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Should I stick with boxes or just try out some rails

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canadianjester
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So the question is pretty simple, should I stick with boxes or move on up and try some rails?

I can slide boxes relatively comfortable, and can come out straight or switch. Should I wait 'till I'm really good with boxes, or just try out some basic rails right away.
Dec 28 2014 5:15PM
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Ribss.
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Hit some rails my dude.
Dec 28 2014 5:25PM
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*JP
Posts: 302 - Karma: 441
in my opinion, rails are actually easier than boxes. You can really grip on rails well, unlike many boxes. Start hitting some rails dude!
Dec 28 2014 6:14PM
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Laurent.
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You can only attempt to do rails if you pass your lvl 1 rail theory A exams.
Dec 28 2014 6:18PM
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vincentlee223
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Just go for it man. I fell a million times trying to slide boxes and would land on my side because I would lean too far back. Once I got over that and could slide boxes fine, when I started trying rails, I was good to go. The only thing that will make you fall is fear.
Dec 28 2014 7:27PM
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jimmydar
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It's always good to push yourself to try something new, go hit that rail man!
Dec 28 2014 9:05PM
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Rainey724
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Was in the same boat 9 months ago, they're much easier than they seem! Go for it
Dec 28 2014 9:15PM
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Hubsta
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The longer you put them off thinking you're 'not ready', the more you'll hurt your own progression. Give 'em a shot!
Dec 28 2014 9:19PM
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Espen519
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Honestly, rails are less scary than boxes now for me, i feel like on boxes I can slip out way more easy than on rails. gripping on rails is easier
Dec 28 2014 10:26PM
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WiscoSkiing
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.vLeeThe only thing that will make you fall is fear.


possibly gravity
Dec 29 2014 3:35PM
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plyswthsqrrls
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WiscoSkiingpossibly gravity


shut up newton
Dec 29 2014 6:29PM
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little1337
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Rainey724Was in the same boat 9 months ago, they're much easier than they seem! Go for it


He preceded to get the rail pregnant and is now the proud father of a wallride.

but go for it op!
Dec 29 2014 6:31PM
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lurking
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little_1337He preceded to get the rail pregnant and is now the proud father of a wallride.

but go for it op!


Damn that rail momma must be loose
Dec 29 2014 8:41PM
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oldworld_newlife
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As someone in a similar situation as op I need to ask. When hitting a rail do I need to do that scissor thing or whatever its called to lock on or can I slide just regularly? I see people do both
Dec 29 2014 8:44PM
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GNARSHRALPER
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You should move onto rails. I just started doing them because there were a lot more rails. For me I thought rails were really hard because had bad balance and slid out. I could do boxes fine though so it doesn't always transfer over. My problem is that I didn't lean far enough forwards.
Dec 29 2014 8:51PM
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