how to do a rail

WhiskeyRodeo

WhiskeyRodeo

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I really want to do some rails i can already do some jumps but was wondering if anyone can tell me how to to do a rail or even just give me some tips

 
ski at rail, go off jump up to rail, turn sideways, get on rail, look at the end while sliding, get to the end, jump off, ski away like you're the man. really its as simple as that you just gotta practice. start small if you're unsure theres no shame in it. the biggest thing though is dont lean backwards, keep your weight slightly on your front foot and always look at the end of the rail once your securly on the thing.

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ya its pretty simple, try doin it on wider rails first so its easier to balance

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Simple, just keep legs apart, don't lean back. You will fall your first time, that's a garuntee, but it is worth it.

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start off on a low to the ground flat rail going at a gentle slope, it helps if there is a little lip to get up, if you have already done jumps you should be able to get a good pop and land on the rail, thats half the trouble right there. then just focus on your balance, using both your skis to balance. watch the end, then when your ready, pop off and land with more of your weight on the ski closest to the rail, ski off like your the pro. if you dont do it the first time, try it again until you master it, shouldnt be that hard for you if you have already jumped before

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can u do a box? if not, i would start out on one of those, if u can, look at the end of the rail and try to ride it out. good luck

 
/\boxes can be super fast though. if you have the bad habit of falling backwards start off with rails until you get em or else on a box you just gonna flip right out.

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-joemuench
 
After boxes, move on to steep flat-bar rails. Trust me on this, they are pretty much the easiest (but one of the more intimidating) rails you can do.

----2ond in Command of DANSA-----

To Huck. v. The act of throwing oneself off of a cornice, cliff, rock, or any other thing that results in an attempt to fly.

If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit.

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Is a rail easier to learn on than the mailbox. I have been working on learning rails, but since the mailbox was close to ground I figured I would start there. Of course I have not made it all the way yet, so I am wondering if I am starting off in the wrong place?

 
/\if you are getting on the thing and almost getting it you must be doin somethin right, right? theres no real wrong way to learn rails, just do w/e you feel comfortable on to start off with. cuz thats all that matters, feeling comfortable.

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^ Of course there's a wrong way of doing rails, you lean back.

----2ond in Command of DANSA-----

To Huck. v. The act of throwing oneself off of a cornice, cliff, rock, or any other thing that results in an attempt to fly.

If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit.

GW Award December 3, 2004
 
ok heres wat u do...

jump on the rail and if u fall get up and do it again, and again, and again untill u get that shit. good luck man

 
on my first rail what i did was lean back alot ... dont do that

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yea my first rail i came off and landed flat on my face! all in good fun though. start on a flat rail (i didnt and thats why i face planted - i think)

 
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just go really fast at it and jump as high as you can sideways and hope.

We'll have you dead pretty soon.
 
you DONT have to go really fast. just look at the end of the rail. That is like the most important thing. Dont look at your feet. Go nice and easy at the rail with it centered between your feet and try not to think about it too hard.

We're all still learning

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