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First season doing freestyle! I have a bunch of newbie questions...

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stelladrinkh2o
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I've been skiing for five years and I got bored on the hill so I decide to try out the park. I think it's really fun. I can do 50/50's on a box with me eyes closed. We have a flat-down and a dance floor box at the hill (that's what the other guys call it). I can 180 and ski switch. I want to be able to slide rails. There's an overwhelming amount of tips out there, so I thought I'd ask the experts.

Should I learn to box slide sideways first? I can do a shiftie on a box. There a thick pipe halfway in the ground, a higher up ride on flat rail (not too long), and a long thinner tube rail. What should I try first? How long did it take you to build your confidence with rails? Is it easier or harder than it looks?

On a side note, how do I 180 on a box? I saw someone land, then spin on the box, then slide off switch and it looked pretty easy but I can't seem to do it. Should I jump onto it already spinning or just lead with my upper body when I get on?

Thanks.

**This thread was edited on Dec 14th 2017 at 8:32:38pm
Dec 14 2017 8:17PM
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HypeBeast
Posts: 9766 - Karma: 72,242
I can't help, but I do have a question. How did you learn how to "ski witch"? Do you like fly and shit? Or just cast some anti-fall spells before you drop your line?
Dec 14 2017 8:21PM
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gak98
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stelladrinkh2oI've been skiing for five years and I got bored on the hill so I decide to try out the park. I think it's really fun. I can do 50/50's on a box with me eyes closed. We have a flat-down and a dance floor box at the hill (that's what the other guys call it). I can 180 and ski witch. I want to be able to slide rails. There's an overwhelming amount of tips out there, so I thought I'd ask the experts.

Should I learn to box slide sideways first? I can do a shiftie on a box. There a thick pipe halfway in the ground, a higher up ride on flat rail (not too long), and a long thinner tube rail. What should I try first? How long did it take you to build your confidence with rails? Is it easier or harder than it looks?

On a side note, how do I 180 on a box? I saw someone land, then spin on the box, then slide off switch and it looked pretty easy but I can't seem to do it. Should I jump onto it already spinning or just lead with my upper body when I get on?

Thanks.


in terms of learning how to slide I found boxes hard to slide when I was learning I would try a wide pipe low to the ground because you will fall theres no getting around that fact lessen the impact and work from there
Dec 14 2017 8:31PM
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stelladrinkh2o
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IsitWinterYet17I can't help, but I do have a question. How did you learn how to "ski witch"? Do you like fly and shit? Or just cast some anti-fall spells before you drop your line?
You have to find a wizard or a witch to teach you how to brew luck and flying potions. Then you drink them before you ski. JK edit made.
Dec 14 2017 8:34PM
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JohnnyDope
Posts: 457 - Karma: 1,690
Thanks for writing the post, I’m in the same situation and I was too lazy to do do it. Me and a mate are building a thin tube, and a flat pvc box this weekend , I figured that’s the best way to kick it off. Falling couple a times and hitting pvc instead of steel seems to be a better idea imo.
Awesome post btw, I’l keep bumping this entire season o/
Dec 14 2017 8:56PM
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tdollo
Posts: 3727 - Karma: 17,658
the key to sliding rails is hidden in the Level 1 calend.....

fuck who am I kidding just get fulltilts
Dec 15 2017 12:23PM
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SterlingArcher
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Whatever you do just be persistent and confident
Dec 15 2017 12:47PM
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JohnnyDope
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SterlingArcherWhatever you do just be persistent and confident


This is actually such an Sterling comment...

LANAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Dec 15 2017 1:57PM
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robbinJAHood
Posts: 1202 - Karma: 3,075
When I’m teaching people to spin on a box I have them start doing a little move on the box where they swish their feet back and forth. Then I have them just start trying to jump onto the box sideways. The more “pop” you have in your jump onto stuff the better off you are in my opinion. That helped me learn how to hit rails. Happy trails!
Dec 16 2017 6:15PM
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.FRY.
Posts: 5620 - Karma: 22,851
yeah I’d recommend getting consistent with box slides. Once you’ve mastered boxes... get full tilts.

**This post was edited on Dec 16th 2017 at 7:35:55pm
Dec 16 2017 7:35PM
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mr-mcsteeze
Posts: 487 - Karma: 1,104
stelladrinkh2oYou have to find a wizard or a witch to teach you how to brew luck and flying potions. Then you drink them before you ski. JK edit made.


Inb4 wizard wax is actually magical
Dec 17 2017 10:46AM
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Jesse_
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My number 1 tip to you is learn how to slide BOTH WAYS, seriously it'll help you out a little.
Dec 17 2017 7:39PM
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Bjammer7
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Before you try any rail or box make sure the edges of your skis are detuned and not razor blades. Sharp edges and rails do not combine well. I started off with the smallest feature in the park at my local hill (which happened to be a 5 foot box that was 6 inches out of the ground). There’s a shit ton more details to give but just remember you’re going to fall but don’t let that stop you. Just start small and don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone a little. do what’s comfortable and work your way up. You’ll progress if you are confident and learn from other riders.
Dec 17 2017 10:21PM
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