FK. Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Yo, I have had my season pass a t bc for the past three years. Every year I come a little closer to sliding the rails, but still can't do it. I'm a skier and I'm out on the park every weekend. I can throw 3's, but every time I go to spin onto a box and ride it seideways... I catch and edge or killi myself on the edge. ANY ADVICE OR TIPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski_Unit_19 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 when you are aproaching the box come in with a wide stance. you want the rail/box to be between your legs. now hit the jump and pop off just like you would for a jump. turn 90 degrees, keep your weight centered, and look at the end of the rail/box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FK. Posted February 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 im gay I did not just leave that post, I left the computer at school and this kid next to me did that. But anyway, when I do manage to get up on the box I'm super worried about catching an edge. What do I do to practice not catching an edge? I'm serious, I diden't write "I'm gay" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 catching an edge happens to everybody. you just have to adjust. eventually you wont have much of an edge left from hitting rails. my park skis now how a rounded edge what is lower than the actual base of the ski. sucks for skiing, but good for rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FK. Posted February 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 catching an edge happens to everybody. you just have to adjust. eventually you wont have much of an edge left from hitting rails. my park skis now how a rounded edge what is lower than the actual base of the ski. sucks for skiing, but good for rails. Thanks, But one more thing. I have twin tips, so you think it would be easier for me to spin back left to land straight or keep left and land switch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stbgskibum247 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Just take a file and de tune your skis under your feet. That'll make it a lot harder to catch an edge on a rail or box. Keep in mind that if you're going to hit rails, you're going to crash. Progression is all about trial and error. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FK. Posted February 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Just take a file and de tune your skis under your feet. That'll make it a lot harder to catch an edge on a rail or box. Keep in mind that if you're going to hit rails, you're going to crash. Progression is all about trial and error. Thanks, I'm going to take another try at it this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petter369 Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Thanks, I'm going to take another try at it this weekend yeh I just started to do rails at BC too...dont worry if you might fall or catch an edge, i do it all the time. It just takes time. I would start off with that box on the upper part of cascade. That is where is started to work on sliding rails this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyskeez Posted February 2, 2007 Report Share Posted February 2, 2007 Yo, I have had my season pass a t bc for the past three years. Every year I come a little closer to sliding the rails, but still can't do it. I'm a skier and I'm out on the park every weekend. I can throw 3's, but every time I go to spin onto a box and ride it seideways... I catch and edge or killi myself on the edge. ANY ADVICE OR TIPS you just want to make shur that you dont go too slow it may seem scary but balancing on the rail is alot easier when you go fast good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrian Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 ample speed is so important and needs to be stressed. its an unnatural adjustment, but you need to lean back a smidge also. looking at the end of the rail, visualization of success, confidence, practice, and the fire in the belly to triumph all help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
First Grade Teacher Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 Have you ever tried bowling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FK. Posted February 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Thanks for all the advice, I tried it this weekend and crashed about 100 times... but I finally rode one about 3/4 of the way down on saturday... thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toast21602 Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 keep busting your ass. you'll get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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