Having a problem with boxes

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So I'm determined to successfully grind a box (to then move up to a rail) this season, but whenever I try, one of two things happen (mostly #1). 1. I pop and land on it sideways, until I slide and fall uphill. Its almost like my legs slide out from under me. 2. I don't pop enough, and am not exactly perpendicular to the box, but I ride it off. Any advice guys? I really wanna get this down.

Feb 19 2014 9:46PM

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canadianjester

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Oh and the box is slightly angled down.

Feb 19 2014 9:47PM

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galardogod

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Lean forward stare at the end

Feb 19 2014 9:47PM

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PsychedelicMoose

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lean forward.

Feb 19 2014 9:57PM

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Freeskim@n

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keep your skis apart and try to get a wider stance

Feb 19 2014 10:36PM

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-WZ-

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literally this. i couldnt even slide boxes for the longest time and then i looked at the end and it helped so much

Feb 20 2014 12:08AM

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RubberSoul

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classic beginner mistake on rails is leaning back. bend over, get your shoulders wide and directly over the balls of your feet, square up with the rail completely, look at the end, and lean forward more than you think you need to (especially on a down rail)

Feb 20 2014 9:48AM

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John18_6

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Last time I tried to hit a box, I reverse nutted and nearly broke my tibia. Stay forward though.

Feb 20 2014 10:08AM

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Cheeko

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I'm the opposite, I can hit a bunch of different rails, but sliding a box just cant hold it till the end. Mostly I think i need more speed. And when you guys say lean forward do you mean forward as in in your boots towards the tips of your skis? or left/ right whichever side is facing down hill?

Feb 20 2014 10:16AM

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errrka

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lean downhill, the theory is that you should be looking at the end of the rail, so your upper body should be facing downhill while your legs are sliding, so i guess you do lean your body forward

Feb 20 2014 10:24AM

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snowpocalypse

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I pink name that is having box trouble? This could get interesting!

Feb 20 2014 10:37AM

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NMMedia

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honestly just look at the end of the box, or if its a short box look out to where the end would be if it was a long box. Just doing this one thing will probably fix the problem along with a decently wide stance (about shoulder width). But don't think about it too much, if you start analyzing everything you're doing you will probably mess up even more, at least thats what happens to me.

Feb 20 2014 10:42AM

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TACO-DOG.exe

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Put more weight on your down hill foot

Feb 20 2014 11:00AM

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thedanimal

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Lean forward for the box. For wanting to do a rail, just get two small PVC pipes drill it into a price of wood and ski it in your backyard. You'll be doing it with your eyes closed in no time

Feb 20 2014 12:23PM

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swoger

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rails really aren't that much harder IMO

Feb 20 2014 12:49PM

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John18_6

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I've hit a park quad kink, urban DFD, and C rails (park and urban). Yet I am sketched out of sliding 90 on flat boxes. Rails are easier. I'm not going to stop arguing this.

Feb 20 2014 12:59PM

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ebon_hawk

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its all about getting a wide but balance stance.

Feb 20 2014 1:03PM

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RubberSoul

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the worst is c boxes. id rather hit an s rail with my pants on fire than some c boxes

Feb 20 2014 4:23PM

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.Rybak.

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r we liek. twinz?

but for serious i fucking hate boxes. i generally try to stay away from them and just hit rails.

Feb 20 2014 4:26PM

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snowpocalypse

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Ha ha ha ha....... I know, and no I'm not 12

Feb 20 2014 5:43PM

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This happens because people are used to putting most of their weight on their Backfoot like you do when you stop. For beginners, mentally picture putting 50 percent of your weight on your front door and 50 on your back. That should help you.

Feb 20 2014 5:49PM

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