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Down Rails

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Wis_Skier_23
Posts: 2263 - Karma: 245
I am thinkin about trying down rails...every time i have done them in the past i always slide out...help
Jan 11 2007 5:01PM
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durkin.
Posts: 1047 - Karma: 36
keep your weright forward
Jan 11 2007 5:02PM
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jp_draves
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keep your hands infront of you to prevent u from falling back
Jan 11 2007 5:02PM
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snowXrider540
Posts: 1182 - Karma: 12
i kinda have the same problem but recently i think ive got it...especially if the gap to get on it is bigger focus on putting your down the rail if not you slide out...and that doesnt feel too good either haha
Jan 11 2007 5:38PM
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roussillon
Posts: 1305 - Karma: 170
try to fell that the pressure is on both of your feet, front as well as back. that should help. and go for it. I mean don't hesitate. do it or not.
Jan 11 2007 5:43PM
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skiRay
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dont let your skis leave the rail unless it is intentional.
Jan 11 2007 5:59PM
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Wis_Skier_23
Posts: 2263 - Karma: 245
i have a tendancy to stand up more when i grind so that might be it
Jan 11 2007 6:02PM
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roussillon
Posts: 1305 - Karma: 170
I doubt it, it's said everywhere to lower your mass center so the balance is easier to keep. standing up would make you more unbalanced
Jan 11 2007 6:08PM
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shishkababy
Posts: 114 - Karma: 112
ahahahaha
what are down rails
Jan 11 2007 6:11PM
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poofartpee
Posts: 7436 - Karma: 1,538
stay low and weight centerd on the rail, make it ur body is tilted to the same steepnes of the rail
Jan 11 2007 6:56PM
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doublexl
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look at the end of the rail and dont take ur eyes off it.
Jan 11 2007 7:26PM
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eyeLiektoSkee
Posts: 827 - Karma: 12
yup, just more weight on front foot, and be square with the rail, like your whole body tilted with the rail. Bend your knees and have your legs maybe a bit farther apart. Its weird but really not that much harder
Jan 11 2007 7:30PM
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nickmiles
Posts: 1070 - Karma: 844
also, if it is an ollie on like urban setup. try not to step on with one foot, some people seem to do that(ehem maple leaf) and it can be harder. still come off both feet just like a regular rail. and like he said^^ either do it or don't
Jan 11 2007 7:58PM
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philipc
Posts: 6651 - Karma: 1,286
poop before you hit it
Jan 11 2007 7:58PM
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Abes2009
Posts: 1144 - Karma: 58
Stick with it, grow some cojones, and lean foward. Make sure you get a good pop onto the rail, too.
Jan 11 2007 8:56PM
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steevner
Posts: 4502 - Karma: 47
stay low and have a wide stance
Jan 11 2007 8:57PM
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jack_weisman
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look to the end of the rail and keep your weight on ur front foot
Jan 11 2007 8:58PM
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Tucks
Posts: 2120 - Karma: 161
control and visualize
Jan 11 2007 8:58PM
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skiEER
Posts: 4089 - Karma: 79
i like to step on its feels easer to me
Jan 11 2007 8:59PM
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ijibgoremtn
Posts: 4221 - Karma: 13
just look at the end of the rail and crouch a little and lean forward slightly depending on slope of rail
Jan 11 2007 9:41PM
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reggyboy
Posts: 1608 - Karma: 13
its all bout committing to it, look at the end of the rail and just giver
Jan 11 2007 9:52PM
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big+white
Posts: 371 - Karma: 11
commit to it 100% and have your weight centered
Jan 11 2007 9:58PM
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mysterymanjgj
Posts: 411 - Karma: 13
when you're starting out widen your skis out and you will have much better balance and not slide out at all. same thing used to happen to me but when i started spreading my legs out wider i almost never slid out. and eventually your legs will naturally begin to come closer together.
Jan 12 2007 12:15AM
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crunkasfuck
Posts: 752 - Karma: 352
lean foward and commit to it, reach for the end of the rail at first!!
Jan 12 2007 11:32AM
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4frnt1440
Posts: 130 - Karma: 10
do it naked and i garuntee you will land it
Jan 12 2007 11:43AM
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mjpayo
Posts: 294 - Karma: 9
yeah im tryin one tomorrow, is it better to hit it straight on? or at an angle? thanks
Feb 27 2007 3:14PM
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steevner
Posts: 4502 - Karma: 47
it depends on whether the rail is built as an urban-style rail, or a ride on down rail. 
Feb 27 2007 3:40PM
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