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sullivano*b
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for some reason i can’t do any tricks fast, even 180° i just shifty and die, no spinning... i need to work on this immediately this season. just asking for some tips
Oct 4 2020 2:34PM
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shinbangclan
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-If you want to learn better 180s I suggest learning to ski switch super well.
-If you want to spin, pop first and then rotate with your shoulders and core (rather than your head or arms).
-If you want to do tricks faster, repetition is everything. Just keep doing 180s until you can do them in your sleep. You'll find when you take it faster it'll feel better.
Oct 4 2020 2:39PM
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Denseclouds
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repetition at slower speeds, gradually going faster as you get more comfortable. You're doing shifty's because you're not fully committing
Oct 4 2020 2:52PM
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galardogod
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Densecloudsrepetition at slower speeds, gradually going faster as you get more comfortable. You're doing shifty's because you're not fully committing

This, once you are comfortable you realize doing tricks fast feels so much better , you get more air time /you don’t have to stay on the rail as long and you don’t knuckle as much . Really is healthier for the knees, and it opens up bigger tricks because of the reasons mentioned above
Oct 4 2020 2:56PM
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Bushdid9_11
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sullivan_obrienfor some reason i can’t do any tricks fast, even 180° i just shifty and die, no spinning... i need to work on this immediately this season. just asking for some tips


galardogodThis, once you are comfortable you realize doing tricks fast feels so much better , you get more air time /you don’t have to stay on the rail as long and you don’t knuckle as much . Really is healthier for the knees, and it opens up bigger tricks because of the reasons mentioned above


Are you talking about skiing fast or just spinning really fast once you're in the air? I'd argue that going fast lets you go bigger, which can be scarier, sure, but also easier, safer, cooler, with more time to let you spot your landing and organize your arms and legs for grabs and whatnot. Just spinning super fast, on the other hand, is sketchy, doesn't let you get in a good arial position, & is more dangerous. You shouldn't feel like you're rushing, try to be in control and deliberate with your midair motions.
Oct 4 2020 3:23PM
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hi_vis360
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just get used to skiing fast, I know we all hate ski racers here but ski racing definitely taught me how to ski fast. If I were you I would just cruise some groomers first thing in the morning and hit side booters, you just gotta get used to the feeling of taking air with speed.
Oct 4 2020 3:46PM
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Mr.Lumpyjumbles
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If you're landing a shifty when trying to 180, you're probably not looking where you spin. I'd try looking behind you until you land. Your skis should follow, and then you can look forward over your shoulder again once you've landed switch.
Oct 4 2020 3:54PM
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Obama_care
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Just get more air awareness on bigger jumps and you will be so much comfortable with speed and tricks at speed
Oct 4 2020 4:50PM
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galardogod
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Bushdid9_11Are you talking about skiing fast or just spinning really fast once you're in the air? I'd argue that going fast lets you go bigger, which can be scarier, sure, but also easier, safer, cooler, with more time to let you spot your landing and organize your arms and legs for grabs and whatnot. Just spinning super fast, on the other hand, is sketchy, doesn't let you get in a good arial position, & is more dangerous. You shouldn't feel like you're rushing, try to be in control and deliberate with your midair motions.

I was talking about approaching fast , spinning fast isn’t necessarily the best thing unless you are 1. Alex schlopy and have experience going to the future or 2. It’s a small jump with not a lot of room to get off balence in the air. Spinning fast causes you to loose your in air awareness the jump size should match the trick you are trying to do
Oct 5 2020 1:32PM
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Young_patty
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Ironically faster tricks are easier cause more airtime, less catch up and less time on rails.

its all in your head OP- just go as fast as possible and do 360’s off shit until you aren’t afraid
Oct 5 2020 11:21PM
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