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Need help with jumps.

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Matty_K
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Theres a 35 footer at my home mountain. I just got 360s down on 10 foot jumps. I was wondering if 360's were any different. The lip of the 10 footer is probably 4 feet high but the lip for the 35 footer is at least 10.

My friends told me that I have more then enough time to spin and that I just need to go for it.

are there any pointers?
Feb 3 2010 3:19PM
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8088
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make sure u carry enough speed so whatever happens you make the landing!!!!! you will get it just commit and you will be fine don't worry
Feb 3 2010 3:21PM
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EmperorKuzco
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its all about confidence, once you hit it u wont regret it, considering your only doing a 3 and a 35 isnt that huge of a jump
Feb 3 2010 3:21PM
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Core-E
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commit and keep you body on axis
Feb 3 2010 3:22PM
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Matty_K
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thanks guys. when doing straight airs I easily land fine. will I need any more, or any less speed to clear it?
Feb 3 2010 3:25PM
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EmperorKuzco
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no more. no less. maybe a little more so u dont fucking 270 and land on the knuckle
Feb 3 2010 3:29PM
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Matty_K
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yeah, thats one of my only fears.. but fuck it haha
Feb 3 2010 3:31PM
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EternalJens
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Its really easy if you just commit. And it helps alot have wide legs so you keep your balance in the air, I used to struggle with that.
Feb 3 2010 3:33PM
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SKIU4EA
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I would honestly go a little faster than what you feel is comfortable.  Because if you pop at a speed you're comfortable with, chances are you will knuckle or hit flat.   Especially if you're adding a spin into the mix. 
Feb 3 2010 3:34PM
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jamodeo
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just try really if you are at all scared because of the size of the jump dont be spinning will only make it seem smaller, weird but true IMO, if you fall your first try try again and not later in the day try next run if you let it sit around it will be easier to psych yourself out so do it have fun and do it again
Feb 3 2010 3:34PM
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8088
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i would say a bit more but dont over do it you will be spinning the jump in no time dude
Feb 3 2010 3:38PM
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Turnup_swiperigh
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take more speed then you would for straight airs when spinning, you will prob. scrub on the take off(i took a step up and scrubed too much speed, nuckled it so bad) and just commit to the spin. If your nervous for spinning the jump, on the lift ride up just keep saying to your self that your gonna do it and clear all the negitive crap out of your mind and just huck it.

Feb 3 2010 4:15PM
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ft.cody
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Like everyone is saying, just commit, rotate and make sure you don't go cork.
Feb 3 2010 5:03PM
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Beepboop123
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how do you not go cork? i can 3 easily on little jumps but when i take them to bigger jumps i cork out and wreck or land back seat.. should i look at my skis or what will help me to not go cork?
Feb 3 2010 5:06PM
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8088
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pop. it is the most important part of anything regarding jumps. as long as you pop you will be fine
Feb 3 2010 5:07PM
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bustinthejus
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Pretty sure you should be looking straight when you spin to keep balance. Apparently you should be able to spot the next person dropping in while spinning. Also, leaning forward a bit more will probably help you stay on-axis if you're corking.
Feb 3 2010 5:09PM
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ECfreeski3
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honestly up until a certain point, the bigger you do a 3 the easier it is. my first one was over like a 30 or 40 foot table and it was waaay easier than when i first tried one over a ten or 15 footer. just try it on the biggest table youre comfortable hitting and i guarantee youll nail it if you commit. good luck have fun!
Feb 3 2010 5:16PM
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EmperorKuzco
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also, i used to cork a ton but if u keep ur legs wide and ur body leaning as forward as possible on the takeoff u should be good
Feb 3 2010 5:19PM
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SKIU4EA
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yes,  while spinning around it's also important to signal the person dropping behind you to let them know how your spin is going.  If it's going well  maybe your new friend up there can signal back to you to just go for the  540 instead.  Before you land make sure you wave in appreciation.
Feb 3 2010 5:19PM
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yuck
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hahaha
im glad youre kidding.

you arent serious, right?
Feb 3 2010 5:22PM
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EmperorKuzco
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haha hes makin fun of the person hes quoting
Feb 3 2010 5:44PM
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Thenowhereman42
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Your mt only has 10 footers and 35 footers? They could really benefit from a 20 or 25 footer. I wouldn't worry about speed too much, and least for me when I'm spinning I'm thinking too much about the spin to remember to speed check most of the time so if anything I send things farther than when I just straight air them.
Feb 3 2010 5:55PM
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MADDECENT
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Take more speed than usual into it, because chances are you aren't going to pop as much as you usually do
Feb 3 2010 6:08PM
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No_Dub
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ouch.
Feb 3 2010 6:10PM
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bustinthejus
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... lol it's just a suggestion =\ It would definitely help him keep his head up instead of staring at his skis or something. And it wasn't my idea either - someone else posted it in another thread about spinning. I mean you shouldn't stare at the person dropping in next, but if you can atleast get a glance at him, atleast you know you're looking up.
Feb 3 2010 6:15PM
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itswillis21
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go a little faster then you did straight airing it becuase if your scared going into the jump your going to slow down. i did it first time on a  jump over 20 and came up 3 feet short and got some nice whiplash haha
Feb 3 2010 6:20PM
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EmperorKuzco
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yes it really sucks, happened to me 3 years ago for the first two weeks i tried to 3
Feb 3 2010 6:24PM
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SKIU4EA
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yeah, I know what you're getting at.  Head and eyes up, not fixed on anything that will set your spin off axis.  Was just funny the way it was worded, it's all in fun yo  : )

But seriously, call out to people for feedback on your rotation while your flailing through the air.  ; )

Feb 3 2010 6:41PM
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B.Pol
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Kind of a thread jack sorry in advance, but I didn't want to make a complete new thread. I was doing 3's over a pretty decent table, probably 25 to 30ft. And some times I would stomp it, and then others my left leg (spinning left) would get thrown into the air. I would basically land on one ski. I have no idea what is happening. I tried leaning foreward more, popping more, carving into it. I really don't know why. Could someone help me out. Thanks

And to OP just huck it, it will feel good one you even get close to landing it.

Feb 3 2010 7:51PM
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EmperorKuzco
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maybe try a wider stance if u dont have one already, i feel more balanced and controlled in the air if i have a wider stance oppose to tight stance
Feb 3 2010 8:49PM
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KRAMPUSNTROLLZ
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I agree spinning off them makes you have no time to worry about the size of the jump and you aren't staring at everything the whole time just blurrs as you look for the landing
Feb 3 2010 8:58PM
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