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tail grabs with spins

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TomDavies
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for some reason this is super hard for me, and would like help with it. +k for helpful answers.
Apr 19 2014 1:17AM
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S.J.W
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firstly make sure you have 3's dialed and the jump you're comfortable with, then learn tail grabs, then slowly progress to grabbing.So try getting the position of the tail grab correct while doing threes without grabbing, then when that's dialed grab the opposite ski to where you're spinning. Favourite trick to do by far.
Apr 19 2014 2:49AM
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Rparr
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this might be weird, but try doing a stale 3 or 5 first. I learned that before spinning with a tail/blunt. It was just easier at the time.
Apr 19 2014 8:06AM
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YouAllSuck
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When I learned tails I started by just grabbing safety, but brought my skis up like I would be grabbing for tail. Then I just moved my hand up up my ski until I could grab tail.
Apr 19 2014 9:12AM
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HuckNorris44
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It helped me to learn grabbing leading tail first
Apr 19 2014 1:09PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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try leading tail. so if you spin left then grab with your left hand. it's nice because when you look at your ski to grab you also spot your landing. plus it looks dope as fuq
Apr 19 2014 1:51PM
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Holte
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You can practice the motion of the grab on the lift. Just reach behind the seat and bring the ski to your hand. Visualize the jump and spin. Helps with the muscle memory.
Apr 19 2014 5:43PM
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ttave514
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HolteYou can practice the motion of the grab on the lift. Just reach behind the seat and bring the ski to your hand. Visualize the jump and spin. Helps with the muscle memory.


or just look at your icon
Apr 19 2014 9:42PM
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Mr.Gaga
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Bring your tail to your hand, don't try to get your hand to your ski.
Apr 20 2014 8:55PM
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250r
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while this topic is in discussion, if you are spinning left grabbing lead tail, is your left foot over or under your right? Personal preference? or is one easier than the other?
Apr 21 2014 2:22AM
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snakerton
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^left foot on top
Apr 21 2014 4:30PM
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Jpurd
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I usually go left on top but you can go other if its more comfortable
Apr 21 2014 10:22PM
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nw_ben
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If you spin right 3 then grab tail with your right hand. It will help you bring it around and spot your landing. I'd say it just depends on which is easier. For a 3 I find the tail to be a bit easier but others may disagree.
Apr 23 2014 12:14AM
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250r
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i like doing lead blunts with 5s, but with 3s i find trailing blunts easier (spin right, left hand left tail). At least thats what i learned first, now its the easiest way for me to do a 3.
Apr 23 2014 3:12PM
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steezyshit
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You have to be patient to get the grab... wait until you spin 180 and then grab it
Apr 24 2014 7:49PM
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broto
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how did the first letter not end up capitalized in the thread title. what is this sorcery
Apr 25 2014 6:18PM
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