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landing switch

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Sammy_D
Posts: 27 - Karma: 10
I am working on a 3 in the q-pipe and i am having trouble landing switch so steep, also landing switch in general. Any tips?
Dec 28 2002 5:36PM
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SwitchMisty540
Posts: 1862 - Karma: 629
dont lean forward...thas the worst...try to keep your head and chest neutral.
Dec 28 2002 5:40PM
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Sammy_D
Posts: 27 - Karma: 10
it is also a natural quarterpipe so its not groomed
Dec 28 2002 5:40PM
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CTripper
Posts: 6520 - Karma: 20
when i do 180s, i can land them as long as i pop as much as possible. That's what helps me anyways.
-Chris Peck
Dec 28 2002 5:58PM
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ECkevin
Posts: 269 - Karma: 10
yeah, what switch said is the main thing you have to do. Don't lean forward!
Dec 28 2002 11:45PM
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wiener
Posts: 2247 - Karma: 63
you can go backwards on skis??
you there get down on this throbbing pole of hot man chickken
Dec 29 2002 12:02AM
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ESB
Posts: 9274 - Karma: 10,648
The best way to get good at landing switch is to get used to riding switch... you may look stupid for a while, but I'd recommend just riding switch everywhere you go... get used to the feeling. It's important that you get used to being centered, almost leaning backwards, thats the way you'll have the most control. It's instinctive to lean forward and put the pressure in the front of your boots when riding switch, but you lose control and stability that way. Once you get used to riding switch, landing switch is a lot easier. Just do bunches of 180s to get the feel of it... and it's easier to land looking straight down between your skis, then looking over your shoulder.



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Dec 29 2002 12:20AM
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