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What Grabs do judges like?

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masteezus
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I'm going to be competing more often this year and i wanted to know if anyone knew what judges look for? specifically what grabs?

Dec 15 2008 7:32PM
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Crack.
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I'm not sure if judges like any grabs in particular. They might favor or grab but I don't think their allowed to count that when they score. One thing I think they count though is your variety of your grabs and stuff like that. Hoped that helped.
Dec 15 2008 7:52PM
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jsaya_SagStraps
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im sure judges like octos and trucks more than safetys though.
Dec 15 2008 7:56PM
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masteezus
Posts: 157 - Karma: 52
yeah thanks, i've just been curious as to what judges look for. I know the basics, left and right spins, inverts corks and multiple grabs and hitting switch but are there certain "criteria"? or something like that or just any sort of knowledge that will help me do better
Dec 15 2008 7:59PM
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MANDER
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hold the grab for as long as you can, tweak it out as much as possible, and just make it look super sick.
Dec 15 2008 8:02PM
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Peter.
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yep, just make it look stylish, those grabs that are like "how did he get his hands there!" kind of grabs
Dec 15 2008 8:19PM
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Jordan_P
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thats what she said?
Dec 15 2008 8:32PM
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Aaaron.
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win!
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Dec 15 2008 8:32PM
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Silence
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If i was a judge i would dig tweaked true tails like Candide + T-Rains
Dec 15 2008 8:36PM
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Aaaron.
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if i was a judge i would go for realll long octos and trucks ever time.

the fact is that every judge is different.
just mix it up.  and make sure you do everything with style.
Dec 15 2008 8:38PM
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landonn
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my friend is a judge and he told me that the judges give more points for the longer you hold your grab and how easy it is to see the grab, so higher grabs and tweeks.
Dec 15 2008 8:42PM
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7-11_Slurpee
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I have a question relating to this.
Do judges in smaller comps, give you a lower score if you ski w/o poles? cuz i can throw tricks down with more ease that way, but i dont want to get a bad score just because i dont rock poles.
Dec 15 2008 8:42PM
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pbandj
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some do give lower points for no poles, but some may like it and give you more points because of it, it's up to the judges, i would say most would dock points because as you said, it's easier for you to do that grab without poles
Dec 15 2008 8:49PM
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Volkl_860
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amen
Dec 15 2008 8:58PM
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C.R.E.A.M
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epic post of the day
Dec 15 2008 9:13PM
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.SimonB.
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double nose will get you a lot of props (if you are that flexible)
Dec 15 2008 9:18PM
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LMPJibbin
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um, japans, double nose, truck drivers octos those are my favorites...

i like to belive that what i think looks cool is the same as the judges which is probably true...
Dec 15 2008 9:21PM
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Volkl_860
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stezzy truckdriver........?
Dec 15 2008 9:39PM
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hellomynameisjef
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spraffys are so hot right now
Dec 15 2008 9:40PM
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Gnarshred
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TRUTH!
Dec 15 2008 9:53PM
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IceCreamer
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throw kangs youll b fine
Dec 15 2008 10:10PM
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Duncan*
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i siged that shit cuz its soo true
Dec 15 2008 10:11PM
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skiingonskis
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make your grabs look like your own, and like no one has seen before......
Dec 15 2008 10:21PM
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masteezus
Posts: 157 - Karma: 52
hey i appreciate all the posts but i just want you all to know that i'm not trying to be told what to do or do what other people want, I ski because i love to i've never competed before and i just wanted some help to give me an upper hand I don't want you all to think i'm a super poser and such. peace
Dec 15 2008 10:47PM
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BigJew
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Most judges at events used to/still do judge freestyle events. What they look for are big spins with solid landings and grabs. Style isn't quite as important. Judges tend to like perfect 90 degree crosses so tails and mutes are always a safe bet.
Dec 15 2008 11:52PM
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TKMB
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tickle mute and/or tindy usually places well at x. don't even bother grabbing your ski in the right place the judges are oblivious to good style anyways
Dec 16 2008 12:28AM
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