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Rail and box problem

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Goku
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so my hill finally put up 3 boxes today, and i began having the same problem i ran into a few times last year. whem i am skiing up to a rail or box i feel like im not gonna land if i go 90 degrees, I usually go right foot forward but last year started feeling awkward about jumping left and i feel like i cant commit to a perpindicular slide, Can anyone tell me how to get over this?
Dec 15 2009 9:17PM
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nicknack_55
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make sure your not just turning your skis.

stay low

do it a million times

watch how other people move thir body from start to finish
Dec 15 2009 9:30PM
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JahJahBinks
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Practice
Dec 15 2009 9:32PM
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Goku
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ok let me also add, i can slide something like a log or handrail from start to finish no problem without thinking about it, but i feel like im over thinking boxes and idk why, i feel like i want to go left foot forward, so i did that all last year and had a hell of a time, but two years ago when i was going right forward i didn't, and ever since last year it felt awkward
Dec 15 2009 9:38PM
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-fungus-
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the way i got over most mental problems like that in skiing or pretty much anything is to just man up and commit. eventually you'll get it.
in terms of actual technical advice, the 1st reply pretty much said it, think about turning your whole body and stay low. good luck!
Dec 15 2009 10:07PM
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Mr.Huck
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Butter Box 360's.  Jump on 45 or whatever you feel comfortable with and spin 360 on the box.  Not sw ups; just slide.  Hike it and next time go a little farther than 90 and spin 360 on the box.  Rotating on the box will increase your confidence in your stance and get your body to feel the natural place to be when you jump on 90. 
Dec 15 2009 10:24PM
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Goku
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i can rotate once im on the boc but i feel like thats cheating and doesnt look as cool
Dec 15 2009 10:27PM
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Mr.Huck
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Not saying that you should make it your permanent style.  It's just a good way to deal with stance issues real or perceived.  Do it 6 or 7 times until it feels right to land ninety on your natural side. 
Dec 15 2009 10:30PM
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Goku
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alright, thanks man, im going to do nothing but rails and boxes tomorrow til i get comfortable again
Dec 15 2009 10:31PM
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Zent33zy
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its all in the legs dude
just rotate your skis not your body, unless your doing a back 270 out, if so rotate your body a little but not to much
Dec 15 2009 10:37PM
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BackRoad
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try landing switch. it forces you to turn
Dec 15 2009 10:59PM
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Goku
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bump
Dec 16 2009 5:54PM
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Mr.Huck
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Guessing that means my suggestion didn't work. 
Dec 16 2009 5:58PM
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Goku
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i diddnt really have time today because i was chasing gates and couldnt stay after because i had my sister(no hate) i like your suggestion and the first one the best so far, i just want to see if anyone else has advice
Dec 16 2009 6:00PM
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nicknack_55
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land switch was a good call aswell
Dec 18 2009 4:17PM
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Midwestjibski
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I will see if I can help you on sunday man.  We can hike all day.
Dec 18 2009 4:38PM
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Goku
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awesome, i will be home, tomorrow around 3 so ill ski all night
Dec 19 2009 8:53AM
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Blurst
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Why don't you just slide left foot forward all the time then?
Dec 19 2009 9:00AM
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Goku
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In my head it feels like I should do it, but I can't get side ways without freaking
Dec 19 2009 7:39PM
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gnarley_marl
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hate to derail this fine gentleman's thread, but I have to ask. I tried to land my first ever 270 on today at my hill. The box is literally 2 inches off the surface of the snow and has no lip to pop from. Most times i landed switch or just spun from 180-270 on the surface of the box. Am I spinning wrong or do I need to step up to bigger features to really be doing anything?

PS I initiate my spins with my upper body
Dec 19 2009 8:14PM
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SKIU4EA
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Put on some music that makes you want to throw down.  When you'r one the inrun, sizing up the hit,  think about just crushing it, this will help you commit and lean forward.  

This has always helped me by staying aggressive.  It sound like you already know the fundamentals of it and what you have to do now just apply that shit in attack mode.

Dec 19 2009 8:35PM
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ndye
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if you arent falling than i would think you are all good.  just practice more on not necessarily a larger feature but just one with a little more kick to it so you can feel yourself spinning and then spot your landing between your legs at 180 than put it down at 270 get low probably too so you dont slip out.  chances are you can just keep it going and get 270 out too and make it look so good
Dec 19 2009 9:20PM
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