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Can't get over butterflying rails help

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Monkee
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Everytime I hit a rail I have to butterfly idk why but I just feel comfortable but I want to get over my habit, I can hit most rails and I just wanna get over this habit so street can become a bit easier thanks
Nov 18 2019 1:28PM 4 0
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TRVP_ANGEL
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Going to need someone with an english phd to tell me wtf butterflying a rail is
Nov 18 2019 1:43PM 30 0
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Monkee
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TRVP_ANGELGoing to need someone with an english phd to tell me wtf butterflying a rail is

It's uh like when you set up with the rail like right in front like I don't go off to the right or left side it's like right down the middle
Nov 18 2019 1:45PM 4 4
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armchair_skier
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skifasteatassIt's uh like when you set up with the rail like right in front like I don't go off to the right or left side it's like right down the middle


Sounds like you solved your own problem? Is it even a problem?
Nov 18 2019 1:46PM 8 0
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Monkee
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armchair_skierSounds like you solved your own problem? Is it even a problem?

Well it's tough for street becuase alot of the kickers we make are only on one side idk it's kinda just a very nit picky thing for me but everytime I set up like off to the right and spin I just feel like I'm gonna be off balance it's kind of a weird feeling
Nov 18 2019 1:48PM 1 0
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armchair_skier
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skifasteatassWell it's tough for street becuase alot of the kickers we make are only on one side idk it's kinda just a very nit picky thing for me but everytime I set up like off to the right and spin I just feel like I'm gonna be off balance it's kind of a weird feeling


Just grow a pair be a man and hit the rail god damn this is America
Nov 18 2019 1:50PM 17 0
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Monkee
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armchair_skierJust grow a pair be a man and hit the rail god damn this is America

But I live in Canada Mang but yeah I just gotta man up
Nov 18 2019 1:54PM 25 0
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TRVP_ANGEL
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skifasteatassWell it's tough for street becuase alot of the kickers we make are only on one side idk it's kinda just a very nit picky thing for me but everytime I set up like off to the right and spin I just feel like I'm gonna be off balance it's kind of a weird feeling


Yeah its uncomfortable but just try it on a ride on feature but from the side. Given that you ride snow valley i feel like every features a rideon
Nov 18 2019 1:54PM 7 0
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Monkee
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TRVP_ANGELYeah its uncomfortable but just try it on a ride on feature but from the side. Given that you ride snow valley i feel like every features a rideon

Yeah man it's kinda sad but still a fun little hill but all the homies in park are sick and they try to make some real cool features but thanks for the tips man!
Nov 18 2019 1:57PM 3 0
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ScootSkiLyfe
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I used to have trouble with this as well. Try going at the feature pretty much straight on (align your skis parallel to the rail), then when you feel you cleared the feature with your tips, just turn your body and skis onto the rail. That way you will most likely slide off the rail on the same side you hit it from. From there you can adjust your approach to the rail and practice staying on the feature.
Nov 18 2019 3:56PM 5 0
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Monkee
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ScootSkiLyfeI used to have trouble with this as well. Try going at the feature pretty much straight on (align your skis parallel to the rail), then when you feel you cleared the feature with your tips, just turn your body and skis onto the rail. That way you will most likely slide off the rail on the same side you hit it from. From there you can adjust your approach to the rail and practice staying on the feature.


Thanks g I'll try this tonight I'll let you know if I do it!!! Thanks for the advice :)
Nov 18 2019 4:12PM 4 0
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SamC123
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Tbh I like lip slides more than regular. Just comes easier for me bc I feel more comfortable getting the tails of my skis over the rail rather than my noses, and u can make lips hella steez.
skifasteatassIt's uh like when you set up with the rail like right in front like I don't go off to the right or left side it's like right down the middle
Nov 18 2019 5:47PM 1 0
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Fancy_Latte
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skifasteatassYeah man it's kinda sad but still a fun little hill but all the homies in park are sick and they try to make some real cool features but thanks for the tips man!



if my memories correct, SV always sets up some mini rails or pvc at the top daily to practice hitting from the side (if this is ur problem lol?)
that said, go to Louis
you can progress way quicker in the skool yard
Nov 18 2019 6:25PM 3 0
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ScootSkiLyfe
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SamC123Tbh I like lip slides more than regular. Just comes easier for me bc I feel more comfortable getting the tails of my skis over the rail rather than my noses, and u can make lips hella steez.


This is weird. Lip on is way harder for most I feel like.
Nov 18 2019 6:37PM 0 0
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ScootSkiLyfe
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SamC123Tbh I like lip slides more than regular. Just comes easier for me bc I feel more comfortable getting the tails of my skis over the rail rather than my noses, and u can make lips hella steez.


I mean, switch lip is easier for me than switch tails over. But reg? Nah
Nov 18 2019 6:37PM 0 0
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Monkee
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Fancy_Latteif my memories correct, SV always sets up some mini rails or pvc at the top daily to practice hitting from the side (if this is ur problem lol?)
that said, go to Louis
you can progress way quicker in the skool yard

SV has upped the park game now a bunch of my homies are in the crew and they do a pretty good job but I'm comfortable with rails just the stupid kickers
Nov 18 2019 6:38PM 0 0
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SamC123
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Haha I think so too Idk why it’s easier for me I just like nollies more than ollies so idk
ScootSkiLyfeThis is weird. Lip on is way harder for most I feel like.
Nov 18 2019 7:09PM 0 0
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ScootSkiLyfe
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SamC123Haha I think so too Idk why it’s easier for me I just like nollies more than ollies so idk


Well dude , make that your style and you could get somewhere for sure
Nov 18 2019 10:09PM 2 0
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Monkee
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Boys I'm happy to inform you that I successfully landed the rail in proper form :) thanks for the advice boys
Nov 18 2019 10:21PM 4 0
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TRVP_ANGEL
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skifasteatassIt's uh like when you set up with the rail like right in front like I don't go off to the right or left side it's like right down the middle


its like uh like uh like
Sep 24 2020 4:38PM 3 0
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theabortionator
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TRVP_ANGELGoing to need someone with an english phd to tell me wtf butterflying a rail is



Sep 24 2020 4:48PM 1 0
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Monkee
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TRVP_ANGELits like uh like uh like

Why do you like bullying kids bro
Sep 24 2020 4:50PM 2 0
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