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Need advice on how to get better at rails!

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mnfreeskier
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hey ns! i am hoping to get really good at rails this year and i was wondering if anyone out there had advice on switch ups, spins off, etc. ALSO...if i want to really progress, what type of rail should i build for my backyard? a flat box? a super wide pvc cylindrical rail? HELP!!!! any advice is appreciated!!!
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Oct 7 2010 9:19PM
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pghjibber
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rollerblade... seriously
Oct 7 2010 9:20PM
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DJ_Pauly_D
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no
Oct 7 2010 9:20PM
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Killa_BeeKnees
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in my friends backyard setup we have like 5 two inch diameter pipes drilled into some boards like a foot and a half off the ground and it works pretty well as a crappy box.
Oct 7 2010 9:22PM
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Elmo.
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make sure to always be in a shoulder width stance on a box or rail then just dip edges and jump for swaps and spins off... remember to commit to. and always look at the end of the rail or box not ur feet

and yea a 20 foot like 1 foot wide box would be perfect... just use pvc though its the best. make sure u get like 2 or 3 inch diameter though cuz thats the best stuff cuz it doesnt crack or break easily
Oct 7 2010 9:24PM
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BDWYE
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this sounds really good. i'll definitely remember this, should help. +k
Oct 7 2010 9:27PM
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GreenStezz
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Don't look down, keep your eye on the end of the rail................
Oct 7 2010 9:27PM
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BWalmer
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Work on staying centered over the rail, work on edge control - that is the absolute biggest thing, being about to use your edges properly will really help you out on rails.

As for what rail to build, I go with either a double barrel pvc rail or thin box, they're easy to grip and balance on.
Oct 7 2010 9:29PM
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A.Eberhard
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10 inch wide pvc rail would be perfect personally. Just practice "griping" or "scissoring" the rail and once you get that down you can throw any combination you want. Learning all 4 270's isn't a bad idea either.
Oct 7 2010 9:36PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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do you guys not like single barrel rails?
Oct 7 2010 10:19PM
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bob_ham
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hit tons of boxes. this may not work and it will be gay but ride tiny skis for like a day if you really want to. that may not improve you but it would definitely help on that day
Oct 7 2010 10:22PM
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.nasty
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it's a little easier to learn on doubles
Oct 7 2010 10:22PM
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crawley
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Yea, double barrel made from 2" pvc is the way to go. Then practice like a motherfucker, cause no advice on here is going to substitute for hitting that bitch a hundred times a day.
Oct 7 2010 10:35PM
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BWalmer
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Singles are fun, but they're harder to learn new stuff on, especially PVC versions cause they usually wobble a bit.
Oct 7 2010 10:40PM
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Sam.Carson
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just get one 3inch wide pvc pipe and put it on a stand thing to hold it up and make the drop in. the rail is actually harder then a rail at a mountain so if you can progress on the pvc pipe then youll do good on the mountain.
Oct 7 2010 10:50PM
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a_pla5tic_bag
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it's probably cause I rollerblade (oh no!) but i prefer single rails and urban setups and whatnot. And if the ramp before a rail or box isn't poorly constructed I usually approach like i'm on skates too.


practice though. thats how you're gonna get good, especially with rails.
Oct 7 2010 10:53PM
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joshua
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If you are going to be hitting a lot of rails, you might want to detune your edges underfoot a little. This will help you not catch so much on rails and prevent edge cracks. Use a gummy stone, not a file. When hitting a rail, make sure you pop high enough, and pretend like you are jumping onto a skateboard. Keep your eyes on the end of the rail, this will help you keep your balance. Also I find most rails are easier if you go faster, especially down rails. Hiking a rail over and over will also help you figure it out faster.
Oct 7 2010 10:58PM
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dodgey
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this for sure to start off
Oct 7 2010 11:35PM
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Thenowhereman42
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look at the end of the rail
Oct 7 2010 11:42PM
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cooper.fry
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practice.
Oct 8 2010 12:00AM
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special-J
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wide single barrels are so fun but i hate little skinny ones. pretty much everything has been mentioned.. look to the end of the rail, and keep a somewhat wider stance, that helps a ton.
Oct 8 2010 12:15AM
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JahJahBinks
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Skiing would be a good idea.
Oct 8 2010 12:16AM
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mnfreeskier
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thanks for the great advice everyone!keep it coming!
Oct 8 2010 4:15PM
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HamFaceGirl
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stop being a pussy
Oct 8 2010 4:54PM
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