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Finally tricking bigger jumps

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brokenankles
Posts: 181 - Karma: 835
So today I did a three on a decent sized jump, but i wan't to put some grabs to it. Any advice on how to not focus on the grab or the spin?

PS. I have full tilts
Dec 23 2013 8:47PM
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FinnTheHuman
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Which model. this could be the deciding factor in getting the grab.
Dec 23 2013 8:57PM
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JAHBRADOR
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pop
set your spin as always
at 180, bring legs up toward you and grab ski under boot
spot landing
let go
afterbang
getmoney
getbitches
Dec 23 2013 9:00PM
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-WZ-
Posts: 3600 - Karma: 6,582
instead of adding a grab just spin into the future
Dec 23 2013 9:22PM
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brokenankles
Posts: 181 - Karma: 835
will i "getbitches" before or after landing?
Dec 23 2013 9:24PM
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stickski
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bring the skis to your hand, not your hand to your ski
Dec 23 2013 9:51PM
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brokenankles
Posts: 181 - Karma: 835
alright ill be trying that tomorrow

Dec 23 2013 10:04PM
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dabsandskis
Posts: 91 - Karma: 244
Wtf does full tilts have to do with anything. They are the ugliest most uncomfortable boots ever. Get nordicas
Dec 23 2013 10:08PM
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RonJeremiah
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What OP was thinking when he posted
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Dec 23 2013 10:22PM
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fredyferl
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I had fulltilts and I couldn't grab, I must suck really bad then right?
Dec 23 2013 10:36PM
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brokenankles
Posts: 181 - Karma: 835
bigger deal than the last five minutes of deal or no deal
Dec 23 2013 11:51PM
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suup
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Get full tilt
Dec 24 2013 12:39AM
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ny300z
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aww new guy dont get the joke

and your crazy saying they are uncomfortable. I didnt know boots were supposed to be comfortable until i got full tilts
Dec 24 2013 11:43AM
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Crispy.
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Hahhahaha at the last sentence of this post.
Dec 24 2013 12:11PM
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a_burger
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if you are good enough you can pee in their butt as you land
Dec 24 2013 12:15PM
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Merrrick
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Just make sure you dont do anything, you have to do less.


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Dec 24 2013 12:19PM
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lewis10123
Posts: 122 - Karma: 418
Ski to hand, rather than hand to ski! Worth trying a few on a tramp or something to see how grabbing affects a rotation
Dec 24 2013 12:22PM
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wasatch_rat
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commit to the grab. i know it sounds obvious but a lot of people are so worried about landing their spin that they just halfass their attempt to grab. when you pop and set, you have to think "i am going to grab no matter what." also, it helps to do some straight airs with the grab before you start spinning
Dec 24 2013 5:21PM
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freestyler540
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just do a bunch of 3's and grab later. Start with the safety grab, then work your way around the problems.
Dec 24 2013 5:56PM
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Blake.P
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Just set the spin and go for the grab. Leading tail is the easiest IMO because you can bring the ski to your hand and it doesn't change your rotation
Dec 24 2013 6:04PM
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jermhy
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i've found that getting really drunk helps with not focusing on spinning or grabbing, and also makes you go way bigger
Dec 25 2013 12:09AM
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p-fo
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Go fast. Carve hard. Grab blunt.
Dec 25 2013 2:06AM
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Toaster-Tony
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Yup, pretty much this. The best part is you don't even feel the injuries when they happen, so it kinda works as a suit of armor at the same time.
Dec 25 2013 2:14AM
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dabsandskis
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Plus crashing wile drunk you are limp so it's alot safer , like in drunk driving accidents the drivers rnt as harmed
Dec 25 2013 2:28AM
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drumbumocdp
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This. Dont rush the grab, set the spin and go for the grab at 180. If it helps, do it a bunch of times and just focus on bringing your knees up a little bit more every time until you can eventually grab your ski
Dec 25 2013 3:02AM
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brokenankles
Posts: 181 - Karma: 835
So I tried it today multiple times. The first time I overshot, so that sucked. The second time I got the grab at 180, but then I did't finish the rotation. resulting in death
Dec 26 2013 10:47PM
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SkiBrightonBadly
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Probably get your ankles checked out before you try again
Dec 26 2013 11:25PM
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Kreech
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Yep.
Dec 26 2013 11:46PM
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JAHBRADOR
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Do what somome ^ already said. Don't try and go for the grab properly the first few times.

Build up your confidence by bringing it closer and closer each time. It should feel very smooth, even when you do it of a small jump and need to grab "quickly".
Dec 27 2013 6:23AM
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galardogod
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I would ajust your full tilts i think its an equipment issue
Dec 28 2013 11:43AM
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brokenankles
Posts: 181 - Karma: 835
So i tried it again today, I noticed that I want to grab with my opposite hand. Only problem is that if I do It will get me of axis resulting in ghetto cork death.
Dec 28 2013 11:22PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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you're thinking too much about the grab off the lip. remember to pop like you regularly would THEN reach for the grab mid-flight.
Dec 29 2013 1:15AM
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brokenankles
Posts: 181 - Karma: 835
I'm still struggling!! I can't seem to balance the spin/grab. Also what would you guys say is the best grab to learn with?
Jan 2 2014 12:09AM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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leading tail is a good one. it makes you spot your landing while looking at your grab.
Jan 2 2014 12:15AM
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