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Slipping out on down rails

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rwoods2013
Posts: 35 - Karma: 6
When i try and slide a rail i get if for about 6 feet and then my feet slip out and go up any tips on how to get rid of this?
Mar 12 2012 1:15PM
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saxon
Posts: 1159 - Karma: 551
this could be because your feet are too close together, or more likely; you are leaning up hill. when you're on a down rail especially, you need be perpendicular to it, skis flat on it.
Mar 12 2012 1:19PM
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amo
Posts: 6709 - Karma: 1,248
this.
Mar 12 2012 1:35PM
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Flying~Squirrel
Posts: 6494 - Karma: 192
widen your stance, look at the end of the rail, and lean downhill. and most importantly: dont be a pussy. most things about skiing arent very difficult, you just have to commit 100%
Mar 12 2012 1:38PM
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KillaSteeze
Posts: 3329 - Karma: 351
Looking at the end of the rail/box helps a ton. And a wide stance is a must
Mar 12 2012 1:56PM
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dispatchQ_main
Posts: 2619 - Karma: 629
Make sure you jerk off the night before. The weight of your giant balls are probably not helping.
Mar 12 2012 3:10PM
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DockEllis
Posts: 1131 - Karma: 1,745
put more weight on your lead foot and commit to it
Mar 12 2012 3:14PM
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steezenskis
Posts: 1044 - Karma: 31
your definitely leaning uphill. youve gotta commit more and stay centered over your skis
Mar 12 2012 3:47PM
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Bumblesteeze
Posts: 3092 - Karma: 748
One thing that I would like to add to all the advice is to look at the end of rail.
Good luck!
Mar 12 2012 4:17PM
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Tikayt
Posts: 1031 - Karma: 1,543
Arrive with good speed also. That's a habit you should take if you don't, always take some speed when "railing".
Mar 12 2012 4:30PM
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rwoods2013
Posts: 35 - Karma: 6
thanks for the help!
Mar 13 2012 12:37PM
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Dibs
Posts: 496 - Karma: 86
true
Mar 15 2012 6:07PM
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Parks.
Posts: 5612 - Karma: 1,093
widen stance.....and look towards the end
Mar 15 2012 6:25PM
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steezy.stew
Posts: 1137 - Karma: 568
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Mar 15 2012 9:45PM
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Alex_G
Posts: 11902 - Karma: 1,019
go in faster, at an angle, smack your heels on the rail and rock back and forth for balance. hop off both feet too.
Mar 15 2012 11:47PM
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Dr.Gonzo
Posts: 2552 - Karma: 87
your probably just not committing, just say to yourself that your the best skier on the mountain and that this rail is nothing, then look to the end and get parallel with it. works every time for me.
Mar 15 2012 11:52PM
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Meases_Pieces
Posts: 1292 - Karma: 246
thread jack. how does one successfully on foot slide rails without slipping out and being off balance.
Mar 16 2012 12:08AM
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xoxxooxo
Posts: 462 - Karma: 31
Pretend like you are jumping onto a skateboard and how you would balance your weight then, helped me a lot
Mar 16 2012 6:42AM
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