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JeremyG77
Posts: 383 - Karma: 10
Could anyone give me some advice on sliding rails good....im new at riding twins and when i tried rails i would always slide backwards like the way i came from....any help i kno im not centered enough if thats happening but any other advice
Aug 16 2006 9:00PM
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Astomp
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wider stance? lower your center of gravity. edge control.
Aug 16 2006 9:02PM
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thejackal1177
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start on box's ... round your edges and just fall and learn..it takes a while to get passed that stage... but once u do ur set
Aug 16 2006 9:02PM
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IndyJones
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Look at the end of the rail.
Aug 16 2006 9:08PM
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m1garand
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you could find about 400,000 posts on this with the search bar, but since it has been like a week since we had one, i'll recommend a few things.

IMHO:

-look at the end of the rail

-center your weight (use your downhill foot more) and bend your knees

-stay loose, don't force it

-commit and get a good pop onto the rail, don't just try to stick your feet to it

-i find that forcing my arms and hands down keeps me balanced better
Aug 16 2006 9:18PM
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salomon-skier
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if you go faster you will slide the whole rail before you get off balance... thats how i learned atleast, oh and try keeping a low center of gravity
Aug 16 2006 9:36PM
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*rkp*
Posts: 8198 - Karma: 258
well you can start by ramming a rabid badger up your asshole. if that goes well then you'll have amazing rail steeze. trust me..
Aug 16 2006 11:33PM
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philipc
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yeah that should work
Aug 17 2006 3:16PM
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espong1321
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gofast
Aug 17 2006 3:24PM
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bkiss_
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start out on little one till you think you have it then just go for bigger rails
Aug 17 2006 4:01PM
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bkiss_
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and its proly cuz you think youll get caught up on the rail
Aug 17 2006 4:08PM
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DeSena
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always keep your head looking down the rail and commit
Aug 17 2006 4:17PM
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alh10
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if you havent already, start on boxes and just move you way up, but if you have a really short rail at your local ski moutain then you can try that too
Aug 17 2006 4:53PM
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JeremyG77
Posts: 383 - Karma: 10
Alright thanx alot guys yeah i been doin the boxes alot and i have those down
Aug 17 2006 10:40PM
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prosnurfer
Posts: 1842 - Karma: 83
get some inline skates and a pvc rail and practis up for the winter.
Aug 18 2006 1:14PM
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heFF
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just do it don't even think about it
Aug 18 2006 1:49PM
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