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Grabs - how to steeze

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snazzyBizzle
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Has anyone ever tried grabs without poles for a while ?

I started freestyle skiing that way, and found that without poles i was able to grip my skis better and for longer, and when i started to use poles i didn't lose the ability to "grip my grabs" , it makes all the difference in steeze,

Although, i still agree that tweaking is the main source of steeze in a grab
Jul 19 2008 1:55PM
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skiRay
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yeah its way easier to get grabs w/ou tpoles. but its also harder to spin and ballance without them
Jul 19 2008 2:01PM
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snazzyBizzle
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ya true i found it was the same for me
Jul 19 2008 2:04PM
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natedogg789435
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likewise
Jul 19 2008 2:07PM
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snarfsnarf44
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whenever ur grabbing, make it look like up grabbing ur balls, and u will guaranteed look steeze-tastic
Jul 19 2008 2:21PM
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GetPitted
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Ayeee.  But if you aren't skiin with poles, how can you enjoy the occasional switch cork 5 pole pass?

Jul 19 2008 2:24PM
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mizzike
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ahh valid point
Jul 19 2008 3:06PM
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B-Har406
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Once you have the grab, poke it out a bit. Try grabbing diff parts of the ski and play around with your other hand and where it's located. Keep ya busy for a day!
Jul 19 2008 3:23PM
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Karcher
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yah its definitely way easier to grab without poles. i dont think anyone is going to question that
Jul 19 2008 3:39PM
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Purple
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I nearly always ride with poles, can do grabs on my skis without any problems, but its anything on the boot or when I'm in a bit of a rush that I end up either holding my hand against it or hitting it by mistake... everytime i'v tried without everything does seem a bit more definate, but like has been said it does make it a bit harder to get your rotation and balance sorted.
Jul 19 2008 4:15PM
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BEARS.
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god fuck. there is not a noob in sight who knows what a searchbar is.
Jul 19 2008 4:23PM
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landonn
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steeze comes with time. not from not using poles. although it may help a lil.
Jul 19 2008 4:57PM
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chames
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yess, this is true. the longer you ski the more you'll become relaxed and your style will come with ease...thus steeze
Jul 19 2008 4:59PM
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