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Scrambles
Posts: 2270 - Karma: 63

today and yesterday were the first days my hill got there jumps up, i was hitting them, but for some reason whenever i would spin; i would land diagnoly or landing on  my hip before my ski would, this is the first time this has happened and its not going away, what am i doing wrong?

(btw the jump is like 35 ft so my hip is an quite a bit of pain)

Jan 9 2010 9:57PM
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304NordMan
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dont worry dude, its your first day
Jan 9 2010 9:59PM
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special_k10101
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i have that problem with jumps sometimes. it usually happens when there is a steep take-off, or you are spinning fast or concerned about the speed for the jump. oftentimes i catch myself unconsciously speed checking and leaning back, sending me into some sort of ugly cork. just focus on staying straight up at take-off and working your spins up from small to large gradually.
Jan 9 2010 10:01PM
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sirskizalot
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Have your weight over your toes when hitting the jump, pop evenly, and keep your vision up while your spinning.

Jan 9 2010 10:01PM
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Scrambles
Posts: 2270 - Karma: 63
the problem with the progressing is my hill goes: 3fter, 5fter, 35fter, and then 60fter with a mega steep landing on a actual run, so practicing spins on the 3 and 5fter wont realy do much good 
Jan 9 2010 10:07PM
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SKIU4EA
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this happens to me if I suddenly make a jerking motion to initiate the spin or a narrow stance.  Try just visualizing the spin on the inrun and not so much worrying about the mechanics of it.  you will be suprised how your body responds.

Jan 9 2010 10:07PM
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Scrambles
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im not making a jerking motion or anything, i just spin and its usualy slow and smooth, but i land sideways.
Jan 9 2010 10:11PM
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vincepru
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yup. just take it easy and get comfortable just straight airing the jump first, get your air sense back, and the feeling of hitting a jump. then everything else should come back to you
Jan 9 2010 10:14PM
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Gfunkrussell
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Easily solved,
Your most likely looking at the ground or feet when you spin. Keep your head and eyes up. i.e.- What happens when you spin a three on a trampoline and you're looking at your feet?... I think it's a lot harder to maintain your balance. Spot your three with focussing on the rotation, not what you're doing.
Suerte.
Jan 9 2010 10:16PM
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Gfunkrussell
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My grammar sucks! " You are" most likely...
Jan 9 2010 10:18PM
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Scrambles
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where do i look when landing switch

Jan 9 2010 10:34PM
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Gfunkrussell
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Land looking over whatever shoulder feels most natural. Avoid landing with switch pizzas/power wedges by staggering your feet when skiing backwards. Otherwise some of my friends might eat you!
Jan 9 2010 11:02PM
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Testicles
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HAHA!
Jan 9 2010 11:06PM
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ScuffDUFF
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the problem is that you are falling.  See, you need to not fall, and land it instead.  Pretty simple really.
Jan 9 2010 11:09PM
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