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I can't grind......yet

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powderhound100
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So I have been skiing my whole life, was never really that good at park or anything though. I do backcountry and stuff. So this summer I would like to learn how to grind. I am going to try and set something up in my yard. Just make a drop in, put some fake grass or something as I have read in the forums.

My question is. I was thinking of making a rail out of PVC pipe. How many pipes should I use to learn?
and I should just buy some really cheap skis right. some random twin tips with all the edges and stuff messed up, doesnt matter for grinding correct?


thanks a lot
Jun 6 2008 4:10PM
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Justin.B
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Alright lets start off with the rail.
3 pvc pipes beside each other is perfect for learning.
Thats how I learned.
Or a nice little box.
But that costs like 50$
But if you have the money.
Its worth it for learning.
If not, The pvc is perfect.

Next the skis.
You don't want piece of shit skis to learn on.
Try and find some decent used skis.
NS has them all over the place.
You dont wanna pay like 150$ for a pair of skis
That are completely fucked up.
Maybe an old pair of public enemies (K2)
Those were my learning skis.
I got them for 150$ brand new at sport check.

Hope this helps!
Jun 6 2008 4:55PM
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powderhound100
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something like this?? http://www.tetongravity.com/forums/showthread.php?t=124853
the ones from C.O jones with a 2 mm compression underfoot? that doesnt really matter for grinding does it?
thanks for the reply.


Jun 6 2008 5:10PM
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Justin.B
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Im going to be honest ive never heard of the Line FX 7.3's.
But the other two skis seem alright.
Try and get pictures of the public enemies and make your own judgement.
There not a bad ski as long as they aren't 100% destroyed.
Jun 6 2008 6:16PM
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powderhound100
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how much does condition matter for grinding??

sorry for the stupid questions. thanks for helping me out.
Jun 6 2008 9:16PM
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Justin.B
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No worries man. I've got time.
Alright the bast doesn't necessarilyt matter as much as the edge itself.
If the edge is all broken up and chipped your gonna catch on the rail and screw yourself over.
And thats the last thing you wanna do.
So if the base is scratched a lil dont worry about it but if the edges are fucked youve got a problem.
Jun 6 2008 11:48PM
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powderhound100
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allright thanks a lot.
Jun 7 2008 12:35AM
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Karcher
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i dont know if twin tips really even matter with a backyard rail. because if youre learning you probably wont drop in switch. and plus when you land you dont really move anyways
Jun 7 2008 2:14AM
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Justin.B
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^ But this kid is probably gonna be using them next winter too.
But if he isnt than thats a good point.
Jun 7 2008 11:05AM
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powderhound100
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I will only be using thse on the snow. I have a pair of scratch bc's for resort, a pair of disctricts with some fritschi's for backcountry. and hopefully if I can find the funds a pair of On3ps, and a pair of praxis......if I find the funds.



so ya only for jib ing
Jun 7 2008 5:34PM
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steezyjibber
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i learned on an 8 foot shotgun rail of PVC
Jun 7 2008 5:47PM
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powderhound100
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thanks. I will probably do like 8 or 10 feet, whatever they have. I live in the city so I dont have that big of a yeard either.
Jun 7 2008 7:26PM
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squibble
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please dont say "grind", its one of pet peeves. "doing rails" sounds better imo. and yeah, summer setup is a good idea just make sure you have someone to do i with
Jun 9 2008 1:37AM
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powderhound100
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lol. ok thanks. as you can see I have not been around the park a lot.
Jun 9 2008 3:23AM
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860
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replace grind with slide and your golden
Jun 9 2008 6:35PM
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*geezer*
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bump. Sorry quick question in relation to ideal skill level, and I'd really appreciate an answer. So my park ski season consisted of a shit ton of falling, and by no means would I see I was yet an intermediate at boxes/thick low rails. Would attempting a set-up be a waste ( probably 3 pvc's) . What is the ideal skill level? thanks!
Apr 22 2012 11:06PM
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412.
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I don't see learning as a waste at all. I have a 10ft shot gun rail with only two PVC's. Trust me, Falling in your backyard is alot better than falling in a park with a bunch of cocky kids around. Maybe made a Rail or Box and just learn to slide it, Land switch. Then maybe learn Switch up's. Front 2's. Just have some fun with it! You can do it.
Apr 29 2012 6:13PM
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k-fred
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this this this and this.

it's actually the best thing to help you getting better at rails, I build mine two years ago(during my first season of skiing) and now I pretty much shred it everyday and you wouldnt say that ive only been skiing for two years. you learn soooo fast on a backyard setup that it's always worthy to build one. just start with some low 10-12 ft double-triple barrel rails and when you feel the need of getting harder and longer rails then just build some!

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