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Fear the kink

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Lambsizza
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So my home mountain just put in a 35 ft dfd rail and I want to hit it but don't know how. Is there a specific way to hit the down to flat section without eating shit? I feel like as soon as I get to that section of the rail, my edges will catch and I'll get launched forward
Feb 27 2015 11:22AM
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Krotchs_Brother
Posts: 1133 - Karma: 3,006
Just bend your knees a bit and try to absorb it. First couple times I hit a kink I would just boner it and still never caught an edge so you should be fine.
Feb 27 2015 12:16PM
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jackdonovan
Posts: 2248 - Karma: 3,079
absorb the kink, keep your knees bent, and you probably wont have to worry about catching your edge
good luck
Feb 27 2015 12:41PM
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SofaKingSick
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naw don't worry about the kink. most resort rails have pretty mellow kinks (they'll look more abrupt from above) and your chances of catching an edge are very low unless youre leaning WAY too far forward and have your front edge down. don't worry about that

most likely scenario is the kink bumps you off first try. just absorb the kink and youre fine
Feb 27 2015 12:59PM
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skitheweast
Posts: 75 - Karma: 29
^ True. You wont catch an edge but the kink might throw off your balance a bit and you'll come off earrly.
Feb 28 2015 4:55PM
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freestyler540
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Just commit to it. Its easier than you think
Feb 28 2015 5:59PM
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JoeyDill
Posts: 98 - Karma: 1,077
My mountiAn also put in a dfd but it's 40feetn and there is like a halfpipe going up to it its the sketchiest thing ever. They also have this flat to drop rail any tips on how to do it it goes flat then to a big drop to down rail thanks
Feb 28 2015 6:35PM
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will_powder
Posts: 3194 - Karma: 5,445
JoeyDillMy mountiAn also put in a dfd but it's 40feetn and there is like a halfpipe going up to it its the sketchiest thing ever. They also have this flat to drop rail any tips on how to do it it goes flat then to a big drop to down rail thanks


The trick with drop rails is to go fast and be light and agile with your feet and knees. Drops are basically the same as kinks, just be mellow.
Feb 28 2015 8:04PM
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hippy.killer
Posts: 204 - Karma: 947
Did my first dfd today at seven springs. I leaned back too much and fell the first two times but I got it the third time and didn't fall after that. Just bend your knees. You don't have to worry about catching an edge
Feb 28 2015 9:20PM
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fresh_prince
Posts: 993 - Karma: 11,910
close your eyes
Mar 1 2015 5:52PM
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