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Up Jib help

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Jonny7
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How do you guys approach an up jib? I can do flat and down jibs easily but I just can't step on an up rail. Do you pop from the side ? Good advice would be appreciated!
Jan 8 2011 4:16PM
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cooper.fry
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We have a cannon rail (round barrel) at my park and basically go straight at it, it seems really fucking imtimidating and scary at first but once you pick up on it, it's all good. Oh and keep you balance about center.
Jan 8 2011 4:18PM
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Jonny7
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There's a cannon rail with an angle like 35 degrees and i just shit in my pants when i try to hit it
Jan 8 2011 5:26PM
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D-Ross
Posts: 308 - Karma: 16
My main advice is whatever way you slide, pick up your front foot when you're getting on the jib. My main fear of up jibs is hitting that ski against the rail and nutting it, and picking that foot up hasn't failed me yet. And don't lean too far back.
Jan 8 2011 7:24PM
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SlimDunkin.
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For me I kinda just like slide to 90 on te ground then get on it
Jan 8 2011 7:26PM
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find
Posts: 431 - Karma: 27
the first time i tried to hit an up rail, i caught my front edge and smashed my face into it. i'd give you advice, but i haven't tried it again
Jan 8 2011 7:27PM
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Scott.Benson12
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just lean back, I have a cannon rail at my mtn and it works for me

Jan 10 2011 2:08PM
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[evan]
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If your hitting a cannon then your going to want to be an inch or two above the rail when you get on. To do this then i recommend urbaning on, which is when you jump off of one foot and use that momentum to 90 in mid-air. I jump on from the left side of jumps and push off with my left foot. It's all personal preference when it comes to jumping on. As you get better you'll be able to simply jump with both feet and not push off with one. Hope that helped. Now go out there and stomp it bro.
Jan 10 2011 2:14PM
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RubberSoul
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yeah big up rails can be intimidating. just make sure you bring the right amount of speed in, and pop hard but also make sure you get your 90 done in time or things can get ugly.

if you're scared, the first time you hit it just do what i said but err to whatever side you'd prefer to fall off of, but make sure you get your big pop and 90 on done, and worst case scenario you pop on, slide a couple feet, and immediately jump off to the side, but it will make you realize it's not as bad as you thought as you come into it. just pop hard and get that 90 done and you'll be fine
Jan 10 2011 4:12PM
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willy_baller
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get a big pop and make sure you pull your knees up
Jan 10 2011 4:13PM
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Willard
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I seem to hurt myself on up rails alot mostly because i dont fully commit. So if anything stick to it once your on it and make sure you did a full 90 onto it.
Jan 10 2011 4:54PM
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Jonny7
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gracias to all of you i'm trying this tonight
Jan 10 2011 5:19PM
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EmperorKuzco
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up rails are so much fun, just get a good amount of speed, try to straddle it because it will help your 90 and pop
Jan 10 2011 5:52PM
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