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Garrett russell

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jshe
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ik theres already a thread about his skis but this ones different xD

did anyone try any of his tricks like noseblocks, handplants and stuff u can see in TC episode 5?

can anyone give me tips on them?

Feb 24 2010 7:59PM
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i.ski.troll.
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lean up on your tips and grab tail.  pretty self explanatory... hand plants are a little more difficult though
Feb 24 2010 8:02PM
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.Asain-Skiier
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one of his grabs in there made me blow my mind.
Feb 24 2010 8:06PM
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Tablespoon
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Noseblocks are hella fun. I love them.
Feb 24 2010 8:07PM
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jshe
Posts: 60 - Karma: 10

his handplants and grabs are amazing

and idk why but whenever i try a noseblock i snap out of my skis

can anyone help?

Feb 24 2010 8:10PM
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PeterWojnar
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Garrett Russell is the bomb. Noseblocks are super fun, Garrett is one cool cat. The way he talks to himself is hilarious... try it for a day, and you won't ever go back to skiing without talking to yourself. It's addicting.
Feb 24 2010 8:11PM
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T-Holt
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Tighten your heal piece dins maybe?
Feb 24 2010 8:41PM
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jjdsteeze
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tighten ur bindings
Feb 24 2010 8:50PM
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bernierosow
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chin nuts
Feb 24 2010 9:38PM
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jshe
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wait can i tighten my bindings myself or do i ned a professional to do it? ahah
Feb 24 2010 9:43PM
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nick@
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you can do it your self, pretty easy just need a standard screw driver stick it in the heel peice of you binding and turn clock wise.  this turns the din setting up which is marked on your binding but keep it under ten you still want your ski to release. torn acl's arent fun
Feb 24 2010 9:48PM
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ASkierNamedJaymz
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wow you missed that... hope this was a joke
Feb 24 2010 9:59PM
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jshe
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wait wdu mean
Feb 24 2010 10:04PM
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rooftop
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word! Spicy Cat!
Feb 24 2010 10:33PM
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erichkuss
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He is one unique cat
Feb 24 2010 10:35PM
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BroBomb
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I sat Garrett down at SIA and made him explain it to me. I'll be putting up the trick tip with his interview in the near future, but here's a summary as I remember it: Roll up to a transition. Ice is no good, and super soft snow is no good. You want some nice sun-soft groomed snow. So you roll up medium speed and as the transition starts to slow you almost to a stop, you get your rock and kinda hop up a bit. Then it's just a matter of balance and weight distribution.
Feb 24 2010 10:36PM
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jshe
Posts: 60 - Karma: 10

thanks dude

put up that interview soon

Feb 24 2010 10:40PM
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PeterWojnar
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One really easy way to figure out the motions for nose blocks is to put on your skis in your living room, on a carpeted surface. Do a superman leap forward, and stop yourself from hitting the floor with your hand. Now do it again, but a little less exaggerated. Keep doing this until you've mastered the motion of standing up to your tips.

Now take it to the snow- roll up to a transition, slowishly, and pop up and forward the same way. Just try to balance the first few times, don't go for the grab until you've got the balance down.
Feb 25 2010 1:28AM
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BroBomb
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Your wish has come true my friend. And if there's anything specific you want to ask just drop in a comment. Mr. Russell is a helpful soul.
Mar 2 2010 11:35AM
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casual
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Most fascinating individual on the planet.
Mar 2 2010 12:38PM
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jonkreation
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The whole "waiting for the apex" thing he talks about is definitely key. Although even when I'm successful with a noseblock, it's really quick. Garrett seems to perch up there and pick his grab. I guess it's just practice and balance.
Mar 2 2010 10:32PM
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