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Little help with front ups?

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pussy_puncher
Posts: 194 - Karma: 69
Today i tried to keep learning front switchups or rails instead of just boxes. I was able to complete the spin but then i just slip off and lose balance. Almost got it a few times but it feels sketchy. The rail was also kinda short and wasnt much time to think about it. Any tips?
Nov 26 2012 1:32AM
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KillaSteeze
Posts: 3329 - Karma: 351
heres a how-to

https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/cult/forumthread/thread_id/575892/
Nov 26 2012 1:58AM
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Vincenzo
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You need to get a solid lock, also if the rail is really close to the ground its harder.
Nov 26 2012 3:11PM
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pussy_puncher
Posts: 194 - Karma: 69
Ok thanks for the advice. Ill keep trying this weekend!
Nov 26 2012 3:25PM
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AGOF
Posts: 2038 - Karma: 3,607
i saw this as front flip sw up, this makes more sense
Nov 26 2012 3:43PM
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BChaps1209
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get comfortable with fs 270s then just do that except a little earlier. you'll hopefully land the switch up right on the end of the rail then finish the 270 and land switch. once you get comfortable spin an extra 180 for kfed or practice sliding unnatural and switch up earlier on the rail, riding it out. that's how i learned it anyway...
Nov 26 2012 3:56PM
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Calb3rt
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Getting comfortable with edge pressure/ scissoring your feet should help a bit. I might just confuse you with this explanation so dont listen to me if thats the case.  If you are sliding right foot forward and want to front switch up then push your left toes down towards the ground and flex your right toes up and give it a little hop at the same time if you are worried about catching on the rail. as you get comfortable with that  sort of edge pressure and can control it then you can spin either direction depending on which way you scissor your feet.
Nov 26 2012 4:18PM
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GeorgiaJibber
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yo could try doing 90 to fifty to get the feel of spinning on a rail
Nov 26 2012 4:39PM
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pussy_puncher
Posts: 194 - Karma: 69
Yeah i know what you mean by edge pressure. i can do 270s like nothing by doing this. I just need to keep all of this in mind and keep trying. Thanks
Nov 26 2012 5:05PM
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Caspaaa
Posts: 4830 - Karma: 1,466
Just lock the rail real hard, scissor the shit out of your feet, and spin and turn your head. Go for fs switchup to ride away switch the first couple times so that itll force you to spin hard.
Nov 26 2012 5:56PM
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