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Help with rails

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zp88
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ive taken the last 2 years off skiing after a bad fall and ive never really been about it but now everyone is big into it and i wanna get more comfortable with it. I need some tips on where u put ur weight and just how to approach rails. Ive always been more about air and big trick but i think now its time for a change. Any suggestions would help.

Jan 9 2008 12:05AM
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SHampson
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biggest thing is commit.  uhhh also some important things to keep going through your mind is pop onto the rail, keep a verry wide stance, i like a little wider than shoulders.   and also when you are first are learning try to almost lean forward on rails, especially down rails.
Jan 9 2008 12:10AM
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SirFryanator
Posts: 11149 - Karma: 1,415
the beginner's guide to freeskiing on NS:
https://newschoolers.com/web/forums/readthread/thread_id/335914/
Jan 9 2008 12:11AM
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B.Snow
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^ word
Jan 9 2008 12:57AM
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Alex_G
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With rails, make sure most of your weight is on your front foot.
Jan 9 2008 1:08AM
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Calvin.
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What helped me a lot was always staring at the end of the rail.
It stopped me from putting too much weight on my back foot.
Jan 9 2008 1:41AM
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