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RobotTom
Posts: 544 - Karma: 21
im angry at myself because of the sheer time i spend on boxes and rails but can never bring myself to do a 270. probably because of all the bruises ive gotten trying them. any tips on how to pull off a 270 would be great.
Dec 28 2006 11:36PM
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liukangkid
Posts: 3323 - Karma: 82
try it on something low to the ground so if you only get a 180 there is no consequence
Dec 28 2006 11:37PM
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GNARnia
Posts: 1233 - Karma: 54
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pop
spin
land
practice

try it on boxes, alot easier then a rail, then when ur confident, go for rails
Dec 28 2006 11:38PM
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RobotTom
Posts: 544 - Karma: 21
on, off i can handle teaching myself...i can sorta pull a pseudo 270 off
Dec 28 2006 11:39PM
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RobotTom
Posts: 544 - Karma: 21
ill give that a try, sounds like a crazy concept, but i guess being switch makes it so ur body naturally wants to rotate around.
Dec 28 2006 11:47PM
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RobotTom
Posts: 544 - Karma: 21
yeah, i think ill go ou 2morow and start working on that. although my back and neck are freaking killing me from the compression on this 20 foot drop i found.
Dec 29 2006 12:06AM
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mtsteeze406
Posts: 447 - Karma: 11
when you spin the 270 on, spot the rail at 180, this way you wont spin over and nut yourself. i dont think of it as a 270 on, more of a 180 plus a litttle, this will also ome in handy when trying pretzel. remeber, the spot is key.
also, forward 270 on is much more impressive than a swith 270 on...
Dec 29 2006 12:09AM
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CKpolicy
Posts: 2587 - Karma: 2,463
that makes it sound so much easier, i definatley want to try that
Dec 29 2006 12:19AM
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drewishish
Posts: 3710 - Karma: 23
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pop
look under your arm (spot the box/rail)
lean forward
try adn stop your rotation(so you dont nut)
Dec 29 2006 12:22AM
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PaulWall
Posts: 1994 - Karma: 43
its because u can see ur whole way around the whole time. 270's on are blind after the first 180 but just follow through and look for the rail or box under your boot.
Dec 29 2006 12:44AM
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steezymcneezy
Posts: 194 - Karma: 10
YOu could try rollerblading, or trying them on flat ground at your house or somethin, but start small. and search for Alex_thedroog on here. He pulls some super sick 270's on and off and even blindside 270s. He could probably help ya out.
Dec 29 2006 12:57AM
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RobotTom
Posts: 544 - Karma: 21
thanks for everyones input. after about an hour of trial and error im stomping them pretty consistantly. im ognna work on 270/switchup/270 2morrow. any tips on that 1?
Dec 29 2006 3:50PM
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Literature
Posts: 13673 - Karma: 3,085
Keep your eyes up. Pop straight up, not to the side. Land with your feel shoulder width appart, and be light on your feet. You will rock those 270s before you know it.
Dec 29 2006 3:55PM
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Literature
Posts: 13673 - Karma: 3,085
Keep your head moving around in the spin, as well as hopping around for the switch up.
Dec 29 2006 3:55PM
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JaphyRyder
Posts: 1766 - Karma: 113
spot the rail at 180. if youre just spinning and not looking, its all luck.
Dec 29 2006 7:22PM
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Alkyy
Posts: 2839 - Karma: 149
keep your eyes looking between your feet that way you keep your rotation, then just pop a little bit when your about to get to paralell with the rail, after the switch up then look to the end and your momentium should carry you right off 270
Dec 29 2006 8:45PM
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