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Don't look down.

Just saw you're other post. Over rotation could throw you into the back seat, especially if you're going way corked.

Kind of depends on which spin you are trying (3, 5, 7, etc.) Without seeing what you are doing, I would say you are most likely coming out of your tuck too soon. The key to a cork spin is holding a tucked position till you're back on axis. Many people open up early and try to force the...

You either bruised or cracked your heel, depending on how hard you hit. It can take anywhere from a couple weeks to a couple months to heal, depending on the extant of the injury. It sucks, but that's just the way it is. Not really anything you can do to make it heal faster either, besides...

I actually used to have this problem as well. It's usually a defense mechanism your brain adopts because it is easier to get around if you cork. You're either doing two things. Looking down as you throw your spin, or throwing your arms down. To correct it, I like to think of leaning just a...

In general, backs are easier because the jump naturally throws you in that direction and you can spot your landing through most of the trick. However, if your jump has no pop a front might be the better choice, depending on which rotation is more natural for you. Try to practice on a...

I learned 7s first, but that isn't necessarily the best way to do it. Like they said, practice riding switch a lot and work on those 5s. I'd rather watch a stylish 5 than a crazy 7. Getting the fundamentals down will help you a lot later. That being said, if you do go for the 7, make sure...

The main reason I reply to old threads is because I don't know how to read. Glad the 5s are working out.

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When you pop your spin, make sure you're not corking it out. (if you're having trouble with this, look at the horizon) Keep looking into the spin until you're looking back up the hill. This will help make sure you get the rotation. When you land switch, make sure and bend your knees and...

Definitely a jump. It doesn't have to be very big for your first one. Helps if it is poppy too.

The key is in setting your rotation off your pop. Get your 3s and 5s so you can do them all tucked up. Come in with your feet should width apart and set your spin a little harder than if you were going to do a spin standing straight up. Bring your legs up to you once you are in the air...

Like others have said, C-rails are just a balance between speed and leaning. I first learned on a rail with my tails in inside the curve but either way is fine. If your tails are inside the curve, think of sitting in the backseat as you land on the rail. I also think of putting my front...

Do whatever you want. I personally like poles better.

You're probably not landing with your skis flat. If your ski is up on edge, it catches a lot easier. Think about landing with equal weight on both skis. You want them about shoulder width apart because if you go much wider, it is harder to keep them both flat. Also, make sure you get...

Tuck it up and point your toes in. Also, the ski that crosses over the other doesn't have to be right on top of the bottom one. It can be a little above. It also helps to poke them out the the side a bit, as it puts your ankles at a better angle to get a good cross. Once you start grabbing...

Torn MCLs take about 6-8 weeks to completely recovery and usually don't require surgery. However, if you just stretched it, it will probably take less time. How do you know it wasn't torn? If it feels unstable, that suggests that there might be more damage in there, as stretched MCLs will be...

More practice. Also, make sure you don't throw your spin till you hit the lip. If you throw early you'll hang up. Many people lean too far forward while riding switch and that also messes them up. Instead of leaning forward, bend your knees and look under or around your shoulder. Finally...

Like others have said. Commit, pop off the lip, make sure you turn all the way 90, put your skis should width apart, bend your knees a bit and relax. (if you're having trouble getting completely sideways, throw your spin a little more and think of coming off switch.) Make sure you get it...

No, it isn't too much. Yes, centermount it.