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atlanticjibba
Posts: 152 - Karma: 28
if im ridin switch and i rotate in the air left which way should i be looking bakwards while ridin switch left or right?      any tips?
Feb 13 2008 2:26PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
Posts: 3928 - Karma: 65
the way you look is the way you should be turning or rotating.
Feb 13 2008 2:27PM
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atlanticjibba
Posts: 152 - Karma: 28
i tried doin that but i feel more comfterbal looking the other way but then i got to go blind when im windin up.
Feb 13 2008 2:29PM
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dave44
Posts: 11052 - Karma: 113
your taking off switch and spinning left? i'd look over my left shoulder while riding switch... looking over my right shoulder and then spinning left is weird (to me)
Feb 13 2008 2:30PM
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Caveman.
Posts: 9067 - Karma: 330
i have never seen that spelling variation before
Feb 13 2008 2:31PM
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sheldabs
Posts: 843 - Karma: 1,000
i have the same kinda problem. is it wierd that i spin left when regular but when im switch i look over my right shoulder and spin right.
Feb 13 2008 2:31PM
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Mex_LineJib^a
Posts: 3928 - Karma: 65
if your turning the other way in order to wind up than its fine. just spot your landing once you rotate and you should be ok.
Feb 13 2008 2:35PM
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slashquatch
Posts: 874 - Karma: 17
i have the same problem you just have to practice looking left when skiing switch and you et better at it
Feb 13 2008 2:37PM
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jcjs
Posts: 136 - Karma: 64
it's the same thing as spinning left, just ur facing backwards so it seems your spinning right. I know i do the same thing
Feb 13 2008 2:42PM
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NicoChile
Posts: 690 - Karma: 199
just force yourself to look over your left shoulder... i had the same problem and just made myself to look over my left everytime i rode switch and after a while it was just nattural
Feb 13 2008 2:52PM
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cr1080cbr
Posts: 92 - Karma: -10
 Whoa!!!!! Just realized I do the same thing...wonder if that is why I am having troubles spinning switch....HHHMMMM Interesting
Feb 13 2008 2:54PM
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atlanticjibba
Posts: 152 - Karma: 28
thank u very much.
Feb 13 2008 2:55PM
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jcjs
Posts: 136 - Karma: 64

nvm i was wrong, there different ways. just look over your shoulders and do which ever feels more natural.

Feb 13 2008 2:56PM
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