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Jo*Mac*9
Posts: 34 - Karma: 10
hey everyone...i know im gunna sound really outta place and ill prolly be made fun of but....i have been racing scince i was a wee boy and have grown tired of it...i see so many people on here who are so good at freestyle...im brand new to the freestyle world and was hoping people could give me tips to get better...please anything will help
Dec 3 2006 11:28PM
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bigwhite.steeze
Posts: 8227 - Karma: 1,032
always look over the shoulder in the direction your spinning and on rails keep looking at the end of the rail
Dec 3 2006 11:31PM
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nate-layton
Posts: 115 - Karma: 10
practice, practice makes perfect becuz i was kinda in the same situation becuz i have been skiing since i was 3 but i always went with my dad which = no park so when i got some friends i started park when everyone was good
Dec 3 2006 11:34PM
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Albino
Posts: 1400 - Karma: 123
dont be afraid to look stupid trying new stuff - we all did once.
you will fuck up the first 10 rails u hit, just get ur weight forward and keep hitting it.
when you start spinning, use less speed and then pop as hard as you can. that will balance you inthe air.

goodluck bro, no ones timing u now, have fun.
Dec 4 2006 12:06AM
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Schoening
Posts: 14332 - Karma: 1,268
practiceeeee
Dec 4 2006 12:11AM
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Holte
Posts: 10742 - Karma: 7,818
pop and tuck your legs upon takeoff.
Dec 4 2006 12:14AM
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cobra_commander
Posts: 16909 - Karma: 4,684
go look at this kids pics, and see what he is wearing and look at his style and get his hair cut and use the same skis and just be as same as him and then you will be a compleat park rat becuase over 5 pages of the best people on this site decided he cant ski outside of the park.
Dec 4 2006 12:14AM
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Jo*Mac*9
Posts: 34 - Karma: 10
thanks for all your help...any tips for rails...and what about landing?
Dec 6 2006 10:01AM
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kepler.
Posts: 8761 - Karma: 139
wide stance helps w/rails
Dec 6 2006 10:06AM
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MadMaxamas
Posts: 182 - Karma: 15
As it was said the first couple of rails you hit will be pretty rough, keep yourself forward on the rail because almost everyone ends out slipping off of the rail the first couple of times. When you go for a rail you have to commit to it otherwise you'll have second thoughts and bail hard. Start small and work your way up. Dont be afraid of looking like noob or an idiot in the park, everyone hast to start somewhere. Have fun. Good luck.
Dec 6 2006 10:21AM
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nitsua
Posts: 4631 - Karma: 726
always always always make the full 90 degreej ump onto the rail and dont be afraid of falling... just comit to it and u should be fine. look at the end of the rail and get low
Dec 6 2006 10:27AM
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ds.181.3
Posts: 437 - Karma: 29
make your own style. Don't try to look like tanner
Dec 6 2006 12:46PM
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ShadyHillGroup
Posts: 2881 - Karma: 213
commit to everything, dont pussy foot it, you pussy foot it, your gunna hurt yourself, trust me I do it alot, its not so fun
Dec 6 2006 12:53PM
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Jo*Mac*9
Posts: 34 - Karma: 10
what about landing is there any special tips i need to know??
Dec 6 2006 6:23PM
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Albino
Posts: 1400 - Karma: 123
true.

as for landings - regular landings are easy as long as your takeoff is good.
landing switch is harder - just practice HEAPS of switch riding.
Dec 6 2006 6:40PM
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espong1321
Posts: 763 - Karma: 10
u have to be in touch with ur mind as a ninja would
Dec 6 2006 6:41PM
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bobs
Posts: 4801 - Karma: 868
This may sound harsh but try to loose that infamous racer steeze.  Dont be afraid to ride really relaxed.  Have fun with it man and learn as much as you can. Plus ask for an invite to trick tip cult. That'll help you as you learn new stuff. good luck
Dec 6 2006 6:49PM
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Colt45er
Posts: 1650 - Karma: 336
the one thing that you need to no to get break through is, dont be embarresed to try shit in a park with a bunch of other good kids, they were thier at one point to.
Dec 6 2006 6:51PM
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psychkub
Posts: 1788 - Karma: 16
Yeah, I really just started skiing the park this season and so far I've been pretty hesitant to hit anything because I'm too embarrassed about falling. I think as long as you can overcome that feeling you'll be fine. It all comes with practice.
Dec 6 2006 6:57PM
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Jo*Mac*9
Posts: 34 - Karma: 10
ok so what do i do for tricks like rodeos n mistys and stuff...please teach me i wanna be good enough to make a vid like u guys...so reply on here or send me a message please
Dec 7 2006 7:03PM
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snarky
Posts: 498 - Karma: 13
haha, give it a while, start of with threes and 180s, work up from there, and easy boxes and rails are a good foundation
Dec 7 2006 7:54PM
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Jo*Mac*9
Posts: 34 - Karma: 10
but i thought people said to always try new stuff and not to be afraid to wipe out?? and if i am supposed to wait n practice up then for how long??
Dec 7 2006 8:54PM
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Jo*Mac*9
Posts: 34 - Karma: 10
if i made a video with wut little material i have and posted it would some of you be able to give me some tips?
Dec 12 2006 10:38PM
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PCjea
Posts: 266 - Karma: 10
i ski everyday after school to get better

Dec 13 2006 12:19AM
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Jo*Mac*9
Posts: 34 - Karma: 10
thanks for all the help everyone
Dec 26 2006 12:51PM
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Jo*Mac*9
Posts: 34 - Karma: 10
waiti got another question what if the lip is really big...almost like a quarter pipe but not quite how should i hit it?
Jan 2 2007 4:08PM
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Jo*Mac*9
Posts: 34 - Karma: 10
bump
Jan 2 2007 7:04PM
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