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Tip for Rails

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allthegibsons
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Hey I'm new to freestyle skiing and I have some problems with rails. Everytime I try to get on a rail I just leave the rail after a few meters. I also have way more difficulty attacking a box straight than a thin rail from the side, which is weird. I'm probably doing something wrong from my takeoff to the rail but I don't see what it is.
Thanks in advance for the help!
Mar 6 2012 7:19PM
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roddy116
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you want to come up exaclty parralell to the rail or box, dont turn into it at all, get the side of your ski as close to the rail as you can then jump on.
Mar 6 2012 7:28PM
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Stose
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check out the trick tip cult!
Mar 6 2012 7:54PM
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lord-steezus
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i know this should be in the cult

but since you guys are already here.

how to deal with over shooting the rail/box. Like jumping and landing too far off the rail and sliding off
Mar 6 2012 9:45PM
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roddy116
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go slower?
Mar 6 2012 9:45PM
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james6345789
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if you're coming in fast, you need to come in at a very small angle to the rail. Do not have a hunched over stance on the rail, bend at the knees. lean back just a little so that you counteract the force.

or you could go slower, which requires a greater angle. you will need to lean back a little more/scissor. Also, have a good stance
Mar 6 2012 10:00PM
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lord-steezus
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thanks mucho.

ill try it!
Mar 6 2012 10:03PM
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lord-steezus
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thanks mucho.

ill try it!
Mar 6 2012 10:03PM
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Blindsurfer
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this is really only necessary for urban-style rails, for many rails you need to approach the rail head on, pop at the lip and then turn 50. look at the end of the rail once you're on it
Mar 6 2012 10:16PM
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Ski_Alot
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dont fall off
Mar 6 2012 10:27PM
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johnnyBuz
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This is how I was recently taught. Does this apply to all rails, or only rails with lips?

Approach dead center --> Pop --> Turn skis perpendicular ?
Mar 6 2012 11:37PM
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Blindsurfer
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thats for non-urban-style rails, for urban-style rails you need to approach it parallel
Mar 7 2012 12:42AM
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fennjack
Posts: 286 - Karma: 131
I can tell u r new to skiing so just practice on boxes first then rails the urban boxes then urban rails and u must not be committing.
Mar 7 2012 12:46AM
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Lapander
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Hug the rail, then it will like you and let you slide more than just a few meters!
Mar 7 2012 7:01AM
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lord-steezus
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what are concidered urban rails. Rails in urban areas, or specific types of rails located on and off the mountian.
Mar 7 2012 9:35AM
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nickppp100
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an urban rail is a handrail that you have to come on from the side. like a rail that you would find in an urban area, but it can be in the park and still be urban style. if that makes any sense.
Mar 7 2012 9:56AM
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EmperorKuzco
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it's ow the rail or box is setup to the lip of the jump. Urban style you can not approach from dead center and the jump is basically split in two by the feature forcing you to come in from the side or right next to it.
Mar 7 2012 1:56PM
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A_Unicorn
Posts: 129 - Karma: 249
Since we're discussing rails and boxes, quick question. On the rail/ box, do you keep your upper body parallel to the the rail or facing down it? I know you have to look at the end of the rail with your head.
Mar 7 2012 4:37PM
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allthegibsons
Posts: 30 - Karma: 11
I skied this week-end and the tips really helped me! I managed to stay on the rails well so thanks for that!
Mar 11 2012 11:36AM
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joshua
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Shoulders parallel to the rail, and looking at the end of the rail.
Mar 11 2012 11:49AM
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