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Sliding rails issue

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JuncoFlocks
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So, I've started hitting rails a couple months ago or so, and I've always hit them by being centered with the rail during the takeoff (i have one leg on the left and one on the right of the rail during takeoff) and i would say i could slide 70% of them successfully. Yesterday i started trying to hit them properly from the right side, and i kept crashing, I've slid 2 successfully in the whole day... Any suggestions? I don't know why that makes such a big difference
Feb 23 2020 3:03AM
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Mr.noodle
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carve into it so you place yourself center on the rail. also don't forget to look at the end of it
Feb 23 2020 3:22AM
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JuncoFlocks
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Thanks man
Mr.noodlecarve into it so you place yourself center on the rail. also don't forget to look at the end of it
Feb 23 2020 3:26AM
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k_tivnan
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There is something that might help you out called pretzeling or scissoring. This is where you dip the rail of your downhill ski on the rail. This helps you lock on and stay much more balanced on the rail. I would definitely give it a try.
Feb 23 2020 7:59AM
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JuncoFlocks
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Thank you, that helped a bit, but I think I'll keep sliding them how I'm confident to gain experience before trying the normal way
k_tivnanThere is something that might help you out called pretzeling or scissoring. This is where you dip the rail of your downhill ski on the rail. This helps you lock on and stay much more balanced on the rail. I would definitely give it a try.
Feb 23 2020 10:50AM
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Dan-Man
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come in at it from a slight angle (very slight) and try to land squarely on both feet with more balance forward than back.
Feb 23 2020 11:23AM
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JuncoFlocks
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Question: how do you not get the edge stuck on the rail while scissoring tho?
k_tivnanThere is something that might help you out called pretzeling or scissoring. This is where you dip the rail of your downhill ski on the rail. This helps you lock on and stay much more balanced on the rail. I would definitely give it a try.
Feb 23 2020 1:06PM
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k_tivnan
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When you drop your tail you can turn your knee very very slightly in which will lift your downhill edge of the rail. Everyone scissors scissors/pretzels differently so it’s a bit trial and error. Scissoring actually reduces the chance of catching your edge because when done correctly you are more balanced on the rail.
JuncoFlocksQuestion: how do you not get the edge stuck on the rail while scissoring tho?


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Feb 23 2020 4:54PM
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JuncoFlocks
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Thanks man! I'm definitely gonna try it next time!
k_tivnanWhen you drop your tail you can turn your knee very very slightly in which will lift your downhill edge of the rail. Everyone scissors scissors/pretzels differently so it’s a bit trial and error. Scissoring actually reduces the chance of catching your edge because when done correctly you are more balanced on the rail.


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Feb 23 2020 7:46PM
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ogreene
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so ski up to the rail at an angle, a very very slight angle. as you begin skiing up the takeoff, carve just the tiniest bit so your body is moving in the direction of the rail. make sure to pop, that is key. once you are in the air, turn your skis to 90 degrees and aim to land with middle of your feet directly atop the rail. spread you feet apart maybe a little more than shoulder width and bend your knees as you land. continually look at end of the rail and use your arms to balance on the rail like a slackline.
Feb 24 2020 3:15PM
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Guesstimate
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its scary as hell but what helped me was more speed at first. it gives you more airtime so you can slow the movement down a lot and approach at a less aggressive angle.
Feb 24 2020 3:35PM
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JuncoFlocks
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I appreciate all the suggestions boys thank you! I'm gonna try next time for sure, it must just be a body positioning mistake because if i slide them from the center, i have no issues so.. thank you i i will try next time i hit the slopes
ogreeneso ski up to the rail at an angle, a very very slight angle. as you begin skiing up the takeoff, carve just the tiniest bit so your body is moving in the direction of the rail. make sure to pop, that is key. once you are in the air, turn your skis to 90 degrees and aim to land with middle of your feet directly atop the rail. spread you feet apart maybe a little more than shoulder width and bend your knees as you land. continually look at end of the rail and use your arms to balance on the rail like a slackline.


Guesstimateits scary as hell but what helped me was more speed at first. it gives you more airtime so you can slow the movement down a lot and approach at a less aggressive angle.
Feb 24 2020 3:42PM
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TOAST.
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Land more on the side/edge of the rail, this will stop your momentum from taking you off the opposite side. I'd get comfortable with just getting on the rail from the side then try this to help get the whole thing.
Feb 24 2020 10:01PM
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DIRTYBUBBLE
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Jump “with” the rail, don’t just try to rip a turn on to it. When most people start out doing rails they overcompensate while trying trying to just ski on to it. When you pop off the lip you want to travel in the direction of the rail and aim your eyes toward the end.
Feb 24 2020 10:31PM
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SuckleBrick
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Get the balls to hit them faster
Feb 24 2020 11:48PM
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