have your upper body face the same way as your lower body and turn your head to look over your shoulder so you can spot the landing.
When coming off the lip and onto the jib, use your arms to help you rotate. Some people say poles help with this but personally I dont use poles. I guess its personal preference. Lastly, when coming off make sure to relax and slightly lean back.
You have to be confident and go into it having a good mindset. Remember, all those people you see shreding the park and throwing down some sick tricks were all beginners once too.
Good luck!


That's why I made this for all of those just starting, or tying to up there steeze factor! Once again here it is.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/851717/Deep-Meditation-For-Riding-Boxes--amp--Rails
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pinekidd
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DominatorJacquesThat's why I made this for all of those just starting, or tying to up there steeze factor! Once again here it is.

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/851717/Deep-Meditation-For-Riding-Boxes--amp--Rails


lol this is legit. A++
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DominatorJacques
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Gracie.lol this is legit. A++


Thank you. Just trying to do my part to help you all out. Then I can live vicariously through watching you all. Merry Christmas and use headphones for the best result!
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rclover106
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Everything in this thread is solid advice. It's all about commitment, a wide stance, full 90-degree rotation, and keeping pressure on your front foot. I struggled quite a bit sliding my first box. I came here for help and never left.
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Lonely
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Start out with a dub on like Jesper, then work your way down until you are comfortable ski sliding.
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The.Fish
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Honestly don't over think it. It is an easy trick. It is also the same balance as jumping onto a skateboard for reference. This is all great advice but a new park rider can't understand what it feels like to do it from reading. Things will just click once you stomp it confidently.
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ronders_
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A few tips fom someone who just learned last season:
Make sure you turn your shoulders a full 90 degrees. If you don't your feet will start pointing forward and you will nut yourself.
Pop! Once I started popping hard off the lip it made all the difference.
Make sure you have good speed. It won't make a difference in how painful it is if you crash, and if you go slow it gets really hard to balance and you will come off early.
Find a longish flat or slightly down rail in the park and keep at it. You will know the feeling when you get a solid hit. Pain is temporary, glory is eternal!
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leprechaunsissy
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Jump on knees bent and remain there upright. Imagine jumping onto ice with shoes sideways; if you lean you fall, but if you just stand with feet flat you don't.
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MMairose
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Hey guys I tried it today on a flat bar and I only slipped out twice but fell on the snow at the end but I got it like 3 times so far. Thanks for the help!
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AveragePete
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BegirdBasifyHey guys I tried it today on a flat bar and I only slipped out twice but fell on the snow at the end but I got it like 3 times so far. Thanks for the help!


Good job 10/10 u r now redy 2 go xgamez
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DominatorJacques
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BegirdBasifyHey guys I tried it today on a flat bar and I only slipped out twice but fell on the snow at the end but I got it like 3 times so far. Thanks for the help!


Knee-Ice Fo Sho! Keep workin' it!
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Jesse_
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BegirdBasifyHey guys I tried it today on a flat bar and I only slipped out twice but fell on the snow at the end but I got it like 3 times so far. Thanks for the help!


Awesome dude! I was in your situation only last season and have been progressing (much like you are doing now) ever since.

Just remember every trick needs commitment, spread the stoke and never care what others think of you. Good luck mah man.
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BigBobo
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commit
turn full 90 degrees
dont lean forward or backwards
wide stance
DONT BE A BITCH.

if you do that, you wont slip out.
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Mr.Bishop
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MinggWiden your stance.


Yeah this is big. I used to teach people to actually focus on going with their legs wider than shoulder width. If you over exaggerate like that it will help force you into the center with your balance.

As well, there's nothing wrong if you have a big wide box - and you're actually just getting started - with sliding it straight a couple of times. Get used to popping on, coming off and sliding across something that isn't snow.
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MMairose
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Thanks guys I've tried it every time I went skiing and I haven't slipped out since and I usually make the end of the box/flat bar.i want to start progressing and I was wondering how much different skinny rails are from flat bars
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AveragePete
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BegirdBasifyThanks guys I've tried it every time I went skiing and I haven't slipped out since and I usually make the end of the box/flat bar.i want to start progressing and I was wondering how much different skinny rails are from flat bars


Shouldn't be too different if you've got some speed going into it and your shoulders and hips are aligned. Just keep your weight centered like before and eyes at the end of the rail
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skiznuts
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spread yo legs out like a porn star
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The.Fish
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BegirdBasifyThanks guys I've tried it every time I went skiing and I haven't slipped out since and I usually make the end of the box/flat bar.i want to start progressing and I was wondering how much different skinny rails are from flat bars


Just get a good amount of speed and grip the rail as if you were to try to land forward. Fixed my issues. Then once that becomes easy you can front 2 out of it easily since you will already be able to grip it.
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mike759
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don't be scared to try rails at first, even before boxes, because sometimes boxes are too slippery and its easier to grip a rail
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lilpaesano
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BegirdBasifyHey guys I was wondering if any of you has tips for learning how to slide a box (or rail) for the first time.


I would recommend watching the YouTube vids made by and also
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The.Fish
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lucas13lejaI would recommend watching the YouTube vids made by and also


he already learned how if you read above.
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lilpaesano
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The.Fishhe already learned how if you read above.


Is was just some extra vids that help with rails then c rails... when he gets better, the channels didn't show for some reason
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Lil_fishy
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ur fucking autistic, get the fuck off this site.
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DominatorJacques
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Lil_fishyur fucking autistic, get the fuck off this site.


Your being a dick wad. Karma will get you, Not you rating here, but real life!
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Jesse_
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Lil_fishyur fucking autistic, get the fuck off this site.


Has a ruroc profile pic, must be a troll.
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F-Beezy
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starting out i used to look at the end of the rail kept me on point for some reason
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