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Easiest rails for begginers.

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Bigfatcat642
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I suck at skiing park and I'm trying to do rails, just wondering what size and shape of rail are the easiest.
a year ago
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Rock_Inhabitant
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Try a wide, level tube first. The wider the easier, generally. Speed is your friend. There’s like a million youtube videos on this exact topic so check those out
a year ago
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PresidentSkroob
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Ask if you can forerun a Dewtour or X-Games course. The pressure should knock the fear right out of you. Make sure you get on top of the wall ride.

Meant to add: Make sure you’re wearing Skroob skis.

**This post was edited on Feb 12th 2024 at 6:49:32pm
a year ago
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bertBertson
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Not strictly necessary, but being able to slide a box and come out forward is a good thing to try if you need some more practice before tackling that first rail.

Honestly, biggest mistake I see on rails is lack of confidence. Approach that thing like you already know you mf landed it and you'll be fine even if you slide off a little early. It's when you get spooked and try to half-ass something (not rotating fully 90, not landing on top of the rail etc.) that bad things happen. You got this 💪💪💪
a year ago
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quintcork
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If your park has any skinnish boxes then get comfy on those. Then your next bet is either a widish flat bar or tube thats low to the ground..
a year ago
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Bigfatcat642
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bertBertsonNot strictly necessary, but being able to slide a box and come out forward is a good thing to try if you need some more practice before tackling that first rail.

Honestly, biggest mistake I see on rails is lack of confidence. Approach that thing like you already know you mf landed it and you'll be fine even if you slide off a little early. It's when you get spooked and try to half-ass something (not rotating fully 90, not landing on top of the rail etc.) that bad things happen. You got this 💪💪💪


That´s basically my biggest problem. I never really commit. MY park just took out the tube that was on the ground, but they did add a skinny box so ill work on that.
a year ago
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percs
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straddle any flat rail go fast and look at the end of the rail
a year ago
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dshiland
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I had an easier time learning on tubes, boxes freaked me out more but just reps, reps, and reps. Good luck G you got it!
a year ago
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percs
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percsstraddle any flat rail go fast and look at the end of the rail


another thing: when you make contact with the rail its just like skiing on snow you dont have to think about it it will just happen just stay flowing in one motion, thats why going fast is good because the kicker of the jump already sets you in the direction to slide the rail. And when you turn sideways you dont have to switch your head postion just stay in a neutral position like you would be if you were just skiing straight.
a year ago
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Bigfatcat642
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percsstraddle any flat rail go fast and look at the end of the rail


Do you mean like a 50 50?
a year ago
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skiermen
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I say get a PVC drain pipe from the building supplies store or steal/find one. To make it last, stuff a 2x4" or some other fitting wood inside it. It'll crack at the ends if you don't have anything inside. You'll get infinite attemps at it and won't get smoked while learning.

As an example.
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a year ago
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tutipups
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percsanother thing: when you make contact with the rail its just like skiing on snow you dont have to think about it it will just happen just stay flowing in one motion, thats why going fast is good because the kicker of the jump already sets you in the direction to slide the rail. And when you turn sideways you dont have to switch your head postion just stay in a neutral position like you would be if you were just skiing straight.

easier way to explain that end part would be separate your head from your body, look where you want to go(end of rail)
a year ago
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tutipups
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Bigfatcat642Do you mean like a 50 50?


no straddle is when you come up straight onto a rail and not from the side
a year ago
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Bigfatcat642
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tutipupsno straddle is when you come up straight onto a rail and not from the side


oh ok
a year ago
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freestyler540
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Start with the widest box the park has to offer. The dancefloor is my best pick.
PVC pipe is the next step.
Flat square rails are the best for your first rail
a year ago
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skiermen
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Nuttable steel.
a year ago
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Rock_Inhabitant
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Next one should be a rickety ass high school 6 kink
a year ago
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SofaKingSick
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flat-down rail or down rail. only difference is you lean forward (even more!!!! always lean forward while sliding rails!!!!! this is key!!! every noob falls by slipping out backward plus it's a painful way to fall) more on the down section or the down rail
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