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Riding switch

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mz2288
Posts: 630 - Karma: 10
hey guys i got anthor riding swtich question when i land switch i stagger my footing and its easier like everyone said my question is which shoulder should i be looking over...when riding switch im lookin up the hill and my right foot is farther up the hill than my left (my left foot is leading if you will) now should i be lookin over my right shoulder which i do or my left (it feels more comfortable to look over my right) sorry i looked it up but i couldnt find a definate anser thanks guys merry christmas
Dec 21 2007 12:46PM
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jason...
Posts: 9006 - Karma: 780
it sounds like it would be easier to be looking over your left shoulder but i guess its just what feels right to u
Dec 21 2007 12:47PM
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kyle_w
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there really is no answer to this. whatever youre more comfortable with. i cant look over my right shoulder when im riding switch so naturally im always looking over the left shoulder
Dec 21 2007 12:49PM
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chewy15
Posts: 674 - Karma: 60
seriously man just ski and find out whats easiest for you. the more you practice the easier it will get
Dec 21 2007 1:07PM
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FUUUCK
Posts: 18426 - Karma: 4,889
left shoulder when the left foot is leading and vice-versa
Dec 21 2007 1:20PM
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dr_phil
Posts: 1698 - Karma: 95
yeah I do the same thing, I dunno why but I feel more comfortable this way ... guess I need more practice
Dec 21 2007 1:27PM
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Shorton
Posts: 2889 - Karma: 13
if you spin to the left=left shoulder

if you spin to the right= right shoulder, but learn to go right foot forward kinda thing
Dec 21 2007 1:29PM
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styl.tweakit
Posts: 198 - Karma: 14
whatever shoulder you spin off is the shoulder you should be looking over. and whatever shoulder your looking over that corresponding ski should be leading(left shoulder = left ski)
Dec 21 2007 1:34PM
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Powdered_Donuts
Posts: 2180 - Karma: 187
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoMXu-vHmY0
Dec 21 2007 2:39PM
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dave44
Posts: 11052 - Karma: 113
When I ride switch down runs, I look over the opposite shoulder. So when the right foot is leading (meaning I'm carving left) I look over my left shoulder.
Dec 21 2007 2:45PM
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crazyfuck
Posts: 5968 - Karma: -7
just go out there and ski a few runs switch.  the only way you can figure that kinda stuff out is by seeing what feels best for YOU.  also, watch Eric Pollard.  that'll teach you everything you can't figure out on your own.
Dec 21 2007 3:20PM
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BvK
Posts: 868 - Karma: 11
I would have to agree, what evver feels right.
Dec 21 2007 4:03PM
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RobotTom
Posts: 544 - Karma: 21
just watch soem figure skating. its basically the same thing although i hate to say it.
Dec 21 2007 5:13PM
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KRAMPUSNTROLLZ
Posts: 2715 - Karma: 355

look over the shoulder that you spin switch with because that is the dominant shoulder/side of your body. i have seen a really good skier from my resort who looks over his other shoulder when he spins so it is really what is most comfortable for you

Dec 21 2007 6:08PM
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zzyzx
Posts: 470 - Karma: 10
do what feels right but look the way youre going to spin or turn or whatever
Dec 21 2007 7:31PM
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tride
Posts: 1038 - Karma: 26
Guess you better tell that to Bushfield, Cosco, and all the other guys out there who can kill switch spins with the "blender" or "blindside" takeoff.

It's all personal choice, looking over the shoulder that you spin towards is definitely more common, but it doesn't mean that is the only way to do it.
Dec 21 2007 9:09PM
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theres_ghosts
Posts: 875 - Karma: 13
what ever works for you
Dec 21 2007 9:35PM
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KRAMPUSNTROLLZ
Posts: 2715 - Karma: 355
peace and love is really what it is about
Dec 22 2007 1:13AM
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Yosh
Posts: 341 - Karma: 19
what ever feels best for you.
Dec 22 2007 1:19AM
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solitaryman
Posts: 3578 - Karma: 123
alternate
Dec 22 2007 2:10AM
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Billiards.
Posts: 6853 - Karma: 816
Your best bet would be to alternate and keep working on both sides, that way both way spins will come more easily.
Dec 22 2007 6:31AM
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pmills
Posts: 7162 - Karma: 59

what i think i've figured out about riding switch is that the shoulder i feel most comfortable looking over corresponds to how i stand on a skateboard (regular or goofy) i stand goofy and therefore find it esasier to have my right foot lead the staggard stance, and to look over my right shoulder,

i've developed a hiccupp when it comes to looking over my left shoulder because i can't ride left foot forward very well.

as for actually riding swich, staggar the legs, bend your knees, and leen forward over your tips. Take your time out on groomers and try to keep your field of vision open to as much of the mountain as you can

Dec 22 2007 10:39AM
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2bi40s
Posts: 275 - Karma: 15

whatever makes you feel best son.

Dec 22 2007 12:59PM
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Pippin
Posts: 4846 - Karma: 661
right on
Dec 22 2007 1:04PM
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Alex_thedroog
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I just go back and forth..it helps get better at both.
Dec 22 2007 1:07PM
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_R3iD
Posts: 443 - Karma: 18
left cuz ur right foot is sorta pushing the rest of ur body to the left side
Dec 22 2007 5:16PM
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Mr.LemonPie
Posts: 4100 - Karma: 1,625
I would think that you should just lead with your right foot.
Dec 22 2007 10:12PM
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Powdered_Donuts
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the shoulder you look over is not as important as the foot you lead with that is the important part. lead with the right foot to turn right and left to go left, lean into the turn just a little bit (you dont want to just lean sideways and fall over) if you have to make a sharper turn stagger your stance a little more by pushing your lead foot a litlle farther forward. sound good?
this guy explains it well watch the vid XD
good luck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoMXu-vHmY0




Dec 27 2007 12:14AM
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YetitheWookie
Posts: 95 - Karma: 70
Hey playa,
I ride switch so much, I feel awkward going regular.
Take the tip Mike Nick gave to me years back...and half these cats too.

Your head should in theory be looking toward the outside foot (in the direction of your carve) So par exemple...(notice the french emphasis) if you are turning to the left you're looking over your right shoulder, and vice versa.

Although, I usually just look over the right side all the time. 

To make it super steezy and look sweeter than everyone else lean really forward, get into an almost crouched stance, and really lean on your turns...it looks badass.

Hope that helps pimp.
Cheers & Beers

Dec 31 2007 1:36PM
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joly.sp
Posts: 2305 - Karma: 585
Whatever feels right to you. I stager my stance but alternate depending on which way i turn if i turn left my left foot is forward and looking over my right shoulder. Then turing right its the opposite.
Dec 31 2007 1:49PM
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sirskizalot
Posts: 4370 - Karma: 161
doesnt quite feel right to look over same shoulder as leading ski for me but im workin on doin that
Dec 31 2007 3:44PM
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