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Rail help tips please!

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soycapitan2
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whenever i try a rail, i either come off early, or fall upsidedown on my head

i need help, please
Apr 15 2006 11:22AM
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*karma*
Posts: 1072 - Karma: 328
have ur stance wider, commit to the rail, and dont lean back... u gotta be pumped if it is ur first time and u gotta be like i can stomp this and then just go do it
Apr 15 2006 11:24AM
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Phil.Green
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i think they pretty much covered everything...^^^
Apr 15 2006 11:29AM
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396222687862
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yup
Apr 15 2006 11:44AM
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pwaite
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your setup is imfortant too, many times beginners tend to slide onto the rail or come on a bit from the side so they do not have to turn as much to get onto it. when coming into the rail, have a good centered stance and hands froward, just as though you were coming into a jump. you should still pop like you would off a jump and this will allow you to land centered on the rail rather then in the backseat. from there, just keep your weight forward, focus on the end of the rail and you should have it in no time.
Apr 15 2006 12:56PM
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freeskeemcghee
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^^sums it all up
Jul 29 2007 6:39PM
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ktollefson_1080
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wide stance. relaxed. look cocky (it helps) stare at the end of the rail.
Jul 29 2007 6:43PM
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invader7
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exactly

Jul 29 2007 6:46PM
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GGreene
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dont think too much about and what can happen if u mess up cus then u wont be as commited to it
Jul 29 2007 7:09PM
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punkrock32
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Make sure your weight is forward coming into the rail, and as you get on shift your eyes from just in front of you (right when your getting on) to the end of the rail.
Jul 29 2007 7:45PM
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Bo_bot9
Posts: 1437 - Karma: 275
Just think gorrilla steeze . your gonna look really gay trying it but it helps
Jul 30 2007 12:30AM
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Alex_G
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put most of your weight on your front foot
Jul 30 2007 12:42AM
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-NY-STeeZE-
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i laughed when you put "or fall upside down on my head" haha

but listen to everyone else and you should get it
Jul 30 2007 12:44AM
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Kevski
Posts: 7056 - Karma: 2,785
i'm pretty sure a bit of speed is always better. If i go too slow, i mess up way easier. I'm still learning all these things, and everything that has been mentioned really helps, so listen to what's said above.
Jul 30 2007 12:48AM
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TheButterHashira
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hit it faster and you wont have to be fighting gravity for as long
Jul 30 2007 1:02AM
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Franny
Posts: 3980 - Karma: 77
yup yup yup
Jul 30 2007 3:19PM
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SkierX
Posts: 16253 - Karma: 538
Speed is key. not TOO fast but quciker will be easier.

Focus your vision on the end of the rail.

Downhill hand - put it by your ass. helps keep your balance and body position right.

Put more weight on your front leading foot (but don't lean OVER your front foot.

Feet shoulder width too.

And the biggest part, is committment and confidence in doing it. It you don't think you can, you will bail.
Jul 30 2007 3:24PM
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Franny
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You should try practicing more on boxes because there a lot easier to start on then rails
Jul 30 2007 4:08PM
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