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Question about pivoting

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theschneidler
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I don't really know what to call this but I've been practicing skiing switch lately and it's going we'll other than switching back to regular, should I put pressure on the back or the front? I keep catching my edges at speed.
Jan 2 2013 9:27PM
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going from switch to regular? I guess I butter on my tails.
Jan 2 2013 9:28PM
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DIX~
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I call it a revert. It's just like a turn, make sure you're on your back edges and push it around. I usually just hop a switch 180. If you're just starting out then just practice going switch and then stopping, then continue going forwards. Then just link it up into one motion
Jan 2 2013 9:29PM
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Holte
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Pivot on your heels when reverting sw to regular.
Jan 2 2013 9:29PM
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theschneidler
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Okay cool, so put pressure on my tails and just sort of hop around?
Jan 2 2013 9:32PM
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Clark_Griswold
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This is how I learned to go back to regular, lean back and butter a bit and swing around.
Jan 2 2013 9:34PM
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DIX~
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Yeah man, honestly just practice going slow and you'll get it really quick
Jan 2 2013 9:39PM
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theschneidler
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Okay sick, thanks guys, I will be sponsored within the week.
Jan 2 2013 9:42PM
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CheddarJack
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Just do a lot of slow whirly birds so you get a feel for how you should shift your weight when you're on snow. It's really that simple.
Jan 2 2013 9:42PM
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DIX~
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Learn backflips and you'll go pro instantly
Jan 2 2013 9:42PM
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Heart
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yeah itll come around real naturally after a few tries. it's easier if you don't hop and just let it come around.
Jan 2 2013 9:42PM
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theschneidler
Posts: 2099 - Karma: 355
Thanks for all the help, I'll take it to a mellow slope so when I fuck it up nobody notices.
Jan 2 2013 9:58PM
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gingaskier
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Just slow down and slide sideways until you get comfortable with it
Jan 3 2013 12:17AM
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Urban.
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first you have to be good and you haven't reached that step yet... al in all you suck.
Jan 30 2013 3:44PM
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