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.
Hitting Barrels and Thinner rails
- Thread starter Thot.exe
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SendyMcSendyface
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topic:Thot.exe said:
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.
mattytru
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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
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.
Sliding off rails occurs when you don’t have enough speed, or when you’re not centered on the rail.
