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chyaboi
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This is my 6th year skiing and i have been going in the terrian park for a while now. Me and my friends built this backcountry kicker so we could learn some new tricks. This is my first 360. I am looking to take this to a larger ramp in the terrain park soon. Please give me advise.


Apr 26 2010 7:17PM
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leahey
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A-D-V-I-C-E. There is number one. Number 2, control your arms and either possibly throw in a grab. When you go to the bigger jump be sure to not overotate, because I know right now it seems like you need to chuck your body to get the rotation, be more relaxed and just let it go.
Apr 26 2010 7:25PM
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chyaboi
Posts: 13 - Karma: 10
Thx dood. +K my parents are sending me to windells for the summer and am hoping to learn to grabs with my 360s. im stoked!
Apr 26 2010 7:31PM
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SKIU4EA
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never shake a lava lamp.  Once you do the oil inside takes forever to settle.
Apr 26 2010 7:34PM
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YoungJah
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You looked so stoked, when you landed you're first 3..........
Apr 26 2010 7:36PM
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MADDECENT
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Yeah as the guy above said, be absolutely sure not to overrotate. Also, as you are still just learning, keep your eyes up on the horizon. once you get comfortable you can easily break this habit and get some grabs.

Good Luck!
Apr 26 2010 7:39PM
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majora
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ye, throw down a grab with it, and try to look more relaxed.
Apr 26 2010 8:06PM
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cwillygood
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yeah
Apr 26 2010 8:09PM
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chyaboi
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Thx guys!
Apr 26 2010 8:22PM
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K_FRANK
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learn to afterbang then you will be able to land every trick you ever want
Apr 26 2010 8:42PM
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chyaboi
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Whats afterbang?
Apr 26 2010 8:47PM
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dompuch
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Afterbang:
The landing of any trick on skis with what appears to be extreme steeze. Usually done by placing hands by waist in front or behind and leaning back in a relaxed stance. See Tom Wallish...
Apr 27 2010 11:32PM
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Shredaholic
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If one feels the need to claim ... It looks steezier to do it with one arm/hand imo


Apr 28 2010 4:49AM
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snowfreak14
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you just have to keep doing what your doing man, just keep trying and it will get easier and easier each time.  just think about moving with your head and shoulders and your body will follow.
Apr 28 2010 4:54AM
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ryano
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one: equipment. if you're going to pursue this. you'll need twin tips. it doesnt look like you own any. also if you dont have nice boots that fit right and are comfy and not packed out. get some of those too if possible.

two. composure. dont flail your arms. wider stance. practice will help with this. it will only help in the air and the next tip...

three. center of gravity. it ties in with composure. keeps your knees bent, this will keep you more balanced in the air. throwing in a safety grab in the beginning usually helps with this and the stopping of the flailing of arms.

four. definitely afterbang.

hope it helps dude
Apr 28 2010 10:25AM
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triebby
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Chest up, don't be hunched over taking off. Make sure your shins are pressing against the front of your boots and push your hips a little more forwards. Also, get your hands more in front, right now they are really wide and out to the side. Put them more directly in front of you like you are holding a steering wheel driving a car. Not straight out, have some bend in them. Then just keep practicing and te more you do it the more comfortable you will become and the better your 3's will look.
Apr 28 2010 10:40AM
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TWoods
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Try this one:

A term invented by snowboarders in 2002 that meant "making up for a shitty trick by attempting to look relaxed and comfortable upon landing". So looked down upon that the collective "Robot Food" named a movie "afterbang" for the sake of making fun of it.

Later adopted by skiers, (circa 2007) assumed to be a good thing. Associated with the skier Tom Wallisch based on jokes people didn't understand.
Apr 28 2010 12:07PM
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TWoods
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for your sake, don't get hung up on the kids talking about afterbang.

That was your first 3, of course it looks haggard. Just do more, get more comfortable with it. you have to start somewhere.
Apr 28 2010 12:11PM
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Ducky.
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1. Learn to spell
2. Just commit to it. commitment is 90% of learning new tricks
Apr 28 2010 1:23PM
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KennyC
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I love it when gapers get to go to windells.....
May 4 2010 6:36PM
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no_steeze
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this kid has trolled you all so hard

vid was posted in 2007
May 4 2010 6:38PM
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EmperorKuzco
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sick when i landed my first three i was ecstatic as hell and was super pumped
May 4 2010 6:45PM
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J-Dunn
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I think that there is a lot of good advice on this thread. I just want ta tell you that you don't have to throw your body so hard. 90 percent of the spin is your head. If that gets around then your body will follow so just bring your head around and let the rest of your body relax more. And don't worry to much about style. It was your 1st one. It gets easier!
May 4 2010 6:56PM
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Relish_man
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dude full tilts will help you land that more easily. dont bother going to a boot-fitter tho because it doesnt matter if they dont fit, you just need to look cool and the skill will come with it.
May 4 2010 6:59PM
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*steeze_is_good
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Lol I thought atleast someone would call him out for going to windells
May 4 2010 7:04PM
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FREEskiLINE
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cant say that i wasnt that stoked when i did my first 3 as well
May 4 2010 7:05PM
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no_steeze
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look at his other thread also

you guys are idiots

obvious troll is obvious
May 4 2010 7:08PM
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p-fo
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wow. i feel kind of stupid now...
May 4 2010 7:16PM
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K_FRANK
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hhahahahahahahahahahaha what a troll
May 4 2010 10:05PM
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MCNUGGETS
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don't hate
May 4 2010 10:11PM
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MADDECENT
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oh no! I got trickeried!
May 4 2010 11:35PM
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