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Tips for sliding "sticky rails"

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ArmadaSkier.
Posts: 92 - Karma: 40
My terrain park has beautifully waxed rails and all of the other local parks never seem to maintain there rails at all any tips for sliding "sticky rails"
Jan 7 2012 2:28PM
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CoachJabroni
Posts: 350 - Karma: 338

rub snow on the rail or bring own wax

Jan 14 2012 11:59PM
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Jake...
Posts: 11976 - Karma: 296
i work at a resort in the park and people complain about some things being sticky all the time. Alot of the time its really inconsistent too (one kid says the shotgun is sticky when another will say its fast but something else is sticky etc.).  I always ask "when was the last time you waxed your skis/deck" and almost always get a "uhhhh......" response. Take proper care of your gear is the first step! Wax your own stuff frequently!  every 3-4  days out i aim to wax up. it just makes everything so much nicer.

sometimes even with fresh bases things can still be sticky and its just the way she goes. take a bit more speed, get a bit lower, or wait for better conditions.
Jan 15 2012 1:52AM
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jessejames
Posts: 102 - Karma: 1,167
Land on the rail with a slightly wider stance. Maybe you could also use quickwax on your own skis right before the rail.
Jan 15 2012 2:55PM
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scientist
Posts: 6920 - Karma: 348
50/50 dat sheee
Jan 15 2012 3:07PM
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