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Popping and Looking Good

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nate1097
Posts: 361 - Karma: 524
Hey guys... I am fairly new to park skiing, and actually fairly new to skiing in general, and am having trouble with a couple of things... First off, I feel like I can barely pop, and therefore have trouble with things such as spins and 2's on. So, how do you guys suggest adding a bit of height to this? Next, when I watch video of me hitting rails and such, I feel like I never really look good. I can do the rail just fine, it just looks like shit. I don't know if this really comes down to just being comfortable on the rail, but how can I try to look a little better on a rail? Thanks...
Jan 3 2015 6:45PM
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Al.Capone
Posts: 661 - Karma: 2,779
Looks like you solved your own problem, pop. Once you start getting in the front of your boots and getting a crisp pop it's easy sailing from there.
Jan 3 2015 7:26PM
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yasgur99
Posts: 402 - Karma: 955
I had the same problem of looking good. practice hitting a rail and bending at the knees and grab your boot/ski, but try to keep your upper body as vertical as possible. Also, make sure that you pop on and off the rail. Try and stay calm and keep your arms as silent as possible. They can generate spin and stuff, but keep them from flailing
Jan 3 2015 10:32PM
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youngloaf
Posts: 216 - Karma: 734
everything looks good faster
Jan 3 2015 10:59PM
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-WZ-
Posts: 3600 - Karma: 6,582
youngloafeverything looks good faster


also makes sliding the rail easier, unless their kinks
Jan 3 2015 11:40PM
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bigbromskier
Posts: 1175 - Karma: 330
just ski more. style comes from confidence, which comes from experience. practice practice practice.
Jan 4 2015 4:19PM
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