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switch takeoffs...help

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dinnerroll9
Posts: 52 - Karma: 10
why is it that everytime i try to take off switch i cant get the pop at the right time and i get way off balance trying to spin? help me out here i just started trying this seriously this weekend.


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Jan 27 2002 9:56PM
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ryankirkphoto
Posts: 408 - Karma: 14
yea its pretty tough off big jumps. All u need too do is to relax, bend your knees, and keep your balance in the air. Dont fall forward or back. It is alot easier to stick it if u dont case on the landing. good hunting
Jan 27 2002 10:31PM
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Chadatbreck
Posts: 987 - Karma: 27
put more weight on the front of your boots
Jan 28 2002 10:59AM
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SkierX
Posts: 16253 - Karma: 538
Just keep practicing it. When i first started switch i couldnt do anything. Now i'm really comfortable with it.
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Jan 28 2002 11:01AM
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quebecfreestyler
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try getting more speed instead of popping.
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Jan 28 2002 11:04AM
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