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Hitting Barrels and Thinner rails

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Thot.exe
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I figured I have not asked for help in so long and what better time then now. At my local mountain there has been this Barrel that I've been trying to hit for weeks now. I have hit it once or twice previously before at a different Mountain, but for some reason now I just can't seem to get up and stay on it without sliding off or getting a nut tap on the barrel. Same goes for thinner rails, I'm super comfortable doing boxes and thinner flat rails but I am still out of luck on these. I need tips fellas.
Jan 13 2019 10:25AM
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SendyMcSendyface
Posts: 2881 - Karma: 24,753
Thot.exeI figured I have not asked for help in so long and what better time then now. At my local mountain there has been this Barrel that I've been trying to hit for weeks now. I have hit it once or twice previously before at a different Mountain, but for some reason now I just can't seem to get up and stay on it without sliding off or getting a nut tap on the barrel. Same goes for thinner rails, I'm super comfortable doing boxes and thinner flat rails but I am still out of luck on these. I need tips fellas.


Make sure you are 90 degrees to the rail. Stay focused on the end of the rail and landing, not your feet. Also, go fast. On round rails, you need speed to stay balanced, just like riding a bike.
Jan 13 2019 10:38AM
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mattytru
Posts: 2788 - Karma: 5,618
eventually different types of rails will pretty much all feel the same. you probably need to take more speed in. getting comfortable using your front foot to keep your balance on the rail is another key that it doesn't sound like you've gotten to yet. it sounds basic but keeping your focus on the end of the rail rather than below you helps a lot. if you can operate your feet to keep your balance without looking down at them, you will be able to hit a lot more types of rails without thinking about it
Jan 13 2019 3:52PM
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Thot.exe
Posts: 51 - Karma: 195
Took all your tips and put it into action, so close to stomping it. Few more runs next time and I should dominate.
Jan 13 2019 7:22PM
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270on420out
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Nut tapping occurs when you’re not turned 90 degrees enough.

Sliding off rails occurs when you don’t have enough speed, or when you’re not centered on the rail.
Jan 13 2019 8:25PM
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Darc
Posts: 138 - Karma: 669
What the others have said, but ride on nice and close to the rail too. If your too far away when your learning you just slip off the other side.

Focussing on the end and enough speed are the other important things to keep your mind on.
Jan 14 2019 12:48AM
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