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How to drop cliffs....

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dxbskier
Posts: 18 - Karma: 10
Hey all. Just wanted to know everyone's opinion on how to drop cliffs correctly. Especially how to plan where to hit. I often check out the line I want to take, walk up and lose my place.

Cheers.
Aug 19 2011 1:25PM
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razors-chaz
Posts: 2255 - Karma: 1,250
threads for when im not meant to be at work.
Aug 20 2011 9:37AM
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jahhhvis
Posts: 94 - Karma: 28

definitely hike out...you can get super fucked if you try and hop one onto ice

Aug 21 2011 1:12PM
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Flying~Squirrel
Posts: 6494 - Karma: 192
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Aug 21 2011 1:26PM
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TheGreatGat-ski
Posts: 242 - Karma: 299
easy
just send it
Aug 21 2011 2:59PM
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deleted5
Posts: 14507 - Karma: 13,507
so what i got from this was jump off the cliff good advice.
Aug 21 2011 4:36PM
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cool_name
Posts: 4295 - Karma: 3,131
commit or eat shit! if you pussy out part of the way then well.... just dont (of course depends on size of cliff and if you need to clear part of it)but, regardless confidence is key dont think maybe ill land this think this easy im gonna stomp the shit out of it!
Aug 21 2011 11:06PM
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3ski6guy0
Posts: 9201 - Karma: 132
you just sack up and go. then try to land on your feet and you win
Aug 22 2011 12:50AM
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caliskigirl
Posts: 393 - Karma: 67
Thanks! Glad I can help :D
Sep 6 2011 4:52PM
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roddy116
Posts: 10627 - Karma: 7,423
1. go up to edge
2. look down
3. climb back up 10-20 feet
4. skate like hell
5. scream like a bitch in the air
6. fail or nail that shit

Sep 6 2011 7:14PM
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POWDER.RANGER
Posts: 1698 - Karma: -24
hahahhaha i would sig that if it wasn't so big
Sep 7 2011 3:14AM
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BobYohan
Posts: 3001 - Karma: 375
if the landing is tight and trajectory is key, lay your pole down on the edge to mark the takeoff direction. that way when you back up and come in with speed you can line up with your pole mark. i saw ian macintosh do this in a video and picked it up from there works great
Sep 7 2011 10:59AM
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iLLbiLLy
Posts: 2865 - Karma: 2,631
Its always a good idea to scope the cliff from below first. From the top i like to approach the edge and spot my landing. I'll use trees as a reference on where i want to go. You can also choose to step out the takeoff to make it easier. When you go off the cliff you want to keep your shoulders over your feet but at an angle more than perpendicular to the slope. If your too far forward you'll double eject when you hit the powder and if your two far back you'll back slap. When you land obviously try to absorb with your knees as much as you can and be ready to dodge any trees/rocks that might be ahead of you.
Sep 7 2011 11:07AM
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Apresbang
Posts: 618 - Karma: 276
Pole whack - get naked - Call mom - Be best skier on the mountain.
Sep 7 2011 1:56PM
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[evan]
Posts: 5628 - Karma: 117
So do a 1 and l and switch then ride it out?

thanks!
Sep 7 2011 4:05PM
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