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How do you do rails

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Lil-D
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i can hit jumps but i cant hit rais can you give me some advice
Feb 17 2011 5:16PM
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Pinkteez
Posts: 4 - Karma: 10
I heard watching TWall makes you pro.
Feb 17 2011 5:22PM
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Jonny.Ski
Posts: 169 - Karma: 11
Pop, turn 90, wide stance, weight centred, look at the end of the rail, learn on flat boxes first then progress
Feb 17 2011 5:24PM
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monkatizer
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why do u hav a NS and u cant grind??
Feb 17 2011 5:25PM
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SickNameHere
Posts: 113 - Karma: 14

Real good guide

Feb 17 2011 5:26PM
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DADDYlongLEGS
Posts: 1574 - Karma: 48
I'm assuming you are not talking about urban rails so here is what the trick tip cult says about it:


Trick tip: MADDECENT

1. Approach the rail with your feet wide

2. POP before you begin to turn sideways, don't rush it.

3. As your tails leave the ground, turn sideways. Be looking at the end of the rail throughout the entire rail. When you are first learning, focus on keeping your shoulders facing downhill and having your lower body turned perpendicular to the rail. This will help drastically with keeping you on the rail the entire way.

4. Land on the rail with your feet wide and your knees bent. The vast majority of people will be used to hockey stopping on snow, so when they try to grind, they will lean back on their uphill edges and slip back. Some people teach 60% of your weight on your back foot, 40% on your front, but I say 50/50.

5. Keep wide feet, low stance, looking at the end of the rail, and with a few tries you'll have it down


I would recommend joining this cult, it is very helpful
Feb 17 2011 5:27PM
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DADDYlongLEGS
Posts: 1574 - Karma: 48
And you will avoid all of the hate/assholes
Feb 17 2011 5:28PM
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Stompitystomp
Posts: 81 - Karma: 10
Why shouldn't he?
Feb 17 2011 5:28PM
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monkatizer
Posts: 4704 - Karma: 1,518
well i always thought u should be at least OK at skiing before getting a NS
Feb 17 2011 5:35PM
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Stompitystomp
Posts: 81 - Karma: 10
I don't having an NS is in anyway related to someone's skill... If he's interested in skiing he should have one!
Feb 17 2011 5:46PM
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Thadius.Castle
Posts: 1436 - Karma: 250
fucking troll*
Feb 17 2011 5:51PM
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DADDYlongLEGS
Posts: 1574 - Karma: 48
Why?
Feb 17 2011 5:52PM
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P-HAGAR
Posts: 608 - Karma: 159
this is such a dumb question...just do it lol

i didn't ask for help online to grind a rail
Feb 17 2011 7:24PM
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dylansiggers
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Your name is sugar kush. your point is invalid
Feb 17 2011 7:32PM
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Sitch.
Posts: 841 - Karma: 13
hahahaha
Feb 17 2011 7:38PM
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SkiThe603
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With my skis on
Feb 17 2011 7:46PM
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SkiThe603
Posts: 5376 - Karma: 498
With my skis on
Feb 17 2011 7:46PM
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Jibbidy
Posts: 787 - Karma: 19
I had a unknown confidence boost regarding rails this year and slipping out is only
Feb 17 2011 7:49PM
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thebeesknees
Posts: 3660 - Karma: 160
why does that matter in any way?
Feb 17 2011 7:53PM
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Ski_ThEast
Posts: 1676 - Karma: 272
i was going to post something helpful then i realized you were a troll when i saw two other threads right under this thread by you "who is the best pro"
Feb 17 2011 7:56PM
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KillaSeason
Posts: 3495 - Karma: 1,774
you prolly shouldnt talk RETARD, DIE!!!!!!

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looks like you need help on the rails too.......
Feb 17 2011 7:56PM
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CrunkNugget
Posts: 1279 - Karma: 16
then why do we have so many pink names??
Feb 17 2011 7:59PM
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CrunkNugget
Posts: 1279 - Karma: 16
then why do we have so many pink names??
Feb 17 2011 7:59PM
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Jibbidy
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Sorry, slipping out is the only concern ever. I like to think about "sliding over the rail" rather than "grinding" it because that paints a better picture IMO. Naturally my right foot is down the rail, and if I pretend to lead with my right shoulder I stay more centered. I dunno for some reason the balance just *clicks* at one point, and most rails become very possible. Don't get tense, relax, and feel the rail with your feet. If you slide off early, you should be able ride away clean anyways, forward of switch. The basic railslide is easy once you dial it in, very easy. Look at where you're gonna contact the rail, and once you do just stare at the end or runout and let the rail slide along underneath. There is little effort exerted, just some core balance.
Feb 17 2011 8:00PM
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the.cheat
Posts: 2859 - Karma: 171
ooooh get called outtt!
Feb 17 2011 8:33PM
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tall_t
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he prob a box guy like me. i cant 270 off a rail

Feb 17 2011 9:18PM
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Jibbidy
Posts: 787 - Karma: 19
Lulz! But come on guys, progression before podiums. That's actually written inside my Orage jacket lol.
Feb 17 2011 9:18PM
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O.RLY
Posts: 310 - Karma: 19
You aren't even funny.
Feb 17 2011 9:36PM
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monkatizer
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2 years ago bud
Feb 17 2011 9:39PM
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dkilgoreNH
Posts: 99 - Karma: 23

according to you, based on this photo you shoudlnt have NS. youre not 'ok'

Feb 17 2011 11:07PM
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84891jnf92048
Posts: 11552 - Karma: 2,550
you're gonna want to come at it as fast as you can, then jump and scissor it.
Feb 17 2011 11:10PM
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84891jnf92048
Posts: 11552 - Karma: 2,550
and by scissor i dont mean with your skis, i mean put it between your legs and keep going.
Feb 17 2011 11:10PM
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CHRISG
Posts: 74 - Karma: 16
do what most of these people have been telling you. wide stance, clench your abs and stomach which helps with control and balance, pop, turn 90 and slide the rail, land and ride away clean!
Feb 17 2011 11:18PM
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XCHROME
Posts: 38 - Karma: 69
really? REALLY? you're actually gunna go there? calling you stupid would be an insult to stupid people
Feb 17 2011 11:49PM
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Z-Juice
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(trick tip cult)
Feb 17 2011 11:50PM
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zues
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haha win
Feb 17 2011 11:52PM
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Hamster.
Posts: 1636 - Karma: 26
1. jump
2. slide
3. land
4. PROFIT?!?!?
Feb 17 2011 11:54PM
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EricaMN.
Posts: 2704 - Karma: 347
i can guarantee you that duffgirl is gnarlier than you have ever imagined yourself being, so chill bro
Feb 18 2011 12:01AM
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CrunkNugget
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lol i was kidding man
Feb 18 2011 12:17AM
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phelps
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.
Feb 18 2011 12:19AM
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.RYAN66
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the biggest thing for me was commiting to the rail and i put most of my presure on my lead foot. easier for hippy killers that way
Feb 18 2011 7:11AM
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.squirrely.
Posts: 7563 - Karma: 7,545
no only wearing his full tilts and lots of tall ts
Feb 18 2011 7:23AM
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alexg1687
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there's some good advice here but ill say what ive said before. keep it simple. 3 things:

1: wide, confident stance

2: good pop into the air

3: hit the rail with both feet at the same time (still shoulder-width stance)

some people say to lean more on the front foot but you dont need to be confused when you're learning. just focus on those 3 things and the rest will come in time.
Feb 18 2011 8:19AM
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CHRISG
Posts: 74 - Karma: 16
youre all forgetting to mention how you need rto flex your abdomin! helps with balance and control
Feb 18 2011 8:55AM
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mad.twatter
Posts: 210 - Karma: 28
We'll just fuck you slowly... Then you'll be able to hit rails
Feb 18 2011 9:20AM
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BASEDRILEY
Posts: 1451 - Karma: 898

go big or go home.

Feb 18 2011 5:46PM
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J.J.M
Posts: 1464 - Karma: 58
LOL new NS account after the callout?
Feb 19 2011 10:17AM
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Most-D
Posts: 729 - Karma: 1,088
SNAP
Feb 19 2011 11:27AM
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Emma_Watson
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lol you can hit jumps but not rails?


ski up, at a moderate speed. Bend your knee's and 'jump' or pop. Turn 90 degrees, and keep your eyes at the end of the rail. And also a centered stance and bent knees help.
Feb 19 2011 11:30AM
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WaterBottle
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Feb 19 2011 11:34AM
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T_orageskiier
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Feb 19 2011 11:44AM
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