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Bigger Jumps

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ReedSkis~
Posts: 2122 - Karma: 98
I can consistently throw 3s on 20 - 30 foot jumps (i basically have 5s too, but the jump set up at jackson was "mini" so i'm assuming i will be able to do them on larger jumps) and am looking to take my tricks to some 40 - 45 footers this weekend. Is it hard to adapt to larger sized features?
any tips?
thanks
Feb 9 2009 7:53PM
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BKlein
Posts: 1031 - Karma: 81
Just rotate slower
think about how hard you throw a three if you do it off a 1 foot mound versus when you do it off a 20 foot jump, same for bigger jumps
Feb 9 2009 7:55PM
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JacheOReally
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all I can say is just do it, sing the pirates of the carribean theme song right up to the lip and then throw.
Feb 9 2009 7:56PM
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skithesprings
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threes are pretty easy to estimate, just straight air it and remember what it feels like, then just float a three. if you spin too fast, open up and slow it down. if too slow, just whip it around at the end. just get a feel for the jump and you will be fine
Feb 9 2009 8:06PM
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ahmedthesailor
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first?
Feb 9 2009 8:08PM
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J-Evs
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one of the most epic songs
Feb 9 2009 8:15PM
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Aaaron.
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and wear all technine and don't smile.
Feb 9 2009 8:16PM
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Blurst
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It shouldnt be too hard, you dont really even have to throw for threes so just look over the shoulder and float it.
Feb 9 2009 8:17PM
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ski_DC
Posts: 1347 - Karma: 58
buy full tilts lawl. oh wait, you alrady has them.

just straight air it a few times, get your threes on lock on a smaller jump, step up, and go for it. Bigger jumps just give you more hang time. thats the mentality you need dude.
good luck my man
Feb 9 2009 8:18PM
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Octopus
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that was signature worthy
Feb 9 2009 8:22PM
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ReedSkis~
Posts: 2122 - Karma: 98
hahah
some guy on the hill thought they were salomons... what a noob
yeah, i'll post video once we get it.
thanks
Feb 9 2009 8:28PM
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BrightonFridays
Posts: 952 - Karma: 2,314
bigger jumps make everything easier
Feb 9 2009 8:35PM
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yuck
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i would not recommend doing a 1 over it first.
that will probably just make you under-rotate when you go for a three, thats what usually happens to me. so now i start with 3s
Feb 9 2009 8:38PM
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Shark.
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i like bigger jumps waaay more than small ones personally.  i love just tossin huuge floater 3's and 5's rather than hucking on small stuff.   
just dont wind up as hard for your spin.  pop, and make sure you grab so youre steady in the air, spot the knuckle, stomp, and ride away like it was no big deal
Feb 9 2009 9:13PM
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dlilly
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tru dat
Feb 9 2009 9:14PM
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special_k10101
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I concur
I have a hip hop version on my ipod and i listen to it in the parking lot every time i go skiing.
Feb 9 2009 10:33PM
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Style+eeze
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yeah!!! shankbone for life!!!

yeah, our friends rap over that beat... haha
Feb 9 2009 10:49PM
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ReedSkis~
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thanks for the responses
+++ K
Feb 10 2009 7:31PM
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