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20ft flat bar help

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XxSkiAddictxX
Posts: 36 - Karma: 11
there is this 20Ft double barrel at the park i ski at and idk its like this with all the rails i hit but they just don't feel steezy and i always fall off like the very last couple of inches, also when i get on the rail i have a problem with my arms going up in the air and it doesn't look real nice any tips on these problems?
Feb 11 2009 7:55PM
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DJSTEVEINNIAMIXX
Posts: 1859 - Karma: 1,659
its not easy being steezy.
Feb 11 2009 7:58PM
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Calb3rt
Posts: 6005 - Karma: 2,203
when you get on the rail keep your eyes on the very end. then just keep practicing and working on your balance and your arms will start coming down then keep practicing some more.
Feb 11 2009 7:59PM
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Alex_G
Posts: 11902 - Karma: 1,019
1. go fast enough
2. get on the rail nice and smooth, don't jump too hard and land too hard. land nice and soft on the rail and in the middle of your boot
3. make sure your skis are fully 90 degrees
4. it's just a rail it's no big deal youll get it just keep skiing and it'll happen
Feb 11 2009 8:01PM
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ShredtillURdead
Posts: 2024 - Karma: 93
combine the last two posts and youve got it.  take in some speed and spot the end of the rail the whole time.  dont worry about where your feet land, because that will make you want to look at them.  just come up to the rail straight on do that you feet are on either side of it, pop and spot.  looking at the end of the rail is absolutely key
Feb 11 2009 8:04PM
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bananas
Posts: 1419 - Karma: 158
i sometimes do the same on tube rails. i find setting my edge for about a 630out looks ill and it keeps me balenced and keep your hands to your side i dont know why people have thier hands flailing all about?
Feb 11 2009 8:08PM
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landonn
Posts: 2913 - Karma: 385
just keep your arms down and your hips square with the rail. everything comes from your core thats where it all starts.
Feb 11 2009 9:26PM
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